About 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

Venue & Amenities
Venue & Amenities
A/C in Rooms icon A/C in Rooms
Free Wifi icon Free Wifi
Spa icon Spa
Sauna icon Sauna
Pool icon Pool
Towels icon Towels
Free Parking icon Free Parking
Kitchen icon Kitchen
Tour Assistance icon Tour Assistance
Hot Tub icon Hot Tub
Coffee/Tea icon Coffee/Tea
Cafe icon Cafe
Restaurant icon Restaurant
Fitness Center icon Fitness Center
Yoga Studio icon Yoga Studio
Housekeeping icon Housekeeping
Bicycles For Rent icon 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

Meals

Menu
Menu

Menu Types

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

Location icon 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.

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