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About Cara Mia May
Cara Mia May
Mission & Vision
At Cara Mia May, we curate intimate, seasonal retreats in Puglia, blending yoga, slow living, and authentic Apulian traditions. Our mission is to create transformative experiences that reconnect guests with their body, breath, and the rhythms of nature, while fostering community and creativity. We envision a world where wellness is rooted in simplicity, mindfulness, and cultural connection. Retreats take place in soulful settings—the restored Monastero dell’Incoronata, Masseria Potenti farmhouse, or Casa Ionio beach house—offering yoga, creative workshops, excursions, and shared meals. Each retreat concludes with a cozy pyjama party, celebrating connection, joy, and new friendships.
Upcoming Retreats at Cara Mia May
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Venue & Amenities
A/C in Rooms
Free Wifi
Spa
Sauna
Pool
Towels
Free Parking
Kitchen
Tour Assistance
Hot Tub
Coffee/Tea
Cafe
Restaurant
Fitness Center
Yoga Studio
Housekeeping
Bicycles For Rent
Our retreats take place in Puglia’s most soulful settings: the restored 16th-century Monastero dell’Incoronata in Nardò, the charming Masseria Potenti farmhouse surrounded by olive groves, and the barefoot Casa Ionio beach house on the Ionian coast.
Guests practice yoga in cloisters, rooftops, or sunlit terraces, share meals in historic refectories or farm tables, and join creative workshops in light-filled studios. Antique-furnished rooms reflect local heritage, while vaulted halls and gardens
Guests practice yoga in cloisters, rooftops, or sunlit terraces, share meals in historic refectories or farm tables, and join creative workshops in light-filled studios. Antique-furnished rooms reflect local heritage, while vaulted halls and gardens
Meals
Menu Types
Vegan
Vegetarian
Pescetarian
Ayurvedic
Includes Meat
Organic
Gluten Free
Dairy Free
Nut Free
Mediterranean homecooked meals by our resident chef specialized in local recipes past down by the family's ancestors. All ingredients are seasonal and local from our farmhouse and neighboring farms.
Getting Here
Cara Mia May, Masseria Potenti
Contrada Potenti, snc, 74024 Manduria TA
Monastero Dell'incoronata
Via Incoronata, 67, 73048 Nardò LE
Directions
The closest airport is Brindisi Papola Casale Airport (BDS) in Brindisi, southern Italy (40 minutes), and Bari Karol Wojtyła Airport (BRI) in Bari (1.5 hours).
Both are accessible with transfers and can be arranged via when you book, we highly recommend booking a car so you can explore the countryside and beautiful beaches around us.
