Puglia, Italy- September 6-13, 2025

Puglia, with its sun-drenched landscapes and timeless beauty, offers the perfect setting for a women’s retreat. Imagine tranquil mornings spent meditating beneath ancient olive trees, afternoons wandering cobblestone streets or exploring hidden beaches, and evenings savoring local, soul-nourishing meals. The region’s patchwork of golden fields, crystalline waters, and charming towns like Ostuni and Matera invite you to slow down and reconnect with both nature and yourself. As the stars twinkle above, Puglia becomes a space for sisterhood, reflection, and deep renewal, where every moment feels infused with magic and timeless serenity.

ITINERARY: 

DAY 1: Check into our villa + Welcome dinner at the villa! Relax, unpack, settle in...

DAY 2: Day trip to Lecce: Known for its baroque architecture, it’s sometimes called the “Florence of Puglia”.

DAY 3: Free day at the villa, relax by the pool, get to know your new friends. We will venture out to dinner in our local town.

DAY 4: Beach day!

Baia delle Zagare is probably one of the most famous places in Puglia, as its rocky arches immersed in the crystalline sea are now a symbol of the region.
The huge beaches of light sand and the proximity to natural parks allow a real immersion in the green of the forests and in the blue of the sea.

DAY 5: Shopping + strolling local villages. Explore the Bari region...

A small town famous for the cute “trulli” cone-like homes. The whole area looks like a scene out of a fairytale.

DAY 6: 
Another Beach day! 

The splendid Polignano a mare is a delightful town with a characteristic historic center overlooking the sea. Polignano a mare is one of the most popular travel destinations in Puglia and the most famous beach is that of Lama Monachile, present on every postcard of the city.

DAY 7: Hiking + outdoor adventure. We will spend time hiking and being immersed in nature! 

DAY 8: Departure 

FLIGHT INFO: Fly into BARI, Italy or BRINDISI.

INCLUSIONS: All accommodations, breakfast every morning, (you can fly in at any time and fly out at anytime on the arrival and departure dates), All transportation, Welcome dinner, Leather journals, day tours, 

EXCLUSIONS: Flight, Lunch & Dinner everyday, Photo sessions with Angie ($395 extra), airport transfers (this will be easy for you arrange, I will give you all of the info and address to the villa).

***DEPOSITS ARE NON REFUNDABLE, but ARE TRANSFERABLE. 

FULL PRICE: $3250.00 ($1250 will be the deposit due on booking, the rest will be due 12 weeks before departure). 

**Private rooms are $1195 extra.

Your HOST: Angie Hipskind!

Hi !  I am Angie I live in Bloomington, Indiana with my two children . I have always had a passion for travel and for people.  I work as a orthopedic nurse practitioner and love what I do.  I am a pilates instructor and I love movement and I love to help people become the best version of themselves. My true passion is travel and making connections with people and helping others connect.  I lost my husband and best friend of 22 years in September of 2021 after a long battle with cancer. During his illness  and in the past two years as I worked to heal myself and help my children heal I found that, travel, meditation, movement and supporting others helped me heal and continue to help me as I continue to heal and grow. I am forever grateful for reminder that loss taught me and that is to live your life now,  continue to work on being the best version of yourself and to build those around us up. I look forward to exploring this amazing world with you!