Palazzo di Varignana - Leadership 3 nights retreat

Bologna, Italy

From £1,868 per person

Italian villa with terracotta roof tiles, green window shutters, buttermilk coloured walls and a mustard border, surrounded by green hills and landscaped grounds

Swimming pools cascaded over mutliple levels, set in stone walled terraces and overlooked by landscaped gardens

Buildings with terracotta roof tiles and stone walls, overlooking a courtyard framed by bushes

Swimming pool overlooking the green Italian countryside, next to white umbrellas and loungers

Modern hotel room with glass-door wardrobes, white bedding, a grey padded headboard and patio doors open to a furnished terrace

Garden filled with bluebells and green shrubs, overlooked by an Italian villa

Cyclist in active wear on a bike in the Italian countryside, under a blue sunny sky

Spa room with wooden walls and flooring, a circular bath and a table with wooden buckets and stalls

Indoor swimming pool with jets, in-water seating and surrounding loungers, in a large room with floor-to-ceiling windows

Man relaxing with his hands behind his head in an indoor swimming pool with floor-to-ceiling windows and views of outdoor greenery

Treatment cabin with a cushioned bed, atmospheric blue lighting and a vanity unit with a sink and towels behind it

Outdoor restaurant terrace full of diners, with red and white chequered tablecloths, next to a grass lawn

Balcony with black railings, wooden decking, two black loungers and a table and chairs made up with food and drink

Woman swimming underwater, seen from a glass window from a pool a level down

People in active wear enjoying the tennis and basketballs courts, next to the countryside

Italian villa with a terracotta roof and green window shutters overlooked manicured grounds and a stream

Terrace with black loungers overlooking a lawn, in a hotel room

Two women smiling as one takes notes in an elegant room with a floral arrangement just behind

Labyrinth surrounded by manicured grounds in the sunshine

Softly lit restaurant with neutral coloured table cloths and floor-to-ceiling windows with a countryside view

Swimming pool surrounded by white umbrellas and loungers, lit up under a darkening sky

Stylish reception at Palazzo di Varignana, with the name of the resort on a sign on a marble wall and a wooden desk

Sleek seating area with dark wood walls, cosy neutral armchairs and sofas, and velvet rugs

Woman in Nike trainers and a grey t shirt running on a treadmill in a bright gym with full-length windows

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Leadership 3 nights retreat 3 day programme

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This hotel is not fully available from 24/03/2026 until 31/03/2026, from 15/04/2026 until 21/04/2026, from 01/07/2026 until 06/07/2026, from 20/07/2026 until 21/07/2026 and from 21/09/2026 until 28/09/2026. Please email or call us on +44 (0)20 3735 7555 to find our more details about availability.

This stay has full board within the package included

1 Masterclass shine your talent

1 Masterclass wellbeing strategies

1 Public Speaking

1 Posture and Image Consulting – with Holistic Activity

1 Longevity and Antioxidant Water Ritual

1 Oleaster Treatment

2 Personal Trainer session

1 Nature Therapy

1 Biowalking in the Vineyards of Palazzo di Varignana`

Daily 3 hours access to Varsana Spa facilities including Grotta dei Calanchi and Cava d’Oro Bianco, swimming pools and saltwater pools with hydro jets, music therapy pool, Finnish sauna, Mediterranean sauna, Turkish bath, sensory showers, and a relaxation room with a herbal tea corner.

Book by Dr Acquaviva: "Health Revolution - The 5 pillars of health. Wellness and longevity according to the Acquaviva Method"

Sleep kit (Beauty pillow + Sleep mask Metodo)

Daily healthy full board (including healthy breakfast, lunch and dinner & 1 Wellbeing Aperitif with Dr. Acquaviva) for 3 days

Exclusives and benefits

Free spa credit per room (credit can be used Monday to Friday)
- £50 for min stay 3 nights
- £75 for min stay 6 nights
Free return airport transfer (or train station) with minimum stay 6 nights
Repeat guests who visited the hotel with Wellbeing Escapes in the past: All above + free room upgrade (subject to availability at the time of arrival)

Any questions? Get in touch

Call: +44 (0)20 3735 7555

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Overview hotel

Palazzo di Varignana is in the charming hills of Bologna, surrounded by three hectares of gardens, sun-dappled vineyards and miles of Italian countryside. Historic Bologna city is within easy reach, a treasure-trove of medieval churches, lively piazzas, and award-winning restaurants.

Bologna Airport is just a 25-minute drive away. You can also fly into Florence or Venice – both an hour-and-a-half drive from the estate. Travelling by train? Pick-ups are available from Bologna Centrale station.

When to go

Best time to visit is Spring and Autumn which offer milder temperature. The summers are hot and humid. Winters are cold, partly cloudy with possible rainfalls.

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What we love

Ofuro tub, which invokes a traditional Japanese atmosphere, is heated to 39 degrees. Before you dive in, a bamboo body and face scrub is provided for a deep skin cleanse
Remarkable gardens, which are part of the 'Great Italian Gardens', perfect for a quiet walk with low walls, terraces, fountains and an infinity pool
Bologna is within easy reach and just the place to experience the meaning of 'la dolce vita'!

Who should go

Anyone looking for history combined with a luxurious spa holiday
Independent solo travellers who want to enjoy a quiet spa break in their own company
Couples, friends or mothers and daughters – enjoy the hotel facilities and head to Bologna for culture or shopping!

Why Wellbeing Escapes?

Wellness experts

Our team of wellness travel experts have visited the retreats themselves and include trained holistic therapists and yoga teachers. Their expertise in the wellness field and the retreats allow them to match you with the best retreat and programme for your individual needs.

Value added benefits and discounts

As the most established specialist wellbeing travel company we are able to provide excellent added value with our exclusive benefits including reduced prices for single travellers, free spa credits, complimentary transfers plus free nights and additional benefits for our repeat clients.

Award winning service

With over 15 years of experience, we have come to understand what our clients need from a wellbeing holiday. We treat each client as an individual and provide a personalised concierge service organising all aspects of your stay from spa and treatment programmes, transfers and flights with an efficient and friendly approach. Our continuous awards for customer service speak for themselves.

Today	9:00 am - 5:30 pm
Tomorrow	9:00 am - 5:30 pm
Thursday	9:00 am - 5:30 pm
Friday	9:00 am - 5:30 pm
Saturday	Closed
Sunday	Closed
Monday	9:00 am - 5:30 pm