Slow Living Retreat: Deep Rest, Nature & Renewal in Ostuni, Italy
Slow Living Retreat: Deep Rest, Nature & Renewal in Ostuni, Italy
Contrada Lorizzo, Ostuni, BR, Italy
Up to 2 in group
Open Dates
Retreat Highlights
- • Morning yoga and breath-led meditation surrounded by ancient olive trees
- • Somatic practices that melt tension and re-tune the nervous system
- • Nourishing vegetarian meals sourced from nearby farms and gardens
- • Private accommodation in a Trullo, surrounded by nature for journaling & star-gazing
- • Flexible itineraries shaped around your energy each day
- • Pre-arrival intention call and post-retreat integration session for lasting change
About this Retreat
Your Guides
Erin Nelson is a Shamanic Energy Medicine Practitioner, Spiritual Guide and experienced Yoga & Meditation Teacher dedicated to helping people reconnect deeply with themselves, release emotional blocks and step confidently into lives of profound peace, authenticity and clarity.
Before her journey into creating House of Healing, Erin built a successful career producing some of the world's most prestigious events, including Coachella, Cannes Film Festival and Directors Guild Awards. Understanding firsthand the pressures and demands of a high-performance lifestyle, she intimately knows the exhaustion, burnout and disconnection that often accompany success.
With over a decade of experience teaching yoga, meditation and guiding transformative practices, Erin trained with renowned shaman Alberto Villoldo from the Four Winds Society to become a certified Shamanic Energy Medicine Practitioner. She integrates these ancient teachings with modern embodiment practices, weaving shamanic healing, somatic integration, yoga, meditation and sacred rituals into deeply transformative experiences.
Erin's personal healing journey inspired her work: having navigated her own challenges with perfectionism, burnout, disconnection from her body and self-doubt, she found profound healing through shamanic energy medicine, plant medicine, meditation and embodiment practices. Now, she offers a grounded, compassionate and intuitive approach that supports her clients in creating real, lasting change.
Based in the tranquil countryside of Ostuni, Italy, Erin offers private 1:1 retreats, spiritual guidance and immersive healing experiences specifically designed for those seeking to break free from limiting patterns and reconnect with their true Selves.
In her retreats, Erin creates a sacred, yet down-to-earth space where guests can pause, breathe deeply and authentically reconnect - free from external pressures, distractions or spiritual clichés.
“I believe healing is about returning home to yourself: trusting your body, listening to your intuition and releasing what no longer serves you. My mission is to guide you through that transformative process, empowering you to live fully aligned with your authentic truth.”
Details of this retreat
When was the last time you felt connected to yourself? Not the version of you that's always rushing, always responding, always on. The you underneath all that.
Picture four days where mornings start with the sun, not an alarm. Where you move your body gently on a terrace overlooking olive groves, then eat fresh fruit that was picked only an hour ago. Where afternoons are long and golden, spent with a book in the shade or walking through countryside that smells like wild herbs and warm stone. Where you finally learn what to do with space, with unhurriedness, with time that doesn't demand anything from you.
This is a private retreat in the Puglian countryside for one or two guests. The days have a simple rhythm: gentle yoga and meditation to begin, then hours that stretch open for reading, resting, wandering through nature. Meals are made from what's growing nearby and eaten slowly, without screens or distractions. The evenings are soft and relaxed, filled with good food, candlelight and the deep relief of being somewhere beautiful with nowhere else to be.
Nature has a way of bringing things back. Your creativity. Your flow. The parts of yourself you've been too busy to notice.
Here, you'll find deep rest, soft silence and the rare feeling of being fully held in calm, natural beauty.
Picture four days where mornings start with the sun, not an alarm. Where you move your body gently on a terrace overlooking olive groves, then eat fresh fruit that was picked only an hour ago. Where afternoons are long and golden, spent with a book in the shade or walking through countryside that smells like wild herbs and warm stone. Where you finally learn what to do with space, with unhurriedness, with time that doesn't demand anything from you.
This is a private retreat in the Puglian countryside for one or two guests. The days have a simple rhythm: gentle yoga and meditation to begin, then hours that stretch open for reading, resting, wandering through nature. Meals are made from what's growing nearby and eaten slowly, without screens or distractions. The evenings are soft and relaxed, filled with good food, candlelight and the deep relief of being somewhere beautiful with nowhere else to be.
Nature has a way of bringing things back. Your creativity. Your flow. The parts of yourself you've been too busy to notice.
Here, you'll find deep rest, soft silence and the rare feeling of being fully held in calm, natural beauty.
