CAROLINA LINDOFF
Welcome to a retreat where you are guided back to the grounded, deeply connected, authentic you.
The focus of our yoga practice will be just that, to re-connect to our body, mind and heart, feeling fully present through movement, deeper exploration of our yoga poses, rest and meditation.
Often called the Green Heart of Italy, Umbria with its rolling green hills offers a quiet beauty and authenticity. Our home for the week is Agriturismo Baldeschi; an old farm, lovingly renovated for guests and also an active olive oil farm. Surrounded by olive trees, its serene location in the hills overlooking Lake Trasimeno invites us to slow down and the peace and quiet makes for the perfect setting to reconnect.
Has it been a while since you felt like YOU?
Do you feel ready to re-connect with yourself?
Picture yourself feeling fully present and your body releasing the stress of your daily life. As you stroll through the grounds of the agriturismo you’re walking yourself back to YOU. Our daily yoga practices are inviting you to reconnect and the food, nature and excursions are enhancing the experience of being here and now.
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A day at Serene Self Yoga Retreat
Imagine not having to feel rushed in the morning. Instead start slowly with a cup of tea or coffee, maybe a stroll through the olive groves and then welcome yourself on the yoga mat with a practice dedicated to your wellbeing. Enjoy a mindfully created breakfast before you let the day unfold for time in nature, a dip in the pool, excursions, community and laughter with your fellow guests or time for yourself, reading, drawing or get your included massage! To continue the journey of relaxation we gather in the afternoon for a gentle restorative yoga practice and afterwards we sit down for a delicious dinner at the community table where each meal is made with local ingredients, flavors and traditions.
What's included:
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8 days/7 nights at Agriturismo Baldeschi
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daily yoga classes
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two locally sourced plant based meals (vegetarian/vegan) everyday at Baldeschi
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wine tasting accompanied by local specialties
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day trip to Assisi with a tour of the historic city
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cooking class with local chef at Baldeschi
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nature hike and picnic
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one 50 min massage
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pool and sauna
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transfer to and from Baldeschi to train station. *Conditions apply
Activities
Each day will start with a yoga class, some mornings we will focus on Stability in the practice and other days we will start with a Flow class, both accessible to all levels of experience. Our afternoon class will be a Gentle Restorative class and on days when we have an afternoon activity we will have a midday meditation. During your free time you can spend it relaxing by the pool, enjoying your apartment, the library, sauna and the beautiful grounds of Baldeschi. If you want to take additional excursions we are happy to provide suggestions!
We have mindfully planned an itinerary for the week to give you an authentic experience of Umbria.​
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Hike with picnic - We start our hike with a walk by the olive groves, continuing through the green forest in the hills until we reach Torre di Vernazzano, a tower dating back to the 11th centaury. There we will enjoy a picnic and the stunning view over Lake Trasimeno.
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Day trip to Assisi with guided tour - We are taking a trip to Assisi, a true must when visiting Umbria. Assisi is a historic medieval town known as the birth place of Saint Francis, the patron saint of all animals and the environment. With a local guide, we will follow the historic path from Roman to Medieval times through the city center and finish at the Basilica of San Francesco d'Assisi which is part of a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The stunning basilica features frescoes (murals) by famous painter Giotto as well as other art. After our tour you will have time to eat lunch, do some shopping or simply stroll the cobble stoned streets of this special place.
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Wine tasting - Our visit to Montemelino, an organic farm and winery, begins with an immersive guided tour of the organic vineyards and winery, where we will learn the secrets that makes their wines unique. We will then enjoy a curated tasting of 5 wines, special to the Trasimeno area. The wines are accompanied by a platter of high-quality local products and their award-winning organic Extra Virgin Olive Oil.​​​​
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Cooking class - The cooking class takes place at Baldeschi with a passionate and experienced chef. The cuisine is inspired by a plant-based, seasonal and natural approach, focused on wellbeing and the beauty of each dish. A central element of the cooking classes is the extra virgin olive oil, produced on the Baldeschi estate. We will get a hands on authentic experience that will finish with us sitting down for dinner, enjoying our creations with a glass of wine.
