Journey To Tuscany - Italy Yoga Retreat
EARLY BIRD PRICE LISTED UNTIL NOVEMBER 30, 2024
OUR RETREAT Remember the end of Under the Tuscan Sun, when Diane Lane’s character strolls through her Tuscan home, champagne in hand, finally rediscovering joy after life’s challenges? Our retreat is crafted with activities, classes, and workshops to help each of us reconnect with that inner joy. Together, we’ll learn to release it and embrace our true, authentic selves, returning home with a lighter, happier outlook. Enjoy wine tasting, forest bathing, watercolour class, Italian cooking lesson, shopping trips to village piazzas, hot springs bathing, yoga workshops and more. See all inclusions below.
TUSCANY The food, the scenery, the culture—Italy embodies unapologetic joy, passion, and authenticity. From the bustling markets filled with fresh produce and aromatic spices to the rustic trattorias serving handmade pasta, every meal becomes a celebration of flavour and tradition. The landscapes are equally captivating, with rolling hills, vineyards, and ancient olive groves that stretch as far as the eye can see. Life is lived fully, with passion and a deep appreciation for the present moment.
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THE YOGA Each morning, ignite your inner fire with Patty Perlman as she guides you through a dynamic vinyasa class, focusing on precise alignment to strengthen both body and mind. Her approach will help you thrive and gently unfold in each pose, blending creative flow with science-backed meditation techniques. In the afternoons, rejuvenate and reset with soothing yin, guided Yoga Nidra, or a gentle slow-flow experience.
THE VILLA Nestled in the heart of the Tuscan Maremma, our private retreat rests atop a 50-hectare organic wine estate that produces much of the food we enjoy. The four stone-built accommodation villas are surrounded by forests, vineyards, olive groves, and mountain streams, offering breathtaking views and untouched panoramas. Amenities include a yoga studio, a yoga deck, a swimming pool, a natural swimming pool, and serene creeks and streams, along with inviting indoor and outdoor lounge and dining areas.
THE FOOD is organic Italian, offering a seasonal experience with produce primarily from the property's abundant organic garden. We'll enjoy a variety of dishes—meat, pasta, plenty of vegetables, fruits, and homemade specialties. As the owner shares, "In our family there are two vegetarians, a sweet tooth, a health conscious, a meat lover and a dairy intolerant, so we know well what and how many different needs there may be and how to please everyone making them feel at ease." We can cater for all requests excluding contact celiac allergies.
This retreat is for the person who ready to experience life's divinity. For the person seeking an enriching experience without wanting to organise a thing. The seeker who loves to try new things + make friends along the way. For the yogi, the novice yogi and the person needing space to turn inwards and recharge, learning more about themselves along the way.
We support you in the following ways when booking one of our yoga retreats:
+ Retreats in Australia: Never lose your deposit or full payment if you notify us of a cancel or change to your booking 90 days before the start date of the retreat. We will credit your account to attend a retreat within 12 months of your original purchase date.
+ All monies paid will be credited to another retreat to be used within 12 months if you make changes to your booking on or before 90 days out from the start date of the retreat.
+ Our recommended travel insurance provider Covermore’s comprehensive travel insurance will support you in the event of cancellation by you, injury or sickness for you and your family if you need to make changes within 90 days of your booking. Click here for more information to book travel insurance. We insist you take our this tailored insurance for reimbursements.
+ Pay in full or pay deposit and the remaining 6 weeks after purchase date.
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Day 1, Sat Oct 4
12pm Lunch In Florence
2pm Depart Florence For Tuscany
4pm Arrive Villa
5pm Yoga
6pm Dinner
Day 2, Sun Oct 5
7am Yoga
8am Breakfast
10am Yoga Workshop
12pm Lunch
4pm Intro To Watercolour
5pm Wine Tasting
6pm Dinner
Day 3, Mon Oct 6
7am Yoga
8am Breakfast
10am Soap Making
12pm Lunch
5pm Yoga
6pm Dinner
Day 4, Tues Oct 7
7am Yoga
8am Breakfast
9am Depart For Day Trip Montepulciano & Hot Springs
4pm Return To Villa
5pm Yoga
6pm Dinner
Day 5, Wed Oct 8
7am Yoga
8am Breakfast
10am Forest Bathing
12pm Lunch
4pm Yoga
5pm Cooking Class
6pm Dinner
Day 6, Thurs Oct 9
7am Yoga
8am Breakfast
12pm Lunch
1pm Trip To Monte Labbro & Merigar Buddhist Dzogchen
5pm Yoga
6pm Dinner
Day 7, Fri Oct 10
7am Yoga
8am Breakfast
10am Workshop
12pm Lunch
5pm Yoga
6pm Dinner
Day 8, Sat Oct 11
7am Yoga
8am Breakfast
10am Checkout / Transfer To Florence Airport
8 Days / 7 Nights Accommodation On Our Private 50ha Organic Wine Farm
- Welcome lunch in Florence
- Transfer option to & from Florence
- Quintessential Tuscan villa accommodation
- All meals at retreat
- In-house chef & villa staff
- Yoga & meditation twice daily
- Watercolour art class & travel watercolour kit
- Two swimming pools
- Yoga philosophy workshops
- Italian cooking class
- Tuscan region wine tasting
- Professional photos of the retreat
- Forest bathing experience
- Soap making workshop
- Shopping day trip to Pienza/Montepulciano
- Bagno Vignoni hot springs visit
- 1/2 Day trip to Merigar Buddhist Dzogchen
- Pre retreat Zoom call (byo wine!) & personal calls with Patty to help you organise your trip.
The Quandrupla features 4 single beds in a large room. There are two beds on one side of the room and two on the other. There is ample space, natural light & a private ensuite. $3870 AUD pp
Twin Share Rooms are spacious with two single beds, views & private ensuites. $4270 AUD pp
Single Villa Rooms are small and quaint with a single bed. One has a reading desk, the other a little couch. There are only two & they are joined by a shared bathroom for those two rooms only. $4370 AUD pp
Queen Villa Rooms enjoy ample space, views of rolling hills & private ensuites. $4970 AUD pp
Every room is unique and individual. Expect old world Italian charm, little nooks and lots of light.
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RETREATS
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* We require you take out travel insurance, even for domestic bookings, incase of injury, illness or cancellation by you. Unfortunately we cannot refund you for these occurrences. Please make sure you have read our Terms and Conditions before purchasing online, signing up for a pay plan or making a bank transfer. All monies paid are non refundable. Click Here for our pick of travel insurance providers.
- Massages €70 paid for on arrival
- Personal professional photos with Art Director Ferne Millen $TBA