Summary
Find Serenity in Sicily
Sicily – an island where tranquility intertwines with history and adventure, offering a blend of Italy's finest. This itinerary is centered in western Sicily, boasting a continuous coastline adorned with sandy beaches, diverse landscapes, access to historic treasures, and opportunities for exhilarating outdoor activities with breathtaking vistas.
Your accommodation for this journey is the Almar Giardino di Costanza Resort & Spa, nestled amidst lush olive trees, vineyards, and tropical flora. This single-hotel retreat offers the ideal balance of cultural immersion, relaxation, and wellness. Delve into the island's natural marvels, relish in locally sourced cuisine, and enjoy the comfort of your lavish accommodations.
VISTA CELESTIAL 2023-2026
PAST TRIPS INCLUDE
Yoga Retreat: - Seven-night stay at Vista Celestial - Daily yoga sessions - Three meals daily (breakfast and dinner, alcohol not) - Daily beach trips or national park visits - Garden-to-table cooking demo - Optional community volunteer experience - Transportation from Jose airport with a crocodile bridge stop - Optional excursions: kayaking, ATV tours, zip lining, horseback riding, surf lessons, and more.
ESCAPE TO GREAT OAK MANOR INN,
3 DAY WELLNESS RETREAT
CHESTERTOWN, MD
MAY 6-8, 2022
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REGISTRATION IS NOW CLOSED
Join Yoga Divino as we host an incredible two-night/ three-day retreat on the beautiful Chesapeake Bay in Chestertown, Md. Come to escape the stress that can come from life and embark on a life-changing journey as you slow down and take in the breath-taking scenery.
OFFERINGS INCLUDE:
3 days of Yoga Practice-Yoga sessions to relax, unwind and destress
2 nights of accommodations in a luxury suite
Two chef’s meals / dinner (vegan and vegetarian options available)
Gourmet breakfast
Free use of kayaks, paddle boards, bikes and canoes
Plenty of free time to slow down, relax in a hammock, sit by the bay or meditate on the lawn.
Use of amenities at the marina next door:
Pool
Fitness room
9-Hole golf course (bring your own gear)
SAMPLE DAILY SCHEDULE
Day 1: Friday
· 3:00 Arrive, check-in at Oak Manor.
· 5:00 PM Yin Yoga Session and Guided Imagery with an optional head massage
· 6:30 Dinner followed by free time
Day 2: Saturday
· 08:30 Energetic Movement Flow
· 09:30 Breakfast Buffet
· 10:30 – 3:00 Free time - Book a wine tour to Crow Vineyards, take a bike ride, paddle board or kayak ; explore an art gallery or browse the Artisans and Farmer’s market in the charming town of Chestertown, Maryland
· 3:00 PM – Wellness Workshop “The Habits of Happy People”
· 7:00 – 8:00 p.m. Dinner
· 8:00 p.m. Fire Pit Burning Ceremony
Day 3: Sunday
· 08:30 Yoga
· 09:30 Breakfast Buffet
· 10:30 – 3:00 Free time – Explore the property, use the many amenities, and/ or take a drive back into town.
· 3:00 p.m. Check out of Oak Manor Inn and drive home just in time to celebrate Mother’s Day with that special someone.
COST FOR WELLNESS RETREAT
Priced per person for a shared occupancy in a suite. Prices include two nights of a hotel stay in a luxury suite, with two chef’s dinners, gratuity/service fees, buffet breakfast, unlimited free use of amenities (kayaks, paddle boards, and bikes), yoga, and workshops. Pricing start from $605 per person, shared accommodations. Single rooms available on a limited basis .
COMING SOON- KEY WEST
RELAX AND RESET
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Detox to retox at the southern most point in the Continental US. Yoga, swimming, explore local art galleries, and so much more!
KEY WEST
JANUARY 27-30, 2022
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Please look at our next retreat in Chestertown, Maryland
By bringing you directly to paradise, you can have a relaxing getaway with warmth, sun and yoga!