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Massage - A massage therapist will come to us at Baldeschi and each guest will receive a 50 min massage, choosing between a Relaxing Swedish massage or a Californian Bio-emotional massage.
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Accommodations
Our home for the week is Agriturismo Baldeschi. An authentic rustic farm in the Umbrian hills located by Lake Trasimeno. The renovated farm consist of charming apartments meant to offer a peaceful place to relax and feel at home. Each apartment has 2 rooms that can either be shared or private. If you are traveling solo and book a shared room, we will pair you with a roommate.
Each apartment includes:
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Sun beds and deck chairs
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Outdoor table and chairs
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Hairdryer
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Full kitchen
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Air conditioning
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Towels and Sheets
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WIFI
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Courtesy set
Shared room w/ shared bathroom
$2700 per person
Twin bed in room shared with one other person. One bathroom in apartment shared by 2-4 guest.
Private room w/ shared bathroom
$3200 per person
Double sized bed in private room. Bathroom shared with other guests in the apartment (1-2 people)
Shared room w/ semi-private bathroom
$2950 per person
Twin bed in room shared with one other person. Bathroom shared with that one person. (only 2 available)
Private room w/ private bathroom
$3350 per person
Double sized bed in private room. Private bathroom. (Only 4 available.)
Your retreat leaders
This retreat is a dream come true- a collaboration between two sisters! A yoga teacher and a tour leader who both love nature, history, food and of course yoga! ( and cats!) We have together created a thoughtful itinerary with yoga, rest and excursions to get an authentic experience of coming back to your Serene Self in this beautiful part of Italy.
Yoga teacher
Carolina Lindoff
After 11+ years of teaching, Carolina is now offering retreats and after 2 collaborative retreats in Thailand, she’s excited for her first retreat in Italy! Her teaching offers each student to arrive on the mat just as they are and the practice, while guided, is always centered around each student's own needs and abilities. The classes on the retreat will be a combination of flow, stability and restorative practices to come back to YOU.
Tour leader
Annika Lindoff
Annika decided after many years of working in restaurant hospitality to follow her dream and become a tour guide. Traveling to various cities in Italy, she has guided large groups exploring Italian history and culture - sometimes even on bike! Having lived over 20 years in the Umbria region, Annika has a deep knowledge and appreciation for the history and culture of the area. She will help us get the local experience and be our own translator!
Payments:
A $500 non-refundable deposit is due at booking to secure your spot. An automatic payment plan is then in place with 4 installments; November 8th, February 8th, March 8th and April 8th. You can also choose to pay in full when booking. If you would like a different payment plan, just let us know!
Early bird discount! $125 off when making your deposit before Dec 31st! Use code EARLYBIRD125 when booking!
Payments can be made by bank transfer or credit card via We Travel. Guests are responsible for transaction fees. Please read the Terms and Conditions before booking.
Not included:
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Flights
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Train to Terontola​
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Alcohol
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Lunch in Assisi
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Travel insurance - We strongly recommend getting travel insurance for your trip!
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Additional excursions
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Staff gratuity
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Cancellation policy:
Deposits are non-refundable. Guests are eligible for refund of payments, minus deposit, until January 31st, 2027. No refunds after February 1st, 2027. Full payment due on April 8th, 2027. In the unlikely case of the retreat being cancelled by us, full payments, including deposits, will be refunded.
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How to get there:
We recommend flying to either Rome or Florence as the best options for international flights. (There's also a smaller airport in Perugia but you would have to take a non included taxi from there to Baldeschi. We can help arrange that if Perugia is the best option for you.)
From Rome or Florence you will then take a train to Terontola Cortona where we will provide a shuttle transfer to Baldeschi. This included transfer will be based on the arrival time of majority of the guests but we suggest arriving in Terontola Cortona no later than 2 pm. For departure we will schedule the shuttle transfer the same way, based on travel times. The train from Rome takes about 1h 45 min and from Florence 1h 20 min. We are happy to help support with booking and answering any questions for your travels!
Past retreats
May 2-9, 2026
Yoga Retreat in Koh Lanta, Thailand
Me and June Li Lo are hosting a yoga retreat in southern Thailand where your days will be spent practicing yoga, going on exciting excursions, eat delicious food and relax and recharge your body and mind!
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