This retreat takes place from September 5-11, 2025. &nbsp;Plan on arriving at the property before 5pm on Sept 5th, and leaving after yoga &amp; breakfast on Sept 11th. (We'll help coordinate for people to share transport if needed). Each day is balanced between group activities, and plenty of free time to do as you wish. Everything is optional: you can get into as much or as little as you want. Below is a schedule just to give you a general idea (it tends to vary once we actually get going). Whether you want to embrace your introvert, or hang out with new friends - there will be plenty of opportunity for both.

A deep morning practice with Anton or Tony. Morning practice will be a mix of rigorous movement, breath-work, and meditation.

Nourish.
Enjoy a healthy breakfast. Expect local fruit, greek yogurt ferried in from Greece, local eggs, fresh local pastries, homemade jam, and strong Italian coffee.

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Adventure to the sea, or take a nap under an olive tree.

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Some days we will have planned activities, some days will be more free for you to enjoy as you wish. 

Afternoon Practice
The afternoon activity varies. Often times it's a workshop-style class with Anton or Tony, and some other days we'll go on an adventure. It varies depending on the direction of the group.

Nourish.
Plant-forward, farm-to-table dinner. Local wine is included.

Daily Schedule

Join Tony Lupinacci + Anton Brandt for our annual retreat to Puglia, Italy. &nbsp;Space is limited to 20 participants.&nbsp;For many of us, our day-to-day reality is a demanding job + daily social obligations. &nbsp;New technologies that were designed to simplify our lives&nbsp;somehow have added more to our already overflowing plates. Our culture tells us&nbsp;that being ‘busy’ is a good thing: it means we're in demand + successful. &nbsp;Whether we see this busy-ness as self-imposed or not, it’s hard to align ourselves with the person we want to be.When was the last time you felt&nbsp;fully recharged? &nbsp;When was the last time you had the space to dedicate to the things that you find important? This retreat is specifically designed to realign &amp; re-calibrate. &nbsp;To step away from our day-to-day dramas, and get a greater perspective on ourselves, our goals, our desires, &amp; our friendships.At this special Puglia retreat - expect afternoon swims in the crystal-blue Adriatic, and gorgeous Italian meals prepared by our private chef. Of course you'll experience some world-class yoga asana, but also expect to create new bonds, share surprising conversations &amp; laughter... and still find plenty of time for self-reflection.

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The kids room! It's tiny and perfect. All you do in your room is sleep anyway, and the price is right honey! Bathroom is surprisingly massive and is shared with the neighboring room. Please book this option with a friend. This room has a fan.

Bunk Beds!

Two people, each have their own twin bed. Bathroom is shared between two rooms. This rate is per person. This room has a fan.

Shared Double Room, Shared Bath

Two people, each have their own twin bed. Bathroom is shared between two rooms. This rate is per person. This room has a AC.

Two people, each have their own twin bed. Private bathroom. This rate is per person. This room has a fan.

Shared Double Room, Private Bath

Two people share one double bed. Private bathroom. This rate is per person. This room has AC.  

This is not in the main villa. This is a simple cottage, around the corner from our property. We have two cottages, one is a 2 bed 2 bath, other is a 3 bed 3 bath. They're cute! Message us to see pics. This rate is for one person, booking a private bedroom.  Rooms have AC.

Private Room, Small Cottage

A private room with one double bed. Bathroom is shared between two rooms. This option is for one person booking a private room. This room has a fan.

Private Room, Shared Bath

A gorgeous private room with one double bed. Private bath. This option is for one person booking a private room. This room has AC.

Private Room, Private Bath

Accommodations for the duration of the retreat at our private seaside villa.&nbsp;

Accomodations

Three meals per day for the duration of the retreat, cooked by our private chefs. We will go out for three meals: you are responsible for paying for yourself for those meals. Wine at the villa is included. We have a selection of fabulous wines from a friend's nearby winery.

Food + Wine

Access to the stunning property, including walking access to the port with cafes and great spots to swim.

Amenities

A total of twelve 90 minute yoga classes with Tony + Anton, including meditation, breathwork, asana, and workshops.

