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Seeking a soul-enriching adventure with a side of Mediterranean sun? This year, Our Retreat invites guests to prioritise wellness by taking a luxury retreat with a side of vitamin sea. From surfing and SUPing in Portugal, to cycling and stretching in Tuscany, the boutique retreat brand has a sun-soaked retreat to suit everyone this year, no matter the season. Hosted by world-renowned trainers each retreat is rooted in balance, with yoga, fitness, Pilates, breathwork, meditation, and wellness workshops, perfectly complemented by freshly prepared, nutritionally rich cuisine. Our Retreat Italy – Combine Culture and Coast in Tuscany Affording guests with all the natural beauty and rich cultural heritage of Tuscany, but without the crowds, Our Retreat Italy is set in Le Marche. One of the country’s most unspoilt and picturesque regions, nestled between the Sibillini mountains and Adriatic coastline, both of which can be explored on a scenic hike or bike ride. The five-night retreat consists of barre, yoga, meditation, and breath-work classes, with plenty of down time to sunbathe by the pool or on the beach. Set amidst the rolling hills and olive groves, the luxury hilltop retreat boasts everything and more for a restorative stay. Complete with a sauna and steam room, purposebuilt studio and two pools coupled with mesmerising views. By night, guests may congregate around the fire pit to indulge in a nourishing 3-course meal on the terrace, followed by a movie night in one of the villa’s three plush lounges. Our Retreat Italy will take place between May 1st – 6th and October 2nd – 7th and starts from £1,650pp. Our Retreat Portugal – Surfing, SUPing & Sunrise Yoga The new five-night retreat is just a stone’s throw away from the quaint fishing village of Zambujiera do Mar, in Portugal’s Alentejo region. Resetting guests’ body and mind, with group interval training sessions, yoga, mobility, meditation and breathwork workshops, the retreat also provides surfing lessons for an adventure across the turquoise waters of the Atlantic. Home to roaming peacocks, chickens and goats, the rustic farmhouse features an expansive pavilion to practice yoga at sunrise and
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