Verona, Italy
Wine & WellnessFair Verona
Villa dei Cipressi
The timeless beauty of Villa dei Cipressi, nestled on the highest hilltop of the charming village of Sona, just outside Verona, is our enchanting home base for Lakshmi Rising’s Wine & Wellness yoga retreat in Northern Italy. Dating to the 9th century, the exquisitely decorated villa is the crown jewel of a grand estate, recognized as a Heritage Site, spread out over 28 hectares of vineyards, olive groves, and gardens.
Where we lay our Scene
Veneto
The Veneto region of Italy is one of Italy’s most important wine-growing regions. It’s also a site of incredible history and culture, filled with stunning churches, cathedrals, museums, theaters, palaces, and villas. The cities of Verona and Venice are both UNESCO World Heritage Sites, as are many other locations in the region, making it a wonderful area for both inner and outer exploration.
Alike in dignity
Wine & Wellness
This Wine & Wellness retreat in Verona happens only once a year! Dates in 2022 TBD! We invite you to arrive at our villa any time after 3 pm, so you can join the delectable welcome dinner Sunday evening. Each weekday you’ll sweat and flow with a morning Lakshmi Rising Hatha Vinyasa class. You’ll have a single or double room in the Villa dei Cipressi, and enjoy curated cultural and culinary experiences in this amazing region, until your departure after breakfast.
The Week's Itinerary
Preliminary Schedule
Sunday
3 pm: Plan to arrive at our villa anytime after 3pm. We are a short distance from both the train station and airport in Verona. It is very simple to hire a taxi from your arrival point (address included in our welcome letter).
8 pm: Welcome Dinner: Four-course vegetarian celebration featuring farm-to-table Italian specialties and local wines.
Monday
8:30 to 10 am: Morning Yoga
10 am: Breakfast Buffet
Excursion (extra charge):
- Day trip to Terme di Sirmione Thermal Spa with group dinner
No lunch or dinner will be served at the villa
Tuesday
8:30 to 10 am: Morning Yoga
10 am: Breakfast Buffet
Excursion (extra charge):
- Tour, tasting, and lunch at Sparici Landini Winery
No lunch will be served at the villa
8 pm: Dinner (bring your own wine)
Wednesday
8:30 to 10 am: Morning Yoga
10 am: Breakfast Buffet
Excursion (extra charge):
- Day trip to Venice
No lunch or dinner will be served at the villa
Thursday
8:30 to 10 am: Morning Yoga
10 am: Breakfast Buffet
2 pm: Garden pizza party at the villa
8 pm: Dinner (bring your own wine)
Friday
8:30 to 10 am: Morning Yoga
10 am: Breakfast Buffet
Excursions (extra charge):
- Day trip to Verona with group dinner
No lunch or dinner will be served at the villa
Saturday
9 to 10 am: Breakfast Buffet
10 am: Departures
*Please note that excursions are subject to change without notice. Prices coming soon!