Heli Janhonsen & Emilia
Vasko. Finland, 2009
Delighted at our experience with awesome international group, excellent mix of yoga, nature, cooking and friendship.
Staff are wonderful and we had a great trip. Be prepared to work hard if you want or totally relax.
Namaste ![]()
Marcia Patrice, Ganeles
Kiglik & family. USA.
Thoroughly enjoyed my time here. Personal highlights were morning yoga on the outdoor deck, listening to birdsong and watching the sunlight filter through the canopy. That and all the delicious meals out and in.
Thank you!![]()
Caroline
Dublin. April 2009
So pleased I came to Casperia and Sunflower. The yoga has been truly inspirational, the food delightful, the people of the village warm and the welcome couldn’t have been better. I plan to return again.![]()
Norma
UK, 2009
Tanya & Sam
Australia, 2008
Just wanted to say thanks for a great holiday. The yoga was suitably relaxing and challenging at the same time and managed to cater for a complete beginner and a non-beginner in the same class which was fantastic.....it will certain enrich my practice at home and improve my posture!
The excursions were enjoyable and the accommodation was beautiful (certainly felt like we had the best staying at Casa Latini with that amazing view). We met some wonderful like minded people and would unhesitatingly recommend Sunflower to anyone - I don't think I've ever had such a chilled out holiday!![]()
Amanda & Sarah
UK, September 2008
Dearest Sunflower Retreats,
what an amazing week! Even in the rain Casperia has been utterly enchanting. Rest and nourishment for the mind, body and spirit. The yoga teacher and therapists are wonderful and all the other staff efficient friendly and lovely. And an amazing group too.
In deepest gratitude![]()
Angeline
UK, 2008
Astrid, UK
Oslo, Norway, 2008
I feel holistically renewed and energised after a fabulous week-as a beginner of yoga. I've gotten off to a great start with Gabrielle's wonderful classes. Highly recommended guided walk - refreshing, tranquil forest trail, also treatments are all great. All the therapists are holistic, well qualified and in tune with what your body needs on the day.
Also had a great craic at the cookery class. The hosts are very welcoming, so go with your gut feeling and try out what takes your fancy - this is my recommendation.![]()
Maira
Dublin, Ireland. 2008
Thanks to all who have contributed to a fabulous break - great bunch of people, beautiful accommodation and brilliant yoga.
Anyone feeling stressed should try the restorative yoga session and Shaitsu massage - enjoy!![]()
Claire
Liverpool, UK. 2008
A wonderful holiday and a harmonious and beautiful environment in which to practice yoga. Delicious food to eat and lovely walks. The cooking class was great, as well as all the treatments.
Tutto bene. Thanks to all.![]()
Leila
UK, 2008
Wonderful accommodation in Casa Latini cave. Best views of the Italian countryside.
The weather could not have been better - cold days and warm nights.
Yoga with Gabrielle was wonderful; so patient and knowlegable.
Loved the food as well. ![]()
Athena, South Carolina,
USA. 2008
Came here on our honeymoon. The countryside is really stunning.
Gabrielle is a brilliant teacher - she knows her stuff. Make sure you try the Tiramisu in Friends Cafč.
Very friendly people and animals! A very good way to meet new people and make new friends.![]()
The Mitras
Lancs, UK. 2008
Casperia and Sunflower... what a wonderful combination - heaven-on-earth !
Many thanks to all the team - everyone does their best to make this a fabulous holiday.
See you all again as soon as
possible!![]()
Sarah & Steve,
Cumbria, UK. 2008
The holiday has exceeded all expectations of the real Italy: From the cobbled steps, the aromas of cooking in the streets, to the vine groves below in the countryside, loved it and will return again and again.![]()
Emma
Galway, Ireland, 2007
We were stunned on arrival, of beauty that greeted us.
Superb location, yoga and treatments very relaxing and amazing food.
Beautiful village and a real cultural experience to live in the village among the local people![]()
Michelle
Co. Clare, Ireland, 2007
Ellen
Germany, 2007
Lou
2006
A little bit of paradise that you can take away in your head. Best yoga classes ever and a general feeling that everything is nicely organised. I'll be back.![]()
Claire
14 June 2006
Thanks a lot from the British and Dutchman. Thanks for the best view in the village.
