Venere Sul Mare, Puglia, Italy
September 26-October 1, 2025
A 5 night pleasure retreat for women in Nardo, Puglia.
For the woman craving to reawaken and reconnect to her pleasure. Creative expression. Body devotion. Long Italian lunches. No apologies.
Come home to the soft heat of your own body.
Picture this: sun-warmed skin, tomato juice on your fingertips, sea salt in your hair. You’re in southern Puglia now, where olive trees twist like old women whispering stories, and the days are slow, golden, and made for pleasure.
La Madonna and venere invite you to spill, stretch, soften, and stir.
To write. To float. To feast.
To remember the sacred in the sauce and the divine in your own desire.
Over six lush days in Nardò, you’ll taste what it means to live like a poem:
Unhurried. Unguarded. Unapologetically alive.
Here, we worship at the altar of the table.
We pray in paint strokes.
We confess in the sea.
We honor the body not by changing it, but by listening to it.
This is not a detox.
This is not a hustle.
This is a messy, mythic, mouthwatering return to yourself.
What to expect?
Live like an Italian
Step into the soul of southern Italy and experience Puglia as it was meant to be—slow, sensual, and steeped in magic.
Wander sun-drenched cobblestone streets, uncover quiet corners untouched by tourism, and savor intimate moments in our beautiful masseria. From charming villages to the gorgeous sea, you’ll slip into the gentle rhythm of la vita lenta— a life anchored in connection, pleasure, and the sacred art of dolce far niente (the sweetness of doing nothing).
2. Connect to your pleasure and inner creative
Each day is an invitation to soften into your body and awaken your senses.
Through gentle embodiment practices, you’ll deepen your connection with yourself, opening new pathways to sensuality, presence, and pleasure. As you move, feel, and create, your inner artist will stir—whether through writing, photography, or whatever your soul longs to express. Daily Reiki healing will support your energetic alignment, guiding you into clear communion with your intuition and divine essence.
3. Rest and Recharge
Unwind with gentle yoga by the villa’s pool, take long, languid swims, meditate on a sun-drenched balcony, and savour nourishing, organic Italian meals prepared with love. This is your invitation to step away from the noise of everyday life and remember who you are when there’s nothing to do—only be. Welcome to the true essence of la dolce far niente.
What’s included?
Masseria Pagani: The magic space where we will be spending our days
Tucked between the dreamy Salento coastline and the charming town of Nardò, Masseria Pagani is a 15th-century farmhouse that feels like walking through a living fairytale. With a sunlit courtyard and a tranquil pool made for luxurious lounging, it’s the kind of place that invites you to exhale and simply be.
Simona and Gabriele have poured so much heart into this sacred space, and I can’t wait for you to experience its quiet, soulful magic.
5 nights in an authentic Pugliese masseria, with your choice of a shared or private room. We’ve intentionally designed shared accommodations to foster connection and community—but if you’d prefer a private room, just let us know.
Three nourishing meals daily, including wine—featuring vibrant, seasonal farm-to-table cuisine lovingly prepared by the villa’s owner, Simona, alongside authentic dining experiences at select local restaurants.
Daily mindful movement practices to awaken and ground the body—including yoga, pilates, and intuitive dance.
A curated daily itinerary of guided embodiment rituals, channeling exercises, meditations, and sacred space for rest, reflection, and creative exploration.
Daily reiki energy healing.
Three immersive local experiences to connect you with the land, culture, and rhythm of Puglia:
A private day at sea on a local boat, far from the tourist trail—with a sun-soaked swim and a freshly prepared lunch on board.
A leisurely afternoon in Nardò, one of the region’s most enchanting towns—complete with a delicious local lunch.
A hands-on cooking class in the masseria, where you’ll learn to craft traditional recipes with heart.
Pricing & Accommodations
All retreat packages are first come first serve! Rooms available for one person private stay or shared accommodation which can accommodate two or three/four people upon request.
Shared Accommodation:
Entire retreat for €2200 EUR/ per person
Solo Accommodation:
Entire retreat for €2700 EUR/ per person
Please note:
*NOT included: international travel to Brindisi airport
*Transport to and from Brindisi airport IS included, wine is included
Apply Today
Click the button below to fill out the Venere by the sea retreat application form.
Secure your spot with a €500.00 EUR deposit.
First retreat promo: Secure your spot by Aug 15th 2025 and receive a €100 euro discount!
*please note that the deposit is non refundable after 72 hours.
Meet Alexia, your retreat host:
At 21, I followed a quiet nudge and applied—on a whim—for an internship in Florence. I had no idea why, only that something inside me said go. Those months changed everything. As I wandered the golden streets of Florence for the first time, something clicked: this was home. I didn’t know how or when, but I knew I’d return.
After graduating university in 2019 and facing the disorientation of the pandemic soon after, I felt completely lost. Still, a seed had been planted. Even when I doubted myself—through heartbreak, spiritual awakenings, and moments I thought I’d never find my way—I kept the vision close. I trusted. And slowly, step by step, my path led me back.
Florence has been my full-time home for over two years now. It's the city that sparked my spiritual awakening, the place where I began practicing Reiki in 2019, and the Italy is the land where my father was born and raised. Living here has been a journey of deep trust, surrender, and remembering who I am.
Puglia, too, lives in my bones—my maternal grandparents are from this sun-drenched region, and when I first arrived in Nardò and stepped onto the grounds of Masseria Pagani, something inside me whispered: This is where it begins. I knew I had to host my first retreat here.
It’s an honor to bring you into the heart of this country—a place that’s as ancestral as it is alive with pleasure, creativity, and spirit. I can’t wait to share it all with you on this unforgettable 6-day journey.