Women’s Wellness Retreat 2026
April 17 to 25, 2026
The “Trabocchi Coast” in Abruzzo
With Lenore Fusciello Baker, Co-Founder of Grace studio in Silver Spring, MD
“The Way Out is In,” said Zen Master Thich Nhat Hanh.
The goal of this retreat is to bring you back home to yourself, while exploring a beautiful part of Italy. We promote slow, mindful, and sustainable travel. This retreat is hosted in a comfortable farmhouse situated a few miles from the beach in the town of San Vito Chietino. The space, which has a rustic feel and a minimalist decor, offers an opportunity to unplug from the frenzy of daily life. This is NOT a luxury resort, rather a simple but comfortable space surrounded by nature to unwind and relax.
This wellness retreat takes you on an inward as well as an outward journey. It is an opportunity to reconnect to yourself, while connecting to others. We will practice being in the body through a variety of nourishing experiences that tap into our senses: mindful walking, nature hikes, horseback riding on the beach, herbal walks , cooking classes and enjoying freshly made food. Every day will start with either yoga or pilates. In the evenings, there will be optional guided meditations to ease into restful and relaxed sleep.
The breath, or Prana, will carry us through all of these experiences. We invite our guests to “be in curiosity” with the landscape and the people of this stunning, magical, and deeply spiritual region of Italy. Please note that the itinerary might change slightly, depending on weather conditions.
TOTAL COST (excluding air fare) is $2500 for a double room or $2850 for a single room. Maximum capacity is 9 women! Scroll below for price details!
April 17: Ease into it…Pescara beach
Guests arrive in Pescara by mid afternoon. We pick you up at the bus station or train station and take you to your hotel. Dinner together by the beach and mindful walk on the Adriatic seaside. Savoring a delicious gelato in Living Room square!
April 18: Coming home, the the farm house
Yoga on the beach, followed by a healthy brunch. Hotel checkout and 45 minute drive to San Vito Chietino. Guest house check in, afternoon walk on the beach, local seafood dinner and Italian gelato.
April 19: Gole di Fara San Martino, Maiells
Morning pilates followed by breakfast and a guided immersive 2-hour hike in the canyons of the Maiella mountain range. Step into nature, enjoy portable lunch followed by an afternoon visit to the historic town of Lanciano with dinner.
April 20: Foraging, plant medicine, cooking with herbs, essential oils clinic
Early morning yoga and stretching. Foraging for plant medicine, lunch using herbs, followed by a session with essential oils, journaling and yoga. Dinner at a Trabocco, former fishing platforms turned restaurants above water.
April 21: Horseback riding by the beach and visit to Vasto
Early morning pilates. Horseback riding by the seashore, lunch at a family-owned restaurant, afternoon stroll around the town of Vasto. Relax time and dinner, followed by guided relaxation.
April 22: Spend the day cooking traditional dishes from Abruzzo
Start your day with a Pilates class by Lenore. Feel energized and get ready to knead pasta and learn about the traditional cuisine of Abruzzo: Anellini alla pecorara, ferratelle, and pallotte cacio e ova. Enjoy the fruits of your labor. End the day with a beach walk and journaling.
April 23: Morning walk and visit to the Abbey of St. John in Venus
Practice yoga on the beach and relax by the water. Enjoy a delicious lunch by the beach. Visit the Abbey of St. John in Venus amidst the olive trees, bask in its Roman architecture and enjoy a breathtaking view of the Adriatic Sea. Sunset aperitivo at the nearby Abbey cafe.
April 24: Hike up to the Benedictine hermitage, and visit Ortona town
The Abruzzo region of Italy is known for its many sacred refuge spaces perched on the sides of mountains where monks and nuns used to retreat to pray and meditate. In the morning we will hike to the Hermitage of Saint Onfrio, built between the 11th and 13th century, and in the afternoon we will visit the coastal town of Ortona.
April 25: Come full circle back to Pescara
Breath work and journaling. Hotel check out. Ride the bus back to Pescara. Group lunch and goodbye circle. Immersive travel tour finishes at 2:00PM. From Pescara, you can easily take the train to other destinations in Italy or the bus to downtown Rome or straight to Fiumicino airport.
Pricing
Women’s Wellness Retreat 2026
The cost for this wellness retreat ranges from US$ 2,500 to US$ 2,850 per person, depending on the type of accommodation a guest chooses (single or double room). Prices include accommodations, meals, restorative and immersive experiences, and bus transport to various locations. This travel experience is designed for a maximum of 10 women.
This package does NOT include airfare to/from Italy and round trip bus travel from Rome airport to Pescara. Depending on the bus one takes, that is usually a maximum of US$ 50 round trip. All guests must purchase medical travel insurance on their own and submit proof of purchase with their final payment.
Reservations are first come, first serve. Please note that only 4 single rooms are available, the rest are double rooms. A US$ 700 deposit is required to reserve your spot by January 15. Deposit is fully refundable before February 14. Fifty percent refundable until March 15, and not refundable after March 15th.
Half payment is due February 15 and full payment is due by March 15th. We look forward to hosting you!
