LE MARCHE - ITALY
THE BALANCE RETREAT
for men and women, all abilities welcome
The retreat takes place in Le Marche, a stunningly beautiful and very unspoilt part of Italy, often referred to as ‘Italy’s best kept secret’. Situated half way down the peninsular, it is the calf of Italy’s boot, and is bordered by the Adriatic Sea with its miles of golden sands on one side and the mystical Sibillini mountains on the other. In the middle are endless vistas of big rolling hills, almost each one topped with time trapped hill villages, encircled by Medieval walls sheltering narrow cobblestone streets. Penna San Giovanni (nearest village to the retreat) is a perfect example of one of these and in addition to shops and a restaurant/pizzeria has the most exquisite little theatre, like a mini La Scala Milan.
Our Home
Accommodation and yoga sessions will be at Tre Querce. An Agriturismo is usually a farmhouse (in this case several farmhouses) that have been converted to provide guest accommodation with the majority of the largely organic food and wine produced on the premises.
Rooms include a garden view, and private bathroom with free toiletries. They have simple furnishings with tiled floors and wood-beamed ceilings. There is plenty of outdoor seating spread around the property, two pools with loungers where you can sunbathe, rest and relax. Guests can also enjoy taking long walks through the vineyards and orchards.
What’s not included
Flights (usually around £90 - Ryanair to Ancona / Pascara / Perugia )
Transfers to and from the airport - (transport can be arranged)
Personal excursion expenses (transport can be arranged)
Additional 121 sessions
Massage
Travel insurance
1 meal out
(at a local restaurant which is reasonably priced)
Excursions
Local markets,
Beach,
Lake,
Exploring local towns,
Stunning walks
What’s Included
All accommodation
3 delicious organic meals per day inc. wine and water!
( excl. 1 meal where we’ll eat out together)
x2 daily movement sessions: Yoga (dynamic & restorative/yin))
Meditation & breath work
Sound healing
1 workshop
1 day trip to Lago di Fiastra:
'one of the most beautiful lakes in Italy'
or
Fermo beach
*refreshments not incl.
Plenty of free time to relax,
read, sunbath or take beautiful nature walks
Please note: NO EXPERIENCE is required for any of the above. Just an open heart. Also know that everything is
OPTIONAL
Our intention is for you to deeply honour your personal journey and get the most out of the retreat.
Food
Whilst on the retreat we will nourish you with fresh and delicious meals made up of local produce. All vegetables are organic and sourced from the best of what the local and neighbouring towns have to offer. Plentiful, home-cooked menus offering traditional Italian cuisine, vegetarian and vegan options available. All meals include water and wine with juice available at breakfast.
Typical Schedule
(subject to change)
8-9am Morning Practice
9-9.30am Breathwork/meditation
9.30am Breakfast
11-1pm Free time
1pm Lunch
2-5.30pm Free time / Workshop
5-6.30pm Yin/ Restorative yoga
7.30pm Dinner
Retreat hosts for 2026
June
Anita
Anita, yoga and meditation sound healing teacher.
Anita suffered from anxiety and deteriorating mental health for a few years which encouraged to her to explore mindfulness, the world of yoga and what it may offer..
Her curiosity then led her to travel to India where she achieved her 200hr yoga teacher training qualification (and she met Dee!). Since then, yoga has not only helped her change aesthetically, but also made her feel more sympathetic, emotionally aware and mentally strong.
She can say that it has really changed her as a person, in fact changed her outlook on life completely. She has learnt such a lot from yoga and now feels a strong desire to share her experiences and teaching knowledge with us all.
Dee and Anita instantly connected in India on their training, as they found they were like minded souls when all they found themselves doing when they were together was rolling around laughing, mainly at themselves! They have bonded a true friendship that has continued to flourish. This is why when Anita joined Dee as a Karma yogi on her first Italy retreat in September 2020 the chemistry was hard to miss..
Massage, eastern healing workshops and sound healing held by Anita.
