Our Home for the Week
For 7 nights and 8 days, we will be staying in a restored medieval compound estate nestled in the rolling hills of the Tuscan countryside located in the middle of Pienza, Montepulciano, and Montalcino overlooking the Monte Amiata, Val d'Orcia and Crete Senese. While we will have uninterrupted views of grape vines, olive groves, truffle and grain fields, we are less than an hour's drive from Siena, an hour and a half from Florence and two hours outside of Rome. The estate has a rich and long history spanning back a thousand years, back to the Romans and Etruscans. When the current owners took over this historic place, they made it their goal to bring the estate back to its former glory in a sustainable way. You can expect beautiful rooms, each unique in style with cozy beds, soft linens, and chic French country decor. We will have the entire place to ourselves, which includes two yoga shalas with props, an outdoor swimming pool, a courtyard, piazza and plenty of lounging areas to relax. There is also a chapel, a wine cellar, indoor and outdoor dining areas, an orangery and a gorgeous historic park which surrounds the property. Full of tranquility and some rustic charm, this retreat space radiates beauty and authenticity. A perfect place to step away from the demands of daily life and reconnect with what brings you joy.
In the rolling hills of Tuscany, amidst the whispering olive groves, you finally hear the whispers of your own heart, guiding you towards your true self.” ~ Susan Riggs
Join me for a weeklong yoga and culture retreat in a medieval villa nestled in the heart of Tuscany, Italy. Journey back in time to a place that boasts a thousand years of history in it's walls, inspiring us to break away from the bustle of daily life and re-establish connections with ourselves, nature and community. Here, we will practice the art of pausing, letting go, and rediscovering the sweetness of life, aka, "La Dolce Vita". We will also have the opportunity to explore all the beauty of the Tuscan countryside. This retreat will be truly transformative; a reset for the mind and the body........ nothing short of magical.
What To Expect
We will start our mornings with an inspiring and invigorating yoga class, followed by a delicious and decadent buffet style breakfast. We will have the day to either explore some of the neighboring villages and towns, go on hike, a bike ride (we have the famous Eroica routes just outside the gate) or horse ride, visit local thermal baths, or simply relax by the pool. After a light lunch and some down time, we will reconvene for an early evening gentle yoga class followed by a delicious three course gourmet dinner. Together, we will embark on a guided tour of Siena where we will enjoy lunch, sightseeing and shopping. If we have time that day, we may visit another local village or two. We will also take a cooking class together, experience local wine tasting, and on the last evening we will have a very special farewell dinner under the stars with a fun surprise. You will return home feeling refreshed and inspired.
What's Included
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7 Nights, 8 Days in a gorgeous medieval estate nested in the hills of Tuscany, Italy.
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Breakfast, light lunch and three course dinner served daily using locally sourced, organic food.
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Twice Daily yoga in an enclosed shala equipped with yoga mats, blocks, straps, blankets and bolsters. Morning classes will be more vigorous, evening classes will either be gentle, yin, restorative, Nidra and workshops. All levels welcome.
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Group Day trip to Siena and possibly a neighboring village.
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Group cooking class.
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Afternoon of Wine Tasting from the local vineyard
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Special farewell dinner with a fun surprise :)
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Group Airport Transportation to and from Florence Airport (Amerigo Vespucci Airport (FLR) on first and last day of retreat (limitations apply, scroll down for more details)
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Not included:
International Flights, Alcoholic Beverages, Tips, additional excursions, travel insurance (highly recommended)​​
Price and More Details
Single Rooms Starting at $3,700 per person
Double Rooms $2,900 per person
Save $200 on early bird special if you sign up by April 25th
Space is limited!!!
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About the Rooms
There are ten suites total (eight single occupancy suites, 2 double occupancy suites)
4 single occupancy rooms have their own private bathrooms.
4 have en suite bathrooms
4 single rooms share two bathrooms (Two rooms per bathroom/two people per bathroom). These rooms are close to each other and the bathrooms are in between them.
For more details on the rooms, click HERE
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$600 Deposit Reserves your spot.
All deposits made are non-refundable.
Travel and CFA insurance highly recommended​
More about airport transportation and location
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Shuttle information
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Roundtrip airport transportation to and from Florence International Airport (Amerigo Vespucci Airport/FLR) on the first and last day of the retreat is included in the retreat price.
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There will be two group shuttles on each day. The times will be determined as we get closer to the dates but there may be some wait time depending on when you arrive or depart.
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When scheduling flights, plan on arriving by 3PM to take advantage of the second group shuttle. If you arrive much later than 3PM you will be in charge of your own transportation.
Location​
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The retreat center is located approximately 1.5 hours from Florence airport, and 2 hours from Rome airport. There are no trains or public transportation methods outside of taxis or renting a car to get there.
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While it is close to many beautiful places (20 minutes drive from Montepulciano, Pienza & Montalcino), it is a bit off the beaten path. There really are no taxis or ride share services available. if you want to get off the property and explore more, it might be a good idea to consider renting a car for the week. (I am planning on renting a car that will fit 4-5 people so I am happy to chauffeur)
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If you decide to rent a car and choose that as a mode of transportation instead of using group airport transportation, You will be refunded $150 that you can put towards the car rental. Please note, this is only for those who want to rent a car in lieu of using the group airport transportation that is included in the retreat.​