Living lightly
Nestled among the rolling hills of Le Marche, La Luna nell'Orto is a beautifully built biodynamic farm where life follows a gentler rhythm.
Here, you'll wake to birdsong, practise yoga beneath the trees, wander quiet country lanes, swim in the Adriatic Sea and gather around long tables for simple, nourishing meals.
There is nothing to achieve here.
Just time to breathe, reconnect and remember how little we truly need to feel content.
What awaits you
Seven unrushed days surrounded by nature.
Wake gently with morning slow-flow yoga before enjoying fresh seasonal breakfasts prepared from ingredients grown on La Luna nell'Orto or from farms in close proximity.
Spend your days exactly as you choose.
Join guided walks through the beautiful countryside around Barchi, hike into the surrounding hills, swim in the Adriatic at nearby Fano or simply read beneath the trees beside the natural swimming pond.
Join in mindful walks, relax in the wood-fired sauna or book an optional Ayurvedic massage.
One afternoon Petra will gently guide an intuitive painting session not about artistic ability, but simply expressing yourself through colour in a playful, relaxed way.
As evening arrives we'll gather again for restorative yoga before sharing home-cooked vegetarian Italian meals.
Nothing is rushed.
Everything is optional.
There is space simply to be.
The place
La Luna nell'Orto is more than somewhere to stay.
It is a working biodynamic farm lovingly created by artist Petra Bartels as her family home as and a place where people can reconnect with nature, creativity and slower living.
This beautifully restored biodynamic farm offers simple, characterful accommodation designed for people who value authenticity over perfection. It's comfortable and full of character, with a mixture of private rooms, shared apartments and charming converted shepherd's huts nestled throughout the property.
A natural swimming pond, vegetable gardens, fruit trees and quiet corners invite you to slow down and settle into the landscape.
Paglia apartment
Paglia is our most private accommodation, offering two en-suite bedrooms, a welcoming open-plan kitchen and living area. It is perfect for guests who appreciate a little more comfort while still feeling part of the relaxed rhythm of the retreat.
Your stay:
Twin bedroom with en-suite bathroom:
Shared stay
£1,895 per person
Double bedroom with en-suite bathroom:
Private stay
£2,395
Il Giardino apartment
Filled with natural light and soft, open spaces, Il Giardino is wonderfully relaxed and informal. Perfect for friends travelling together or guests who enjoy the easy camaraderie of shared living.
Il Giardino is designed to comfortably accommodates up to four guests and offers flexible sleeping arrangements for friends, couples or solo travellers.
The apartment offers:
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Spacious open-plan living area with a double bed
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Separate bedroom with one double bed and one single bed
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Shared bathroom
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Kitchen and dining area
Your stay:
Shared apartment
Ideal for friends travelling together from £1,695 per person
or
Private apartment
Enjoy the apartment entirely to yourself
£2,495
Shepherd wagon
Nestled beneath the trees, the Shepherd's Wagon offers a beautifully simple stay immersed in nature.
With a comfortable single bed and shared bathroom facilities in the main house just a short walk away, it's perfect for guests who enjoy slowing down, waking to birdsong and embracing a little rustic charm.
Pricing:
£1,195 single occupancy
What’s included:
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Daily morning and evening yoga
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Guided walks around Barchi
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Creative expression painting session with Petra
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Use of the wood-fired sauna
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Use of the natural swimming pond
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Fresh vegetarian meals and snacks prepared with seasonal ingredients
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Traditional Italian live Folk music evening.
Not included in the price:
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Flights (closest airport is Rimini Airport)
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Airport transfers
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Taxi fares for excursions
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Eating out one evening
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Walk in Furlo Gorge Nature Reserve
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Sea swim in Fano
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Ayuverdic massage available with trained therapist for 1hr @ €60
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Alcoholic beverages.
The location
La Luna nell'Orto sits in the peaceful countryside just outside the medieval village of Barchi.
A gentle 20 minute walk through the fields brings you to its quiet streets, where life moves slowly and cafés spill onto the piazza.
Beyond the village are vineyards, olive groves, wooded hills and walking trails, while the Adriatic coast and the beaches of Fano are only around a twenty minutes drive away.
It is Italy as many people remember it, unhurried, welcoming and deeply connected to the land.
Minimum group size
Our retreats require a minimum of four guests to go ahead. If minimum numbers are not reached, we reserve the right to cancel the retreat. In this event, all payments made to Surfhippie will be refunded in full. We will confirm the retreat no later than six weeks before the start date and recommend waiting for this confirmation before booking non-refundable flights.