Purple Lotus Holistic Health
Journey of the Spirit to Umbria, Italy
Villa Gioianna
New date to be announced soon.
Open to the world around us through our senses, while keeping good company.
Immerse yourself in the wonderful local history, culture and lifestyle.
What's Included:
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7 nights / 6 days of exclusive use of luxurious Villa Gioianna, limited to 14 guests
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Private use of the Villa's extensive grounds, pool and gardens
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Round trip shuttle from Rome airport to Villa Gioianna via private luxury transportation
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On suite bathrooms
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Welcome dinner and aperitivo
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Delicious breakfast each morning and 6 lunches or multi-course dinners included
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Use of Villa Gioianna's pantry (water, fruit, local wines, juice, snacks, treats and herbal teas)
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Welcome gift bag (natural toiletries, locally made from Umbrian olive oil)
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Daily yoga class and meditation More information here.
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3 Excursions: Details here.
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Excursion 1: Visit spiritual base of St. Francis the town of Assisi
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Excursion 2: Visit Montepulciano Winery for a tour followed by a 4 course lunch and wine tasting in this historic winery's Etruscan cellars.
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Excursion 3: Trip to Cetona, tour the beautiful gardens of a former monastery, feast on a vegetarian organic lunch and visit a nearby outdoor thermal spa.
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Hiking among the olive groves or along the shores of Lake Trasimeno (optional)
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Educational and fun cooking class
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One private healing session. Information here.
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Life can be overwhelming
We need time to replenish
Spend a week of quiet nights
With permission to do nothing
Achieve the right balance of
yoga, relaxation and sightseeing
Every detail is taken care of
so you can enjoy
the trip of a lifetime.
Food is where
we come together
to replenish
our bodies and
build our community.
What's not included:
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Air fare
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Some meals
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Travel insurance ( recommended )
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Additional spa treatments
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Optional activities other than those specified
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Transfers outside scheduled group pick-up and drop-off
Rooms and Reservations: ( total space limited to 14 people )
Single Occupancy: $3850.00
Double Occupancy: $3150.00
Initial Deposit: $600.00 non-refundable
Cancellation Policy:
50% of payment is non-refundable up to 90 days before departure date, excluding initial deposit
Payment is non-refundable 89 days prior to departure date
Full payment is refunded if the trip is cancelled due to low enrollment
Meet Your Retreat Facilitators
Dawn Usha
De Marco
Dawn has been serving the Jersey Shore holistic health community for nearly two decades. Dawn's love for natural living and holistic health has led her on the path of serving others to achieve balance, health and happiness in their lives. She has studied yoga,Ayurveda and Reiki with master teachers in their respective fields. Dawn is an alumna of Georgian Court University having received her BA in Biology. She is a graduate of The Kripalu school of Ayurvedic Medicine in Lennox, Massachusetts. Dawn received her formal yoga training at The Freehold Yoga Center and is a Yoga Alliance E-500 RYT and YACEP. Dawn is a certified Radiant Child Yoga teacher and Raja yoga teacher by Reverend Jaganath Carrera. She received her Reiki Master/Teacher training from Reiki Master Diane Todd and IET training from Master Healer
Reverend Abhaya Cordova.
" When you are in good company,
you are not in bad company.
When you are not in bad company,
you are free from delusion.
When you are free from delusion,
you are steady.
When you are steady you are a living, liberated being."
Shankarcharya
Sudasi Maria
DiSanti
Sudasi has completed her E-RYT 500 certification at Freehold Yoga Center. She has been teaching since 2011. She has furthered her training in Restorative, Chair, Yin Yoga, Children’s Yoga, Structural Alignment and Adjustments and Yoga for Everyone. Certified Reiki Master and trained in sound healing Chakra Tuning Forks, Life Line Technique and IET Energy Healing, has brought more to her teaching and healing practice. Sudasi has a love for one on one private sessions to help in healing and strengthening: back injuries, knee issues, and limited spinal mobility, Multiple Sclerosis, Lupus, and uses restorative practices to help students who are undergoing chemotherapy and much more. “My passion is bringing Yoga to all those who have the misconception that they cannot practice yoga because of injuries or fear of not being flexible enough. I truly believe Yoga is for everyone.”
More retreat photos here:
Sample Itinerary
Itinerary to be announced
8/7 Wednesday: Departure day
8/8 Thursday: Arrive Rome Transport to Villa Gioianna
Welcome Dinner & Aperitivo
Opening Welcome circle
Restorative Yoga
8/9 Friday:
Yoga & meditation
Breakfast
Optional hike to Lake Trasimeno (Swimimg)
Cooking Class with dinner to follow
8/10 Saturday:
Yoga & meditation
Breakfast
Trip to Montefalco, Textiles factory & Sagrantino
4 course meal & wine tasting
Dinner open (on your own)
8/11 Sunday:
Yoga & meditation
Breakfast
Trip to Asissi (lunch not included)
Dinner at Villa Gioianna (included)
8/12 Monday:
Yoga & meditation
Breakfast
Trip to nearby town (optional)
8/13 Tuesday:
Yoga & meditation
Breakfast
Trip to Cetona tour gardens, visit small organic farm enjoy organic vegetarian meal, visit thermal spas
Dinner (not included)
8/14 Wednesday:
Yoga & meditation
Free time
Farewell dinner at Villa Gioianna (included)
8/15 Thursday: Departure Day
Itinerary is subject to change