7 Nights Slim Retreat in Bologna
7 Nights Slim Retreat in Bologna
Via Ca' Masino, 611A, Castel San Pietro Terme, Metropolitan City of Bologna, Italy
Up to 10 in group
8 Days Package (7 nights)
Retreat Highlights
- * Exclusive wellness retreat in the heart of the Bolognese hills
- * Personalized experiences based on the Acquaviva Method for optimal well-being
- * Guided wellness treatments designed to promote longevity
- * Immersive activities focused on nutrition, inner harmony, and physical health
- * Opportunities for rejuvenation and relaxation in nature
- * Expert guidance from Dr. Annamaria Acquaviva, scientific director of the resort
- * Holistic approach to well-being through the five pillars of health
- * Tranquil environment perfect for mental and physical restoration
- * Signature wellness programs tailored to individual needs
- * Beautiful natural surroundings that enhance the overall healing experience
About this Retreat
Your Guides
Annamaria Acquaviva is a dietitian-nutritionist and pharmacist. After completing hospital training, she has worked for years both in outpatient clinics with patients on wellness, weight loss, and dietotherapy programs, and through scientific congresses and public initiatives.
She is the author of a holistic method, which is not a “trend” but rather the application of the most recent scientific evidence to the individual. With this approach, she defined her method, the 5 pillars of health: personalized nutrition, inner harmony, physical activity, rest, and nutritional and cosmetic integration.
She is responsible for the scientific study “Progetto BATMAN,” carried out in collaboration with the Istituto Oncologico Romagnolo (IOR), with which she collaborates for communication campaigns. She is the creator and head of the web communication projects Ior mangio sano, con più gusto and Sano, giusto e con gusto!, developed thanks to IOR, the National Dietitians Association, and the Scientific Association of Nutrition, Dietetics, and Dietetic Food.
She is the author of the book “Bambini a tavola. Quasi un gioco!” ("Children at the Table. Almost a Game!"), "Colore è salute" ("Color is Health"), and the blog HealthRevolution, where she shares curiosities about nutrition and tasty recipes. She frequently appears on various media outlets, including TV networks (Raiuno, Rete4, Raitre), as a nutrition expert.
In 2018, she won the "Oscar della Salute" (Health Oscar). Since 2019, she has been collaborating with Palazzo di Varignana as an health coach for guests and in the creation and management of wellness and health projects.
She is responsible for projects at the Medical Center of Palazzo di Varignana, where treatments are designed to stimulate the immune response, enhance metabolic activity, and combat oxidative stress.
She prepares personalized dietary programs for various conditions: weight gain or loss, celiac disease, food intolerances, vegetarian diets, irritable bowel syndrome, the FODMAP protocol, pregnancy, breastfeeding, and menopause.
She has also developed a method to improve sleep disorders, offering a program designed to address sleep deprivation that negatively impacts the quality of life for many people. For this, she practices Nature Therapy, which promotes relaxation through exposing all five senses to natural stimuli, and Hypnoinductive Training with binaural stimulation, a guided psychophysical relaxation technique to induce sleep.
She is the author of the book "I 5 pilastri della salute per il benessere e la longevità" ("The 5 Pillars of Health for Wellness and Longevity"), in which she suggests methods to follow a healthy, pleasant lifestyle and fully achieve psychophysical wellness.
Details of this retreat
Slim Retreat: Reprogramming the Metabolism for Lasting Weight Loss
The Slim Retreat is a personalized program designed to promote intensive weight loss and reshape the body. Based on the Metodo Acquaviva, it focuses on the five pillars of health to achieve sustainable weight loss, optimizing metabolism and supporting long-term well-being.
The program balances glycaemic patterns, circadian rhythms, insulin and glucagon levels, and cortisol. Unlike calorie-restrictive diets, the Acquaviva Method stimulates metabolic activity, reduces oxidative stress, and strengthens the immune system.
A customized plan combines functional nutrition, physical activity, and Varsana Spa treatments. Anti-aging and relaxation activities promote longevity and well-being. Dr. Annamaria Acquaviva’s Mindful Lunch helps guests enjoy meals without guilt, addressing emotional eating.
The Slim Retreat provides lasting tools to maintain the ideal weight, ensuring a healthier, better-performing body over time.
The Slim Retreat is a personalized program designed to promote intensive weight loss and reshape the body. Based on the Metodo Acquaviva, it focuses on the five pillars of health to achieve sustainable weight loss, optimizing metabolism and supporting long-term well-being.
The program balances glycaemic patterns, circadian rhythms, insulin and glucagon levels, and cortisol. Unlike calorie-restrictive diets, the Acquaviva Method stimulates metabolic activity, reduces oxidative stress, and strengthens the immune system.
A customized plan combines functional nutrition, physical activity, and Varsana Spa treatments. Anti-aging and relaxation activities promote longevity and well-being. Dr. Annamaria Acquaviva’s Mindful Lunch helps guests enjoy meals without guilt, addressing emotional eating.
The Slim Retreat provides lasting tools to maintain the ideal weight, ensuring a healthier, better-performing body over time.
Schedule
Example of a Typical Day with the Acquaviva Method
8:00 AM: Healthy breakfast with organic ingredients to energize the start of the day.
9:00 AM: Yoga and meditation to improve flexibility, awareness, and reduce stress.
11:00 AM: Masterclass with Dr. Annamaria Acquaviva on the principles of the Acquaviva Method: nutrition, inner harmony, physical activity, and sleep.
