8 Day Pilates and Cultural Retreat in Puglia Italy

Join Copal Retreat for an epic adventure to Puglia, Italy! UNESCO considers the area a historical patrimony of the world. Surrender in savasana under the olive trees. Sip wine from any of the vineyards next door. Lose yourself in old world charm. Enjoy culinary lessons and daily home cooked meals from our lovely Italian chef . Fresh pastries, gelato, and the sea breeze on your skin along with new friendships and movement! Relax in a beautiful private masseria villa the heart of Puglia, and let Copal Retreat curate your perfect southern Italian getaway with day tours to magical towns, incredible food and beaches, accommodations and daily copal movement practices.

Location & Accommodations

The retreat is located in the heart of Puglia on the southern coast and on the heal of Italy's famous boot. The most convenient airport to fly into is Bari International Airport (BRI) where our included shuttle on the day of the retreat will be transporting guests to the masseria. We recommend arriving to one of Europe's beautiful cities a couple days early to help adjust to the jetlag and time change - from there you can fly into Bari (or Brindisi) feeling rested and acclimated.

This region is known for it's fertile soil that harvests an abundance of olive trees and other fruits- so expect daily farm to table meals made from ingredients picked directly from the property, and yoga/pilates practice surrounded by the smell of olives.

Itinerary & Workshops

In addition to daily yoga/pilates, La Dolce Vita vibes, and amazing food, you will be visiting Alberobello, a fairytale village most famed for its cone-shaped trellis that was built using a prehistoric building technique. Explore tours of the UNESCO heritage towns and beaches of Monopoli and Polignano (optional to add: Lecce).

You will also have three culinary workshops (olive oil, pasta, and panzerotti workshop), daily sunrise practice, daily aperitif and sunset practice, and the most amazing Italian food.

Included excursions

You will go to the beach and swim in the Adriatic Sea in Monopoli, visit Polignano a Mare with its beaches nestled between cliffs into the ocean, take lots of pictures, and have a chance to wander, swim, shop, and eat. You will also visit Ostuni and Locorotondo (optional).

Featuring Juliana Beladera as your Pilates instructor

With over 10+ years working in the professional wellness space, Juliana carries a wealth of knowledge and expertise on fitness and holistic wellness. After successfully launching her fitness app - The Bela Method - in 2022, Juliana has since honed in on her passion for guiding people through their wellness journey.

Juliana’s approach centers on creating personalized experiences that empower you to connect with your body and embrace your unique strength. With a bachelor’s degree in Kinesiology, certifications in Pilates, pre/post natal exercise specialization, sound healing and years of teaching experience in many modalities, she combines technical expertise with compassionate guidance to help her clients achieve their goals.

Juliana has created a sacred studio space, Neighborhood Pilates in Austin, TX, where you can explore intuitive movement, build resilience, and experience the transformative power of Pilates. Whether you’re a beginner, experienced, on a pre/post natal journey or simply looking to reconnect with your body, Juliana is here to support you every step of the way. She's honored and excited to be bringing her signature class Pilates Flow to Italy!