Follow Anita @yogawith_anta
Dee
Dee's (Cordelia) passion for yoga first began aged 14 when she took Ashtanga classes with her mother. She went on to become a professional dancer and then a fitness instructor but yoga always called to her. She began her initial 50hr training in 2018 in London with Urban Avatars and then finally she took a leap of faith and flew to India to deepen her studies with a 200hr Vinyasa flow and Astanga TTC (this is where she met Anita!). This year she has added 50hr advanced Indian philosophy and 30hr advanced prãnãyãma training to her ever growing fountain of knowledge as her belief is she will forever be a student.
Cordelia uses the practice as a tool to personally evolve and expand, first hand witnessing remarkable healing in not only her physical but mental wellbeing. She believes Yoga has shown her the importance of finding balance and harmony as a mother to 4, a wife, friend, and woman whilst living her urban life. Her experience as a women who has carried, birthed and continues to raise four children has also given her a vast and deep nutritional understanding as she herself has experienced dramatic weight and hormone fluctuation.
She now feels it's her true purpose and calling is to share her knowledge and experiences with anyone who is willing and open to listen.
You will feel safe and guided by Dee's naturally warm and nurturing energy allowing yourself to let go and release.
Yoga, meditation and prãnãyãma sessions will be held by Cordelia.
Follow Dee @busymumsyoga
September
Suzanne
Suze had been a pilates teacher for many years and decide to take the plunge, gaining her 200-hour yoga teacher qualification in India. She has since qualified in yin yoga, and more recently sound healing. She has a passion for guiding others into deeper states of awareness and restoration. Suze offers a holistic approach that weaves movement, stillness, and vibration into classes. Her classes are designed to create space — physically, mentally, and energetically — inviting you to reconnect with your breath, your body, and your inner stillness. Whether through the alignment created in pilates, a dynamic vinyasa practice, the grounding calm of yin or the immersive resonance of sound, her aim is to hold space for healing, presence, and transformation.
Follow Suze @serenity-with-suze
Clare
Clare found her passion for yoga in 2012, shortly after the birth of her second son. What began as a way to find balance soon became a lifelong journey.
After moving to Singapore, Clare completed her 200-hour Vinyasa Teacher Training and has since trained further in Rocket, Advanced Vinyasa, Yin, Meditation and Pranayama.
Her classes are full of energy and heart - whether it’s an uplifting Rocket session, a dynamic Vinyasa flow or a gentle Yin practice, Clare offers something for everyone.
Follow Clare @yoga.with.clare
Suze & Clare formed an amazing connection whilst they were students on a yoga retreat together in 2024 with Tulabalance and have been collaborating on events at Tulabalance ever since. Their dream was to host a retreat together and that is now a reality!
INVESTMENT PER PERSON
Prices start from £1095 per person - based on 2 sharing a room (single rooms available £200supp)
BOOKING
Please register interest by filling out the form below - quoting "RETREAT 1 or 2 " in the message.
A £300 deposit is required to secure your place
Limited spaces available on each retreat.
First come, first served.
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TESTIMONIALS
The Italy retreat was so thoughtfully crafted from beginning to end - from the moment we arrived, we were surrounded by the most blissful atmosphere. Everything put in place by Dee and Anita really allowed each one of us to explore what we needed in terms of yoga practice, reflection and relaxation. Dee is the most AMAZING yoga teacher - her deep knowledge transpires through her clear description of the poses and her approach encourages you to listen to your body yet empowers you to have the courage to progress. Not only was the retreat enriching, it was also a lot of fun! I’m so grateful our paths crossed and I will definitely be going to the retreats in the future! Thank you Dee & Anita!!
Jennifer x
Tre Querce – Penna San Giovanni
I have been on Dee’s retreat four times out of four times – it just gets better and better.
Dee and Anita are professional and loving yogis – they nurture and care about your progress and encourage you all the way to help everyone achieve personal goals.
The venue is perfect – deep in the hills, away from any distractions. Daniele, wife Patricia and their staff are amazing – they cannot do enough for us, food all home grown and organic. They know what we like, lots of vegetables and healthy choices.
Accommodation is comfortable and stylish and kitchens fully furnished with everything you need. A relaxing break if there ever was one.
Dee, her yogi team and the team of Tre Querce are a match that really work and I feel privileged everytime I participate on a retreat at this venue in Italy.
Love Glynis