AUTHENTIC SOUTHERN ITALY EXPERIENCE
Farm To Table Agriturismo, Located In Salento, Puglia
A lot of people dream of visiting Italy but what if instead of just being a tourist you could experience Italy like a local? With farm to table cuisine and day trips to the historic town of Nardò to enjoy local wines, our all-inclusive experience weeks are designed to help you experience Southern Italy at its best.
Experience weeks guarantee exactly that - an authentic cultural experience you won’t soon forget. Everything we offer is 100% connected to the land, tradition, and rich history of Puglia. Come immerse yourself in the South of Italy and learn something new with like-minded people.
Whether you are joining one of our gastronomy experiences, wellness retreats, writer’s workshops, or are designing your own experience, all you have to do is show up - we’ll take care of the rest!
ceramics & Gastronomy
Trauma
Cleanse
REMOTE WORKERS WEEK
SATURDAY COOKING CLASSES & THE GASTRONOMY EXPERIENCE
SUNDAY BRUNCH AND WINE TASTINGS IN LECCE
CO-WORKING SPACE
WRITING RETREAT
WE TAKE SERVICE SERIOUSLY
AMERICAN SERVICE MEETS ITALIAN DOLCE VITA
From curated activities and local excursions to farm to table food from our private garden or local fish bought daily from the market, at The Aia we take service seriously. With a daily American style brunch (did someone say Bloody Mary’s and French Toast??) and recommendations only a local would know, our American/Italian owner Giulia is dedicated to giving you the best of both worlds: authentic Southern Italian culture and American service.
You experience at The Aia includes AC in every room (a rarity in Italy), daily cleaning, free parking, and several other amenities designed to provide complete care-free comfort, our team is here to help you truly relax, escape reality, and give you the best Southern Italy experience.
THE ALL-INCLUSIVE EXPERIENCE
+ WHAT’S INCLUDED:
Our all-inclusive experience weeks typically include the following. Please see specific weeks for a full itinerary and amenities list.
- 7 nights' accommodation
- Daily American style brunch
- Lunch or dinner included with locally sourced food cooked by our on-site chef
- Daily classes or experiences depending on the week
- Wine tasting at a local winery
- Local recommendations and day trips
- Wi-Fi
- Air conditioning
- Daily Cleaning
- 24 hours access to the pool
- Free parking
- English + Italian speaking staff
NOT INCLUDED:
- Flights
- Cost for taxis, airport transfer
- Drinks and meals outside the property
+ AVAILABLE ADD ONS:
- Cooking class
- Wine tasting
- Yoga classes
- Evening yoga with Aperativo
- Massage
- Acupuncture
- Astrology consultations
- DJ set and dance parties at The Aia
- Sailing at sunset
- Dinner and private villas
- Electric bike tours
- Olive harvest trip for olive oil production
- Cheese sampling and behind the scenes tour
- Customized day trips
- Airport transfer
+ PAYMENT TERMS:
- Non-refundable deposit: We require a €500 non-refundable deposit to hold your stay. This is due to complete your reservation request.
- Payment is required in full 30 days prior to your stay. If you choose to pay in full prior to that we offer a 10% discount as a thank you.
- Reservations can be modified or cancelled up to 30 days before your stay.
THE AMENITIES
In addition to our on-site agriturismo restaurant, we also sell the olive oil and marmalades produced from the property. Come enjoy a morning yoga class, afternoon aperativo, or join us for a wine-tasting excursion to learn about the local wines in the region.
Our on-site services like acupuncture, massage, and astrology make The Aia the perfect hybrid of new-age and old-age. Whether you are relaxing by the pool or feeling a bit more adventurous, The Aia is a place for you to find joy in the moment and immerse yourself in the simple pleasures of life. The best Southern Italy Experience.
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