JOURNEY HOME RETREATS
A retreat that blends yoga, connection, and culture- offering the chance to experience Italy not as a tourist, but as a local.
WHAT JOURNEY HOME RETREAT IS ABOUT:
Who I am
I’m Chiara, an Italian yoga teacher and your local friend in Orvieto. After years living abroad, I returned to my hometown with a deep appreciation for slow living, meaningful connections, and the simple beauty of everyday Italian life.
My goal
My goal is to help you slow down, reconnect with yourself, and experience Italy beyond tourism—through authentic moments, genuine connection, nourishing food, yoga, and local culture.
What the retreat is
Journey Home is a small-group retreat in Orvieto, Italy, combining daily yoga, delicious local cuisine, wine, cultural experiences, and time to rest. It’s not about rushing from one attraction to another—it’s about living like a local, creating meaningful memories, and feeling at home in Italy.
INDULGE IN BALANCE- Yoga Retreat in Umbria, Italy
Monastero San Lodovico
Orvieto, Umbria, Italy
September 21-28, 2025
April 18-25, 2026 SOLD OUT
April 26-May 3, 2026 SOLD OUT
September 19-26, 2026 SOLD OUT
September 27-October 4, 2026 SOLD OUT
April 11-18 2027 NEW DATE!! 5 SPOTS REMAINING
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ORVIE-TO,…ORVIE-GO YOU MUST GO HERE!! A veritable feast for all of the senses…we loved and lived as locals You had us at buonjourno… We SHALL return💕
-TERRI BROPHY, CANADA
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When I think of Orvieto, I don’t just think of truffle pasta or a glass of refreshing Orvieto Classico — I think of The Blue Bar, where we became instant locals and friends. I think of laughing with strangers, wandering down alleys lined with architecture worthy of a coffee table book, and feeling like the village adopted us on sight. Orvieto — I hadn’t even heard your name a year ago, and now you wander through my mind (and my dreams) often. Cin cin. 🇮🇹💙🍷
REBECCA LEE , USA
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Orvieto — a place that lingers in my heart long after leaving. Mornings filled with quiet light over the valley, laughter echoing through narrow stone streets, and meals that stretched into stories shared among friends. There’s a rhythm here — unhurried, soulful, and grounding — that reminds me what it means to truly be present. I’ll carry that spirit with me always. 🇮🇹💛
BECCA , USA
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Every detailed of the retreat was so thoughtful and amazing. It was one of the best experiences of my life and I cannot wait for the next one!
DEVON FIK , USA
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This retreat was so much fun! Chiara, our host, showcased her hometown of Orvieto with glowing enthusiasm—we all fell in love—with the architecture, sites, restaurants and people of the town. My fellow retreaters were the kindest group of women—just 5 of us. The small group made this retreat intimate and all of us quickly fell into a sense of ease with each other. We spent our days together wandering the town, exploring the food, wine, and sites of Orvieto. We stayed in a centuries old monastery—it was all truly magical! If you are curious about Italy, and you enjoy delicious food, interesting history, yoga, good people—you must go! And I can’t think of a better host than Chiara from Journey Home Retreats.
Shelley Wishart - Canada
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Your retreat came into my life at the exact right time. And the ladies in the retreat made my experience one thousand times more amazing. Life had thrown some pretty heavy things my way lately and your retreat was a great reminder for me to slow down, take care of me, and drink more wine! Thank you for being you and for coming into my life when I needed it most. I am so happy I have this group of women to always reach out to! 💕
Amber Lee Merez- USA
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What a magical stay in beautiful Orvieto!!✨ I am over the top grateful, to have shared the MANY wonderful memories with a lovely group of like minded women! There are actually no words to describe what I experienced in that week! Each day was different and full of excitement! Chiara is a wonderful host who paid top notch attention to all details of the visit. It truly felt like I had lived there for some time!! I had always wanted to visit Italy to connect with my family roots and I sure did! If it wasn’t for this retreat I never would have! So thank you again Chiara for the unforgettable memories and new friends. I will be back next year!! Ciao Ciao!! 💖✨ PS. I highly recommend to whom ever is reading this to join in the next retreat!!
Rhonda Strussi
BC, Canada 🇨🇦
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NEW OFFERING! PRIVATE & INTIMATE RETREATS IN ITALY.
LOOKING FOR SOMETHING MORE PERSONAL?
I NOW OFFER PRIVATE RETREATS DESIGNED WITH THE SAME CARE AND EXPERIENCE AS MY SIGNATURE JOURNEYS-REIMAGINED JUST FOR YOU.
WHETHER YOU’RE DREAMING OF A SOULFUL ESCAPE WITH YOUR CLOSEST FRIENDS, A MEANINGFUL FAMILY EXPERIENCE, OR A SPECIAL CELEBRATION, I CAN CREATE A RETREAT THAT FEELS TRULY YOURS.
FROM YOGA AND LOCAL EXPERIENCE TO SLOW ITALIAN LIVING , EVERY DETAIL IS CURATED TOGETHER.
THIS IS YOUR RETREAT.
CONTACT ME AT : JOURNEYHOMERETREATSITALY@GMAIL.COM
OR BOOK A PHONE OR ZOOM CALL WITH ME CLICKING TO THE LINK IN THIS PAGE.
Investment FOR APRIL 11-18 2027 RETREAT:
700$ DEPOSIT TO RESERVE YOUR SPOT
- Private single room with Ensuite-Bathroom : 2,700 USD
- 2nd EARLY BIRD : 2,500 USD when you book by December 31
- Shared double room with Ensuite-Bathroom
-2,200 USD per person
-2nd EARLY BIRD: 2,050 per person if you book by December 31
Your heart is your home, wherever you go
