The POWER OF NATURE training course is designed with local support from Rewilding Apennines and Wildlife Adventures in the Central Apennines. ​ During this 5 day program, you will have the opportunity to completely reset in one of the most beautiful rewilding areas in Europe, the Abruzzo National Park in Italy. During this unique training, we combine mindfulness, moving in nature and elements of the nature positive movement to create a deeper connection with yourself and your environment. This training offers the perfect balance between personal growth, experiencing nature, and meaningful experiences. It is a mindfulness retreat, without the continuous silence, but with the connection, valuable contacts and conversations with like-minded others. ​ Our local guides will take you on breathtaking tours through the rewilding area and introduce you to rewilding, ethical wildlife watching and local communities. You will learn what it means to become Nature Positive and how you can give back to nature and local communities. ​​​ During this mindfulness training from Monday 1 till Friday 5 June 2025, you will sleep in a mountain hut, in the middle of nature, and in a family owned hotel in the town of Pescasseroli, Italy. ​ Minimum 6, maximum 8 participants. * All MOYO programs are (aside from transport to Rome) fully inclusive, and come with a 10% give back on top of the training price, that flows into a fund to a) support nature in the areas we operate in, and b) benefits new trainees through (partly) funded training programs.

Itinerary

Day 1 ARRIVAL AT PESCASSEROLI Transfer from Rome Fiumicino to Pescasseroli - Welcome Lunch in town - Hike to Mountain Refuge - Introduction to Mindfulness - Dinner - Evening Meditation - Overnight at Mountain Refuge ​ Day 2 MINDFULNESS & NATURE POSITIVE Morning Meditation - Breakfast - Hike & Mindfulness Excercises - Lunch - ACT and Nature Positive Sessions - Sunset Hike & Wildlife Watching - Dinner - Campfire - Overnight at Mountain Refuge ​ Day 3 WILDERNESS & SILENCE Sunrise Hike & Wildlife watching - Breakfast - Nature Positive and ACT Sessions - Lunch - Silent Walks & Meditation - Dinner - Stargazing - Overnight at Mountain Refuge ​ Day 4 NATURE CONSERVATION & COMMUNITY Morning Meditation - Breakfast - Hike back to the valley - Nature Conservation & Community engagement - Dinner - Overnight in Pescasseroli Day 5 LAST LEARNINGS & GOODBYE Morning Meditation - Breakfast - Debrief - Transfer back to Rome Fiumicino

What's Included?

For the Early Bird price of €1490 (ex give back), we include: - 4 nights accommodation at local hotel accommodation and the mountain refuge - 3 meals and day incl drinks - Local transport and transfers from Rome Fiumicino Airport - Mindfulness & Nature Positive training: includes materials and training and guidance from 2 instructors​/​facilitators

How your experience helps rewilding efforts

The local guides will take you on breathtaking tours through the rewilding area and introduce you to local rewilding efforts, ethical wildlife watching and the local community. You will learn what it means to become Nature Positive and how you can give back to nature and local communities. ​​​ We want our training programs to have a direct impact on nature, which is why 10% of your training fee goes directly towards supporting nature in this area, and benefitting new trainees through (partly) funded tourism trainings.

Dates & Duration

The Power of Nature Mindfulness Training spans five consecutive days, starting Monday 1 June 2026 11.00, until through Friday 5 June 2026 13.00. This gives you plenty of opportunity to arrive at Rome Fiumicino Airport on Monday morning for the transfer to Pescasseroli, and you will be able to train or fly back from Rome Fiumicino Airport again late afternoon on Friday.

Food & Accomodation

Nestled between Pescasseroli and Bisegna in true wilderness, the mountain refuge where you will stay - Rifugio Terraegna - exudes warm Italian hospitality in a beautifully renovated setting with limited solar-powered electricity and hot water—perfect for unplugging from the digital world. This accommodation offers a shared dorms, offering a rustic yet comfortable retreat for groups, with a shared bathroom. Every morning, guests are treated to a continental breakfast featuring homemade cakes and rich coffee, and for lunch and dinner you can expect delicious hearty traditional Abruzzo fare.

Difficulty

Moderate fitness required to hike up the 8 kilometres to the mountain refuge. We will go on easy to moderate hikes on most days.

Group size

Minimum 6, maximum 8 participants. This small group ensures personal attention.

What to Bring

To make the most of your mountain adventure, pack light but smart. Days in the Abruzzo wilderness in June can be warm under the sun yet cool and fresh in the evenings, especially at higher altitudes. Bring layered clothing, including a warm fleece or jacket, comfortable hiking boots, and a waterproof shell for unexpected rain. A small daypack is essential for carrying water, snacks, and your packed lunch on field days. Don’t forget reusable bottles, sunscreen, hat, and sunglasses for long hours outdoors. Since the Terraegna refuge runs on solar power, electricity is limited—so pack a headlamp or torch and consider a power bank for small devices. Finally, bring along personal toiletries, a towel, and any essentials you can’t do without—while leaving room to enjoy the simplicity of life in nature. Bedding is provided at the refuge.

Frequently Asked Questions

When and Where do I book my transport to Rome? You will book your transport to Rome Fiumicino Airport yourself. We will pick you up there on Monday 1 June 11.00, and drop you off again on Friday 5 June 13.00. You can also drive to the town of Pescasseroli yourself if you prefer. You can book your transport to Rome as soon as there's a minimum of 6 participants. Where will I sleep? You will spend one night in local hotel accommodation, sharing a twin room with a fellow participant of the same sexe. In the mountain refuge, you will share a comfortable bunk room with single 8 beds, sharing a bathroom. There is a common room as well, a second bathroom, and plenty of nature around to get some solitude.