Join a week-long yoga retreat on Lake Trasimeno, on the Umbria-Tuscany
border: daily yoga, farm-to-table meals, Italian town tours, and time to relax by the pool.
A week of yoga, slow living, and authentic Italian experiences on a family-run estate overlooking Lake Trasimeno, right on the border between Umbria and Tuscany.
Expect daily yoga, delicious mostly-vegetarian meals, guided town visits, and plenty of time to unwind in nature.
6 nights accommodation in an authentic, rustic Italian countryside apartment (private rooms/ shared apartments, depending on the retreat).
Daily breakfasts and dinners prepared by our chef (mostly vegetarian, balanced and seasonal). Vegan, gluten-free and lactose-free options are available on request.
Daily yoga classes with your teacher in our dedicated yoga studio (restored from the ancient olive oil mill room).
Yoga equipment provided: Manduka mats, blocks, straps, blankets and bolsters, you do not need to bring anything.
3 guided town visits between Umbria and Tuscany (transport included) plus free time for lunch, shopping and exploring.
Experiences during the week (examples): family-run winery visit and tasting; fresh pasta cooking class with Chef Elisa; picnic lunch; olive oil mill visit and tasting; truffle hunting in the ancient woods (varies by retreat).
Group transfers on arrival/departure day from either Florence (FLR) or Rome (FCO), depending on the retreat week (meeting point details are shared after inquiry). Transport for the included town visits.
Airfare.
Travel insurance (highly recommended).
Extra excursions or meals not listed in the final retreat schedule.
Transfers outside the included arrival/departure transfer (we can arrange private transfers on request).
La Dogana is a family-run historic estate overlooking Lake Trasimeno, surrounded by olive groves. The venue is made up of the Lake House (11 apartments) and the Coach House (an independent house about 300 meters away).
Apartments include a living room with kitchenette, bathroom, and one or two bedrooms. Each apartment has an Italian moka coffee maker, bed linen, bathroom and pool towels, and natural/organic soaps (hand & body, shampoo and dish soap).
Near the Lake House you will find our facility house: free washing machine with natural soap, microwave, kettle, fridge with ice, tea, instant coffee, sugar, olive oil, extra toilet paper and extra pool towels – always free for all guests. We do not have a dryer; each apartment has a clothing hanger to dry clothes in the sun.
Our swimming pool sits on top of the hill with a stunning view over the lake and its islands. Our restaurant is the heart of the venue: this is where we prepare breakfasts and dinners with farm-to-table products. The yoga studio is on the first floor of the restaurant and comfortably fits up to 28 guests, with lake views.
Lucia, Elisa, Lizzy, Irene
Lucia and the team will welcome you on arrival, support you through the week, and take care of the retreat organization, meals, and experiences. We will share the adventures of the retreat week together.
We look forward to seeing you in Italy!
See all the teamOur bundles include private group transfers to and from either Florence (about 1.5 hours drive) or Rome (about 2.5 hours drive), depending on the retreat week.
Meeting point: arrivals terminal, outside the baggage claim area. The driver will hold a sign that says: “Yoga Retreat – Dogana”.
Checkout and departure transfer back to the airport is at 9:30 am.
Any other transfers are an extra cost to be paid by guests. If you need an early departure, we can arrange it and it will be charged accordingly.
1. A 30% non-refundable reservation fee is required to book your spot (credit card or PayPal).
2. The final payment (also non-refundable) is due one month before the retreat check-in.
3. We strongly recommend purchasing travel insurance that can refund you in case you need to cancel and can cover unexpected events.
4. Airfare is not included, as well as any extra transfers excluded from the package. Your inquiry email includes pick-up and drop-off meeting point details.
5. ETIAS note (for visa-exempt travellers): the EU travel authorisation system (ETIAS) is expected to start operations in late 2026. Please check official EU updates closer to your trip.
When you sign up for a retreat, you agree to the Terms & Conditions including a liability waiver.
Read our Retreat FAQYour words, my inspiration!
We had a wonderful time at La Dogana during a week long yoga retreat in May. The yoga was excellent. Location is beautiful, the accommodations comfortable and the views of the lake and hills outstanding. Forays to local medieval towns were fun adventures. Lucia is a fabulous host, welcoming and attentive to every detail.
Absolutely gorgeous!! Stayed for a yoga retreat and was blown away by the rooms, the grounds, the town tours, the staff, all the activities and our amazing hosts Lucia and John who were so wonderful and attentive. I definitely want to come back every year!
HIGHL RECOMMENDED: We recently visited and stayed at the Montemelino property. It was originally a yoga reatreat that was cancelled, but John and Lucia worked so hard to help us plan the perfect trip for my friend and I. They set up w LOVELY schedule of events just for us and checked in on use every step of the way. The tours/activities they picked were definitely what we needed and we LOVED every step of the journey. The apartments are very traditional and lovely, the views are AMAZING, they have a clean and beautiful pool and lots of things to do 🙂 We will be back and hope to bring more people
I recently returned from a fabulous, relaxing yoga retreat at La Dogana! The countryside there is uncommonly beautiful. Lucia, the owner, is a very, very lovely person and can’t do enough for you. Really, everything about the place is very lovely – the apartments, the grounds, the yoga room. Everything! The food was consistently YUMMY! I really enjoyed swimming in the 25 meter pool (82 feet) and lazing around on the lounge chairs. The excursions and activities were great fun, including several wine tastings and a pizza making class. A yoga retreat at La Dogana is a wonderful, relaxing vacation and I cannot recommend it enough.
Choose the retreat you would like to attend below. In each retreat you can see the teacher, venue and dates.
Open the “Details” page and follow the procedure: fill the form and save it. You will receive a copy by email.
Send the deposit (30%) via PayPal or credit card to reserve your spot.
Even if you are not ready to book, we recommend submitting the form for the retreat you are interested in, so you will receive all details and we can support you if you have any questions.
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If you’re a yoga teacher or wellness organizer, you can host your retreat week at La Dogana, a family-run estate on Lake Trasimeno (Umbria – Tuscany border).
We support you with the venue, accommodation, meals, and local logistics so you can focus on your students and your teaching.
You can expect:
Accommodation in rustic apartments + dedicated yoga space
Catering options (mostly vegetarian; vegan/gluten-free on request)
Help with planning: schedules, experiences, and group transfers (optional)