{"id":1724,"date":"2024-03-21T23:18:38","date_gmt":"2024-03-21T23:18:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.alberimaestri.eu\/about-us\/"},"modified":"2025-04-24T22:07:37","modified_gmt":"2025-04-24T22:07:37","slug":"about-us","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.alberimaestri.eu\/en\/about-us\/","title":{"rendered":"About Us"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t
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Everything we\u2019ve done individually throughout our lives now seems to converge<\/strong> into a shared purpose<\/strong> with deeper meaning<\/strong>. Each step we’ve taken\u2014our jobs, studies, travels, books, and training\u2014once seemingly disconnected, now fit together perfectly<\/strong> in the journey of Alberi Maestri<\/strong>.
We are Nella<\/strong> and Rocco<\/strong>, sister and brother, united by a common vision<\/strong>. Antonella now lives in Tarragona, Spain. Rocco divides his time between Basilicata and abroad. Our beloved parents, Angelo<\/strong> and Maria<\/strong>, support us<\/strong> from home and are always part of our hearts\u2014and our WhatsApp chats. <\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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We create transformative stays that nourish both body and soul through deep connection with Nature, with oneself, and with others. Our retreats combine wellness practices, immersive outdoor experiences, and moments of meaningful human connection\u2014offering a path of personal growth, spiritual awakening, and inner balance. <\/p>

Our Core Values<\/p>

  1. Attention to Detail
    <\/strong>We lovingly care for every element of your experience. Each stay is designed to be unforgettable\u2014an opportunity for genuine transformation. <\/li>
  2. Scientific Approach
    <\/strong>We offer evidence-based practices grounded in scientific research and inspired by ancient wisdom, bringing together the best of both worlds.<\/li>
  3. Community Spirit
    <\/strong>We believe in the power of real human connection. During our retreats, we foster a strong sense of belonging. Guests are encouraged to share, support one another, and build lasting bonds\u2014becoming part of a community that grows beyond the retreat itself. <\/li>
  4. Sustainability
    <\/strong>We are committed to ecological, economic, and social sustainability. Our off-grid retreat is powered entirely by renewable energy, the facility has been renovated with high energy efficiency standards, and we actively minimize waste\u2014starting with conscious purchasing and partnerships with responsible suppliers. <\/li><\/ol>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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    On a cold December morning in 2022, during one of those rare family gatherings, we were walking through a plot of land nestled in the forest<\/strong>\u2014an inheritance from our grandparents<\/strong>. Just nearby, a “for sale<\/strong>” sign caught our eye. It pointed to an abandoned<\/strong> house surrounded by woods, with two open clearings and two majestic, centuries-old oak trees<\/strong>\u2014vast, strong, and welcoming.
    Without a plan or a clear reason, we called the number. A few days later, we had signed the purchase agreement.
    The place seemed to call to us<\/strong>\u2014as if it had been waiting. That feeling grew stronger as we explored the land and discovered tons of waste hidden under thick vegetation. We worked hard to remove every piece of trash, caring for the land with love and commitment. In return, we know it will care for us\u2014and for everyone who visits.<\/strong><\/p>

    Throughout 2023, we renovated the house. We aim to open our doors in 2025, welcoming guests to this peaceful forest retreat.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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    Antonella<\/strong> studied Mediterranean Languages and Cultures at the University of Naples “L\u2019Orientale.” An Erasmus program brought her to Tarragona, Spain, where she chose to stay. In 2010, she earned a Master\u2019s in Tourism Planning and Management<\/strong> from Universitat Rovira i Virgili and began working at Tamarit Beach Resort<\/strong>, one of Europe\u2019s top-rated resorts<\/strong>.
    Starting as a front desk assistant, Antonella quickly rose through the ranks: she became Reception and Customer Service Manager<\/strong>, then Sales and Marketing Manager<\/strong>, and eventually took over marketing for the entire Tamba Group<\/strong>, including Hotel Gran Claustre<\/strong> and the in M\u00e1laga.
    Fluent in Spanish, Catalan, French, and English (plus basic Dutch), Antonella brings a deep love of travel and connection to everything she does. Her energy and expertise are essential to the Alberi Maestri vision: a space where guests can truly transform through meaningful, nature-based experiences.
    Rocco <\/strong> is a hiking guide and co-founder of Ivy Tour Basilicata<\/strong><\/a>, a travel agency offering nature-based experiences in southern Italy. including hiking trips<\/strong> and trekking . Since 2020, he has been deepening his understanding of natural well-being practices supported by scientific evidence (full story here<\/a>)  He is a forest therapist<\/b>, forest bathing guide <\/b>(Forest Therapy Hub<\/a>), an official <\/b> Wim Hof Method instructor<\/strong>, and a DJ of <\/a> Ecstatic Dance <\/b>(Dance the Medicine<\/a><\/strong>).  He is currently focusing on scientific research <\/b>into the relationship between humans and smartphones, as well as on finding solutions that support well-being through nature. He dedicated his university thesis to the study of smartphone and social media addiction; the work became  an academic paper<\/b>  published in the Italian Journal of Sociology of Education<\/strong><\/a>. In 2022, he was part of a research team that, in collaboration with two departments of the University of Padua<\/b>, conducted a study on the beneficial effects of three-day forest bathing retreats. The scientific article was published in the journal Forests<\/strong>, and the results highlight a series of psychological benefits.  [Read a summary here.]<\/a><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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