DOLCE LONGEVITA RETREAT
25TH APRIL – 2ND MAY
In the heart of Sardinia, you are invited to do more than simply take a break. You are invited to slow down, restore your energy, and reconnect with what truly supports a healthy, vibrant, and fulfilling life.
Surrounded by Mediterranean nature and the gentle rhythm of island life, you will have the space to rest, breathe, and simply be. You can let go of everyday demands, regain your strength, and experience the kind of deep regeneration that often gets lost in daily life.
Loredana Meduri is your source of inspiration and guidance throughout the retreat. You are warmly invited to travel on your own or share the experience with your partner, a friend, or a group of friends.
However you choose to arrive, you will become part of the Dolce Longevita Experience, a journey of regeneration, discovery, connection, and The Italian Culture of Living.
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More than a holiday.
A Journey that changes the way you live.
With Loredana Meduri
Together with Loredana Meduri you will take part in exclusive workshops, meaningful conversations, and inspiring exchanges with like-minded people. You will gain a deeper understanding of your body, your physical and mental well-being, and the everyday choices that influence how you feel.
You will discover simple, practical rituals that can become a natural part of your daily life. There are no strict rules and no pressure to optimise yourself. Instead, you will learn how to care for yourself with greater awareness, ease, and joy.
RESTORE DEEPLY. RECONNECT WITH YOURSELF, AND RETURN HOME ENRICHED.
SARDINIA BLUE ZONE
Longevity where it naturally exists
Sardinia is not simply the setting for your journey. It is an essential part of your experience.
In one of the world’s most renowned Blue Zones, you will step beyond the usual tourist path and enter the living culture of longevity. Through personal encounters with local people, traditional food, shared rituals, and authentic village life, you will discover how Sardinian centenarians have cultivated health, resilience, community, purpose, and joy across generations.
You will gain rare and personal insights that ordinary travellers never experience. You will feel the true essence of Dolce Longevita – The Italian Culture of Living: a way of life shaped by connection, simplicity, movement, pleasure, and meaningful time shared with others.
You will return home not only deeply rested, but enriched by everything you have experienced, with renewed energy, valuable knowledge, new rituals, unforgettable memories, and a community that continues to inspire you beyond Sardinia. Most importantly, you will bring the feeling of regeneration, Mediterranean ease, and vitality into your everyday life.
A Unique Getaway Dedicated to Your Longevity
Nestled along the unspoiled coastline of Ogliastra, one of the world’s renowned Blue Zones, our carefully selected adults-only 4-star retreat is a peaceful sanctuary where the sea, Mediterranean gardens and Sardinia’s timeless rhythms come together.
Designed as a traditional Sardinian village, the retreat blends local craftsmanship with understated elegance. Just a short walk through a fragrant pine forest leads to a golden sandy beach, while one of Sardinia’s largest outdoor Garden Spas, with over 5,000 m² of wellness facilities, invites you to slow down, restore and reconnect.
For six days, you’ll embrace a slower pace of life inspired by one of the world’s longest-living populations. Through nourishing food, movement, nature, meaningful experiences and daily moments of rest, this retreat offers the opportunity to step away from routine and rediscover simple habits that support a longer, healthier and more balanced life.
TRAVELLING WITH LONGÈRA JOURNEYS
Longèra Journeys was born from the vision of Annacarla Denti, a Sardinian native raised in one of the world’s renowned Blue Zones.
With a scientific background in biotechnology and research focused on Sardinian centenarians, Annacarla combines evidence-based longevity science with the authentic traditions of her homeland. After years of international experience, she returned to Sardinia with a mission: to transform the lessons of the world’s longest-living communities into meaningful travel experiences.
Inspired by science-based longevity principles observed in Blue Zone populations, Longèra Journeys curates immersive experiences that reconnect people with movement, nourishing food, nature and meaningful human connection.