1:00 PM: Longevity lunch at Ristorante Ginkgo, balanced dishes to support long-term health.
3:00 PM: Nature therapy, outdoor activities to connect with nature and promote physical and mental well-being.
4:00 PM: Regenerating treatments at Vasana Spa to enhance recovery and rejuvenation.
7:30 PM: Longevity dinner at Ristorante Ginkgo, nutritious dishes to end the day in balance.
A day designed to balance nutrition, movement, meditation, and relaxation, promoting well-being and longevity.
8:00 AM: Healthy breakfast with organic ingredients to energize the start of the day.
9:00 AM: Yoga and meditation to improve flexibility, awareness, and reduce stress.
11:00 AM: Masterclass with Dr. Annamaria Acquaviva on the principles of the Acquaviva Method: nutrition, inner harmony, physical activity, and sleep.
1:00 PM: Longevity lunch at Ristorante Ginkgo, balanced dishes to support long-term health.
3:00 PM: Nature therapy, outdoor activities to connect with nature and promote physical and mental well-being.
4:00 PM: Regenerating treatments at Vasana Spa to enhance recovery and rejuvenation.
7:30 PM: Longevity dinner at Ristorante Ginkgo, nutritious dishes to end the day in balance.
A day designed to balance nutrition, movement, meditation, and relaxation, promoting well-being and longevity.
Note: Schedule is approximate and may change
Getting Here
Metodo Acquaviva - Palazzo di Varignana, Via Ca' Masino, 611A, Castel San Pietro Terme, Metropolitan City of Bologna, Italy
Directions
How to reach our retreat center
Nearest international airport: Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ), about 30 km from the resort.
From BLQ to the resort:
By car or taxi: approximately 28‑30 minutes drive (≈ 28 km).
By public transport: take the train or people mover from the airport to Bologna Centrale railway station, then a bus (lines 101 + 111) to Varignana. The journey takes about 2 hours and 40 minutes in total.
Upon request, the resort can arrange a shuttle service from the airport or train station.
Alternative arrival by train: If arriving at Bologna Centrale, the resort is about 19‑20 km away. From there, you can take a taxi (approximately 25‑30 minutes) or use a combination of local buses to reach Varignana.
Nearest international airport: Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ), about 30 km from the resort.
From BLQ to the resort:
By car or taxi: approximately 28‑30 minutes drive (≈ 28 km).
By public transport: take the train or people mover from the airport to Bologna Centrale railway station, then a bus (lines 101 + 111) to Varignana. The journey takes about 2 hours and 40 minutes in total.
Upon request, the resort can arrange a shuttle service from the airport or train station.
Alternative arrival by train: If arriving at Bologna Centrale, the resort is about 19‑20 km away. From there, you can take a taxi (approximately 25‑30 minutes) or use a combination of local buses to reach Varignana.
Accommodation
Deluxe Executive
Program and room price
Venue & Amenities
A/C in Rooms
Free Wifi
Spa
Sauna
Pool
Towels
Free Parking
Kitchen
Tour Assistance
Hot Tub
Coffee/Tea
Cafe
Restaurant
Fitness Center
Yoga Studio
Housekeeping
Bicycles For Rent
Varsana Spa
Meals
Menu Types
Vegan
Vegetarian
Pescetarian
Ayurvedic
Includes Meat
Organic
Gluten Free
Dairy Free
Nut Free
The Ginkgo Restaurant integrates the Acquaviva Method’s values with functional nutrition, offering high-quality dishes. The Longevity menu, designed by Dr. Annamaria Acquaviva, supports physical and m
What's Included
- The guest will meet Dr Annamaria Acquaviva, scientific director of the Resort and creator of the Acquaviva Method, and the multidisciplinary staff of Palazzo di Varignana to personalise the slimming and remise en forme path.
- The coaching and motivational activity dedicated to our guests is fundamental for change.
- Personalized nutritional plan: Healthy Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner at the Ginkgo Longevity Restaurant
- Overnight stay in a double room for single use
- 3-hour daily admission to the traditional Varsana SPA path, including Grotta dei Calanchi and Cava d’Oro Bianco, swimming pools and saltwater pools with hydro jets, music therapy pool, Finnish sauna, Mediterranean sauna, Turkish bath, sensory showers, and a relaxation room with an herbal tea corner
- Outdoor swimming pools open from May to September
- Welcome kit: bathrobe, slippers, the Acquaviva Method’s tracksuit and the sleep tracking band to wear daily during the stay
- Sleep kit: sleeping mask and relaxing herbal teas. Beauty Pillow’s rental during the stay (if you wish to purchase it, please contact the Acquaviva Method staff)
- Complimentary for retreat guests is the book by Dr Acquaviva: "Health Revolution - The 5 pillars of health. Wellness and longevity according to the Acquaviva Method"
What's Not Included
- Longevity Consultation,Price: € 280 for a 3-night retreat, €400 for a 7-night retreat. The amount will be invoiced and booked directly by the doctor and is tax-deductible.
- Airfare
- Transfers to/from the airport
- Additional activities not specified in the program (e.g., private excursions, off-resort experiences)
- Extra wellness treatments not included in the package
- Alcoholic beverages and other extra consumptions
- Babysitting services or children's activities
- Travel insurance
- Upgrades to higher room categories
- Laundry and ironing services
- Personal expenses and purchases at the resort
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