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A Yoga & SOund Healing Holiday in The
Umbrian Hills of Italy 2026
Join Jake and I, as we host a very special yoga & sound healing holiday
Based at this stunning 18th Century Villa, in the Umbrian hills overlooking Lake Trasimeno
A very special place close to our hearts
2026
The Details
What's included, excluded, costs, travel details, booking etc...
What's Included:
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6 nights, 7 days stay at the Villa
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Standard transfers (Single Location, Date & Time TBC, *
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Yoga / Pranayama / Meditation/Yoga Nidra twice a day (Optional.
There will be no evening yoga on the two excursion days)
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Two delicious daily meals prepared by a professional chef
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Daily water and soft drinks
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Transfers to scheduled day trips (some are weather permitting)
What's Excluded:
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Flights
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Non-standard airport transfers
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Local holiday taxes
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Travel insurance
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Yoga Equipment
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External meals
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Alcohol (But it will be available to purchase)
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Other nearby activities
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Treatments, including private sound healing / massage
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Anything else not mentioned
Holiday costs:
Between £1,860 and £2,180
A £1,000 single occupancy or £500 Per Person for shared occupancy, non-refundable deposit is required to secure your room *
Full payment is due by 1st February 2026 via bank transfer.
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How to book your space:
Review the various room options below. Select an available room and email the room name and
whether you will be single or double occupancy to: mel@meleyoga.com
If you are looking for someone to share with let us know.
We'll check availability and confirm the details so you can make the transfer for the deposit to confirm your booking.
Travel Information:
We suggest you make your travel arrangements, once the yoga holiday is confirmed.
Panicale is situated in the western part of Umbria, south of the Lake Trasimeno, which in its turn is located in the centre of Italy between Rome (119 miles) and Florence (81 miles).
The nearest airport is Perugia (approx 40 mins by car). We will be providing one inclusive scheduled transfer. Location, day and time TBC.
There’s so much to do in and around Umbria and Tuscany you may want to consider top and tailing your holiday. You have the stunning cities of Rome, Florence, Pisa nearby, all of which are options to fly in and out of from the UK.
Rome's two airports are approx two and a half hours away by car (Fiumicino - FCO and Ciampino - CIA).
Florence is approx one hour 45 mins and Pisa approx two hours 33 mins, all by car.
Some airlines you can use are:
www.ryanair.com www.britishairways.com www.ita-airways.com www.easyjet.com
As the region is semi remote we will have a minibus for scheduled transfers (above) and optional excursions.
If you would like to do additional trips or would prefer your independence, we recommend you hire a car either from Perugia, Chuisi or your chosen airport. If you don’t fancy the drive from Rome or Florence, you could opt to take the train to Chiusi (the nearest local station) and collect your hired car from there. Or we can collect you from Chuisi train station, within the scheduled transfers above.
Panicale is about a 20/30 mins drive away.
* Subject to change. Terms apply. See www.meleyoga.com/privacy-policy-terms for details.
The Rooms - Ground Floor
Suite One
Suite One boasts 5 large windows as it sweeps around, situated above the summer kitchen and under the terrace with beautiful views over the manicured Italian garden. There is a private entrance / sitting room which is open to the bedroom. It has a large, bright bathroom with a walk-in shower.
One of the largest and premium rooms - Sitting Room + Bedroom = 45m2 *
Suite Two
Suite two is a double room on the ground floor of the villa with lovely views over the park as the sun sets. It has a spacious bright bathroom with shower and large window overlooking the park and a small dressing room.
20m2
A single bed can be added to this room*
The Rooms - First Floor
Suite Four
Suite four is composed of a spacious living area and bedroom, both with french windows giving access to the large terrace with stunning views of the park and wonderful Umbrian countryside. It is situated on the first floor and has a ensuite shower room.
One of the largest and premium rooms - Sitting Room + Bedroom = 50m2 *
A single bed can be added to this room*
Suite Three (Comprises of Two Bedrooms)
Suite Three has wonderful views from its two west-facing windows catching the afternoon sun over the Villa park. The suite consists of two rooms, the first room is a double and the second room is an adjoining twin. There is a shared bathroom with tub, that is accessed via the double bedroom.
