Tuscia - A Peaceful Haven for Beauty Seekers

Orte will guest us in this retreat. Orte is a town in the Tuscia area of Lazio, overlooking the banks of the Tiber River. 

It stands on a tufa hill about 132 metres high and is an ideal destination for a trip out of Rome, given its proximity to the Capital. A perfect place to leave behind the hectic everyday life, immerse in a calmer environment, live the rhythms of the past, and enjoy the view over the Tiber and the Tuscia Viterbese area.

The village of Orte is a compact web of ancient streets and houses perched on a hilltop. Its elliptical plan recalls the structure of the villages of the neighbouring Umbria, but here, in the province of Viterbo, the actual and past links with Rome become clearer. Since ancient times, in fact, Orte has been and still is an important junction between the Capital and the countryside. Over the centuries, this has allowed the development of a historical, artistic and cultural heritage, which has made Orte one of the most appreciated villages in the area.

The beauty of Orte, however, it's also below its surface. A complex network of tunnels runs into the tufa cliff that supports the village, creating a parallel village: the underground Orte. Wells, sewage canals and cisterns are part of the underground village: an efficient water system that is 2,500 years old! Over time, these underground streets have also housed cellars, stables, warehouses, nurseries, craft workshops and different kinds of activities that can be explored today through a historical-archaeological route, which reconstructs the ancient origins of the town.

Meet Your Teachers

This retreat will be guided by Eli and Maria Rita. Eli will be facilitating your experience when it comes to yoga, movement, breathwork and mindfulness. While Maria Rita will make sure you are able to express yourself on the canvas.

They will guide you through these elements of mindfullness so that you are able to find the way to your true expressivity. 

They have designed this amazing Yoga & Art Retreat, a program in alignment with their different approach to mindfulness including additional sharing and fascinating teachings on the subject. 

To create a journey for growth and expression from the depth of the essence, through the profoundness of our being. 

Mari

Maria Rita is not just an art lover, she is an artist herself. By using her expertise and knowledge when it comes to different painting techniques she is able to create amazing artwork. She started to realise how art can be a support and a vehicle when it comes to explore emotional, behavioural, physical and mental struggles. Painting can help that silent part of us to talk and manifest. She uses different techniques to enable students to discover their own language using the creative process that belongs and is an exquisite part of the art universe. 

Eli

Elisa combines her communication degree, corporate background, health & wellness coaching experience and love for yoga to help people come back to their pure self.

She specialises both in the energetic and milder forms of yoga in order to bring balance into our productivity driven, stressed and self disconnected lifestyles.

Note:

• The Double Rooms will be allocated unless you request to share with someone. You may come along with a friend or we will pair you up with another yogi
  
• You don't need to participate in everything. This is your time to do whatever your heart desires! If that means skipping yoga and going for an early morning skiing, do that! Group outings are of course optional as well, there’s no right or wrong here - we provide a schedule, and you choose what you want to do - it’s your retreat!

RESERVATION POLICY

• To reserve your space, we require a non-refundable deposit of 300 € 
• Full payment is required 60 days in advance of the retreat (Feb 20th 2025)
• If we have to cancel or reschedule due to any Covid related lockdowns out of our control, you will have the option for a full retreat refund (deposit included) or to transfer your booking to the new date.
• If for any unforeseen reason you are no longer able to participate to the retreat the following policy is in place:

1. Cancellation - 50% refund on the full amount of the retreat (service & admin charge of 100 Euros applies extra). 
2. Cancellation 1 month before retreat - No refund (unless you find someone to take your place).                                   

• Upon receiving the deposit you are automatically agreeing to the booking and cancellation terms of the retreat. Please let us know if you have any questions and we are happy to answer​