Our philosophy is simple: longevity is not just about living longer, it’s about living better. Through carefully designed experiences rooted in culture, community and environment, we invite you to slow down, reconnect with what truly matters, and discover practical habits that can inspire a healthier, more fulfilling life long after your journey ends.
What can you expect?
Each day begins and ends together. We share breakfast in the morning and come together again for dinner in the evening: moments to connect, exchange experiences, and enjoy good food and meaningful conversation.
Your days are thoughtfully balanced between inspiration, discovery, and relaxation. On three mornings, you will take part in special excursions that offer authentic insights into Sardinia, its people, its traditions, and the secrets of longevity. On three other mornings, Loredana Meduri will guide you through inspiring workshops designed to deepen your understanding of physical and mental well-being and give you practical impulses for your everyday life.
We will also spend time together in the peaceful pine grove by the beach, where we will meditate, reflect, and explore our creativity in the calming presence of nature.
Nature itself will become one of our greatest teachers. Together, we will discover local plants and traditional herbal knowledge, learn from the landscape, and experience how closely Sardinian culture is connected to the natural world. We will also make traditional pasta by hand and enjoy the pleasure of creating and sharing food together.
Every afternoon belongs entirely to you.
You decide what feels right in the moment: spend time by the sea, relax in the spa, rest, read, explore, or simply enjoy doing nothing at all. Nothing is compulsory. You are always free to choose which activities you would like to join and how you wish to shape your personal retreat experience.
WHAT’S INCLUDED
8 days / 7 nights in a Adults-Only 4-star sea-view hotel
Daily access to the 5,000 m² Garden SPA
Daily breakfast and dinner, inspired by the traditional Blue Zone longevity diet
Selected lunches included, as outlined in the retreat programme
Continuous support and guidance from a local Blue Zone longevity science expert throughout the retreat
X3 yoga session to improve strength, balance and vitality
A day with a Sardinian shepherd to experience the traditional pastoral lifestyle of the Blue Zone, including a walk with goats, a cheese-making workshop, and a lunch prepared by the shepherds family
Visit to an authentic Blue Zone village
Wild herbs gathering workshop to discover their use in the Blue Zone
Mountain gentle hike, Fresh pasta workshop & Countryside lunch
X3 DOLCE LONGEVITA workshop sessions with Loredana Meduri
WHAT’S NOT INCLUDED
Airfare
Airport pickup & drop off to and from the retreat center (Arranged by request)
Lunches not expressly listed in the programme
Drinks during lunch and dinner
Personal expenses, treatments or optional services not included in the agenda
Travel insurance unless separately stated
Additional excursions
Accommodation outside of retreat dates
MEET YOUR GUIDES
Loredana Meduri
Epigenetics coach
Loredana Meduri is a certified epigenetics coach, systemic coach, author, and keynote speaker. Born in Italy, raised in Germany, and having lived in Rome for many years, she combines in-depth knowledge of health and longevity with the warmth, ease, and joy of the Italian way of life.
With Dolce Longevita – The Italian Culture of Living, she has created a philosophy and community that brings together modern insights from epigenetics and longevity with the time-honoured principles of life in Italy’s Blue Zones.
During the retreat, Loredana is not only your host but also an integral part of the shared experience. Through personal workshops and meaningful conversations, she makes knowledge about the body, mental well-being, and physical health accessible and practical. She creates a trusted space for honest exchange, fresh perspectives, and simple rituals that can continue to enrich everyday life long after the retreat.
With her authentic, warm, and vibrant personality, Loredana brings people together and makes complex topics easy to understand. Her approach is not about strict rules or constant self-optimisation. It is about creating a way of life that brings together vitality, connection, enjoyment, and personal freedom.
Loredana’s vision is to show people that a long and healthy life is not determined by our genes alone, but can be shaped every day through our habits, relationships, and attitude towards life.
Annacarla Denti
Sardinian Longevity Researcher
Raised in Sardinia’s Blue Zone, Annacarla grew up surrounded by a culture of longevity, wellness, and community, shaping her belief that a long, meaningful life is rooted in balance, nutrition, and connection.
