Vedaguru Yoga and Cooking Retreats Puglia Italy - Conversano, Città Metropolitana di Bari

Pamela T.

Mi sono fermata una settimana a fine settembre. Ho prenotato il pacchetto con i trattamenti ayurvedici e le escursioni.
Mi sono trovata benissimo.
Il transfer andata e ritorno dall'aeroporto con Domenico, puntuale e gentile.
Angelo che ci ha accompagnate (eravamo tre ospiti) per l'escursione a Polignano a mare e Alberobello, professionale e simpatico.
La masseria di Monterpaolo e' splendida, immersa nella natura. L'accoglienza ottima, come pure il servizio (camera sempre pulita), pasti ottimi e abbondanti grazie alla cuoca Letizia, attenzione alle misure anti-covid per la sicurezza di tutti, ospiti e personale.
Il sorriso di Joseph che mi ha accompagnata ogni giorno per i pasti e la sua gentilezza, attenzione rendono il soggiorno unico.
Ma quello che veramente mi ha fatto innamorare di quest'esperienza sono state la professionalita', l'empatia, la gentilezza e il sorriso di Carola e di Mariangela.
Carola che segue l'organizzazione generale e lo yoga e la meditazione del mattino e' sempre stata all'ascolto, flessibile e sorridente.
Mariangela che mi ha seguita nei trattamenti ayurvedici (shirodara e massaggio del corpo con l'olio caldo) trasferisce la passione che ha per il suo lavoro in ogni singolo trattamento e ti segue, ti ascolta e ascolta il tuo corpo e la tua anima con attenzione e ti aiuta con diversi suggerimenti e consigli da attivare nella vita di tutti i giorni.
Suggerisco con gioia e gratitudine di andare a vivere quest'esperienza. Fatevi del bene agli occhi, alla mente, al cuore e all'anima.

Nadine T.

We spent almost 12 days at this lovely retreat and we could not have wished for more. The ayurvedic food was absolutely delicious, the morning hatha yoga classes in front of the beautiful swimming pond were wonderful for all levels and there is so much to explore from there. We also did a cooking course which was so much fun and allowed us to taste the best focaccia we ever had!! On top of that we took several ayurvedic massage treatments which were so relaxing. We were completely new to ayurveda and loved the insight we got through these two lovely souls. Absolutely recommend this retreat and we will definitely be back!

patricia C.

Loved my time with Carola for a 4day yoga retreat. We woke up to a yoga class each morning, breakfast and then we (my sister and I)chose cooking lessons. Anna taught us to prepare local dishes from Puglia and then of course we sat down to eat our ‘creations’.....we felt quite pleased with ourselves. The setting at Montepaolo was beautiful. Carola offered excursions to various old towns, or you could laze away the afternoon by the pool. Carola, Anna and Joseph were incredibly welcoming. I will definitely return.

Geraldine C.

This was a wonderful week of yoga, cooking, eating, sight-seeing, and, above all, meeting some lovely people. Carola's calm, smiling presence ensured that everything was beautifully organised, Anna was everything you would wish for in an Italian cookery teacher, the tours were so interesting and took us to some beautiful places (with ice-cream!), and Joseph and Emanuela at Montepaolo were always smiling and welcoming. Puglia is a beautiful region, and I can think of no better way to get to know it than by meeting the day with yoga in the Puglian sunshine, sharing Anna's love for good Puglian food, visiting the sights of the region with Carola and charming Domenico, and ending the day with local food and wine.

Grania W.

Loved my week in Montepaolo, really enjoyed the morning yoga with Carola; Maria Angela's treatments; Anna's Italian cooking lesson and our excursions and tours. The accommodation and food were wonderful, thanks to Joseph and all the friendly staff. This was a holiday to remember, thank you Carola.

jacquibekker

What a lovely experience! A great way to relax, learn and tour! The real Italy, the people, the food and slowing down with yoga. The experience is authentic and fun. The hosting hotel is very generous, staff are sweet and the food is regional (very 😋). A great way to relax but experience a lovely part of the world. Carola and Angelo thank you so much for arranging!

Louise S.

A real 5 star experience in a beautiful place with fabulous people. The attention to detail was impressive, Carola combines superb organisational skills with a Iovely gentle manner. The hatha yoga with Carola was a great start to the day. The class progressed through the week and the instruction was clear and supportive. The cooking classes with Anna produced not just good food but great conversations. The afternoon trips included culture & ice cream and with Dominica many churches and much laughter. The accomodation was spotlessly clean, the food & wine was real Italian and was delicous and plentiful. All the staff were pleasant & attentive, and Joseph went above & beyond everyday. Everyone was flexible, if you wanted anything you had only to ask. The only complaint one could make was that there was too much of a good thing. An occassional break from the good food & interesting trips would have been welcome but it was all so good I couldn't resist.

Paula D.

I was fortunate enough to attend the yoga/coking retreat in Conversano recently. I am new to yoga & the personal attention in each class was so very helpful. I am continuing the yoga today at home. The cooking class was a real hands on class, fun & educational. Everything was made from scratch. I have a new understanding for the amount of time & work that goes into eating in Italy!

The setting outside of the town of Conversano is beautiful. Imagine life in Italy, today or hundreds of years ago, the tranquil countryside, a 16th century farmhouse, now renovated, small country roads with centuries old, beautiful stone walls, hundreds & hundreds of fruit & olive trees &.one has a feeling of tranquility at all times.

Rooms were clean & well kept up. The staff, whether in cooking class or yoga class with Carola, treatments for any aches & pains, everything overseen by Joseph, who can take care of any question or need one might have, with a smile & such grace, is top notch, personal & always done with thoughtfulness & kindness.

Meals.....to die for & more than enough at every meal.

I would go back for a week at this beautiful, tranquil retreat annually.

Thank you so very much to each of you who run such a wonderful, tranquil week & have your clients leave refreshed & energized.

Paula, California, USA