The Chocolate Sabbatical is a 4 day retreat that will remind you: sweetness is rarely experienced at high speed. When we move in a frenzied way through the day,we don't eat, we "feed." This high-velocity lifestyle diminishes the flavor and essence of life. In the process, we've grown accustomed to eating on the run often being "nourished" by a bag of chips and a sandwich to go. Our palates have evolved to crave tastes that are invented in factories by food scientists rather than tastes that grow from the earth and nourish the body and soul.

Join At One Yoga co-founder David Romanelli and Montelucia's award-winning slow food chef for a weekend of yoga, artisan cooking classes, farmers market excursions, and a sabbatical to the gorgeous Sonoran desert sunsets that make Montelucia Resort & Spa nothing short of magic.

Thursday, February 11th

Opening Ceremony
Setting the intention for the weekend: In the modern day, every spare moment is consumed by information. We live at such a fast pace and are so over-stimulated, that we are letting life slip through our fingertips. Over the course of this luxurious weekend, you will slowly but surely loosen your grip and remember that everything (food, relationships, desert sunsets)is sweeter when experienced in the moment.

Friday, February 12th

9am-10:30am
In this 2 hour vinyasa flow yoga class set to great tunes from Marley to Mozart, David Romanelli will emphasize how you need a little sour to appreciate sweet, a touch of dark to recognize light, and even a bit of sad to truly feel happy. Yoga teaches how to experience the full spectrum of emotion with grace and courage.

1pm-2pm
The cooking class with Chef Francesco Roccato will focus on opposing flavors to stimulate the palette

5pm-6:30pm
Evening Relax Deeply Yoga with David:In this deep stretch super relaxing evening yoga session, David will share intriguing stories and facts about the world's happiest countries(as determined in the World Happiness Index). Some of the world's happiest people are those who have faced the greatest conflict.

Saturday, February 13th

12:30-1:30pm
After a trip to the Farmer's Market, Chef Francesco Roccato will share his secrets for unleashing the flavor of fresh, local ingredients.

5:00pm-6:30pm
Evening Relax Deeply Yoga with David: In this class set to the soothing desert sunset, you'll hear magic melodies to quiet the mind as you release deeply imbedded tension and remember what it's like to have complete thoughts and a renewed sense of self. When we are comfortable in our own skin, our relationships flourish.

Sunday, February 14th

9am-10:30am
Morning Flow Yoga with David: This class will focus on the Ultimate Valentine's Gift...Laughter (in your yoga, life, food, and relationships). There's nothing more healing, relaxing, and stimulating than a good laugh and this class will be all about letting your hair down for the ultimate Valentine's morning celebration.

Pricing is all-inclusive and includes three-night stay in Oasis or Kasbah signature accommodations, welcome amenity, breakfast, lunch and dinner each day, Farmer's Market trip, cooking demonstrations and two Joya Spa treatments each day.

Please call 888-627-3010 for pricing and to make your weekend reservations today.