Thrive Retreat in Urbino, Italy

The Urbino Resort is located in the heart of the Montefeltro area of the Marche at the Tenuta Santi Giacomo e Filippo, a short distance from Urbino.

Set in the verdant splendor of the La Badia nature reserve, where vineyards cling to hillsides alternating with woodlands and punctuated by small lakes.

The estate has 30 beautiful bedrooms and bathrooms, spacious indoor and outdoor settings for our daily yoga practice, a spa, a swimming pool, an on-site restaurant, a winery, and a bar. Bedrooms are single, double, triple, or quad occupancy and have private bathrooms.

The rooms at Urbino Resort are comfortable and beautifully designed with air conditioning and free wifi. Drinking water, coffee, and tea are provided.

The Resort is located just outside of Urbino, Italy (2 hours from Bologna, 2.5 hours from Florence, 3.5 hours from Rome, and 1 hour from Rimini).

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DAY 1
Ciao! Welcome to Urbino.

Check in, unpack, and begin to embrace a slower pace. Meet up with the rest of the group for an afternoon stroll to explore the resort and enjoy a poolside apéritif. Kick off the retreat with your first yoga class, followed by a group dinner at the well-renowned onsite restaurant.

DAY 2
Take it all in.

Start your day with morning yoga overlooking the Umbrian foothills, followed by breakfast prepared by the resort chef. Take some time afterward to spend the day getting familiar with your surroundings, including a 2-hour spa/sauna session. Participate in an early evening yoga session, then walk as a group to a nearby restaurant to enjoy a night of local dining.

DAY 3
Adventure awaits.

Awaken to the sounds of nature and meet for your morning yoga practice before setting off by bus for a kayaking tour and group lunch. Return to the resort and then choose to spend the rest of the day as you wish. The afternoon and evening are open for you to choose your own activities and meal.

DAY 4
Relax & explore.

Wake up to your morning yoga workshop followed by a hearty breakfast. Then take advantage of all the resort has to offer. Later reconnect with the group as you head to Urbino for a walking tour of the Medieval Walled City and dinner out together. Transfers back to the resort will be provided.

DAY 5
Day trip to the coast.

Morning yoga practice, followed by breakfast. Pack your day bag because we are off to visit the East Coast of Italy. The first stop is the city of Pesaro; free time to hit the shops, relax on the beach or visit the beautiful sites of Pesaro. Later we will depart for the national park for a fine dining lunch at Gibas, overlooking the Adriatic Sea. Once back at the resort, you are free to spend the evening as you’d like.

DAY 6
Mangia!

Morning yoga practice followed by breakfast at the resort. Then get ready to experience Italian cuisine at its finest. First, you’ll participate in an authentic Italian cooking class, followed by a wine-tasting tour. Then you’ll taste the authentic flavors of the Marche region at a group dinner at the stunning Nonno Ciro, with an unforgettable sunset as your backdrop before being transferred back to the resort.

DAY 7
Design your perfect day.

The world is your oyster today—so spend it how you’d like! Maybe you want to explore something new, booking an additional tour like horse riding, E-biking, taking a hike, or visiting another town nearby. Or perhaps, you’d prefer to revisit some of your favorite spots from the past week or simply relax by the pool or in the spa. An extended morning yoga practice will be offered, followed by breakfast as well as an afternoon yoga practice and closing circle followed by our final group dinner.

DAY 8
Arrivederci Italy!

Enjoy one last breakfast as a group; then it's time to say goodbye to Urbino. We hope you’ll be leaving with incredible memories of Italy that you can tap into long after you return home.

Traditional yoga class every morning (26+2 Bikram yoga style class) led by Ian, Jenny, or one of our Thrive instructors each day. These morning classes are traditional 90 min classes, sweaty, detoxifying, strengthening, balancing, and energizing.

The weather in Italy at this time of the year is usually hot. So we will take advantage of the heat and humidity of July and practice outdoors on this historic resort with a view of the foothills around us. A variety of instructors will lead classes throughout the week. Afternoon and evening sessions may include a variety of fitness classes, guided meditations, and evening gentle yoga flows.

Note: If you want to sleep in or nap instead of attending a class, that is totally okay :)

Of course! Email ian@thrivehotyoga.com for the details

Urbino Resort runs a full gourmet kitchen. Expect authentic Italian, local cuisine at its finest.

​​Get nourished from the inside-out with delicious and unique food experiences. Whether you are dining at the resort or one of our hand-selected local restaurants, most of the ingredients are locally sourced from the region. Urbino Resort also uses produce grown from its own organic farm.

Please let us know of any special dietary restrictions in advance, as we’ll be happy to accommodate.

*Two meals per day are included in the price of the retreat. The third meal, snacks, and beverages such as alcohol and other specialty drinks (beyond water and tea) will be at your own expense. Please estimate $20 - $70 per meal, depending on your choice of restaurant and order.

Flights are not included.

Getting to Urbino is easy. You can take your pick of Italian airports when traveling to the Urbino Resort.

The Resort is 2 hours from Bologna, 2.5 hours from Florence, 3.5 hours from Rome, or 1 hour from Rimini. We can help arrange transfers at an additional cost.

Alternatively, the nearest train station to Urbino is Pesaro, which is 30 km (19 miles) away. Urbino is a 40-minute bus ride or drive away.

All we ask is that you arrive by 4 pm on Saturday, July 6, 2024. Checkin can be as early as 2:30pm.

Note: Retreat participants are responsible for their own travel costs, including airline costs and transfer costs. From the US and Canada, a passport is required.

If booking is open, you can reserve your spot directly on this page by placing a deposit. If not, you can join the waitlist and we’ll notify you as soon as dates become available.

Each retreat includes accommodation, all scheduled yoga and meditation sessions, most meals, and curated excursions. Exact inclusions vary by location — see the “What’s Included” section above for full details.

Flights, travel insurance, and optional personal expenses like spa treatments or additional excursions are not included. Check the “What’s Not Included” section for specifics.

Absolutely! Many of our travelers come on their own. You can book a private room or request to be paired with a roommate in a shared room (when available).

Unless you’re paying for the retreat in full up front, a $500 deposit is required to secure your spot.

When booking you can choose the following payment options:

• Pay in full

• Deposit and balance payment

When paying in full a deposit is not required.

All payments are non-refundable, no matter the reason for cancellation. For this reason travel insurance is required for all retreat participants.

Since all retreat payments are non-refundable, we strongly recommend securing comprehensive travel insurance at the time of booking. This protects you before your trip (in case unexpected circumstances prevent you from attending) and during your journey (in the event of personal injury, illness, lost baggage, or damaged belongings).

If you don’t yet have a trusted insurance provider, your credit card company may provide travel insurance options, or you could go with an established company like IMG Global or Travelex Insurance.

We do our best to accommodate most dietary needs. Be sure to let us know during registration so we can make arrangements with our chefs and venues.

All levels are welcome. Our retreats are designed to support beginners and experienced practitioners alike, with options to modify or deepen your practice as needed.