Double Room 34m2 *
A single bed can be added to this room*
Twin Room 24m2 *
Suite Five (Comprises of Two Bedrooms)
Suite Five has its own sitting room, two bedrooms (one double and one twin). These rooms are accessed through the " Gran Sala", with views on one side over the villa entrance and garden and on the other over the quiet village hamlet. There is a generous-sized shared bathroom, with a shower and bath, that is accessed via the double bedroom.
Double 28m2 - Twin 25m2 + Sitting Room 20m2 *
A single bed can be added to this room*
Double 28m2 - Twin 25m2 + Sitting Room 20m2 *
A single bed can be added to this room*
Suite Six
Suite six is a spacious double bedroom with views to the gardens. It has two large windows one looking over the Villa park and the other over the quiet village hamlet.
There is a small ensuite shower room, which also has a view!
Suite six along with suite seven share the elegant Salotto dei Poeti, a sitting room
with frescoes on the walls and on the ceiling.
24m2 *
A single bed can be added to this room*
Suite Seven
Suite seven is a spacious double bedroom with views to the gardens. From the first floor the suite looks out over the garden and park of the villa and has an ensuite bathroom with shower. It still has its original built in wardrobe with beautiful hand etched glass panes in the doors.
Suite seven along with suite six share the elegant Salotto dei Poeti, a sitting room
with frescoes on the walls and on the ceiling.
24m2 *
Suite Eight
Suite eight is a gracious double bedroom, with two larger French-style twin beds and a shower room. This cool, calm room is on the first floor with views over the hamlet and surrounding countryside.
24m2 *
The Food @ The Villa
Hi I’m Jake, AKA Hubby, AKA Chef,
Welcome to Villa kitchen!
As we journey through the week, there will be surprise chilled snacks, funky fridge fillers, as well as Brunch time fuel and relaxed evening two course dinning. We are surrounded by some of the best produce Europe has to offer!
We have been coming to Panicale and surrounding areas for over 35 years now and we still miss it when we're not there.
Chefs from all over the globe travel to this part of Italy for its amazing local produce, cheeses, truffles, wines and food festivals and seasonal vegetables all thanks to Umbria’s golden soil!!
Did I mention the mushrooms!?!?
You are truly in for a rustic Umbrian treat!
Although you'll be in Italy, I'll be keeping your food options global. A balance of textures, spices and influences from Italy and beyond will be appearing on your plate.
Please talk to us regarding any dietary needs you may have and we will make sure they are taken into account
See you soon
Jake Beretta
Chef Owner, Beretta Catering
And Hubby to Melé Yoga
There is plenty to do in Umbria and Tuscany. Here are some suggestions of some activities, should you like to arrange these yourselves. We will of course put you in touch with the establishments.
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Wine Tours
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Boat trip to the atmospheric islands on Lake Trasimeno (Isola Maggiore and Polvese) Restaurants, walks and Lace Museum
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City trips to Assisi, Cortona, Perugia, Montepulciano, Pienza, Pisa, Florence, Siena
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Golf Lamborghini, Perugia Clubs and Antognolla (approx 10, 30, 45 mins drive respectively)
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Cycling
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Visiting the artistic works of Perugino and Piero Della Francesca (further afield) and the many cultural sites offered in the region
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Horse riding
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Sailing / Kite Surfing / Canoeing / Pedalos
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Shopping trips to local towns and outlet villages
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and much much more......
You'll be treated to a nourishing week of yoga, sound healing, delicious locally sourced food prepared by a highly skilled chef, day trips and culture!
Our family have spent the past 35+ years getting to know this magical medieval hilltop village of Panicale and surrounding areas in Umbria and Tuscany.
The Villa is truly spectacular and individual, set at the base of Panicale, surrounded by acres of beautiful gardens and olive groves. Each room has is own theme, many with bespoke painted frescoes. It's the perfect and most beautiful setting to deepen your yoga and meditation practice and soak up the Italian way of life. The Villa owner Emma is so welcoming and is a Yoga Teacher herself too.
