Yoga Retreat in Italy
Join us for the Wild Rose Ayurveda & Yoga Retreat in Italy,
June 7-13, 2026
What’s Included?
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6 nights accommodation in a authentic, rustic Italian countryside apartment.
Each apartment has its own kitchen equipped with appliances, a bathroom, two bedroom, and amazing views.
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Farm to table daily breakfasts and dinners homemade by in house chef. The menu is mostly vegetarian, always fresh, and accompanied by the wine made on site.
Vegan, gluten and lactose free menu are possible on request.
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Daily yoga lessons with Gretchen in a restored ancient olive oil mill room.
We have straps, blocks, Manduka mats, blankets and rectangular bolster so you don’t have to bring anything.
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3 beautiful town tours between Tuscany & Umbria including transportations. Small towns selected by Lucia where you will be guided by one of our professional town guides followed by free time to explore, have lunch and shopping.
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A wine visit and tasting of a small family owned winery farm, a cooking class of fresh pasta with the chef Elisa followed by a light lunch, a picnic lunch in a cheese Tuscan romantic place, an olive oil mill visit and tasting or a truffle hunting in the ancient wood: some of our beautiful experiences.
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Private transportation to and from Rome airport. You will find the driver at the exit after the luggage claim area with a sign with the retreat name. All details will be given with the inquiry.
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$2800
Where You Will Stay
La Dogana
La Dogana is a family-run historical estate overlooking Lake Trasimeno, set among 4,000 olive trees that produce delicious organic olive oil each year. The property is made up of the Lake House, which contains 11 apartments, and the Coach House, an independent home located about 300 meters away.
Nine of the apartments include two bedrooms (one with a double bed and one with two single beds), a bathroom, living room, and kitchenette. The remaining two apartments each feature one bedroom with a double bed, a living room, kitchenette, and bathroom.
Every apartment is equipped with an Italian moka coffee maker, 100% natural and organic hand and body soap, shampoo, dish soap, as well as bathroom and swimming pool towels and bed linens.
Near the Lake House, there is a facility house with free access to a washing machine (with natural soap), microwave, tea kettle, refrigerator with ice, assorted teas, instant coffee, sugar, olive oil, extra toilet paper, and additional swimming pool towels. Please note there is no dryer, but each apartment provides a drying rack for sun-drying clothes.
At the top of the hill, about 500 meters from the Lake House, guests will find a swimming pool with stunning views over the lake and its islands.
The on-site restaurant is central to the estate, where meals are prepared daily with farm-to-table ingredients. The property also has a beautiful yoga studio located above the restaurant, comfortably fitting 20 guests and offering sweeping lake views. The studio is stocked with Manduka mats (4mm and 5mm), blankets, blocks, straps, and pillows.
Today, La Dogana is managed by Lucia, along with her dedicated team of women and Matteo, the gardener. Lucia represents the fourth generation of her family to care for the estate, continuing the tradition of hospitality and preservation of the land.
Your Guide - Gretchen Mills
Gretchen Mills is a Doctor of Ayurveda and a dedicated yoga teacher with over 20 years of experience guiding students on the path of wellness. Her approach weaves together ancient Ayurvedic wisdom, mindful movement, and practical tools for living in balance with modern life.
For two decades, Gretchen has supported individuals and groups through yoga classes, workshops, retreats, and one-on-one Ayurvedic consultations. Her teaching is rooted in compassion and empowerment—meeting each person where they are and helping them reconnect with their natural rhythms of health.
As your guide on this retreat, Gretchen brings warmth, deep knowledge, and a gift for creating transformative experiences. Whether on the mat, in meditation, or through Ayurvedic practices, she offers you the opportunity to slow down, nourish your body and mind, and return home with lasting tools for self-care.