Yoga, Health and Hiking Retreat, Italy
Bergolo, Cuneo
Thursday 13th - Tuesday 18th September 2018

Enjoy five days of uplifting, energising and dynamic classes that will take your yoga to the next level.  Indulge in delicious vegetarian meals from the freshest local produce without having to do any of the work.  Sample the local culture with a wander through the surrounding woods and hazelnut groves to the Medieval Village of Bergolo.  Make new friends and relearn to love yourself.  Sink into a comfortable bed in one of our chic rooms.  Neat Retreats is here for you, make it yours.

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A typi​cal day 

Gently wake up with a freshly made lemon tea to prepare you for your morning class.  This will be followed with a beautiful and nourishing breakfast.  Then, it's 'your time' to read a book, relax by the pool, explore the locality, stroll to the village or participate in one of our optional activities.  Lunch will be prepared and served during this period.  Let go, immerse yourself and forget the time, we'll make sure you're back in time to enjoy a restorative sunset yoga class, followed by a delicious dinner and more relaxation at the beautiful Villa Bergolo.

Yoga

Classes will be given by our expert teachers on a specially constructed open air platform on a hill edge which gives way to expansive views of the surrounding valleys.  Our yoga retreats are open to individuals at all levels.  Because the group is small (maximum of 12 participants), our teachers will be available for individual attention and advice.  Each day we will begin our day with an energising and uplifting yoga class, and in the evening, explore one of the more relaxing forms. 

Our teachers

Pamela Rhatigan 

​Pamela is a yoga teacher and personal fitness advisor with a career in the wellness industry spanning over three decades.  Her experience and wisdom will create a sanctuary that is joyful, peaceful and transformative.  She offers yoga to pass on to others what she has received, and to help others in improving the quality of their lives.  Pamela will encourage you to be present and to enjoy the journey instead of focusing obsessively on your destination, allowing you to obtain real peace and to live a more balanced and healthier life.
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Pamela is trained in Sivananda Yoga​, Laughter Yoga, Spiritual Healing, Reiki, Fitness, as well as a variety of other complimentary therapies including Reflexology, Therapeutic Deep Tissue massage and Indian Head Massage.  She is also a published author and teaches Pregnancy Yoga.  

Litsa Yiatros 

Litsa is an experienced yoga instructor and Reiki healer.  Her unique style of leading classes creates space that is enjoyable, tranquil and inclusive, and will ensure that you are challenged at a pace that’s right for you.  Her classes involve fluid and dynamic sequences of movement, deep controlled breath with an element of Reiki, which will leave you centred, revitalised and relaxed.  She will encourage you to push past boundaries and rediscover your inner-peace to live a happier and healthier life.  

​Litsa is trained in Sivananda Yoga, Reiki and continues to practice with highly regarded yoga teacher Stewart Gilchrist to further her knowledge. ​

Cloe Jackson 

For more than 15 years, Cloe has trained, taught and travelled all over the world.  Her passion and purpose is to create safe and sacred sanctuaries for you to express yourself freely in a light-hearted environment.  She offers yoga for you to liberate yourself from what holds you back in life, and to support and empower you in returning to innocence and your ultimate freedom of expression.  She will encourage you to release illusion, to create a brighter, healthier reality and live a more inspired life in the moment.

​"I love to take care of people's needs and your right to be here, exactly as you are."

Cloe is trained in Sivananda Yoga, Prana Flow Yoga, Yoga For Autism, Yoga Meets Dance, ZenThai Shiatsu Massage and created many of her own Yoga and dance offerings.

Food

​Indulge in a range of nourishing, scrumptious vegetarian meals from the freshest local produce while on this retreat.  You’ll be surprised how the simplest of ingredients can taste so yummy when combined and prepared with love and knowhow.  The food, where possible, is sourced locally, grown and prepared in an environmentally friendly way.  Our talented cooks will spoil you with a variety of delicious and nutrition rich meals leaving you wanting seconds and feeling great.

Explore

Our kitchen and lounge are the heart of the home.  However, you can relax by, or in, the swimming pool, read a book or grab some downtime in the shade and listen to the birds sing and the trees sway in the gentle winds.  Meander to the beautiful old village of Bergolo where you can sip coffee while catching a view of the Alpine mountains.  Get involved in our daily optional activities such as a guided mountain hike, wine tasting and visiting Alba market.  On this retreat, you will get plenty of opportunities to explore and immerse yourself in the beautiful surroundings of Villa Bergolo.

Location

Villa Bergolo in Blangera, a localita of the Bergolo Comune, is located about 70 miles southeast of Turin and about 60 miles northwest of Genoa.

​​Villa Bergolo,     Loc Blangera 2     
12074 Bergolo     
Cuneo,   Italy

Staying with us

 During the retreat you will be staying in a recently renovated hilltop farmhouse with spectacular views of a typical Piedmont landscape.  More than a century old, it has been elegantly restored to include all modern day essentials, a swimming pool, terraces and elevated decking from where you can watch the sun rise and set.  The villa was formerly a home for one of the many hazelnut plantations in the area with acres of sloping, wooded grounds.  The surrounding area is characterised by vineyards and narrow winding roads, which deliver breath taking scenery around every corner.  It is also famed for its medieval castles, wines, cheeses, gourmet foods, truffles and, of course, hazelnuts.

Other information

What's included

• 5 nights accommodation at Villa Bergolo
• ​9 yoga classes 
• Optional activities including wine tasting, guided hike and visiting Alba market 
• All equipment needed for yoga classes
• 3 meals per day
• Daily homemade treats
• Unlimited tea, coffee and water
• Towels and linen
• Exclusive use of the villa and facilities
• Transfer from and to either Genoa or Turin airport
• All local transport

what's not included 

• Flights
• ​Travel insurance

can i come on my own

Absolutely. We feel that it's better for people to attend retreats on their own, because being out of your comfort zone is where the magic really happens.  It also puts you in the position to meet new people and, possibly, make amazing lifetime friends.  

arrival & departure

Guests are welcome to arrive whenever they wish on the Thursday. However, we do suggest arriving before the introductory relaxation yoga and meditation class in the evening.  

​Guests are welcome to leave whenever they wish on the Tuesday.

airports

The two nearest airports are Genoa (GOA) and Turin (TRN), which are the ones that we provide transfers to and from.  You can fly to any airport you wish, but do bear in mind you will have to arrange your own way to the villa.

how many people

The villa has 6 large double rooms, which can be set up as private or shared rooms.  Therefore, we can accommodate between 6 to 12 yogis depending on whether people opt for a private or shared room. 

 

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Thursday 13th - Tuesday 18th September 2018 

- Twin/double room £625.00 per person (shared room with one other guest).
- Private room £825.00 per person.
- Twin/double ensuite room £725.00 per person (shared room with one other guest).
- Private ensuite room £925.00 per person.

Secure your place by clicking the reserve button.  By reserving your place, you are agreeing to the stated policies in our agreement. 

Shared Room

£250.00 - £725.00

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Private Room

£250.00 - £925.00

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Payment terms

All prices are per person and include a non-refundable deposit of £250.

You have the option to pay in full now or reserve your place with a £250 deposit.

cancellation policy

​If cancellation takes place more than 30 days prior to the start of your retreat, payments made will be refunded minus your deposit.

If cancellation takes place less than 30 days prior to the start of the retreat, all payments made will be forfeited.

In the case of a cancellation on our part, we will provide a full refund of any payments you have made to us including the deposit.  We are not responsible for other expenses such as airline ticket, parking and other possible expenses that you may have incurred related to going on this retreat.