Do you feel something activate in the head & chest when you read the news? Here's your action plan: 1) Phone off for 12 hours a day 2) Postpone worry for 12 hours a day 3) Read books 4) Be in Nature 5) Say No and set boudaries 6) Nothing days 7) Baby steps over years, not "sudden transformation"

Are you searching for the perfect place for a wellness & yoga retreat in Italy or a peaceful villa rental near Todi or Sismano? Umbria offers something increasingly rare: space, silence, and authenticity. Umbria is less crowded than Tuscany yet equally beautiful, the hills surrounding Todi and the hamlet of Sismano are becoming a go-to destination for retreat leaders and mindful travellers. At the heart of this landscape sits Tara Nature Retreat: the ideal base for retreats & villa hire.

In July and August, many Romans seek to escape the urban heat. Just as the rulers of India use to escape to the foothills of the Himalayas, so to do Romans flock to the foothills of the Apennines of Umbria. Moreover, the beaches can be crowded on these months. If you're seeking peace and solitude, the beaches are not for you. Tara Nature Retreat is a natural refuge from summer heat and is typically around 5°C cooler than cities such as Rome and Florence. We chose this location intentionally...