Wild, Rooted & Free: A Retreat in Southern Italy

Dance it out.Trust it in. Learn Pizzica, ground in nature, breathe, and be held by sound—then translate your breakthroughs into self-trust, boundaries, and your next brave step.

Salento, Italy July 18 - July 24, 2026

The Experience

A week to feel wild, rooted, & free.

A lifetime of permission to live in a way that actually feels like you.

This retreat invites you to let Italy’s food, culture, and landscape wake up the parts of you that have been quietly waiting: playful, passionate, grounded, and fully alive.

Over 7 unforgettable days, you’ll awaken your senses, reconnect to your body’s wisdom, and explore your vibrant inner world through movement, music, breathwork, local traditions, and nature’s medicine.

From pasta-making and pizzica dancing to plunging into the Adriatic and stargazing beneath olive trees, you’ll remember what it means to feel wild, rooted, and free.

Learn and dance Pizzica, a powerful ancestral rhythm of release

Swim in the turquoise waters of the Adriatic Coast

Reignite the part of you that remembers who you are. Through transformative self-reflection, group coaching, and a heart-opening Mayan cacao ceremony led by a local healer, you’ll reconnect with your creativity, courage, and inner wisdom.

Expand into breath, spaciousness, and light. Through daily breathwork, intentional movement, and reflective practices beneath the jungle canopy, you’ll create space — in your lungs, your mind, and your spirit — to remember who you are beneath the armor, the noise, and the "shoulds".

This is where it all integrates. Through soul-led journaling, intention setting, and group connection, you’ll pull together the wisdom of the elements and return home to yourself — steady, open, and deeply connected to what matters most and feeling fiercely grounded in what’s next.

Rooms & Pricing

Deposit

$1000 ea

Your Own Bed In Shared Room & Bathroom

Private Room

$3697

7 days and 6 nights stay at Masseria Pizzofalcone
Enjoy a private room with a private ensuite bathroom
All meals, activities, coaching sessions, excursions, and transporation to and from the airport (BDS) are included
See below for a complete list of what is and isn't included
We have 3 payment options. Click button below to view all.

Shared Room

$3000 ea

Your Own Bed In Shared Room & Bathroom

5 days and 4 nights stay at Kaaba Luum Hotel & Retreat Center
Enjoy a shared room with two convertible king beds & shared bathroom (see pics below)
All meals, activities, coaching sessions, excursions, and transporation to and from the airport (CUN) are included
See below for a complete list of what is and isn't included
We have 3 payment options. Click button below to view all.

Private Room

SALENTO, ITALY

July 18 - July 24, 2026

Cancellation & Refund Policy

Deposit

Fully refundable through Friday, March 20, 2026.

March 21, 2026 and after: Deposit is non-refundable but transferable to another eligible participant.

Registration Payments

Payment options: Pay in Full, 2-Pay, or 3-Pay.

Final balance due: Sunday, April 19, 2026 (90 days before start).

Cancellations & Refunds (based on date of written notice)

Cancel by Friday, March 20, 2026: 100% refund of all funds received.

Cancel March 21–April 18, 2026: 50% refund of funds received.

Cancel April 19, 2026 or later: No refund.

Transfers

If you cannot attend, your deposit may be transferred to another eligible participant you designate (subject to approval and rooming availability). Email us to arrange.

Travel Insurance

Highly recommended (not required) and not included in registration. For best coverage, consider purchasing within 7–14 days of booking (medical + trip cancellation/interruption).

What Is Included:

6 nights of accommodations
July 18 - July 24, 2026
Transportation: Brindisi (BDS) Airport pick-up on 4/27/26 and drop-off on 5/1/26
Exact pick-up and drop-off times will be announced in 2026.
Drive time from CUN to Kaaba Luum is approximately 1 hr 25 min
Full access to Kaaba Luum property
Walking trails, plunge pools, meditation decks, private terraces, and more
Single rooms include an ensuite private bathroom
Brunch and Dinner daily, plus snacks
Morning & afternoon movement sessions
Yoga, stretching, expressive dance, mindfulness walking, swimming, and breath work
Morning & afternoon coaching sessions
Guided journaling & meditation practice
Individual and group reflections
Day trip to Ixchel Cave
A private cenote with swimming, dancing, and celebrating just for our retreat
Sacred Mayan Cacao Ceremony
Solo time to rest, schedule a spa service, explore Kaaba Luum, etc
Spring water, local coffee and local herbal teas available all day
Yoga mats & blocks provided

