The Art of Living Well

- Five nights at I Mandorli, with the whole property reserved for our group

- Daily breakfast

- Daily meditation and yoga, women's circles and two Shakti dance experiences

- Welcome and farewell dinners at I Mandorli

- A fresh pasta workshop with traditional family recipes

- Three group dinners at local restaurants

- Lunches during the retreat

- A guided Blue Zone day among ancient trees and a Nuragic sanctuary

- A visit to the Su Marmuri cave and the Maria Lai museum in Ulassai

- Group airport transfers and transport for both excursions

- Your own yoga mat, waiting for you when you arrive

Flights to and from Sardinia, travel insurance, personal purchases and extra drinks, and any optional activities. Vegan or gluten-free meals may carry a small extra charge from the kitchen.

Ashley

Your deposit is non-refundable. Payments after the deposit are non-refundable from [date]. If you can't attend, you're welcome to transfer your place to a friend [with Ashley's approval]. We strongly recommend travel insurance."

We strongly recommend it. Choose a policy that covers trip cancellation, medical care abroad and emergency evacuation, because your US health insurance may not cover you in Italy.

Fly into Cagliari (CAG) or Olbia (OLB). Both have good connections through major European cities, and there's a seasonal direct flight from New York to Olbia worth checking. Plan to arrive on Monday, October 4 by [time], and fly home on Saturday, October 9 from [time]

Yes. We'll arrange a group transfer from the airport to I Mandorli on arrival day and back on departure day. You'll receive the meeting details before the retreat.

Wonderful! Sardinia is worth exploring. Cagliari, Olbia and the coast nearby make lovely places to stay before or after. Check-in at I Mandorli is from 4:30 PM on October 4, and the team can usually hold luggage for early arrivals and late departures.

US citizens don't need a visa for Italy for a short stay. Your passport should be valid for at least three months after you leave Europe (six months is safest), and issued within the last 10 years. Europe is introducing a travel authorization called ETIAS for US visitors, so check whether you'll need it before you travel. We'll send reminders along the way.

No. Transport for the airport transfers and both excursions is included. On free days you can relax at I Mandorli, or ask Ashley about getting to the beach.

Expect warm, sunny days in the mid-70s to around 80°F, cooler evenings in the 60s, and a sea that's still warm enough to swim. Bring a light layer and a rain jacket just in case.

You'll receive a full packing list three months before the retreat. The essentials are comfortable yoga clothes, sturdy walking shoes for our Blue Zone day, a swimsuit, sun protection, a light layer for the evenings, and your journal.