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Ayurvedic Yoga & Cooking Holiday

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  • Accommodation includes a lovely natural swimming pool and beautiful gardens
  • An Ayurvedic treatment and cultural excursions included
  • Authentic Italian cuisine and a hands-on cooking lesson
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What you'll do

Overview

Unwind and rejuvenate your taste buds and mind with this 6 night Italian cooking and yoga holiday in Conversano; discover the secrets behind delicious Italian cuisine while centering your mind with daily yoga sessions & special Ayurvedic treatments on this holiday with a difference.

The charming region of Puglia in southern Italy, renowned for its rich cuisine and tranquil scenery, will be the setting of this 6 night / 7 day Italian cooking and yoga holiday. High atop a hill overlooking the surrounding countryside you will find the beautiful country house where your courses will take place.

Your accommodation is just 4km from the coastal village of Conversano in the Puglia region of Italy. You’ll stay in a renovated country house surrounded by the lovely Italian countryside for plenty of peace and quiet during your stay

The house is surrounded by wonderful gardens where you can relax and there is a lovely secluded natural pool in the grounds for guests’ use. There is an on-site kitchen caters all of your meals throughout your stay.

Every morning, wake up to fresh air, gorgeous countryside, and relaxing yoga sessions, to start your day rejuvenated. This serene location also sets the scene for a traditional Mediterranean-influenced cookery lesson with some of the expert village women from the region as your guides. Tucked away in the gorgeous on-site kitchen, you will create a wide range of appetizers as well as traditional Puglian dishes, passed on through generations of locals.

Then spend some time with Mariangela for a refreshing Ayurvedic treatment to completely reset your body and mind before indulging in delicious meals. With a holiday this full of decadence and relaxation, it will be hard to leave this Italian paradise.

During your retreat, stay in a gorgeously renovated country house in one of its 3 guest rooms, complete with a wonderful view of the surrounding grounds or countryside. Each room has its own character, having been renovated from old buildings, with much of the character retained, and  decorated with chic Apulian style.

There are spacious grounds with a luxurious natural swimming pool, beautiful gardens, making this Italian cooking holiday an ideal place to unwind and cook up a storm.

*From price based on travel for 2 people.

The experience operates year round except during July and August and starts on a Monday.

Arrival

Check into your room anytime after 3pm and take time to settle in.

Join a quick presentation covering everything included in the week’s programme

Visit Conversano, one of the most ancient cities of Bari

Enjoy dinner in the dining room

Spend a free evening exploring the house, gardens, pool, and local area.

 

 

Yoga and Ayurvedic treatment

Start your morning with an awakening yoga session including a warm-up, breathing techniques, and meditation.

After breakfast on day 2 head to the treatment room for an ayurvedic test and treatment.

On day 3 enjoy your time at leisure, choose what you would like to do, simply to lay by the pool or ask your hosts, who would be happy to provide advice on the best things to do in the area.

Located close by are fields of almond, cherry, and olive trees to enjoy.

Your evening meal is served in the dining room.

Cooking Day

Wake up for energising morning yoga with a warm-up, breathing techniques, & meditation to get centered for the big day ahead.

Breakfast at your leisure, then head to the kitchen for a day of authentic Italian cooking.

Prepare fresh pasta such as  cavatelli and orecchiette complete with the best sauces to suit the different styles then, learn how to make focaccia barese with stone ground flour.

During the cookery course, learn about Mediterranean food according to Ayurveda Medicine as well as the use of herbs & spices for body and mind.

For lunch, it is time to dine on your creations for a typical large Italian meal.

After lunch, you will visit Polignano a Mare, an attractive small town in Puglia, which offers a fine combination of natural sea beauty and cultural heritage. With its dramatic cliffs, azure waters, rich historical heritage, and several panoramic views.

Enjoy a delicious dinner and relax after a long day in the kitchen.

Yoga and Ayurvedic treatment

Start your morning with an awakening yoga session including a warm-up, breathing techniques, and meditation.

After breakfast on day 5 head to the treatment room for an ayurvedic test and treatment.

On day 6 enjoy your time at leisure, choose what you would like to do, simply to lay by the pool or ask your hosts, who would be happy to provide advice on the best things to do in the area.

Located close by are fields of almond, cherry, and olive trees to enjoy.

Your evening meal is served in the dining room.

Departure

After a leisurely breakfast guests are asked to check-out of their rooms by 10am ready for departure taking home with them new cooking skills, a refreshed body and mind, and an insight into authentic Italian culinary life that will stay with them long after the holiday is over.

 

 

What's included

Included

  • 6 nights accommodation
  • All breakfasts and dinners
  • One Italian cookery lesson followed by lunch
  • Afternoon visit to Polignano a Mare, Conversano and Alberobello
  • Daily Hatha yoga sessions
  • 2 Ayurvedic treatments

Accommodation

Iris Room Dimora Fico Trullo Alloro

Iris Room

An old and discreet stone stable, with a manger overlooking the greenery, has become a comfortable room for 2 people.

From here you can enjoy the spectacle of the first lights of dawn and the magnificent colors of the sunset, while you can admire the beautiful irises that touch the natural pool, just a few steps away. From here you can feel the beneficial spirit of nature that embraces it, regenerating the spirit of the guests who will choose it for its reserved and minimalist character, respecting its original destination.

