OCT. 19-26, 2025
A women-only ‘week away’ in Puglia designed to nourish and rejuvenate through the practice of pilates and learning the Italian art of being present.
Join Tatiana and Molly for eight days spent on a masseria, a fortified farm converted into a beautiful hotel surrounded by olive groves, where you will observe a ‘slower’ approach to place and time. Each day will begin with pilates followed by activities that embrace this practice's approach to nourishing and strengthening the body.
Along with Tatiana and your fellow travelers, you will visit nearby vineyards and savor their wine, cycle between seaside towns, create ceramics with local artisans, taste fresh olive oil from zero-kilometer producers, learn traditional Puglian recipes in cooking lessons, and sail the emerald waters of the Adriatic. Yet there will also be time to unwind—whether by the pool, among the olive groves, or over fantastic food, wine, and candlelit dinners with friends.
Practicing pilates in Puglia will introduce body and movement awareness while daily activities will encourage the art of living in the moment. Throughout this week you will have a unique opportunity to encounter the individuals whose daily lives embody the life and soul of what it means to be Pugliese all while enjoying the stunning beauty of Italy.
For those seeking to disconnect from work, technology, or the constant noise of modern life, this week in Puglia will provide an opportunity to embrace the daily rhythms of Puglia. Grounded in the practice of both Pilates and the 'dolce vita' the goal of this retreat is not just to get away but to strengthen both body and soul, to let exterior voices grow quiet, and to return home stronger, and more present to yourself and to those you love most.
Inspired by Joseph Pilates' vision that 'everyone is the architect of their own happiness', daily Pilates will introduce body and movement awareness while daily activities will encourage the Italian art of living in the moment.
Just as Pilates trains your body to make intelligent movements that support your body all day, every day, travel encourages a perspective of awareness, of stepping into the new and beautiful in order to rediscover the new and beautiful within yourself. From this perspective, the goal of practicing Pilates in Puglia is to strengthen this 'connectedness' to yourself and the world.
Throughout the week you'll stay in a masseria, a working Italian farm converted into a beautiful hotel. Surrounded by olive groves and equipped with its own restaurant, spa, and pool, your masseria operates like a traditional Italian family, welcoming guests as if they were returning home. The antidote to large, impersonal hotels in cities, every room in the masseria is slightly different, has its own story and expresses the hospitality of authentic Italy.
After arriving at your Pugliese masseria, operating as a farm from the 1700's, you'll check into your room and be free to relax by the pool with a glass of wine or visit the spa. At 4:00 pm you'll gather for an orientation to Alithea's style of slow travel in Puglia while meeting the ladies you'll be hiking, cycling, and relaxing with over the coming week.
This evening you'll have dinner together at the masseria—your first taste of Puglia's hospitality and the pleasure of being connected to nature through food and wine.
At 8:00 am your day will begin with an hour of Pilates followed by breakfast.
Mid-morning, you'll set out for a day of cycling as you cover the territory that reveals the DNA of Puglia in the traces of Greek and Byzantine history, beautiful seaside towns, and medieval castles and marvelously frescoed churches. While moving at the speed of a bicycle you’ll have more time for conversation, observation, and the feeling that slowing everything down means seeing more of the world around you, not less.
In the late afternoon, you’ll return to the masseria in time for a slow flow Pilates session with Tatiana followed by a free evening.
Biking: ~ 4 hours
After your morning of Pilates and breakfast, you’ll give your glutes a rest with a day dedicated to ceramics and wine. Your first stop this morning will be a ceramics workshop where you’ll have a chance to throw clay with a local potter before heading out for a late lunch at a nearby vineyard where you’ll taste the great Pugliese wines.
After returning to the masseria, Tatiana will lead a slow flow Pilates session. You'll be free for dinner this evening, either at the restaurant of the masseria or in town a twenty-minute walk from the farm.
Bus time: ~1 hour
After a morning of Pilates dedicated to body-awareness and the practice of intelligent movements, you’ll set out for a day of hiking and swimming along the coast.
In the late afternoon you’ll return to the masseria for a cooking lesson where you’ll learn to make orecchiette, i maccheroncini, e le sagne ncannulate, the home made pastas of Salento, followed by dinner.
Hiking: ~ 5 hours
After breakfast and a slow flow Pilates session, you’ll be free to enjoy a leisurely morning by the pool or in the spa. You’ll depart after lunch for nearby Lecce, the jewel of Puglia, as rich in baroque architecture as in its thousands of years of history dating back to the Trojan War.
This afternoon you’ll walk through the civilizations from the Greeks, Romans, Normans, to the Holy Roman Empire and modern Italian state with a guided walking tour through the city.
