Italy Retreats

At the tranquil Locanda Della Quercia Calante, Umbria

Locanda Della Quercia Calante, Orvieto

18th to 24th July 2026

A retreat for all yoga enthusiasts in the quite a picturesque rural Provence of Umbria. Rachel has been coming to Locanda for over ten years and guests enjoy the peaceful rural setting, fully equipped Iyengar Yoga studio, calming landscape and home cooked organic food.

Bountiful Food from the Locanda Kitchen

The cuisine is typical of Umbria and Tuscany, based on delicious home cooked meals using fresh and naturally grown products from the Locanda della Quercia Calante farm.

Our cuisine for the week is mainly vegetarian/vegan with some fish options and gluten free and other dietary allergies can be catered for.

We always look forward to Maria Pizza night, made by our favourite cook right at Locanda in their authentic pizza oven. Delicious gluten free and vegan options are also provided.

The Locanda also has an extensive wine list which is carefully inspired by natural principles: quality wines from vineyards that maintain local tradition.

Lovely ensuite accommodation

All rooms have a private bathroom, air-conditiong and outdoor seating area. The style is simple but elegant Umbrian with terracotta floors, wood-beamed ceilings and stone walls. Locanda della Quercia Calante uses solar energy for all its areas, including an advanced climate control system. The comfortable rooms are free from electromagnetic fields, to guarantee the guests an optimally relaxing stay.

Swimming pool and garden
The gardens, surrounded by oaks and century-old plants, include a spring water pool, a true privilege for Locanda della Quercia Calante guests. The only one of its kind at a holiday farm in Castel Giorgio, Orvieto and all of Umbria, the natural lake-shaped pool is surrounded by volcanic rock and divided into three pools on different levels connected by a system of rocky waterfalls. A place where guests discover true wellbeing, with a large whirlpool bath in the middle.

Yoga and Activities

There are two fully equipped yoga studios and an outdoor practice pavilion. The indoor studio has a rope wall and all three areas have views overlooking the gardens. The spaces have a warm and inviting atmosphere with ceiling fans and sensitive lighting to the indoor studios.

We will embark on a series of yoga classes aimed to give you a fully immersive experience aimed at your level of practice and ability. Morning practice will be a more active class whereas the afternoon sessions will focus on quieter, more reflective sequences and guided practices to focus the mind more inwards.

We finish on the last day with an optional guided session (before breakfast) and an extended asana class before lunch, leaving the last afternoon free to go off exploring nearby historic cities such as Orvieto or medieval villages such as Civita di Bagnoregio and natural spas like Medici San Casciano Bagni, or romantic Bagno Vignoni

  • 2026:

    July 18th to 24th

    Standard Ensuite Room Double Occupancy £1300 (per person)

    Non-Yoga Partner £1000

    Standard Ensuite Room Single Occupancy £1500 (per person)

    Prices include:

    Full course of yoga with Rachel. 6 nights ensuite accommodation, welcome dinner on arrival, breakfast, lunch and dinner on all full days and breakfast & lunch on departure.

    Travel, transfers, extras are not included and participants understand that they must take out holiday insurance and check the rules for travelling from their respective countries into and out of Italy prior to travel. Payments are non-refundable.

    In the event that we have to cancel due to travel restrictions, full refunds of your holiday payment will be given but no responsibility can be taken for travel or other expenses incurred. For further information on our cancellation policy, please get in touch with Rachel.

  • The first and last days of the retreat are for arrivals with welcome meal and departures with farewell breakfast and lunch (for later departures).

    7.00am Pranayama followed by Breakfast.

    10.15 to 12.30am Morning Yoga

    12.30pm Lunch and free time for excursion, relaxing or massage

    5.30pm to 6.45pm Evening Practice/ Guided Practice or Philosophy

    7.15pm Dinner and a relaxing stroll in the gardens, or stargazing

    On two days we have an extended morning practice and no afternoon class so that there is time for excursions or extra relaxation.

  • If flying, Rome Fiumicino airport is the best option and if you aim to arrive in the morning, we can arrange a group transfer from a private taxi firm (around €350 per vehicle for up to 6 persons each way)

    If you want to come to Locanda by train, simply catch the Orvieto line from Rome and we can arrange for a taxi to pick you up from the station (train is around €15 and taxi €50). Further information and details can be supplied on request.

  • If you have a partner who would like to come but doesn’t want to participate in the yoga, they will be very welcome for a discounted price (based on a per person rate of two people sharing the same room).

  • The booking link will be available soon. In the meantime, you can email Rachel at lovegrove@orangetreeyoga.com to reserve your room. A non-refundable deposit of £400 is required to secure your booking (we have to pay Locanda in advance to secure the retreat). The balance will become due 8 weeks before the start of the event. Once payments are made they are non-refundable if you cancel for any reason, including health reasons & Covid. Your booking may be transferred to a friend or family member. Please take out travel insurance before booking – individual insurance for a single trip can be as little as £6.00 for over £3500 of cover.