A small kitchenette, with sink and fridge, guarantee pleasant autonomy, while the wooden and bamboo furniture creates a continuum between inside and outside.

Dimora Fico

When it was just a ruin, in a crevice of its dry stone wall lived a fig tree, robust and stubborn. To transform its simple stones into a safe and comfortable environment, the fig tree was uprooted, but one of its roots was preserved near the entrance and in its memory this dwelling took its name.

Separated from the other rooms, the dwelling is suitable for 2 people and is organized with a complete kitchenette, a double or twin bedroom and a large and comfortable bathroom, equipped with a spacious shower.

Trullo Alloro

Composed of 4 rooms, the Trullo Alloro tells the story and culture of these places, through the charm of the spaces and the simplicity of the original materials.

Recovered with a meticulous restoration and reuse project, it does not give up the comforts of a modern home, in a harmonious and pleasant coexistence. All in the purest and most exquisite Apulian taste.

The Trullo, suitable for 3 or 4 people and the heart of the accommodation facility, has a suggestive "cone" reserved for a
French bed, while it hosts, in the largest central room, a sofa bed that, if necessary, can accommodate two people. It is also composed of two smaller rooms, dedicated to the kitchen, minimal and overlooking magnificent laurel plants and olive trees.

Your local host

Carola

Italian-born host, Carola, has years of experience organising courses and projects, and has plenty of information to share with you about the region of Puglia and its ancient traditions. Carola has also studied the Ayurvedic techniques, Pranic healing, yoga and mediation in centres across Greece, India, and Italy.

She is joined by Mariangela, a trained therapist and guide, who has worked as a masseuse and therapist since 2000. Born in Conversano, Italy, Mariangela is always looking to improve her studies and uses multiple techniques in her work, which she loves to share with all of her guests during their ayurvedic treatments.

Italian-born host, Carola, has years of experience organising courses and projects, and has plenty of information to share with you about the region of Puglia and its ancient traditions. Carola has also studied the Ayurvedic techniques, Pranic healing, yoga and mediation in centres across Greece, India, and Italy.

She is joined by Mariangela, a trained therapist and guide, who has worked as a masseuse and therapist since 2000. Born in Conversano, Italy, Mariangela is always looking to improve her studies and uses multiple techniques in her work, which she loves to share with all of her guests during their ayurvedic treatments.

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Location

Stay in beautifully refurbished traditional Puglian buildings, where there is plenty to keep you occupied – take a dip in the natural bio lake or travel through the olive and cherry tree groves by bike or on foot. Encircled by  gorgeous gardens, enjoy plenty of relaxing privacy while still being only 40 minutes from Bari airport and 3km from the coastal village of Conversano.

Getting there

Please note that prices for the holidays do not include flights. We recommend using www.skyscanner.net to check flights.

Nearest airports:
Bari (40 minutes away – see transfer details in FAQ’s below for transport options to accommodation)

 Brindisi (50 minutes away – a taxi or hire car would be required to the accommodation as there is no direct public transport)

 

FAQs

Who is it suitable for?

- Cookery courses are suitable for all levels from complete beginners to experienced cooks
- Yoga courses are gentle and relaxed and suitable for all levels
- Minimum age is 18 for this cookery and yoga course
- Your hosts are Italian, and all cooking and yoga classes are taught in both Italian and English as required
- Vegetarian diets can be accommodated for the cookery portion of this course

What can I do in my free time?

- This Italian cooking and yoga holiday is packed with culinary delights and historic and food tours to immerse you in the culture of the local area
- In your free evenings, you can explore Conversano (only 3km away) and wander to the harbour and through the quaint streets, or take a bike ride or walk through the surrounding countryside, and pop in for a visit to the 17th-century murals at the rural chapel
- Your hosts can give you lots of information on what activities are on offer in the local area as well

Features

- 40 minutes from Bari International Airport and 50 minutes from Brindisi International Airport with optional transfer that can be scheduled at the time of booking
- Just 7km from the beach and 3km from the pretty coastal town of Conversano
- Traditional Italian farmhouse that has been renovated and converted into private rooms
- Surrounded by spacious gardens and sprawling countryside
- Luxurious large bio pool for guest use
- Rooms equipped with WiFi, heating/air conditioning, television, telephone, mini fridge, ceiling fan, security box, and hair dryer
- English and Italian speaking hosts with plenty of knowledge about the area
- Ensuite bathrooms in each room
- Dinner each evening is Mediterranean-style, using locally-sourced fresh produce and traditional Puglian recipes

How can I get there from the airports?

By taxi:
Taxis are readily available outside of the airports but can be very expensive. It is recommended you book a private car transfer in advance. Upon booking the host can help you to schedule one.

Transfers from Bari airport with the host cost £75 one way or £115 return per car, please request this on booking.

By train:
Transfers from Conversano train station to the accommodation are included in the price.

From Bari International Airport, you can take the metro (15 minutes, €5) or shuttle bus (25 minutes, €5) to Bari Central train station and from there take the train to Conversano (40 minutes, €2.10). From there, you can arrange a free transfer to the house with the host after booking.

Hire Car:
If you wish to see more of the area during your stay you may wish to hire a car and to arrive at the retreat by car.

Please note that shops and restaurants in towns in rural Italy are usually closed on Sundays - so on your departure day please anticipate this if you have an evening flight or train booked.

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