Jake and I shared this very special villa with our family and dearest friends when we got married, so we know it well and can't wait to share it with you!
There is so much to do in Umbria (more info below) this holiday will suit those who yoga and those who don't :). So do feel free to bring your partner or invite a friend along.
The villa also has its own private pool, so if you are looking to cocoon yourself away for the week, the villa is a perfect venue for that too! You are free to make this the holiday that you want :)
Your time away will consist of:
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Six nights, seven days stay in the stunning villa
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Two hours of daily morning and five evenings of Gentle or Restorative Yoga / meditation / yoga nidra and sound baths*. If you are saying to yourself "ooff, that's too much yoga for me!", please don't worry. The time away allows us plenty of time to gradually build up our practice, with options to stay gentle or challenge yourself. You might just surprise yourself by the end of the week. It can be truly transformational :). But all classes are optional so you can pick as and when you want to join in.
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Delicious locally sourced Italian food provided by Jake (Melé's Husband), a professional chef with over 30 years of experience
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Poolside, garden and olive grove time
Optional Excursions
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A trip to Panicale, a stunning hilltop medieval hamlet. With gorgeous views over Lake Trasimeno, restaurants, bars, art gallery, lace museum and theatre
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A trip to Castiglione del Lago, a larger town beside Lake Trasimeno. With a beach, bars, restaurants and funky shops
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Day trip to the stunning natural thermal healing springs, pool and town of Bagno Vignoni (Evening trip, weather permitting. Restaurant dining excluded.)*
The Yoga and Sound Healing
Over the week we'll practice two hours of yoga in the morning in a workshop style, followed by brunch. The evening yoga will be a 75 minute class over five evenings*. Some sessions will also end with a sound bath with magical vibrations and sounds of my singing bowls and chimes. Time allowing I'll also try to offer some private sound healing and sound massage sessions too.
The yoga will be a mixture of Hatha, Yin, Yang, Mindful Flow and Restorative to keep things interesting and balanced. As well as Yoga Asana, we'll delve into Pranayama (breath work), Meditation, Yoga Nidra. I'll also pepper in some philosophy and anatomy too.
We have a number of beautiful places to practice in from the various gardens, by the pool or on the terrace overlooking the Umbrian hills, Lake Trasimeno and stunning sunsets. Beneath the historical Frescoed ceilings within the villa, under the candle lit vaulted ceilings or in the grounds very own chapel.
Holiday costs*:
Between £1,860 and £2,180
A £1,000 single occupancy or £500 Per Person for shared occupancy, non-refundable deposit is required to secure your room *
Full payment is due by 1st February 2026 via bank transfer.
Can't make this Holiday? Sign up for my newsletter to hear about future holidays or pop us an email
How to book your space:
Review the various room suite options below (Click me to jump to the rooms). Select an available suite and email the suite number and
whether you will be single or double occupancy to: mel@meleyoga.com
If you are looking for someone to share with let us know.
We'll check availability and confirm the details so you can make the transfer for the deposit to confirm your booking.
How to book your space:
Review the various room suite options below (Click me to jump to the rooms). Select an available suite and email the suite number and
whether you will be single or double occupancy to: mel@meleyoga.com
If you are looking for someone to share with let us know.
We'll check availability and confirm the details so you can make the transfer for the deposit to confirm your booking.
Can't make this Holiday? Sign up for my newsletter to hear about future holidays or pop us an email
The Villa
The Villa is a grand and charming house at the foothills of Panicale. It's spacious with 10+ bedrooms, multiple sitting rooms and kitchens, beautiful manicured gardens, private pool and olive groves. We have multiple spaces to practise Yoga, including a stunning frescoed room, under the shade of the trees and beside the pool, the Terrace is a magical spot for sunset meditations and the historic arches of the cellar are perfect for candle-lit restorative and yoga Nidra.
Example Itinerary
* Subject to change.
