During your time at Prone to Wander: Puglia you will experience the beautiful countryside landscape as we enjoy the restored Masseria that will be our home base. In addition to offering comfortable rooms, our Masseria is an organic farm consisting of a large area of diversified land, including Mediterranean maquis for pastures (a savanna-like shrubland […]
In Italy food is more than just sustenance, it is art, tradition and community rolled into one; specialized butcher and bakery shops where the proprietors have served the same clients for years and where they know the providence of each cut they sell; weekly community markets where local farmers sell their produce, and dish gossip, […]
It is my pleasure to introduce you to the special guest who will be joining us as we share our passion for antiques while we journey through Puglia together. For years I’d been dreaming of a retreat where antiquing takes center stage alongside all the cultural and culinary experiences that make Tuscany so special. That dream […]
If you’re considering joining me for PTW Puglia: Antiquing Edition, I’d love to set the stage for the kinds of treasures you’ll find as we journey together. Puglia is very different from Tuscany or Milan, both richer cities, and therefore the antiques you can expect to find will be different. Just as Tuscany’s history of […]
PTW Puglia: Antiquing Edition is a comfortable, relaxed, welcoming retreat created for women who love antiques, creative living, and the thrill of discovering treasures that tell a story. Our founder, Carolyn Peeler, invites you to attend the inaugural Puglian spin off of our popular antiquing retreats. While continuing our strong tradition of community focused camaraderie, […]
For years, I have dreamed of hosting a retreat that gently weaves together the things that have shaped my own life most deeply: creativity, beauty, meaningful friendship, hospitality, and faith. But I knew it would require the right season, the right people, and the right place. So you can imagine my joy when I first […]
Throughout our week together, we’ll enjoy a thoughtfully chosen collection of creative experiences designed to immerse us in the artistry, craftsmanship, hospitality, and beauty of southern Italy. We’ll spend time learning from talented local artisans, exploring the traditions that have shaped this region, and enjoying opportunities to create with our own hands. From pottery, candle […]
Danielle is a living embodiment of a joyful passionate creative, whose infectious laugh and gift of encouragement makes her a perfect fit to share her wisdom with us for one beautiful week in Puglia. Driven by her love for Jesus, Danielle Kartes is an author, speaker, and entrepreneur living near Seattle, Washington with her husband […]
Some of the most meaningful moments of a retreat happen not during a workshop or excursion, but over a shared meal. It is around the table that friendships deepen, stories are exchanged, laughter is shared, and strangers become friends. I learned this from my mother. Growing up, our home was rarely quiet. My father was […]
Standing on the edge of Nardò, Monastero dell’Incoronata has been part of the city’s landscape for centuries. The church beside it was built in 1599, and in 1634 the monastery was entrusted to the Augustinian order, whose presence shaped life within these walls for generations. Today, after a careful restoration, the monastery has been brought […]
