
Are you a yoga teacher?
and are looking for a quiet and magical location surrounded by nature with breathtaking sunsets and delicious Italian food? With us you are right. Country House Montessino is exclusively available for your yoga retreat.
A Secret Sanctuary in the Heart of Piedmont
While we feel worlds away from the hustle of modern life, Country House Montessino is surprisingly easy to reach—located just a one-hour drive from both Milan Malpensa and Turin Caselle airports and Swiss border.
We are nestled in the Monferrato, a hidden gem of the Piedmont region. Though it is world-renowned for its prestigious wines and has been a UNESCO World Heritage site since 2014, it remains one of Italy’s best-kept secrets. Here, you won't find crowds—only the authentic, rhythmic pulse of Italian country life. Step outside into a landscape of pure tranquility. In Monferrato, your guests will experience an Italy that is still raw and real—rich in history, deep in culture, and famous for some of the finest wines on earth.

Yoga Shala, Zen Island and Wellness Oasis
The Yoga Shala: A light-filled, serene space with expansive views of the greenery, designed to hold the energy of your practice with grace and quiet. The former riding stable houses a beautiful, heated or airconditioned yoga room with panoramic windows and wooden floors. The room is 45 m2 and has maximum space for 14 yoga mats. 16 yoga mats, 12 blocks, yoga straps and blankets are available.
Imagine a place where time slows down, suspended in the heart of the Monferrato hills. Surrounded by a sea of rolling fields and ancient grapevines, the Zen island is dedicated to energy, reflection, and the art of being. Here, nature provides the ultimate backdrop for your teachings. Whether you are leading a vibrant morning flow or a quiet evening reflection, the sky becomes your canvas with spectacular sunrises and sunsets. In addition to the yoga room, the former riding stable has a massage room, a well-equipped fitness room, and a sauna. All with large windows so as not to interrupt contact with nature.
For those looking to deepen their workshop experience, we offer two dedicated fire bowls. These are available for your private fire ceremonies, providing a powerful focal point for release, intention-setting, or simply gathering under the starlit Italian sky.
The Country House, group size
Perched atop of a rolling hill in a quiet, historic hamlet, our mansion is a true vantage point for the soul. Our grounds offer hidden corners for meditation and open spaces to breathe in the fresh Piedmont air. When you host your retreat here, you are immersed in a landscape of pure tranquility, where the only soundtrack to your meditation are the chirping birds. Experience the warmth of a traditional Italian estate, blending shabby chic with the modern comforts your guests deserve. Country House Montessino has 6 individually designed double rooms. In 5 of them, the king-size beds can be configured twin bedded, whereas this is not possible for one room (Dolcetto). Therefore, the room Dolcetto is mainly booked as a double room for single occupancy. Please note that we do not have any single rooms. All rooms have en-suite bathrooms with walk-in shower, aircon, heating and kettle with organic teas. Some rooms dispose of balconies and marvelous views on the rolling hills of Monferrato. Our house surrounds 3 hectares of land with olive groves, wheat and sunflower fields, meadows, and grapevines. An outdoor saltwater pool and a whirlpool await you in the garden.
For longer retreats of 4-7 nights or in low season also our holiday home "La Casetta" with 2 bedrooms is available, which is opposite the main house. Maximum group size is 12-14 people. Minimum number of participants 8 people, during public holidays (Easter, Ascension, Pentecost etc.) 10 persons.
Your Retreat Culinary Journey (Brunch & Dinner)
At Country House Montessino, we believe that what we eat is just as important as how we move. Our culinary experience is designed to ground you, nourish you, and celebrate the rich flavors of Piedmont. Start gently your morning with hot Ginger-Lemon-Tea, coffee, and biscuits before you hit the mat. After your morning practice, enjoy a genuine, vegetarian buffet on our sunny terrace (or in our cozy breakfast room if the clouds roll in). We serve a daily-changing menu of authentic Italian and European specialties.
Evening Delights by "Bubot"
Dinner is prepared by our wonderful local chef, Paola, from her nearby farm, BUBOT.
Authentic Vegetarian Soul Food: Paola creates magic with fresh, seasonal ingredients. Her legendary (and often vegan) products are even available for you to take a piece of Monferrato home with you! During longer stays we offer a Pizza night featuring various artisanal pizzas and crisp, vibrant salads.
