Intuitive Soul Retreat
April 27 to May 3, 2027
Masseria Specula · Puglia, Southern Italy
Join Danielle Mercurio in Puglia, Italy, for seven days of beauty, connection, exploration, and intentional rest during one of the most beautiful times of year in Southern Italy.
From April 27 to May 3, 2027, we will gather at Masseria Specula, a restored 400-year-old farmhouse surrounded by ancient olive groves, gardens, and open countryside just moments from the sea.
Over the course of six nights, we will explore historic towns, share long meals, enjoy local food and culture, practice yoga and meditation, gather for ceremony and intuitive workshops, wander through sunlit streets, visit nearby villages, and settle into the slower rhythm that makes this region of Italy so beloved.
April is a gorgeous time to experience Puglia. Wildflowers cover the landscape, the days are warm and luminous, and the countryside is still green before the arrival of summer. Mornings begin with golden light, espresso, and fresh herbs drifting from the kitchen, while evenings stretch out beneath the stars.
Southern Italy in late April. The wildflowers, the light, the golden essence... it truly alchemizes you.
This retreat is inspired by The Empress.
In astrology, Spring is associated with renewal, abundance, beauty, and the wisdom of the natural world. Across the countryside, flowers emerge, gardens come back to life, and the land begins another season of growth.
We are moving into a new way of living upon this Earth, many are describing it as a reflowering. A season of blooming, expansion, and renewed connection inspired by the rhythms of the natural world all around us.
And there may be no better place for such sacred seeding and evolution than Puglia, Italy.
Specula is Latin for watchtower. A high place built for seeing clearly. Of course this space found us.
The place,
the experience
Masseria Specula
A beautifully restored 17th century farmhouse immersed among ancient olive trees, relaxation gardens, and soft places to land and exhale. Rustic stone arches, golden interiors and handmade details will make you feel right at home.
Ionian Sea
A brief walk through the property's olive groves brings you to the beach with mineral-rich turquoise waters, white sands, and often referred to as the "Maldives of Italy".
Alberobello
A UNESCO World Heritage Site famous for its fairy-tale trulli houses, which are traditional dry-stone huts with mystical and planetary symbols painted on the cone-shaped roofs.
Ostuni
The White City of Puglia. Stunning whitewashed buildings rising above the trees, narrow streets full of ceramics and flowers, and home to Madonna's favorite restaurant!
Flamingo Salt Lake
Connect with the elements via a coastal hike to a natural salt lake, home to wild flamingos.
Olive oil tasting
A guided sensory tasting of organic extra virgin olive oils produced on and around the estate, paired with a seasonal local aperitivo.
Open air movie night
Cinema under the Puglia sky. Outdoor seating, warm evening air, girl dinner, and a film chosen for the group.
Daily meals
Welcome aperitivo on arrival. Breakfast, lunch, and dinner prepared daily by your kitchen staff, made of grandmas from Puglia who cook authentic local recipes that their mothers taught them. Note: Food is not included on excursion days.
What we will
do together
Danielle will curate a beautifully orchestrated week, weaving the spiritual and the sensory into every day. Here is a taste of what is woven in:
- Yoga, meditation, and movement
- Dance parties
- Space for quiet reflections
- Mystical conversation and laughter
- Relaxation Garden with Sun beds
- Intuitive circles
- Cacao ceremony
- Astral journeys and connection to the sacred land
Each room at Masseria Specula is curated with lightness and beauty, a place to rest, restore, and just be. Set with quality linens, local decor, and handmade accents that showcase the heart of Puglia's slow luxury. Every room includes Wi-Fi, air conditioning, and a private bathroom.
Ground floor · 1 ROOM LEFT
Private Single
Your own room, your own space. Double bed, private bathroom.
Ground or first floor
Shared Double
Two women, one beautiful room. Private bathroom. Thoughtfully matched if arriving solo, or bring a friend.