PRIVATE RETREATS:

italy (UMBRIA)

Locanda del Gallo
Umbria, Italy
with Melanie Caines

Italy is calling!  Join Melanie for a glorious week of yoga, food, and adventures in Umbria.  You’ll take up residence at the stunning Locanda del Gallo in the Italian countryside for 7 days of la dolce vita: stay connected with yoga twice a day, indulge in local culinary delights, taste wines from the region, enjoy afternoon hikes around the property, and savor a soak in the saltwater pool and jacuzzi.  Treat yourself to this delicious week of self-care: you deserve it.

Yoga offerings can include Vinyasa Flow, Yin, Restorative, Yoga Nidra, Myofascial Release, Neurogenic Yoga, and Meditation.

***Private groups will have exclusive use of the venue and the grounds***

THE EXPERIENCE

Prominently situated on a ridge which stretches into the centre of the valley, The Locanda del Gallo commands fine views over its 28 hectares of gardens, terraced lawns and woodland. Stroll at leisure through the olive grove, inhale the scent of roses and herbs, or simply curl up with a book under the shade of the old elm tree. The gardens hold many hidden gems and secret corners for you to discover. In one, an ecological chlorine-free swimming pool, encircled by comfortable sun loungers and close by the sybaritic delight of an outdoor Jacuzzi whirlpool spa.

Or descend a few steps and enter the small Moorish style spa, let your tensions slip away in the Turkish bath and then immerse yourself in a cloud of cool, refreshing, mint scented water, before heading for the peace of the salon overlooking the verdant landscape to sip a tisane, or read a book, or revive yourself under the hands of our masseuse.

In the finest traditions of Mediterranean cuisine everything is natural, everything is genuine.  Organic vegetables from the garden, olive oil from the olive grove, aromatic herbs from the garden, home made yogurt, cakes and breads.  Mediterranean tradition, fresh and healthful.  

La Locanda uses mostly organic produce. At breakfast they offer muesli, corn flakes, various seeds, prunes, homemade yoghurt, sliced meats on request, cheese, hard-boiled eggs, jams/preserves, home baked bread, fruit juices, coffee, tea, milk.  At lunchtime there are grains, vegetable proteins, a choice of vegetables, fruit, homemade pizzas/focaccias and more.  At dinnertime there will be a first course (pasta or soups), main course with side dish and a dessert.

ACCOMMODATIONS & FEES

The Locanda del Gallo has can accommodate up to 18 guests in 8 rooms all with private bathroom, each equally fresh and silent, each different from one another. The furnishings adorning every room were all hand-picked and brought back one by one from many distant journeys made by Paola and Irish, the owners of the Locanda del Gallo. There is no television, nothing to disturb the peace and tranquillity.

RETREAT WEEK FEES:

10-13 ppl: €2275 pp
14-15 ppl: €2225 pp
16-19 ppl: €2175 pp

AVAILABLE DATES:

May 2025
June 2025
September 2025
October 2025

Ready to start planning your week in paradise?  Submit the booking form above or email Melanie at novayogaretreats@gmail.com.

what you’ll love

Exclusive use for you and your group

Saltwater swimming pool

Peaceful & private location

Jacuzzi & spa onsite

3 incredible meals a day

Al fresco dining (weather permitting)

Yoga studio with mats & props

Optional excursions to Assisi, Perugia, and a local winery

WHAT’S INCLUDED:

  • Daily meditation
  • Up to 12 yoga classes
  • 7 nights accommodation 
  • 3 healthy fresh meals per day
  • All taxes and HST

WHAT’S NOT INCLUDED:

  • Airfare
  • Ground transportation to Locando del Gallo
  • Travel insurance
  • Optional Extras and Excursions
  • Massages and holistic treatments
  • Other travel related expenses

OPTIONAL EXTRAS:

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Local Area Hike

Explore the nature trails surrounding Locanda, including the nearby waterfalls.  Paola and Irish, the owners, will be happy to point the way.

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Day Trip to Perugia with Wine Tasting & Lunch

Spend the day exploring Perugia, Umbria’s capital.  This excursion will also include wine tasting and lunch.

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Visit Gubbio Market Day

Gubbio is a well-preserved medieval hill town with great views over the beautiful country-side.  Market Day is a special treat; don’t miss the spectacular ceramic shops and the Roman Theater dating to the 1st Century.  

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Regional Italian Cooking Class

Learn how to cook like a local with Locando del Gallo’s private chef.

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Wine Tasting

A lovely afternoon of wine & food in a nearby winery

How we can spend our days

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Morning Yoga

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Breakfast

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Free Time/Relaxation/Optional Excursions

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Lunch

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Free Time/Relaxation/Optional Excursions

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Evening Yoga

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Dinner

IMPORTANT INFORMATION

PLEASE CLICK HERE TO READ THE TERMS & CONDITIONS

PAYMENT SCHEDULE:
€500 deposit pp (10 deposits) due to book
€600 USD pp due 9 months before
€600 USD pp due 6 months before
Final balance due 4 months before

CANCELLATION POLICY:

All deposits and payments are nonrefundable, no exceptions.

If you cancel the retreat week 6 months or more before the retreat start date all deposits will be forfeited.  All other payments will be converted into travel credit that can be applied to a future Nova Retreats Inc. private or public retreat; this credit is transferable and expires two years from the original retreat date.

If you cancel the retreat week 6 months or less before the retreat start date all deposits and payments will be forfeited.

In the event that Nova Retreats postpones the retreat for any reason, including any force majeure event, all monies paid will be converted into travel credit that can be applied to a future Nova Retreat Inc. trip; this credit is transferable and expires two years from the original retreat date.

Nova Retreats Inc. is a small business that proudly works with intimate, family-run hotels and venues and we are unable to offer refunds of any kind.

If you require more security, please talk to an insurance broker about a comprehensive travel plan that will offer you the coverage you need.

Proof of Emergency Travel Medical Insurance AND Trip Interruption/Cancellation Insurance are both required by all participants in the retreat group.

Thank you for understanding.

TRAVEL

Trains connect many major cities in Italy to the nearby city of Perugia.  From the Perugia train station you can take a taxi to Locanda del Gallo.

From Rome: 2.5 hours 
From Siena: 1.5 hours
From Florence: 2.5 hours
From Perugia: 45 minutes

If you’d like to arrange ground transportation for you please let us know.  

YOUR host

MELANIE CAINES

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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS 

Do I need a passport?

Yes you are required to have a passport.  Please make sure that your passport is valid for 6 months after your expected departure date.

I have dietary restrictions – is this retreat able to accommodate me?

Yes certainly; once you have reserved your spot please pass on any allergies, restrictions, or requests.