SHANNON CODY YOGA
movement, mindfulness & exploration
Awaken Your Senses
in Puglia, Italy
April 17-23, 2027
Awaken Your Senses
a spring retreat in Puglia, Italy
An Invitation to the Soul
When the wildflowers unfurl across the ancient hills of southern Italy, the earth itself seems to whisper: awaken.
Join me for a week of renewal in Puglia, a land where sunlight meets sea breeze, where time slows, and beauty invites you back into your senses.
This retreat is an immersion in movement, stillness, nature, and culture — a chance to reconnect with yourself through yoga, Pilates, and mindful exploration, while savoring the rhythms, flavors, and warmth of Italy’s southern heart.
Experience Southern Italian culture and serenity—
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The Setting
Nestled in the countryside near Martina Franca, our retreat center is a lovingly restored 17th-century monastery and masseria set on 22 acres of olive groves, gardens, and ancient stone, a place that has been a destination for pilgrimage and connection to the earth for centuries.
On the property you'll find many little places to tuck away and relax— hammocks, pool cabanas, reading nooks, and a sunny glass house with with soft cushions for lounging. All the individual outdoor areas are designed to allow guests to relax and connect with the harmonious charm that this unspoiled environment offers.
A special feature of the property is a private forest, with wild and specially cultivated spaces for forest bathing including protected natural areas and meditation pathways designed to restore energy, calm the nervous system, and awaken your connection to nature. See yourself resting under canopies of bright green, lulled by birdsong and the hum of bees, as the scent of pine and sun-warmed earth fills the air.
​Spring in Puglia — The Season of Awakening
April in Puglia is pure magic: rolling hills covered in wildflowers, golden sunlight on white stone, and air scented with citrus, rosemary, and new growth. In the elemental language of nature, spring corresponds with the Wood element — symbolizing growth, vitality, and creative expansion. This retreat honors that energy: the unfurling, the soft strength, the courage to begin again.
The Experience
Each day offers a gentle balance of guided movement, quiet reflection, and joyful exploration.
Morning and evening practices will weave yoga, Pilates, and mindfulness into a rhythm that supports deep rest, expansion, and renewal.
Between sessions, you’ll have time to:
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Explore the Adriatic coast, visiting the cliffside village of Polignano a Mare, the luminous white city of Ostuni, and the artistic ceramics town of Grottaglie.
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Savor exquisite, plant-forward meals designed by our in-house chef, celebrating the simplicity and vibrancy of southern Italian cuisine.
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Rest in hammocks, lounge poolside, wander the forest trails, journal, or simply follow your curiosity wherever it leads.
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Twice daily practice in a bright and spacious converted stone barn, with vaulted barrel ceilings and wood floors.
This retreat is an invitation to return to your natural rhythm — to breathe deeply, move intentionally, and rediscover the beauty within and all around you.
​​​​​​​​When is it?
Check in: 2:30pm, Saturday, April 17, 2027
Check out: 10:00am, Friday, April 23, 2027
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What’s Included
Your retreat experience is designed to nourish, support, and inspire you from the inside out. Every detail has been curated with care to help you feel rested, revived, and deeply supported.
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6 nights / 7 days accommodation
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Exclusive use of the venue just to ourselves in a serene, peaceful setting
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Twice-daily yoga, Pilates, and mindfulness practices
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Use of Yoga mats, bolsters, straps, blocks and meditation cushions
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Forest Bathing experience in the private woods
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2 chef created meals per day, brunch & dinner (locally sourced, vegetable forward cuisine)
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Herbal tea infusions, fruit, still water, espresso coffee pods, homemade pastry available all day
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Full day of touring the cities Adriatic coast including Polignano a Mare, Ostuni, "The White City", and Locorotondo
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Guided Hike to tour protected natural wood and ancient ruins
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Afternoon trip to Grottoglie, the famous "District of Ceramics"
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Group roundtrip ground transportation to/from Bari (BRI) Airport on arrival day and departure day
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Time for rest, reflection, and connection
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Onsite extras, additional cost
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Massage
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Additional excursions (options include wine tour & tasting, olive oil tour & tasting, Matera, "City of Rocks"
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Wine, excellent curated selection available
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Optional cooking class
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Not Included
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Flights
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Car rental or other shuttle service outside of the Bari transfer
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Meals while out on excursions
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Gratuities for staff
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Travel Insurance*
*Travel insurance is highly recommended and can be purchased at a relatively reasonable cost to you. We all know sometimes life happens; it is important to be prepared in case you need to unexpectedly change your travel plans.
Please protect your investment and procure travel insurance. ​
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Who This Retreat Is For
This journey is for those longing to:
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Reconnect with their body, breath, and inner rhythm
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Experience Italy through a soulful, sensory lens
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Balance exploration with restoration
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Cultivate presence, joy, and self-trust
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Awaken a renewed sense of vitality and inspiration
No prior yoga or Pilates experience is necessary — only an open mind and a willingness to slow down.​​
Accommodations
Your room will have either 1 queen or 2 twin beds depending on your occupancy preferences.
Each room has its own private bath. The linens and towels are all-natural, organic cotton. Housekeeping and towel changes are provided 2x during your stay.
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Each room has heated stone floors that feel soft and warm underfoot for your maximum comfort.
Amenities:
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Aveda Shampoo and Aveda Body wash refill dispenser
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Rain shower
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Hair dryer
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Tea set
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Dental kit
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Room slippers
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Pool towel
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Light comfort blanket
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Large Room- Queen or 2 twins
Single Occupancy: $3,550 (Early Bird: $3,350)
Double Occupancy: $2,950 each (Early Bird: $2,750)
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Standard Room- Queen or 2 twins
Single Occupancy: $3,450 (Early Bird: $3,250)
Double Occupancy: $2,850 each (Early Bird: $2,650)
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Small Trullo Room- Queen bed only
Single Occupancy: $3,450 (Early Bird: $3,250)
Double Occupancy: $2,850 each (Early Bird: $2,650)
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How to book: Pay in Full or $500 deposit is due at time of booking. Deposit is non-refundable.
$200 Early Bird Discount if booked by March 1, 2026
Balance Due November 15, 2026. Check or Zelle. ​​​​
Payment plans available, please email me at shannoncodyyoga@gmail.com
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PAYMENT & CANCELLATION POLICY
• $500 non-refundable deposit reserves your spot. Remaining fees are due no later than November 15, 2026.
• If you cancel your reservation before November 15, 2026: you will be refunded fees minus your non-refundable deposit
• If you cancel your reservation after November 15, 2026: all fees are non-refundable, unless your space can be filled by someone else.
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