In the evening you’ll be free to explore the winding streets, shops, and restaurants before returning to the Masseria.
After pilates and breakfast this morning, you’ll head to the Ionian coast for an afternoon of sailing.
Gliding at the speed of the wind, you’ll take in the coastline and sea caves from the water, with plenty of time to swim and to savor Pugliese food and wine.
After a workout with Tony and breakfast together, you’ll hop back on bikes to cycle to a nearby farm where you’ll learn to make mozzarella and ricotta with your own hands,.
Your next stop this morning will be a traditional frantoio where you’ll experience an underground olive oil press operated by a local farmer that still speaks the endangered language of griko, the ancient tongue of Greek settlers.
This afternoon you’ll have some free time to relax by the pool or visit the spa before the evening’s celebrations, where you’ll learn the traditional song and dance of Puglia, the pizzica, performed by live musicians in folkloric vernacular.
Biking: ~1.5 hrs
This women’s retreat concludes with a final Pilates practice and breakfast. Your guide and pilates instructor will be available to help with the next leg of your journey as you continue to practice the intentionality of movement and the art of being present everywhere you go.
I loved how it was just women on this trip. Great bonding trip for all of us and I will treasure the time we had together
I will never forget this trip- it was a once in a lifetime experience. Not only was Puglia one of the most beautiful areas to visit; All of the women supported each other and we had the most amazing guides with us every moment of the day, Giada, Anna Rose and Chelsea.From daily yoga classes, to pasta making, ceramic/art class, hiking and biking, sailing-each day was filled with experiences that shaped this trip and left me feeling so very grateful and thankful. As my favorite sailing caption, Vito exclaimed, “I’m sorry for your life”- if you are not able to experience a trip like this!
Everything!!! Sailing, clay making, pasta making, cheese making, Giada and Anna Rose and Gabriella
The amazing attention to detail and kindness from everyone. Thank You Guys!!!!
How beautiful and wonderful the area and people were. And how amazing the trip/actuvities were planned and executed.
I would highly recommend Alithea travel; in fact I already have since arriving home. All the arrangements were handled expertly by very pleasant and knowledgeable staff, including any deviations. My experience was excellent and I would use them again.
Alithea, that was an absolutely unforgettable trip. I'll always treasure the memories we made, especially the boat trip on the Adriatic Sea! Thank you for making it so special!
The travel adventure to Puglia was everything we dreamed of and more. The tour guide team were so knowledgeable and efficient at every moving part. They feel like family to us now. My group of ladies are so excited to travel with Alithea next Sept to Greece. ❤️
Tatiana is a dynamic fitness professional whose mission is rooted in helping people connect deeply with their bodies and feel their strongest, most aligned selves. Raised in Queens, NY and educated in Nutrition and Exercise Sciences, Tatiana discovered her calling as a personal trainer—and never looked back.
With nearly a decade of experience in the fitness industry, Tatiana's love of helping others is more than a job, it's a vocation. Her philosophy—movement is medicine—guides her work every day.
Tatiana has trained clients of all ages, from in-person sessions to coaching thousands globally through her digital platforms. Her love of people and connection has fueled everything from launching her app in 2020 to speaking for the NSCA, being featured in Health and Women’s Health Magazine, and building a vibrant, supportive fitness community online and in person.
Whether she's teaching at Tremble Miami or designing custom programs for women worldwide, Tatiana’s mission is clear: to help people move better, feel stronger, and live fuller lives—with joy, curiosity, and confidence at every step.
Molly is a high-energy, magnetic fitness professional whose mission is to help people feel amazing and have fun doing it. Originally from a small town in Maine, Molly spent her life as a competitive gymnast, eventually continuing her athletic career in college. Her love for movement naturally evolved into a passion for health and wellness, and she hasn’t looked back since.
After graduating, Molly launched her fitness career in Miami before finding her forever home in West Palm Beach. Today, she teaches at all three TREMBLE studios and is your go-to for events, private sessions, and always-waitlisted weekend classes. Whether she’s leading a powerhouse session at TREMBLE or hosting sunrise Pilates at Palm Beach’s most iconic resorts, Molly shows up with unmatched energy, intensity, and an inspiring presence that lights up every room she walks into.
For further questions don't hesitate to reach out to us directly.
There is much more to see in Puglia and spending a little extra time in the masseria is a great way to settle into the rhythms of southern Italy. If you wish to extend your stay before or after the trip dates, let us know and we’ll help coordinate the additional nights.
For further questions don't hesitate to reach out to us directly.
There is much more to see in Puglia and spending a little extra time in the masseria is a great way to settle into the rhythms of southern Italy. If you wish to extend your stay before or after the trip dates, let us know and we’ll help coordinate the additional nights.
