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The Brain Health Retreat in Puglia
April 7 - April 13
From the first day I arrived in one of Puglia’s ancient white-washed villages, I fell deeply in love. Here was a place with a distinct history, culture, and culinary tradition I had not experienced elsewhere in Italy. Being in Puglia is to be astounded by beauty at every turn–from the architecture, the beaches, the food, and especially, the people.
Now I am thrilled to invite you along on my next trip to Puglia.
Join me on a 6-day culinary tour and deep dive into the Mediterranean lifestyle, all through the lens of brain health.
I’ve teamed up with author and Italian food expert Elizabeth Minchilli to curate the perfect tour for us. For more information and to reserve your spot, contact Elizabeth here.
- When: April 7 – 13, 2024
- Where: Puglia, Italy
- Nearest Airport: Brindisi or Bari
With me as your guide, our Minchilli-curated tour is based in the cities of Lecce and Monopoli. We’ll start the week gathering local ingredients at the farmers market for a cooking class of classic Apulian dishes (that happen to be brain healthy, too). Each day after, we’ll join some of the most highly-rated local guides to explore another facet of Puglia—olive groves and olive oil presses, farm tours, and the seaside villages of Galatina, Gallipoli, and Unesti. Plus, we’ll tour Alberobello—a UNESCO-protected national treasure famous for its cone-shapped stone buildings, or trulli.
The days will be full, but don’t worry—we’ve also built in time for exercise (I’ll lead an optional daily power walk) and lots of time to relax and explore on your own.
Throughout the week, besides having fun and tasting all that Puglia has to offer, we’ll focus on cultivating the habits of a brain-healthy life. We’ll soak up pearls of widsom about how the Mediterranean lifestyle helps protect the brain with age, and discuss these topics and more while touring around, walking, and at the table. In addition, I’ll offer Aperitivo Talks (over drinks), printed Riassuntos (Recaps), and optional one-one one brain health consultations.
This is the trip of a lifetime for anyone who is curious about cultivating lifelong brain health, all while being immersed in the Mediterranean lifestyle. I can’t wait to show you my Puglia.
For more information and to reserve your spot, contact Elizabeth here.