What's Not Included:

Domestic/ International Airfare to Cancun International Airport (CUN)
Arriving flights need to be booked to arrive Monday, 4/27/26
Departing flights need to booked to depart Friday, 5/1/26
Any accommodations and transportation outside of retreat dates listed above
Alcohol: The retreat center has alcohol for purchase - local wine, beer, and cocktails
Add-ons: massages, facials, and other spa services
Souvenirs, gifts, and food purchased during free time
Traveler's insurance (not required, but recommended)

The Itinerary

Day 1

Arrival + Welcome
Arrive at Brindisi Airport and journey through the Puglian countryside to your serene home: a 16th-century masseria. Settle in, breathe deeply, and join us for our opening circle and dinner under the stars.

Day 2

Grounding + Lecce by Night
Start with gentle movement and a grounding forest bathing experience. In the evening, travel to Lecce to explore its baroque beauty, learn its history from a local guide, and enjoy a dinner and gelato-filled night on the town.

Day 3

The Pulse of Salento: Pizzica + Pasta
Dive into the music, movement, and philosophy of Pizzica with a local guide. After lunch, visit a historic underground olive oil press for a tasting. That evening, learn to make fresh orecchiette pasta—your dinner, paired with local wine and olive oil.

Day 4

Castles, Coastlines + Dance
Visit the town of Otranto, the easternmost point of Italy, known for its cathedral’s legendary mosaic floors. Swim in the Adriatic, savor local paninis, then end your day with Pizzica under the stars.

Day 5

Breathtaking Views + Sound Healing
Experience the majestic Faraglioni di Sant’Andrea, the legends of the Lovers’ Arch, and explore Galatina’s cathedrals and pasticciotto pastry origins. Return to the masseria for a soothing sound healing session.

Day 6

Tower Walk + Celebration Night
Walk along the ancient coastal towers near Otranto. Journal with the wind and sea as your guides. That evening, we’ll celebrate with a final Pizzica night in a local town where tradition meets joy and release.

Day 7

Departure
Say your heartfelt goodbyes, return to Brindisi, and begin your journey home feeling wild, rooted, and free.

MEET YOUR GUIDES

Coach D.

I’m Derith — but most people know me as Coach D. I’m a women’s wellness coach, retreat guide, and the founder of FIERCE by Choice — a movement rooted in helping women fiercely love the skin they’re in through strength, self-care, and soul connection. … but most of all, FIERCE is about choosing yourself, every single day. It’s about having the courage to step into your truth, your power, and your next season with intention. I’ve been coaching for over 30 years, guiding women to create lives filled with purpose, confidence, and vitality. I’ve led thousands of fitness classes, coached habit transformation programs, hosted life-changing retreats, and built a community where women feel seen, supported, and strong — inside and out. What lights me up? Helping women rediscover their power — physically, emotionally, and energetically. Whether it’s through a barbell, a breakthrough moment, or a still sunrise on retreat, I believe we all have the capacity to shift, heal, and grow. My coaching blends movement, mindset, a

Manuela Siegfried

Manuela was born and raised in Costa Rica, the daughter of Swiss immigrants, and has spent her life surrounded by trees, dogs, birds, and ocean air.

Growing up in nature shaped everything about her—today she is a certified forest bathing (nature connection) guide, retreat leader, and a certified Breathwork and Sound Healing Facilitator, known for creating deeply grounding, heart-opening experiences in collaboration with the land.

After years of guiding transformational retreats in Costa Rica, Manuela felt a powerful pull to make a radical change—not from crisis, but from what she lovingly calls a “midlife awakening.” When her children set off on their own paths, she followed her heart to the deep south of Italy—Salento, Puglia—a place that had quietly lived in her heart for years. Now based near the sea in a small town, she weaves her love of nature, simple joy, and inner listening into everything she offers.

At Wild, Rooted, & Free, Manuela will guide you through forest bathing, breathwork, and nature-based rituals that help you slow down, listen deeply, and remember your own inner guidance—held by the ancient olive trees and the soul of Salento she now calls home.

Where We’re Staying