Thanks for taking care of us so well.
Ciao amici.![]()
Andre
2006
A wonderful, magical place to escape to. You can really find your own pace here.
Thanks for the yoga, Casa Latini and the inspiration.![]()
Jackie and Peter, UK
March 2005
Rose, Ireland
2004
Astrid, Holland
2005
Ken & Alison
2005
Roisin, Ireland
2004
Janet, UK
2004
What a memorable week we have spent in the tranquility of Casperia. The locals have been fantastic. We have just loved being so close to nature and in the village... what a lovely place to call home for a while.![]()
Dana and Bobby, USA
2004
I used to think traditional Spain was the most beautiful place in Europe. Now I know that it is really Casperia. Thank you for making this possible![]()
Anne, Scotland
2003
We will always remember this wonderful holiday -
the village, the yoga, the grappa!, and most of all the people - some of the friendliest we have ever met.![]()
Jane and Caroline
UK
What a delightful week…good for the body, good for the soul. We are going home refreshed, stupendous views & stolen figs. Very memorable.![]()
Rosie, Pam and Liz
Isle of Man. 2004
Casperia is a delightful place. From sitting on the balcony in Casa Latini looking at the beautiful sunset beyond the horizon, to hearing the gentle sounds in the village in the morning...this is such a peaceful place.
The Yoga and treatments were so good, your holiday has been a real rejuvenation to me.![]()
David, UK
2004
Casperia and the vacation was even more amazing than the news clipping said... I have loved every minute of it!![]()
Carol, Canada
2003
An amazing holiday, in the perfect location.
Casperia is absolutely stunning, the whole package was so well thought out and planned - yoga and treatments great and all trips were perfect.![]()
Paula, UK
2001
A real spiritual setting in the wonderful mountains. Casperia has everything; solitude, quiet, friendship and loads of fun. Fresh food and wine plentiful. Yoga was just an added bonus!!![]()
Roger, Scotland
2002
Casperia is a wonderful place to get away from it all! After doing yoga for a few years, its only now that I realise what it is all about. Hope to come back sometime.![]()
Adrienne, Ireland
2002
When I found Sunflower Retreats on the internet ( I could not find it on a map ) I wondered, where in the world am I going? Now I know it is heaven on earth.
This has been the most magical and fulfilling holiday I have ever given myself. I have learnt the true essence of yoga.The group this week has also made it for me.
Namaste.![]()
Terri, USA
2003
Kathleen, Belgium
2000
Second time here, just as beautiful. Holds a special place in my heart. Beautiful memories. A magical place!![]()
Alison, Scotland
2003
Lindsey & Margaret, UK
2001
Oh what a treat Sunflower Retreats was. It was like being at home but in a different place and setting. May this little paradise grow.
Om sai Ram.![]()
Savinder & Lake, Holland
1999
Many thanks for a super rest. Everything was perfect, especially the food, the yoga, the thermal baths... where do you stop?![]()
Donna, London
1999
Many thanks for a wonderful, relaxing week in this special, magical place. Great yoga and treatments... I am glowing!![]()
Paula
USA, 2000
Yoga and Casperia prove, if proof were sought, that we just have not been getting it right at home all these years.![]()
Richard, Scotland
2000
I am a true believer that there is a higher purpose behind everything we do and everywhere we go and lessons to be learned. I have stumbled across Casperia/ Sunflower Retreats, diamond in the rough, to see all the beauty of nature and to meet wonderful people as well as to experience the power of Yoga and relaxation, mind-over-body.I throughly enjoyed my time spent here and will recommend this place to others.![]()
Jenna
USA
Sunflower Retreats is a gemstone in the world holiday crown...Cosmic.
Many thanks to all who made it possible. I wish you all much success and happiness.![]()
Natasha, UK
2003
Melissa, Australia
2002
We arrived tired, tense and careworn and left enlightened, enriched and relaxed! Thank you for an unforgettable holiday.![]()
Zena & Steve Harold
Ireland, 1999
Vorrei abitare qui!!![]()
(I wish I could live here!)
Laura, New York
Ireland, 1999