Tuition

About Puglia&nbsp;For this late summer retreat, we’re heading all the way to the bottom of Italy’s heel: Puglia. Our retreat takes place in the Salento region of Puglia: a rough-cut version of the best that Italy has to offer. There’s no camera-toting tourists here, no tourbuses, and no English menus. &nbsp;This is a dry, ochre-hued land of olive groves and cliff-jumping kids, too languid to have much of a scene. The food is homely and unfussy. Salento is hot, dry and remote, retaining a flavour of its Greek past.&nbsp;This retreat is all about embracing late summer: ripe apricots and lazy afternoon spritz', boat adventures and cliff jumps.

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Welcome to Salento, Puglia. A dry, ochre-hued land of olive groves and cliff-jumping kids, too languid to have much of a scene. The food is homely and unfussy. This is the Italy you've dreamed of.&nbsp; &nbsp;

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Late Apulian Summer

Brooke Yalof

Sara Galli

Magdalena Junge

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Antoinette Marciano

The VillaOur private 19th century villa is the summer Dukes residence. &nbsp;It’s a historic and whimsical villa, surrounded by a large garden of pine, olives and palms. The entrance to the villa is magnificent: a private alley lined with century old trees. &nbsp;We’re just steps from small port of Tricasse, with it small fishing boats and the clear Adriatic water. The water is so calm and clean, it’s lovely to take a dip in the late afternoon. &nbsp; &nbsp; We'll practice yoga on the outdoor terrace under the centuries-old olive trees. &nbsp;We already have yoga mats, you just show up!&nbsp; Le Camere, The Rooms.&nbsp; Each room is unique, with it's own charm. Some rooms have ocean view, some garden view. &nbsp;You can opt for a single or double room. Please note that this is a 19th century summer residence. Its whimsical, carefree and fabulous. If you are looking for resort experience, like a JW Mariott, this is simply not the retreat for you. If you are looking for understated sophistication and to live out your Talented Mr. Ripley fantasy, then this is the retreat for you! Space for this retreat is limited to 18 students. &nbsp;&nbsp;La Cucina, The Food. For breakfast, expect local eggs, local cheeses, homemade jam, fresh brewed coffee, local melon. For lunch, expect cured local meats, rocket salad with summer ripe figs, apricots + honey. For dinner, expect traditional Pugliese fare: lots of vegetarian options, handmade Orichette pastas, grilled local veggies, and ancient grains. &nbsp;Local wine is included, from our friend's fabulous winery. &nbsp;We work with two Italian cooks who knows the local markets, so the food will be spectacular. The menu items listed above are just to give you an idea.&nbsp;How To Arrive. There are two airports in Puglia: Bari and Brindisi. &nbsp;Brindisi is the easier option, it's 1 hour drive to our villa. You could also fly into Bari, it's just a longer drive (2.5 hours). Depending on if you're travelling alone or with a friend, the easiest option for most people is to rent a car. &nbsp;If you don't feel comfortable renting a car (or just don't want to), we can pair you with someone else arriving at the same time, so that you can drive together. &nbsp;Renting a car in Puglia is extremely easy &amp; affordable. &nbsp; If you have time before or after the retreat, we recommend a couple nights in Lecce or around Ostuni. &nbsp;Activities. Our villa is in the mini seaside town of Tricase Porto. &nbsp;Our villa is walking distance to the crystal blue sea. The water is ideal to swim in. Anton only likes to swim in warm water and he's obsessed with the water here. &nbsp;:) There's a cute cafe right by us, where you can walk to for a cappuccino or a spritz, as well as couple fabulous Italian restaurants. There are plenty of gorgeous places nearby to explore: baroque towns, secret swimming spots, and traditional ceramic artisans.What's Not Included? Extras like massage (unless you bribe Tony with a Negroni!), boats, car rentals, three meals out, and your international travel.&nbsp; &nbsp;

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Puglia Wine Tasting

Puglia Sea

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Our private 19th century villa still serves as the Dukes summer residence. &nbsp;It’s a whimsical villa, just steps from the crystal clear Adriatic.&nbsp;

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Each day is balanced between group activities, and plenty of free time to do as you wish. Whether you want to embrace your introvert, or hang out with new friends - there will be plenty of opportunity for both.

Puglia Swimming

This retreat is at capacity. &nbsp;We often have cancellations. Email Georgia at <a href="mailto:om@thesacredfig.com">om@thesacredfig.com</a> to add yourself to the waitlist. &nbsp;Or sign up for one of our other epic summer retreats!&nbsp;

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Anton Brandt

Tony Lupinacci

Tony is a Portugal-based Yoga, Meditation + Mantra teacher. 