With a scientific background in biotechnology, Annacarla deepened her understanding of longevity through academic research focused on Sardinian centenarians and their nutritional habits. This experience allowed her to explore, from a scientific perspective, the fundamental role of diet, lifestyle, and environment in promoting long, healthy lives.
After gaining international experience, Annacarla recognized her true calling: to translate the timeless wisdom of her homeland into refined, transformative experiences.
YOUR CONTINUING EDUCATION PROGRAM
The programme combines learning, reflection and lived experience. Rather than simply hearing about longevity, you explore its principles in the place where they have shaped daily life for generations.
Longevity & Blue Zones Knowledge: Understand the cultural, nutritional, environmental and behavioural factors associated with healthy ageing.
Stress Regulation & Recovery: Explore practices that support nervous system balance, rest, self-awareness and sustainable energy.
Mediterranean Lifestyle: Experience food, movement, social connection and daily rhythms as an integrated philosophy of well-being.
Personal Development: Reflect on habits, values, priorities and purpose with guided coaching and structured exercises.
Cultural Intelligence: Learn directly from Sardinian families, artisans and experts through authentic encounters and local traditions.
Transfer into Everyday Life: Create practical rituals and a personal action plan that make the learning relevant beyond the retreat.
What you will take home
You will return home feeling deeply rested, reconnected, and inspired, but also with something practical you can carry into your everyday life.
Through Loredana Meduri’s workshops, authentic encounters with Sardinian culture, and time spent in nature, you will gain a deeper understanding of what supports your physical and mental well-being. You will discover simple rituals for greater energy, balance, resilience, and enjoyment that can be realistically integrated into your daily routine.
You will not only experience regeneration during the retreat. You will learn how to bring that feeling of calm, vitality, and Mediterranean ease back home with you.
The result: you return with renewed energy, valuable knowledge, practical rituals, meaningful memories, and a clearer sense of how you want to live and care for yourself.
FAQS
The closest international airport to the Retreat Hotel is Cagliari Elmas Airport (CAG), located in southern Sardinia. From the airport, it is approximately a 2-hour scenic drive to the retreat venue, located in the heart of Sardinia’s Blue Zone.
To make your journey as seamless as possible, optional group transfers will be organized for guests arriving around similar times. Private transfers and rental cars are also available for those who prefer more flexibility.
Alternatively, you may choose to fly into Olbia Costa Smeralda Airport (OLB), which is approximately a 2.5-hour drive from Hotel Galanias. This option offers additional international connections, particularly from Northern Europe.
We recommend arriving at the Retreat Hotel by early afternoon on the first day of the retreat to allow ample time to settle in and join the welcome activities. Detailed arrival information and transfer coordination will be shared closer to the retreat dates.
The closest and most convenient airport for this retreat is Olbia Costa Smeralda Airport (OLB), which offers numerous direct flights. From the airport, it is approximately a 2.5-hour scenic drive to the retreat venue, located in the heart of Sardinia’s renowned Blue Zone.
To make your journey as seamless as possible, optional group transfers will be organized for guests arriving around similar times. Private transfers and rental cars are also available for those who prefer more flexibility or wish to explore the island before or after the retreat.
Alternatively, you may choose to fly into Cagliari Elmas Airport (CAG), located in southern Sardinia. From Cagliari, the retreat hotel is approximately a 2-hour drive away.
We recommend arriving at the retreat hotel by early afternoon on the first day to allow plenty of time to settle in and join the welcome activities. Detailed arrival information and transfer coordination will be shared closer to the retreat dates.
For guests who plan to extend their stay before or after the retreat, or who prefer greater flexibility, we recommend arranging independent transportation.
Detailed transfer information and coordination will be shared with all participants closer to the retreat dates.