Other nearby activities:
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Workshops & Day Retreats
2 Hour Restorative Yin Yoga, Sound Massage
& Meditation Workshop
@ St Martins Community Hall,
E Horsley / Effingham Junction
Join Melé for two hours of Restorative Yin Yoga, Sound Massage, Healing and Meditation.
You’ll nestle into your yoga mat and blankets, where you'll be guided through a grounding somatic yoga sequence. This will help you to journey inwards, slowing down and syncing breath, body and mind - deepening your embodied connection.
We'll then shift into a Restorative yin yoga sequence and Sound Massage - Bring You Into a State of Healing. We'll use a combination of yoga props to support you in the poses while Melé places Tibetan Singing bowls on your body, providing a Sound Massage. The vibrations from these very special Full Moon Bowls can resonate and reverberate around your body and room to help enhance the flow of prana/chi, as well as release you deeper into the poses.
Both practices can soothe and restore your nervous system, clearing and healing.
Book two weeks before the workshop to save £5!
Please note we are back at our original venue
St Martins Community Hall, East Horsley/Effingham Junction
When: Sunday 2nd February 2025
Time: 17:00 - 19:00
Where: St Martins Community Hall,
East Horsley / Effingham
Hosted by:
Melé Beretta from Melé Yoga
More About Your Host
Melé Mel Beretta – Melé Yoga, Sound & Explore
"My classes are designed to make you feel better in your bodies, enhance the quality of your breath and find a little bit of space, whether that's time for yourself or peace of mind."
Melé teachers Yin Yang, Hatha, Mindful Vinyasa Flow, Restorative Yoga, and Meditation. She's a Reiki and Sound Therapist, so weaves these modalities into some classes and workshops too.
Training and Education
Practicing Yoga since 2004
200hr qualifications; British Wheel of Yoga (BWY accreditation)
200hr Yoga Alliance Professionals (UK) registered
200hr Yoga Alliance US certified. Via Simon Low and The Yoga Academy
Sound Healer Level 2
Reiki Practitioner Level 2
Currently studying Vedic Chanting in the tradition of
TKV Desikachar and Krishnamacharya
Join me for an hour of Restorative Yin Yoga and Sound Session.
Nestle down into your blankets, pillows or bolsters, where I'll guide you to feel as comfortable and supported, so you can let go, rest and restore. The session will end with a sound meditation where you will be bathed by the vibrations and sounds of the Tibetan singing bowls and more.
The beauty of the session being later in the evening, means you can head straight home and to bed afterwards.
Restorative yin and Restorative yoga is a much slower paced class with fewer postures (approx five to eight) that are held longer (around five to ten minutes each), utterly supported by lots of props. This allows time to journey inwards, focus and release into the poses using the breath. The practice aids relaxation, calms the mind and nervous system, helping you to restore and heal.
Mixed ability class, beginners welcome.
Do read the attendee instructions when booking, so you can gather items to make yourself comfortable in the class.
60 minutes
St Martins Hall, East Horsley
£18 each session
When:
Thursday 30th January
Thursday 27th February
Thursday 13th March - Earlier date this month
Thursday 24th April
Time: 20:35 - 21:35
Where: St Martins Community Hall, Forest Road, East Horsley
(near Effingham Junction), Surrey, KT24 5HD
Hosted by:
Melé Beretta from Melé Yoga
More About Your Host
Melé Mel Beretta – Melé Yoga, Sound & Explore
"My classes are designed to make you feel better in your bodies, enhance the quality of your breath and find a little bit of space, whether that's time for yourself or peace of mind."
Melé teachers Yin Yang, Hatha, Mindful Vinyasa Flow, Restorative Yoga, and Meditation. She's a Reiki and Sound Therapist, so weaves these modalities into some classes and workshops too.
Training and Education
Practicing Yoga since 2004
200hr qualifications; British Wheel of Yoga (BWY accreditation)
200hr Yoga Alliance Professionals (UK) registered
200hr Yoga Alliance US certified. Via Simon Low and The Yoga Academy
Sound Healer Level 2
Reiki Practitioner Level 2
Currently studying Vedic Chanting in the tradition of
TKV Desikachar and Krishnamacharya
