Welcoming yogis from around the world to our newly refurbished 60s beachside home at San Pietro in Bevagna, Casa Ionio. For the first time, we wake up to the sound of waves and practise daily overseeing the blue horizons. Meal times were always a highlight : long tables, seasonal ingredients, and slow moments shared together. Here’s a glimpse of what filled our week. Morning vinyasa flows to awaken the body, with yin yoga and breathwork woven gently in between. Afternoons spent by the sea — dipping into fresh waters, spotting flamingos by the lake, and horse riding along the coast. Creative moments through group painting using wildflowers in season, and meditative macramé workshops designed to slow the mind. A day spent...
A few of our fav foods at our latest Sun, Sand & Sea Retreat at Casa Ionio. MUSSELS WITH SPAGHETTI PASTA Ingredients Extra virgin olive oil 2 garlic cloves, lightly crushed (skin on) Fresh mussels, cleaned White wine Fresh parsley, finely chopped Black pepper Spaghetti Fresh cherry tomatoes, halved Instructions Heat a generous drizzle of extra virgin olive oil in a large pan and add the crushed garlic cloves with their skin on. Add the mussels and cook over medium-high heat until they begin to open. Deglaze with white wine and allow the alcohol to evaporate. Finish the sauce with chopped parsley and freshly ground black pepper. Meanwhile, cook the spaghetti in salted boiling water until slightly undercooked. Transfer the...
After guiding seven retreats, I’ve come to realize that these experiences teach as much to the host as they do to the guests. Here are the ten most valuable lessons I carry with me!
Summer tomatoes bring so much joy, so let's keep them for winter too. Make passata sauces and preserve those juicy tomatoes so you can use them all year round!
Life gets busy, but whenever you have just 30 minutes, you can whip up simple nourishing meals like chia pudding for breakfast, a big bowl of fennel salad for lunch and a hearty lentil soup packed with protein for dinner.
