Retreat with Sophie Green
PUGLIA, ITALY
4th to 9th May 2028
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PUGLIA, THE RETREAT LOCATION
Puglia or Apulia, is the southernmost eastern region of Italy. Its coastline, the Adriatic in the east, the Ionian south and west, is one of the most beautiful in all of Italy, with silvery olive orchards stretching all the way to the long sandy beaches touched by the one of the clearest and cleanest seas in the Mediterranean. It is an ancient land, and one which was invaded many times in its history. One can still see towers built to ward off invaders centuries ago.
MASSERIA SPECULA - THE VENUE
Carved into a gentle hill, our Masseria is surrounded by 20 hectares of exclusive private land, offering a tranquil retreat just 1km away from the enchanting shores of the Ionian Sea.
Masseria Specula is an exclusive retreat venue in Puglia, Italy, set within a beautifully restored 17th-century farmhouse dating back to 1611.
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THE ROOMS
Private bathrooms | Wi-Fi | AC & Heating | Double beds or single beds
THE FOOD
Our kitchen staff is made of grandmas from Puglia who cook authentic local recipes that their mothers taught them. We use seasonal ingredients grown in the neighbouring fields.
THE PROGRAM
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DAY 1
Airport pick-ups
Welcome drinks and tour of the venue
Group dinner
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day 2
Breakfast
Workshop with Sophie
Lunch
Workshop with Sophie
Dinner
Bonfire with the group
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day 3
Breakfast
Day trip to Gallipoli
Lunch out in Gallipoli
Return to Masseria Specula
Dinner
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day 4
Breakfast
Hike to the natural salt lake to see flamingos
Lunch
Workshop with Sophie
Dinner
Bonfire with the group
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day 5
Breakfast
Workshop with Sophie
Lunch
Workshop with Sophie
Dinner
Bonfire with the group
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day 6
Breakfast
Airport drop-offs
BOOK YOUR SPOT
Single room at the main venue: € 3800 per person
Shared room at the main venue (shared with 1 other person): € 3200 per person
Reserve your spot with a €1000 deposit.
The remaining balance is due by the 1st September 2027
PLEASE DO NOT BUY AIRPLANE FLIGHTS UNTIL WE CONFIRM THAT THE MINIMUM NUMBER OF PEOPLE FOR THIS RETREAT HAS BEEN REACHED, AND THEREFORE THE RETREAT IS CONFIRMED TO TAKE PLACE. IF THE MINIMUM NUMBER OF PARTICIPANTS IS NOT REACHED, A FULL REFUND WILL BE ISSUED.
What’s included:
Art classes.
Art materials included.
Exclusive use of the entire property including all common areas, workshop spaces and gardens.
Accommodation at Masseria Specula.
All meals at the venue.
Complimentary water, coffee, tea.
Return trip to Gallipoli.
Self guided hikes to the beach or to a natural salt lake where flamingoes live.
Roundtrip airport transfer from/to Brindisi Airport (BDS).
All tourist taxes and fees.
What’s not included:
Airplane tickets.
Travel insurance.
Airport pick-up / drop-off from airports other than Brindisi Airport.
Meals outside of the venue.
Anything not listed in the “What’s Included“ section above.
Send us a message to reserve your place: