A Sanctuary of Hope in NW Italy

Welcome to Santuario La Giostra

Santuario La Giostra (The Carousel) is a peaceful place for spiritual and artistic growth, a safe haven to renew and refresh the soul. Through both action and stillness, Santuario La Giostra offers optimism, hope and harmony in an uncertain world.

Santuario La Giostra is a 1.5 hectare property located in the stunning Monferrato hills of Piemonte, about an hour north of Genova, Italy. The villa is perched on a peak with incredible views to the southern Alps.

In the villa there is a workshop space, a music studio, a library/media room, and two guest suites each with private bathroom.

The Blue Suite

On the grounds are a yoga/fitness studio, organic vegetable garden, orchard, swimming pool, and labyrinth. Across the street is a fully furnished, newly renovated two-bedroom apartment with fantastic views of the hills, vineyards, and local castle.

Santuario La Giostra is committed to being energy self-sufficient and is on track to be off grid within 3-5 years. Through organic gardening, solar panels, and water storage tanks, Santuario La Giostra is actively preparing for climate change. We hope to add a small wind turbine.

Come for a “family visit” and stay a while to renew your spirit. Join us in the dolce far niente (the sweetness of doing nothing) lifestyle. Time moves a little slower here. Breathe deep and allow yourself to be nurtured in this amazing, beautiful space. The wine cellar is stocked and your rooms are ready. Or sign up as an intern and help us plant fruit trees, build terrace walls, expand the orto (veggie garden), chop wood, etc. Either way, we can’t wait to see you here.

Please contact us to arrange to host workshops in these areas: art, music, poetry, theatre, dance, hiking, biking, mindfulness, yoga, permaculture, apiculture, sustainability, clean energy, and more.

“Be the change that you wish to see in the world.” Gandhi

Sanctuary: a place of refuge and protection; a sacred place.