Mission:
Yoga, Calisthenics, sunshine, mountains, lakes

 

Mission is the only movement centre in London with its own dedicated retreat space, nestled in a majestic mountain overlooking the stunning Lake Lugano on the Italian and Swiss border. The secluded and striking property sits on five woodland acres and boasts dramatic views over Lake Lugano, a swimming pool, sauna, lush gardens, and scads of space to relax and soak in the sun, or nap in shady patios. The 10-bedroom main villa and 2-bedroom second house, decorated in classic Italian style with marbled walls, long communal tables, and quiet balconies.

 

Come spend a lazy week in the sunshine, practising yoga or calisthenics with your favourite Mission teacher on purpose-built platforms overlooking the lake. Explore the mountains and waterfalls on energetic hikes, swim in the clear, cool waters, and nosh on authentic Italian food with friends both old and new. Sunbathe with the group, or find a secluded balcony to read a book by yourself.

Jermaine Straker & Lucy Joslin: Cali Kulture on Tour
June 29th - July 5th, 2025

Join Cali Kulture’s senior-most teachers Jermaine and Lucy as they bring their combined teaching experience to this incredible one-of-a-kind retreat. This retreat will give you the opportunity to fully immerse yourself in their unique calisthenics programme. Skills, reps, mobility and handstands will be taught in a combination of morning and early evening classes with workshops on selected days.

 

With a mission to make calisthenics open to everyone, Jermaine and Lucy are taking the sport to a new level (and a new country!) Come immerse yourself in the Cali Kulture experience as you gain new skills, improve strength, and have a whole lot of fun along the way.

 

Spaces are limited.

Corrie Ananda: Delve into Ashtanga
July 20th - 26th, 2025

Join Corrie for a transformative week of guided Ashtanga self-practice.

 

This retreat is an ideal setting to deepen and inspire your personal practice. Expect mornings of pranayama, asana and sitting meditation. There will be some afternoon workshops centred around therapeutic movement: slow stretches and deep core work. Time will be spent mobilising, stabilising, strengthening – all aimed at supporting and enhancing your morning practice.

 

Spaces are limited.

Imi Wiseman & Alan Ellman: RocketBeats on the Italian Lakes
August 2nd - 9th, 2025

Join Alan Ellman and Imi Wiseman for a week of RocketBeat’s fun in the Italian Lakes.

 

Each morning we will embark on a 2 hour practice, one of our signature directions of travel each day – Up, Down, Forwards and Backwards, going all directions on the last day, a classic RBBBQ. You’ll get the full on RB effect as Imi and Alan alternate between teaching and assisting.

 

Each afternoon will consist of a workshop, where you’ll get time to break everything down and work on some of the strength and flexibility required for some of the more challenging poses included in RB practices.

 

And on top of that, there’s lots of time to chill and enjoy a few tunes.

 

Perfect for people who have tried some RB and want more.

 

Spaces are limited.

 

Photography by Gemma Bringloe @gemma.b.photography

Marcus Veda: A Week of 4Beat
August 10th - 16th, 2025

Join Marcus Veda, with Nino Russo assisting, for a week of 4Beat.

Start each day with an invigorating two-hour morning practice, syncing the breath to the beat with kriyas, sun salutations, inversions, funky pinchas, ninja rolls, pistol squats and pranayama on the purpose built platforms overlooking Lake Lugano. In the late afternoons, dial it down a notch after a day in the sun with a blissed-out state with a slow, quiet Yin practice.

 

This is a rare opportunity to spend a week immersed in a practice quietly taking London by storm, one breath at at time.

 

Spaces are limited.

What's Included
  • 6 nights in a stunning period property with unparalleled views
  • Light breakfast and two bigger meals a day
  • Practise in the mornings, practise in the afternoons
  • Twin room with an ensuite = £1,950 per person (£2,125 per person for Cali Kulture retreat)
  • Twin room with a shared bathroom = £1,750 per person (£1,925 per person for Cali Kulture retreat)
  • Triple room with a shared bathroom = £1,400 per person (£1,575 per person for Cali Kulture retreat)
  • Excursion to Lido di Lugano (sandy beach, Olympic size swimming pool, trampoline, beach volleyball)
  • Hike into the hills where you can swim in invigorating mountain streams beneath waterfalls
What You Need to Know
  • The retreat property is a scenic 75 minute drive from Milan Malpensa Airport.
  • Flights and transfers are not included – we will give you details of  a car service to book
  • Travel insurance is not included, but is a requirement of booking
  • Full Booking T & C’s can be found here
  • The two triple rooms are very big! They also share one big bathroom
  • If you would like to share a room with someone in particular, please let us know
  • Please email us if you have any other questions