RETREAT INFORMATION
Five days that change your pace
10 — 15 SEPTEMBER 2026
This retreat has a special place for advanced riders.
You'll experience a combination of calm, breathtaking rides through ancient Puglian landscape — and moments to push further, go faster, and gallop across open fields when the terrain calls for it.
Salento's red soil, the Adriatic coastline, olive groves as far as you can see. This is not a manège. This is the real thing.
Morning Pilates complements your riding — strengthening your core, stabilising your seat, opening your hips. You'll feel the difference in the saddle.
If you've been riding for years and want an experience that actually moves you — this is it.
We are in this together.
Please note, the timetable may change slightly — as you know, we are in Italy! YOUR FULL ITINERARY
Day One -10th SeptemberArrive & Meet
You arrive, you exhale. Drop your bags, pour a glass of something cold and embrace a truly tranquil atmosphere. The evening begins with welcome drinks and a long dinner together.
Arrival & check-inFrom 15:00
Welcome drinks & introductions18:00
Welcome dinner — Mediterranean style
*Seasonal harvest cuisine by our private chef
20:00
Day Two - 11th SeptemberInto the Saddle
Highlight of the day: your first morning on the mat, your first afternoon in the saddle. You'll meet your horse today — and something shifts the moment you do. There's a reason people come back to horses. By dinner, you'll understand why.
Pre-Pilates snack & detox smoothie08:00
Morning Pilates sessionOutdoors · focus on core, hip flexors and spinal alignment
09:00
Brunch11:00
Free time
13:00
Pool, beach, rest, city stroll or riding lessons
Afternoon snack15:00
Horse riding — introductory ride16:00
Meet your horse, ride through olive groves and open countryside
Dinner20:00
Day Three - 12th SeptemberDeeper Into Puglia
Highlight of the day: After morning Pilates, we head to the seaside at Pagliano a Mare, where a delicious brunch awaits us. From there, we travel to Alberobello to sightsee the famous trulli.
Pre-Pilates snack & detox smoothie08:00
Morning Pilates session09:00
focus: balance, seat stability and shoulder release
Seaside brunch11:00
Alberobello visit
explore the city
13:00
Afternoon snack12:00
Horse riding — countryside & coastal paths18:00
shorter ride · trulli landscape · sea views
Dinner at the Villa20:00
Day Four - 13th SeptemberScenic Ride in Salento
Highlight of the day: We ride through ancient Salento — sea views and red soil beneath us. Choose your pace: gallop freely, or slow down to visit the Bauxite Cave along the way.
Otranto sits where the Adriatic meets dramatic cliffs and hidden sea caves. Crystal-clear water and centuries of history make it one of Salento's most breathtaking stops.
Pre-Pilates snack & detox smoothie08:00
Morning Pilates session09:00
focus: balance, seat stability and shoulder release
Villa brunch11:00
Free time
beach & rest
12:00
Afternoon snack15:00
Horse riding — countryside & coastal paths18:00
cave ride · open landscape · sea views
Dinner in Otranto20:30
Day Five - 14th SeptemberSunset over the White city
Highlight of the day: As evening falls, you head to Ostuni for sunset drinks and a gala dinner on a rooftop overlooking the city.
Ostuni — the White City is one of Puglia's most beautiful towns, built on three hills and painted almost entirely in white. Its winding streets, whitewashed walls and rooftop terraces make it one of the most photogenic places in Italy — especially at sunset, when the whole city glows gold against the Adriatic sky.
Pre-Pilates snack & detox smoothie08:00
Morning Pilates session09:00
focus: balance, seat stability and shoulder release
Brunch11:00
Free time
12:00
pool, beach, rest
Afternoon snack15:00
Horse riding 16:30
longer ride · sea views
Sunset dinner & drinks at a rooftop bar 20:00
breathtaking views over the city and valley below (Ostuni)
Day Six-15th SeptemberCheck out & see you soon!
One last practice together, one final smoothie, one last farewell brunch — and as you say goodbye to RETERRIA, you're already planning when to come back.
Pre-Pilates snack & detox smoothie
08:00
Final morning Pilates session09:00
Farewell brunchfresh, seasonal, nourishing
11:00
Check-out & departures12:00
Transfer to Brindisi Airport included
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
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5 nights in private trullo villa with pool near Ostuni
Transport
Daily Pilates session every morning, outdoors
Daily horse riding — one ride per afternoon through Puglia
Helmets will be provided
Nourishing meals and soft drinks
Picnic afternoon out
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Flights to Puglia (Brindisi airport)
Travel insurance (strongly recommended that covers horse riding injuries)
Personal spending and shopping
Additional services (massage)
Extra horse riding lessons
Gala Dinner & drinks
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Getting to Puglia is easier than you might think.
Fly direct to Brindisi Airport (BDS) — one of southern Italy's most connected airports, served by Ryanair from Amsterdam, London, Brussels, Berlin, Dublin, Warsaw and most major European cities. Flights are frequent throughout September and typically very affordable.
From the airport, our Villa is just 20 minutes by car.
A few tips:
Book your flights into Brindisi (BDS), not Bari. Bari is over an hour away and there's no need — Brindisi puts you practically at the door. -
Life is unpredictable. If your plans change, here is how we handle it:
A 30% deposit confirms your booking. The remaining 70% is due by 10 August 2026.
Cancel within 7 days of booking: full refund
Cancel within 14 days of booking: 75% refund
After 14 days and before 10 Aug: 50% refund of deposit
After 10 Aug (full payment made): no refund — credit toward a future retreat, valid 1 year
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Swimsuit, sun cream, sunglasses and something to cover your head — September in Puglia is still warm and sunny.
Horse riding boots or protective footwear for riding — highly recommended to avoid bruises and ensure a comfortable, safe ride.
Leather gloves — highly recommended to protect your hands while riding.
Book Your Stay
For the solo traveller who wants a little more comfort — and is happy to share the apartment with one other solo female traveller.
A full double bed, all to yourself, inside a shared apartment in a genuine Puglian trullo — you'll be paired with one other woman travelling solo. The apartment has its own private kitchenette and bathroom, shared between just the two of you.
New friend included. 🤍
€1,800 pp (per person)
due now: €540
Balance due 10 August 2026: €1,260
Cancellation:
7 days full refund
14 days 75% refund
After 14 days 50% refund of deposit
After 10 Aug, no refund (credit toward future retreat, valid 1 year)
Intimate and comfortable, the Classic Double is ideal for solo travellers who seek simplicity and charm. Expect a spacious room with cosy double bed, tasteful touches. Wake up to the soft sound of the countryside.
Modern, luxurious and thoughtfully designed bathroom is located in the hallway and shared with one more room.
You have access to large dining table, seating area and the kitchen.
Deposit due now: €585
Balance due 10 August 2026: €1,365
7 days full refund
14 days 75% refund
after 14 days 50% refund of deposit
after 10 Aug, no refund (credit toward future retreat, valid 1 year).
Designed in a quiet Japandi spirit — clean lines, natural materials and thoughtful details that make the room feel calm the moment you walk in.
The Classic Double is ideal for two friends sharing. Spacious, warm and uncluttered, with the kind of comfort that invites you to slow down. Wake to olive-tree views and the soft sounds of the countryside.
The bathroom is located in the hallway, shared with one other room only.
€1,650 pp (per person)
Deposit due now: €495
Balance due 10 August 2026: €1,155
Every rate shown is per person. If you're booking with a friend and sharing this room, each person selects this option separately — please book twice, once per guest.
7 days full refund
14 days 75% refund
after 14 days 50% refund of deposit
after 10 Aug, no refund (credit toward future retreat, valid 1 year).