Why our Italy Reset Retreat begins in Alba and ends in Barolo

What if your environment was part of your healing? What if the places you sleep, sip, and slow down weren’t just a backdrop, but a catalyst to something more?
At Reset Retreats, we believe they are. Which is why this journey starts in Alba and ends in Barolo, a purposeful flow from vibrant charm to five-star stillness, from sensory delight to sacred restoration.

Let’s take you there…

First, we land in Alba

Before we dive into the deep wellness work, we arrive in Alba, a medieval town at the heart of Italy’s Slow Food movement.

Alba is a place that invites presence without demanding it. Cobblestone streets wind through bustling markets. Local truffle hunters sell their treasures in the open air. Cafés hum with locals sipping espresso. Designer shops and tiny trattorias live side by side.

It’s here that our Reset Retreat begins – not just for practical reasons, but for poetic ones. Because before the reset, we awaken.

Our first two days include:

A walking tour through Alba’s rich historical center
A welcome aperitivo and multi-course truffle dinner
A full day at the world-famous White Truffle Festival
Exploration of Alba’s Saturday open-air market. Think: Christmas shopping, but way better, and Italian ;)
A sunset hike through the vineyards and dinner in Barbaresco, where the town church is now, of course, a wine shop

We stay in stylish apartments in the town center; giving you freedom to roam, people-watch, and settle into the rhythm of Italian life before we go inward.

🌿 Then, we Reset in Barolo

After two nights of exploration and enchantment, we move into deep reset mode at Il Boscareto Wine Resort & Spa, one of Northern Italy’s most luxurious wellness destinations.

Here, we enter the stillness.
The reset.
The return to ourselves.
The transformation.

Tucked into the hills of Piemonte’s wine country, Il Boscareto is a sanctuary of elegance, softness, and intentional care. Think: plush linens, organic meals that lean plant-based, and views that make your nervous system exhale.

Each day begins with our signature wellness flow:

Mandala Flow Yoga or a trail run through the vineyards
Breathwork and guided meditation
Strength training, nervous system education, and integrative coaching
A tailored 1:1 coaching session with Dean Delandro, focused on your goals: physical, mental, emotional

Afternoons are yours to rest, wander, or indulge:

Spa rituals and hydrotherapy
Local wine tastings
A cooking class in a local chef’s home
A final dinner at a hidden gem restaurant, described by a Top Chef judge as “the best in all of Italy”

This is not a wellness retreat for restriction.
But it is about reclamation of strength, pleasure, and your own internal rhythm.

“The body doesn’t lie. When we slow down and listen, we remember what strength really feels like; not performance, but presence.
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— Dean Delandro, Wellness & Mindset Coach

Why Both?

Because healing isn’t linear. It’s seasonal, textured, and nuanced.
Sometimes we need the buzz of a market, the zing of truffle on our tongue, the click of our heels on stone streets.
Other times, we need silence. Still water. A hot steam. A long nap. A gentle hand on the back saying, “You’re safe now.”

By blending the cultural thrill of Alba with the deep nourishment of Barolo, Reset Retreats offers you a full-spectrum experience; a journey that doesn’t rush you but rhythmically prepares you to soften, strengthen, and transform.

Because where we stay truly shapes how we heal.