YOGA IN KEY WEST
Offerings
We are excited to announce a partnership with the Gardens Hotel in Key West, Yoga in Key West , January 27-30th, 2022. Spend a relaxing weekend away in the southern most tip of the US, practicing yoga, snorkeling, paddle boarding, and spending time with like-minded souls. Retreat includes:
- Breakfast everyday
- Welcome dinner
- 1-2 yoga sessions a day
- Sunset Sup Yoga
- Snorkeling trip to the local reefs and barrier islands
- Prices start at $1500 for a shared king
Photography by Bob Miano
YOGA
1-2 Yoga Sessions a day to detox and purify the body
GROUP DINNER AND SHOW
Outstanding dinner and optional cabaret show
SNORKELING TRIP
Visit a private beach, eco-reserve and snorkel through the crystal waters off the coast.
AWARD-WINNING HOTEL
Nominated by Condé Nast Traveler as one of the top 100 hotels in the world.
"In life, it's not where you go, it's who you travel with." Charles Schulz
Refer a friend and get up to $100 off of your registration cost
For more information, please contact: infoyogadivino@gmail.com
YOGA IN TUSCANY
SAN CASCIANO DEI BAGNI, TOSCANA
VILLA VETRICHINA
September 19 - September 24, 2021
Villa Vetrichina is an 18th Century Villa, in the lovely village of San Casciano dei Bagni. Spend a relaxing week in the heart of Italy, Tuscan wine country. The medieval village offers breathtaking scenery and therapeutic thermal baths. Visit Siena, Arezzo, Perugia, Assisi, Florence or Montepulciano.
YOGA AND CULTURE
Optional excursions and enrichment:
Visit Siena, Arezzo, Perugia, Assisi, Florence or Montepulciano
Walk to the therapeutic thermal baths
Cultural immersion classes via cooking classes with local renown Chef Francesco, wine enology, parings Roman and Etruscan history, architecture, hiking, horseback riding, and museum visits.
DETAILS
Included in the cost:
Two meals a day: breakfast, lunch or dinner
Transportation to and from the airport
1-2 yoga sessions per day to sweat and detox, purify the body and mind
Daily offerings of local harvested specialty wines, honey and cheeses
Wine tasting tour to the local vineyards
Transportation to and from the thermal baths
Plenty of free time to reflect, relax and enjoy the pool or a massage
Prices start at $2200 for a shared room
IL TERME
The Hot Springs
There are more than 40 hot springs in the area of San Casciano dei Bagni. These hot springs are known for their many therapeutic properties; the hot baths have a calming effect, the pools are rich in calcium, carbon and sulfur all of which are great for the body. These hot springs are said to help you maintain la bella figura, “a beautiful figure”, for maximum wellness and health.
Some of these terme, (hot springs) are the very same baths that were built by the ancient Romans and were said to have been frequented by Emperor Augustus. To get there from Villa Vetrichinia you walk down a short path to dip in the Fonteverde terme. These thermal baths are said to relax, heal and soothe la bella figura.
FEEDBACK
See What Others Have Shared
You're amazing and this was an incredible experience!!!
I hope to go on another retreat in the future!
Sarah Strong
The yoga classes varied each day and she catered her classes around what we needed based on the activities the day before. She was hands on and attentive to all of our needs. Outside of yoga, Cristella was so very knowledgeable on what Italy had to offer. She had prearranged activities and tours but was also able to make great recommendations on each person's needs. I went back in 2018 and had another amazing yet totally different experience.
She makes each visit so very special!
Jenn Coady
It was a wonderful experience and I'm so glad I went. I enjoyed the people, beautiful location and especially your warm and nurturing personality while providing a thoughtful yoga and meditation experience.
Diana Bray
It was most definitely the trip of a lifetime that I will remember forever. Thank you for making this yoga retreat so memorable as a wonderful guide.
Courtney Kait
ABOUT CRISTELLA
About the teacher:Cristella (RYT- 200 Hours) has dedicated herself to the practice, study and teaching of yoga since discovering it joys and benefits in 1998 while living in her home state of California. She discovered how much of a positive impact her practice had on her life both mentally and physically as it helped her get through many of life’s challenges. She realized she wanted to share her passion and practice with others. She seeks to pass on her compassion, knowledge and practice with her students through her teaching of breath and movement.
She lived in Italy for three years, and speaks Italian fluently. Every summer she travels to Italy. As a result of her love for the Italian culture, she hopes to share it with you!