Habitat for movement
About us
who we are
We, Kerstin and Andreas, fell in love with each other 20 years ago. Despite having very different personalities, we share a passion for the outdoors, the arts, animals and meeting people. After taking a year to travel the world we became inspired to integrate these passions more deeply in our own lives, in addition to the lives of others. Our desire to create a place for movement and ease is now coming true at the Tenuta di Poggiolame. Bennie, our dog, has joined us in 2019 and has become an indispensable companion for us.
What we do
At the heart of our mission is a method called Myoreflex Therapy, a method that originated in Southern Germany and Austria.
A Myoreflex practitioner acts as a detective, working with the client to unravel the biomechanical pathways and history of their pain. A session involves pressure on muscle insertions and active movement to stimulate reflex arches for self-regulation of myofascial tone.
Kerstin combines Myoreflex with her vast knowledge of movement to benefit the client. She collaborates closely with Myoreflex founder Dr. Kurt Mosetter and heads the Viennese training program for Embodied Myoreflex Practice. Myoreflex sessions are the core of the health weeks, allowing for support throughout the healing process. Our body-oriented practices promote healing through muscle and fascia-based body-work and movement sessions, but our approach to being well does not end there.
Good health does not begin or end with the body, or the mind. Health and its environment are in close dialogue. At Tenuta di Poggiolame we work with nature by using permacultural farming methods to supply ourselves with healthy food, air, and water.
Amongst the hills and valleys of Umbria, you can enjoy walks in the surrounding woods and meadows, or dip into cold springs. We also offer opportunities for communal activities like gardening, making olive oil, and harvesting walnuts and cherries. At the heart of our activities is the experience of being embodied, from moment to moment.
Our offers to you
Individual Health Retreat
These retreats are tailored towards your availability. Come for 3 days or more to restore your energy and to re-start your well-being so you find beneficial and joyful ways of treating yourself in everyday life.
3+ days
Daily Myoreflex sessions (50 minutes)
Morning movement class (75 minutes)
Stay in well-equipped apartments with a private kitchen and bathroom
Access to organic products available from the farm
Price:
€ 660,- for 3 days (additional day: € 200,-)
€ 75.- for 3 days for accompanying person in the same room without Myoreflex therapy sessions
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Health Weeks
Health weeks are designated health retreats with a fabulous cook on site and additional communal activities, such as talks and movie screenings. Meet like-minded people, or enjoy time by yourself in the vast grounds.
6 nights, 7 days
Daily Myoreflex therapy sessions (45 minutes)
Daily morning movement class (60 minutes)
Daily complementing sessions (45 minutes of cranio-sacral work, Feldenkrais lesson, a.o.)
Price:
€ 1.200,- to € 1.630,- depending on room (1-4 beds per bedroom)
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Dance Retreat
In collaboration with IMPULSTANZ Vienna International Dance Festival, we proudly present some of Europe’s and the world’s sought after contemporary dance teachers! These hand-picked artists come exclusively to the Tenuta di Poggiolame to share their work over the course of a week.
7 nights, 8 days
Accommodation in 1-4 beds per bedroom
2 dance / somatic movement classes per day (120 minutes each)
Talks
Price:
€ 1.200,- to € 1.630,- depending on room
Registration
Our special offer
BYO Retreat
Besides offering our own retreats, we welcome retreats by other hosts offering arts, creativity, culinary/nutritional, mediation, dance, healing, outdoor retreats, and more. Talk to us to see if Tenuta di Poggiolame might be a good fit for you!
more than 200 m2 terrace
dance studio 200 m2
Historic pink salon with open fire place 70m2
unlimited outdoor space on the property
kitchen, dining room, piano, veggie garden, chicken.
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Tenuta di Poggiolame 05010
Montegabbione TR Umbria, Italy