Schedule
Sunrise tea on the terrace, greeting the grove in silence
Personalized Yoga + Guided Meditation under olive trees
Nourishing vegetarian brunch with fresh local produce
Solo time in nature: journaling, hammock rest, nature walk
Optional somatic movement or evening meditation
Vegetarian dinner by candle-light, mindful conversation
Personalized Yoga + Guided Meditation under olive trees
Nourishing vegetarian brunch with fresh local produce
Solo time in nature: journaling, hammock rest, nature walk
Optional somatic movement or evening meditation
Vegetarian dinner by candle-light, mindful conversation
Note: Schedule is approximate and may change
Getting Here
House of Healing, Contrada Lorizzo, Ostuni, BR, Italy
Directions
Book your flights to Brindisi Airport (BDS), about 30 minutes away. Bari Airport (BRI) is another option, about 1 hour and 20 minutes away.
The easiest way to reach the retreat is by train to Ostuni Station, from where we will provide transportation to the retreat location.
Trains from Bari and Brindisi to Ostuni are frequent, reliable, and very easy to navigate, so it's a stress-free option for people who prefer not to drive.
For those who wish to explore more of Puglia during their stay, renting a car is highly recommended.
Both Bari and Brindisi Airports offer affordable and hassle-free car rentals so that you can enjoy the beautiful countryside, nearby historic towns and stunning beaches at your own pace.
We can also arrange a taxi from the airport - just contact us and we'll support you if that's of interest.
Best for Convenience: Take the train to Ostuni Station, and we’ll handle the rest!
Best for Flexibility: Rent a car to experience more of Puglia’s breathtaking landscapes and hidden gems.
The easiest way to reach the retreat is by train to Ostuni Station, from where we will provide transportation to the retreat location.
Trains from Bari and Brindisi to Ostuni are frequent, reliable, and very easy to navigate, so it's a stress-free option for people who prefer not to drive.
For those who wish to explore more of Puglia during their stay, renting a car is highly recommended.
Both Bari and Brindisi Airports offer affordable and hassle-free car rentals so that you can enjoy the beautiful countryside, nearby historic towns and stunning beaches at your own pace.
We can also arrange a taxi from the airport - just contact us and we'll support you if that's of interest.
Best for Convenience: Take the train to Ostuni Station, and we’ll handle the rest!
Best for Flexibility: Rent a car to experience more of Puglia’s breathtaking landscapes and hidden gems.
Accommodation
Our private accommodation offers guests a peaceful, rejuvenating home away from home. This a space to truly unwind, reflect and reconnect to yourself in the tranquil countryside of Ostuni. This beautifully restored one-bedroom home is designed in the traditional Puglian style and offers: - A spacious, comfortable double bed for restful sleep. - A private bathroom with modern amenities. - A fully equipped kitchen. - A cozy living area to relax and integrate your healing journey. - A private outdoor space surrounded by olive trees, perfect for quiet mornings or stargazing at night. Only a 3-minute walk from the main retreat space, this home provides the perfect balance of privacy and connection to nature. Whether you’re sipping tea under the olive trees, journaling in the warm afternoon sun or simply soaking in the silence, this is your sanctuary to reset, restore and reconnect.
Private Retreat for One
Private Retreat for Two
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
A freshly renovated white home sits surrounded by ancient groves near Ostuni. Inside, a light-filled upper studio with stone floors, altar & wide windows is our space for every private healing session. Glass doors lead to a breezy terrace for morning yoga + tea, spiritual guidance sessions and starlit meals. One guest, one guide, and an authentic connection between body, breath and land.
Meals
Menu Types
Vegan
Vegetarian
Pescetarian
Ayurvedic
Includes Meat
Organic
Gluten Free
Dairy Free
Nut Free
Seasonal vegetarian brunch & dinner + all-day snacks. Fresh local produce, low-sugar. Vegan, gluten- or lactose-free on request. Contact us for special diets (can't accommodate severe nut allergies).
What's Included
- Accommodation your private sanctuary nestled in the Puglian countryside, surrounded by ancient olive groves
- Two daily vegetarian meals (brunch and dinner) lovingly prepared with fresh, locally-sourced seasonal ingredients
- Water, tea, coffee and healthy snacks available throughout the day
- Daily gentle yoga sessions to help your body relax and your nervous system settle
- Daily meditation and breathwork to support you in slowing down and coming back to yourself
- Complete freedom in how you spend your days - reading, resting, wandering, or simply being
- Digital detox support - space away from screens so you can reconnect with what matters
- Unlimited time in nature for walking, sitting, or simply being held by the land
- Pre-retreat call to understand what you're seeking and how we can best hold space for you
- Post-retreat integration support
- Luggage storage
- Parking
- Ride to/from the Ostuni Train Station
What's Not Included
- Airport transfers
- Flights costs
- Travel insurance
- Visa fee
- Additional activities not included in the itinerary
- Additional treatments
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