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Lifestyle Medicine Retreat in Italy Offers a Transformative Wellness Journey

  • Oct 14, 2025
  • 2 min read

Valpolicella, Verona, Italy May 17-22, 2026  Terra Health Coaching announces its Lifestyle Medicine Retreat, a six-day immersive experience in Italy’s scenic Valpolicella region. The retreat brings together evidence-based wellness practices and cultural immersion, helping participants cultivate habits for lifelong physical, emotional, and mental well-being.


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Who: Terra Health Coaching, a leading provider of lifestyle medicine health coaching, is hosting the retreat.


What: A six-day retreat focused on the six pillars of Lifestyle Medicine, movement, nutrition, stress management, sleep, relationships, and substance awareness. Participants will engage in expert-led workshops, yoga, mindful cooking, journaling, cultural tours, vineyard and olive oil tastings, and nature walks.


When: May 17-22, 2026


Where: VerdeOlivo 1876, Valpolicella, Verona, Italy, with excursions to Lake Garda and the city of Verona.


Why: The retreat offers participants practical tools to build sustainable health habits while experiencing Italy’s unique cultural and culinary traditions.


“Our goal is to create an experience where lifestyle medicine meets culture,” said Cecilia Lapolli, COO of Terra Health Coaching, Lifestyle Medicine Health Coach, Travel & Cultural Enthusiast. “Participants will leave feeling renewed, empowered, and equipped with lifelong strategies to thrive in mind, body, and spirit.”


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Key highlights


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  • Expert-led workshops on mental health, nutrition, and sustainable wellness

  • Daily yoga, journaling, and relaxation practices

  • Verona city tours, vineyard and olive oil tastings

  • Nature walks and reflection at Lake Garda

  • Luxury villa stay at VerdeOlivo 1876 with locally sourced meals


Special offers


  • Early Bird Discount: $200 off until November 15, 2025

  • Couples Discount: 20% off partner rate until February 25, 2026

  • Deposit: $1,000 

“This retreat isn’t just about learning, it’s about living wellness in every moment,” said Simon Matthews, Psychologist & Board-Certified Lifestyle Medicine Professional. “From mindful cooking to vineyard reflections, every experience is designed to reinforce sustainable lifestyle changes.”


Spaces are limited. Learn more and register here.


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About Terra Health Coaching


Terra Health Coaching partners with medical providers, employers, and individuals to deliver lifestyle medicine–based health coaching that empowers lasting behavior change. Through evidence-based programs and personalized coaching, Terra helps people build daily habits that support long-term physical, emotional, and mental well-being.


Contact:

Cecilia Lapolli


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