8 days / 7 nights in a Adults-Only 4-star sea-view hotel
Daily access to the 5,000 m² Garden SPA
Daily breakfast and dinner, inspired by the traditional Blue Zone longevity diet
Selected lunches included, as outlined in the retreat programme
Continuous support and guidance from a local Blue Zone longevity science expert throughout the retreat
X3 yoga session to improve strength, balance and vitality
A day with a Sardinian shepherd to experience the traditional pastoral lifestyle of the Blue Zone, including a walk with goats, a cheese-making workshop, and a lunch prepared by the shepherds family
Visit to an authentic Blue Zone village
Wild herbs gathering workshop to discover their use in the Blue Zone
Mountain gentle hike, Fresh pasta workshop & Countryside lunch
X3 DOLCE LONGEVITA workshop sessions with Loredana Meduri
Airfare
Airport pickup & drop off to and from the retreat center (Arranged by request)
Lunches not expressly listed in the programme
Drinks during lunch and dinner
Personal expenses, treatments or optional services not included in the agenda
Travel insurance unless separately stated
Additional excursions
Accommodation outside of retreat dates
In order to reserve your spot on a retreat a €900 deposit is required. Full payment is due 90 days prior to the retreat.
Payment and Deposit
In order to reserve your spot on a retreat a €900 deposit is required. Full payment is due 90 days prior to the retreat.
Refunds and Cancellation
Our refund policy is as follows:
Trip Changes
You can change a trip date or destination as long as it is 75 days or more before your original trip’s start date. If you do not rebook a trip immediately you will have a credit that expires in 12 months. If a guest cancels less than 75 days prior to the retreat, only their deposit may be applied towards another retreat. If a guest leaves during the retreat, there will be no refund.
Cancellation & Refunds
All payments are non-refundable should you decide to cancel your booking. We do not offer refunds. If you need to change or cancel your trip and you give us at least 75 days notice, any payments made to Longèra Journeys Retreats will convert into a credit that you can use within the next 12 months to book another retreat. If a guest cancels less than 75 days prior to the retreat, only their deposit may be applied towards another retreat. If a guest leaves during the retreat, there will be no refund. We highly recommend purchasing travel insurance at the time of your booking so you are protected in the event you need to cancel with less than 75 days notice.
Cancellation by Longèra Journeys
Longèra Journeys reserves the right to cancel any trip or part of the trip. In this event we will provide retreat credit, which will be valid for two years. If Wildly Well cancels a retreat for any reason, including Force Majeure, Longèra Journeys is not responsible for loss of funds in association with travel accommodations made by the guest.
You are more than welcome to travel solo. In fact we encourage it! However, if you are planning to travel with a friend you can book the double room package.
Breakfasts and dinner are included in the retreat aligned with longevity diet.
Lunches are included only during daily trips.
Yes vegan and vegetarian diets can be accommodated for. Please let us know any dietary restrictions you have upon booking. You can email us at inof@longerajourneys.com
Yes. There is wifi throughout the retreat center, however, we encourage you to disconnect as much as possible.
Yes! All levels are welcome.
May is one of the most beautiful times to experience Sardinia. Expect mild temperatures, sunny days, and pleasant evenings, with daytime temperatures typically ranging from 20–25°C (68–77°F). While most days are warm and ideal for outdoor activities, occasional rain showers are possible, so we recommend packing a few layers and a light rain jacket.
Packing List
Clothing
- Activewear / Yoga clothes
- Comfortable hiking clothes
- Shorts, skirts, and dresses
- Tees and tanks
- Light sweater or cardigan for cooler evenings
- Light rain jacket
- Pajamas
- Bathing suits
Shoes
- Hiking shoes or sneakers
- Comfortable walking shoes
- Sandals or flip flops
- Water shoes (optional)
Miscellaneous
- Sunscreen
- Hat
- Sunglasses
- Reusable water bottle
- Small backpack or day pack
- Phone charger
- Camera (optional)
- Journal or notebook for reflection
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