External Dinners (at guest's own expenses) & Discover
Those evenings, we invite you to explore the local culture and are happy to organize on request
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UNESCO "Infernot" Visits: Discover ancient hand-carved wine cellars
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Wine Tastings: Sip the world-class vintages of Monferrato.
For the transfer please arrange carpooling (3–6 km) with your cars for these local gems.
Snacks throughout the Day
A variety of fresh fruits, water, tea, and coffee are available throughout the day for free. Should you feel a bit hungry between sessions, we are happy to whip up fresh salads or light treats upon request (extra charge).
Bringing Your Own Chef? If you prefer to bring your own chef to manage the kitchen, please let us know—we are happy to provide the specific conditions and details for external catering.
Your Retreat Culinary Journey (Brunch & Dinner)
At Country House Montessino, we believe that what we eat is just as important as how we move. Our culinary experience is designed to ground you, nourish you, and celebrate the rich flavors of Piedmont. Start gently your morning with hot Ginger-Lemon-Tea, coffee, and biscuits before you hit the mat. After your morning practice, enjoy a genuine, vegetarian buffet on our sunny terrace (or in our cozy breakfast room if the clouds roll in). We serve a daily-changing menu of authentic Italian and European specialties.
Evening Delights by "Bubot"
Dinner is prepared by our wonderful local chef, Paola, from her nearby farm, BUBOT.
Authentic Vegetarian Soul Food: Paola creates magic with fresh, seasonal ingredients. Her legendary (and often vegan) products are even available for you to take a piece of Monferrato home with you! During longer stays we offer a Pizza night featuring various artisanal pizzas and crisp, vibrant salads.
External Dinners (at guest's own expenses) & Discover
Those evenings, we invite you to explore the local culture and are happy to organize on request
-
UNESCO "Infernot" Visits: Discover ancient hand-carved wine cellars
-
Wine Tastings: Sip the world-class vintages of Monferrato.
For the transfer please arrange carpooling (3–6 km) with your cars for these local gems.
Snacks throughout the Day
A variety of fresh fruits, water, tea, and coffee are available throughout the day for free. Should you feel a bit hungry between sessions, we are happy to whip up fresh salads or light treats upon request (extra charge).
Bringing Your Own Chef? If you prefer to bring your own chef to manage the kitchen, please let us know—we are happy to provide the specific conditions and details for external catering.

Relaxation and Massages
We offer various massages of 1 hour each. The whirlpool or, during cooler temperatures, the sauna provides further relaxation.
Sports
You can start jogging or hiking over the wineyards straight away from Country House Montessino or rent an E-Mountainbike. Guided bike tours are also very popular.
How to get to us
Country House Montessino is dreamily nestled in a rural setting on a hill in Monferrato with a wonderful view and is not accessible by public transport. We therefore recommend to arrive by car in order to be indipendent and to enable you to go to the next market or explore the surrounding towns/villages. If you still want to travel by train, most connections to/from Milano Centrale are from/to Vercelli. From there it's about 45 minutes by taxi. For taxi services you are welcome to contact Bruno from Mortara Viaggi directly. mortaraviaggi@libero.it - +39 333 271 6293. He also speaks English.
This is what our guests say about us
Country House Montessino is not just perfect, it is simply amazing! This is truly a place to lay back and enjoy the pleasures of living in harmony with nature, on a carpe diem basis
Anette
Thank you very much for the warm welcome in your paradise. We were able to spend relaxing and wonderful days with you. The house is a dream and the garden exudes a relaxing energy.
Suzanne & Nicole
This beautiful newly renovated hotel hosted my group of 12 yoga participants for a week. The rooms are very modern and tastefully decorated in a country style. We enjoyed our breakfasts and dinner on the terrace outside with spectacular sunsets. The salt water pool was enjoyed by us all - as well as the jacuzzi - both have a view to the generous open countryside. Our hosts Claudia and Alessandro were so warm and welcoming and spoiled us with the most amazing brunches and dinners.
Claire
Un small PARADISE....
Située sur une colline du MONFERRATO , cette ancienne ferme viticole propose un décors féérique . Calm, volupté et bon goût jusque dans les details. L'endroit plaira aux romantiques et aux amoureux des endroits calmes et reposants . Belle piscine , beaucoup de bons conseils de la part de Claudia qui est aux petit soins tout en gardant on oeil attentif à la bonne application du réglementinterne.
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