Fit & Fly croatia
SEPTEMBER 13 - 20, 2025
Join us for Fit & Fly Croatia, which will be held September 13 - 20, 2025 at three private villas in the Istria region of Croatia. The Retreat Hosts will be Jane Robertson and Johanna Dalez, the Fitness Instructor will be Hannah Davis, and the Retreat Chef will be Kate Tarratt Cross.
ISTRIA, CROATIA
Istria is a region and peninsula in Croatia located directly across the Adriatic Sea from Venice, Italy. Known for its wine, olive oil, and truffles, the Istrian region of Croatia is often referred to as the “Tuscany of Croatia..” When Americans think of visiting Croatia, they typically think of Dubrovnik and Split, but Istria offers a more off-the-beaten path option providing an escape from tourists and crowds. The area boasts a wide range of landscapes, history, and culinary offerings from the coastal city of Rovinj to Roman Empire ruins in Pula to the medieval truffle town of Motovun.
PRIVATE VILLAS
Fit & Fly Croatia will be held at three side-by-side villas located near the village of Režanci. While the villas are located inland, they are centrally situated in Istria, which is perfect for exploring the Istrian Peninsula. The villas are a 40 minute drive to the coastal town of Rovinj and a 30 minute drive to the ancient Roman Empire era ruins in Pula, both of which the guests will visit during the week.
Each villa has five bedrooms, all with ensuite bathrooms. The air conditioned villas are decorated in a modern style, and each include a chef’s kitchen, dining area, and living room.
The villas all have their own pool, hot tub, and outdoor terraces with ample lounge seating. The villas have access to an on-property fitness and spa house, which includes exercise equipment and a sauna. There is also a bocce court, a golf practice green, table tennis, and a volleyball and badminton court.
The following room types are available:
Single Occupancy Primary Bedroom with ensuite bathroom
Single Occupancy Standard Room with ensuite bathroom
Double Occupancy (2 twin beds) Standard Room with ensuite bathroom
Please note that there will be variation in the style, size of, and views from each room.
Fitness Classes, Activities, and Excursions
Fit & Fly instructor Hannah Davis will be teaching fitness classes each day for the group. Excursions throughout the week will include a Croatian cooking class; wine tasting at a local winery and dinner in Motovun, an area specializing in truffles; kayaking through the Blue Cave; a tour of the Pula Arena, the only remaining Roman amphitheatre to have four side towers entirely preserved; a visit to the charming coastal town of Rovinj, and a boat trip on the last afternoon to celebrate the week.
MEALS
Breakfasts, lunches, and dinners will be prepared at the villa by our chef, Kate Tarratt Cross. The group will enjoy the fruits of their labor over lunch following a Croatian cooking class. Guests will have the opportunity to have lunch in both Rovinj and Pula as well as dinner in Motovun, a town which specializes in truffles. Croatian wine will be sampled and enjoyed during the week as well!
