DREAM VACATION with RAVE
self-care | outdoors | connections
May 8 - 11, 2025
Join us for an immersive wellness escape in the Italian countryside of Le Marche.
Located between the Adriatic Sea and the Apennine Mountains on Italy’s east coast, Le Marche remains a hidden gem. Think unspoiled nature with rolling hills and daring beaches that blend some of the most authentic elements of the Italian countryside; secluded just enough to unplug.
This long weekend escape in collaboration with Rave Yoga is designed for you to rewind and find balance in an environment of tranquil nature and simplistic design. An intimate group setting in a beautiful countryside villa allows for deep-rooted connections and an escape from the every day you could only dream of. Our curated sessions and experiences will make sure that you receive all the tools needed to dive deep, let yourself be pampered, and bring self-care with you.
Together, we will practice yoga, gather for breathwork sessions, go hiking, dive into the sea, learn about the local area, dine and wine, all while enjoying the beauty that Italy has to offer. There will be time to relax, lounge by the pool, explore the area and enjoy the beautiful products we have curated for you, too.
Our bodies will be nourished by seasonal produce with a strong emphasis on local, Mediterranean ingredients and recipes. As food is essential for our nourishment and provides us with opportunities for indulging and bonding with those around us, our in-house chef will prepare daily, fresh, nutrient-rich meals to empower our physical strength and mental well-being. We will also head out to taste local delicacies, go market shopping and experience a hands-on cooking demo to learn new techniques to take home with us.
This experience is all about well-being in all its forms and shapes - and we can’t wait to share it with you.
TRIP DETAILS
DATES May 8 - 11, 2025
LOCATION Filottrano, Le Marche region, Italy
YOUR HOSTS
Veronika Kriz is a travel planner focused on the Mediterranean. With a background in hospitality, lux hotels, and event curation, her decade of experiences has come to fruition by organising intimate, slow-paced, rural gatherings. Her approach to travelling is conscious and curious, yet she does not compromise on lavish escapades.
Rave Yoga is a Copenhagen-based wellness concept founded by Helen Erichsen, who will be your yoga and wellness instructor during the stay. She is a vinyasa and yin yoga teacher with ten years of experience in different schools of yoga and mindfulness practices. RAVE enables the facilitation of health-oriented and forward-thinking experiences within any type of space. Besides introducing a wide variety of people to a deeper and more easily accessible mind-body connection, the concept explores new ways of creating community.
Allegra D’Agostini is a Canadian cook and food and lifestyle photographer. She has spent years working in restaurants and hotels in both Canada and Europe and allows the seasons and her environment to dictate how and what she cooks. She is inspired by the ability of both photography and food to attract our attention and connect us to the natural world and to one another.
INCLUSIONS:
Three nights’ accommodation in a luxury countryside villa
All meals in the villa
Daily guided well-being sessions incl yoga, breathwork
Guided hike
Produce shopping & cooking demo with the chef
Visit nearby towns & local markets
Tasting of local delicacies
Transport to/from activities
Welcome goodie bag
EXCLUSIONS: Airfare, travel & health insurance (highly recommended), arrival and departure transfer to/from accommodation, and expenses during free time.
SAMPLE ITINERARY
Day 1
7 am morning walk & yoga
9 am breakfast
10 am going to town for Italian breakfast
12 pm cooking class + lunch
3 pm free time (journaling, pool, connection)
4 pm breathwork
6 pm going to town for aperitivo
Day 2
7.30 am morning stretch
8 am breakfast
9 am hike
1 pm picnic lunch on the hike
3 pm going to the beach
5 pm afternoon meditation by the pool
7.30 pm dinner
THE PROPERTY
Our home for the trip will be a luxurious countryside villa surrounded by nature 360’. The villa offers six bedrooms, a spacious garden with a shaded terrace, multiple lounging corners, and a pool.
ROOMING OPTIONS: Please read below carefully and choose your desired room type at the time of booking. Kindly note that we won’t be assigning other participants to share the rooms with. This is for your utmost comfort and privacy; unless you are joining with a friend/partner and wish to share the room.
This retreat is limited to a maximum of 10 guests. All prices below are in EUR.
OPTION 1: Ground floor double room with direct access to the garden and private adjacent bathroom - RESERVED
Room to yourself (single occupancy) - EUR 2,100
Room for two (bring your friend/sibling/partner to share the room with) - EUR 2,500
OPTION 2: First-floor master double room with a bathtub, en-suite - RESERVED
Room to yourself (single occupancy) - EUR 2,100
Room for two (bring your friend/sibling/partner to share the room with) - EUR 2,500
OPTION 3: First-floor double room, en-suite
Room to yourself (single occupancy) - EUR 2,100
Room for two (bring your friend/sibling/partner to share the room with) - EUR 2,500
OPTION 4: Shared bedroom with three single beds (interconnecting with the mezzanine below, shared bathroom)
First single bed - EUR 1,250
Second single bed - EUR 1,250
Third single bed - EUR 1,250
OPTION 5: Mezzanine with Japanese-style bed (interconnecting with the room above, shared bathroom)
Mezzanine to yourself (single occupancy) - EUR 1,250
IMPORTANT NOTES
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It is designed for active travellers who enjoy a good blend of physical exercises in combination with slower-paced, well-being sessions. It is also perfectly suitable for individuals who wish to connect with new people, enjoy organized group trips and like travelling to new destinations. Beginners in yoga and hiking are most welcome. The idea is to share some quality time as a group while practising, learning, dining and connecting with one another. However, please note that all activities are optional - if you prefer reading a book in a quiet corner or relaxing by the pool, it is totally fine and an equally wonderful way of enjoying the moment. All genders are welcome and past participants were between 25-40 years.
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To secure your spot, we require a EUR 500 deposit per person at the time of booking. The remaining balance must be settled two months before the trip, by 8th March 2025.
Reserve your spot by hitting the “book your stay” button and specifying which room type you wish to book.
In case you need to cancel your spot, you may do so before 8th March 2025. Read the full T&C here.
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Our home for the trip will be a luxurious countryside villa just a stone's throw away from Filottrano village in the Le Marche region. There are 6 bedrooms with spacious outdoors and a pool. Please note there is no elevator and limited entertainment on site.
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This trip starts and ends in Filottrano, Italy.
To get here, consider the following airports:
Ancona: nearest airport to the villa, around a 30-minute drive.Rimini & San Marino: second closest airport which takes about 1h 30 min driving to reach the villa.
Bologna: well-connected and frequently used one. You can then drive to the villa (approx 2h 30 min) or take a fast train to Ancona (approx 1h 45 min).
Perugia: takes about 1h 15 min drive to reach the villa.
Should you arrive from another location or consider a different airport, feel free to contact us so we can better assist you in reaching the final destination.
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Tends to be pleasantly warm with temperatures around 22-25 degrees daytime filled with sunny days, first sea dips and overall ideal for spending time outdoors, hiking and enjoying the freshest produce that spring has to offer. A light jumper for early mornings/evenings and a swimming costume are recommended.
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Most meals will be served as a family-style sharing menu in the villa. If you have any allergies or food intolerances, please let us know when reserving your spot. Kindly note that during external activities we cannot guarantee cross-contamination. We will do our best to manage allergies with prior knowledge and cater for all diets.
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All activities are optional and subject to weather conditions. Should the weather prove challenging some excursions may be altered.
Please note there will be a photographer joining us on this retreat to document the whole experience. Whilst pictures will be taken, we will respect if someone does not wish to be captured or have their faces visible.
If you have any questions about this retreat, please get in touch right here.