RETREATS
Pilates, Iyengar Yoga, Hiking, Biking and Cooking in Italy
A Rural Haven at La Montagnola an Agriturismo in Umbria, Italy
June 26th - July 3rd.
Cost: $1570 $1270*.
Join Nicole Meadors in Central Italy for 7 nights and 8 days, residing at Villa La Montagnola, an 18th century estate with over 400 acres of farmland on an Umbrian hilltop near Perugia, Torgiano, and Assisi. The NY Times raves about our captivating host, Vittoria Iraci Borgia, in a recent review of the agricultural estate, its olive trees, authentic cooking classes, affordability, and absolute beauty.
NY Times Review 2009
Retreat includes:
*DOES NOT INCLUDE some meals, airfare, or transportation to the estate in Umbria. Individual rental cars are advised for people who want to explore the region and to dine out. Transportation by train from Rome Airport to Perugia or by bus to Torgiano is an option. Food will be provided in kitchens on arrival for an extra fee. Plan to be independent on your journey and to shop at the local markets, preparing some of your own delicious meals.
- Deluxe rooms or apartments with private, modern baths, kitchens and one housekeeping service midweek; all rooms are handsomely decorated with Italian antiques and surrounded by expansive views, hiking and biking trails, lavender bushes, roses, olive trees, an outdoor brick oven, and a pool.
- Two Daily Movement Classes Pilates (9-10am) Iyengar Yoga (4:30-6pm)
- Daily brunch of local Umbrian Cuisine
- Two Dinners served at La Montagnola's Grand Private Residence
- One 3 hour Authentic Italian Cooking class led owner Vittoria and her chef, Carmela, in Montagnola's old-world style kitchen. Learn how to make pizza al testo over the fire, home made gnocchi, and tiramisu
- Walking and biking trails on working farmland, explore the nearby olive oil mill and vineyards, as well as the local medieval towns
- Shared transportation by rental car during the week to local markets and sightseeing
Base price one person per room $1170
Base price two people sharing a room $1020*
*Couples may share a double bedroom or two people may share a twin bedroom
(only 2 twin rooms available)
Refer to the following websites for more information
La Montagnola Agriturismo
Pilates Hudson
Leah Katz
Nicole Meadors, Director Pilates Hudson
403 Warren Street, 3FL Hudson NY
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518.828.9776
June 26th - July 3rd.
Cost: $1570 $1270*.
To secure a room,
click here to make deposit of $350.
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Teacher, author, and Real Pilates owner Alycea Ungaro is recognized around the world as a Pilates leader and guru. Her books for DK Publishing (Pilates: Body in Motion and The Pilates Promise) have been bestsellers on six continents and in 17 languages. Most recently, she has developed a series of digital Portable PilatesTM workouts in partnership with iAmplify and Mobile Lingo.
As both a Pilates instructor and a licensed physical therapist, Alycea’s personal mission is to make Pilates available to everyone. In the 90s she created the first large gym mat classes at Chelsea Piers and New York Sports Club. Since opening Real Pilates (originally Tribeca Bodyworks) in 1996, she has introduced workshops for pregnant women and those recovering from injury, as well as specialized workouts including an introductory Pilates program and the first-ever full body Pilates makeover.
Alycea serves on the advisory board of Fitness magazine, partners with Pilates Suit, and travels widely as a guest speaker and teacher (click here to see her upcoming dates). She has appeared in scores of magazines and TV segments both nationally and internationally. Her celebrity clientele has included Madonna, Uma Thurman, Kyra Sedgewick, Claire Danes, and Molly Sims, among others. With longtime client Christy Turlington, she collaborated on a Pilates bootie for Puma, aptly named “The Alycea”.
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