Savor: a Return to Rhythm & Flow
a mindful gentle yoga retreat on the Umbria/Tuscany border, Italy | La Dogana March 28 - April 3, 2027
Savor: a Return to Rhythm & Flow
Less pushing. Less rushing. More presence.
March 28 – April 3, 2027
Tuscany/Umbria, Italy | La Dogana
This retreat is about slowing down enough to return to the natural rhythm and flow of life.
Not the pace we’re used to pushing through, but the quieter rhythm that’s always there when we stop forcing and start paying attention. The rhythm of breath. Of the land. Of simple, meaningful moments unfolding without urgency.
Mornings begin with gentle movement and awareness of breath. Days open into long views of the Italian countryside, where time seems to stretch. You’ll walk through vineyards that have been cared for over generations, noticing the scent of the air, the stillness, the patience of the process. You’ll watch olives move from tree to oil, then taste what that becomes. You’ll make pasta by hand, guided by the daughters of a fourth-generation estate.
There’s nothing to rush toward here.
As the week unfolds, something begins to shift. When you stop pushing, you begin to fall into a different way of being. More present. More aware. More connected. The kind of state where you are fully engaged in what’s in front of you, not thinking ahead or behind. Just here.
This is what it means to return to rhythm and flow. Not something you have to create, but something you remember how to allow.
Who Is This For?
This retreat welcomes all levels of practitioners, from those new to yoga and meditation to dedicated yogis to those looking to reconnect with their bodies and breath in a supportive, inspiring environment. Insight with Joni’s method ensures that each session meets you exactly where you are, offering both depth and accessibility.
Discover Yourself in a New Way.
Step away from the hustle of everyday life and immerse yourself in a week of movement, meditation, nature, and rejuvenation. Whether your goal is transformation, relaxation, or a deeper connection with your practice, this retreat will leave you feeling centered, invigorated, and inspired—ready to weave the essence of yoga into all aspects of your life.
Limited spaces available—reserve your spot now and experience the beauty of the Tuscan/Umbrian countryside with Joni.
What's included
6 nights accommodation in an apartment; shared room or private room
6 breakfasts
6 dinners by private chef
3 lunches at the venue
Daily gentle yoga and mindfulness classes with Joni
2 town tours with free time to explore and do shopping
1 private fresh pasta cooking class
1 olive oil visit and tasting
Private transfers from and to Rome Fiumicino airport (FCO)
Private drivers for all excursions on the itinerary
Exclusivity of the entire property and its areas
Heating & AC Assistant in the whole organization before the arrival and at the venue
Vat
What's NOT included:
Airfare to and from Rome, Italy
Transportation from city other than Rome on the day of arrival.
Travel Insurance
Extra meals while on excursions.
Optional wine tour and tasting at a local family vineyard and an EXTRA town tour of Siena (these are both optional and if chosen will be an additional cost).
Anything else not explicitly outlined here or in the retreat agreement.
Cost
$3,300 per person in shared room
$3650 per person in private single room
Payment
Deposit of $500 due ASAP to hold your spot (or by September 30, 2026).
2nd payment due November, 1, 2026,
Final payment due January 1, 2027,
Check, made out to Healthy Body Peaceful Soul, mailed to
2310 McDevitt Road, Sewickley, PA 15143.
Or you can Venmo me, @Joni-Sturgill
More About La Dogana and the Retreat…
Food:
Prepare your taste buds for an authentic Italian culinary journey! We will be serving delicious and nourishing meals made with fresh, local ingredients, accompanied by our house wine. Every morning, you will enjoy a generous breakfast with a wide variety of options. Expect homemade pasta, salads, regional specialties, and delectable desserts. We cater to various dietary needs (vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free). Please let us know your preferences upon booking. A coffee and beverage station will be available 15 minutes before each yoga class. Water is drinkable from the tap in each apartment. Enjoy communal meals al fresco, surrounded by the stunning Italian landscape and a view over the lake. Buon appetito!
Yoga Studio:
Our dedicated yoga studio is approximately 1,080 square feet, comfortably accommodating up to 28 guests. It is a tranquil space inside the ancient olive oil mill of the property at the first floor of the restaurant. Bathed in natural light and overlooking breathtaking scenery, it's the perfect place to connect with your inner self. The studio is fully equipped with mats, blocks, straps, and blankets.
The Estate:
La Dogana is a family-run historic estate overlooking Lake Trasimeno, surrounded by olive groves. The venue is made up of the Lake House (11 apartments) and the Coach House (an independent house about 300 meters away).
Apartments include a living room with a kitchenette, bathroom, and one or two bedrooms. Each apartment has an Italian moka coffee maker, bed linen, bathroom and pool towels, and natural/organic soaps (hand & body, shampoo, and dish soap).
Near the Lake House, you will find our facility house: free washing machine with natural soap, microwave, kettle, fridge with ice, tea, instant coffee, sugar, olive oil, extra toilet paper, and extra pool towels – always free for all guests. We do not have a dryer; each apartment has a clothes hanger to dry clothes in the sun.
Our swimming pool sits on top of the hill with a stunning view over the lake and its islands. Our restaurant is the heart of the venue: this is where we prepare breakfasts and dinners with farm-to-table products. The yoga studio is on the first floor of the restaurant and comfortably fits up to 28 guests, with lake views.
