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About this trip
EAT. DRINK. YOGA. Tuscany 2023
Slip away to a retreat in the Italian countryside. Discover the charm of Italy, tucked away in the landscape of sprawling vineyards and cypress trees imbedded in bright blue autumnal skies. Delight yourself with savory Tuscan cuisine, sip local wines, and restore your body and mind. Slow down to enjoy the simple sophistication of life in a restored 14th century farmhouse. Venture down to a medieval village surrounded by castle walls or relax on the veranda away from the hustle of modern life. Ieva and Sarah will teach yoga and mindfulness practices in the backdrop of Italian architecture to reconnect your mind and body daily. Accompanied by fellow yogis and wine enthusiasts, reawaken to new experiences and take time for yourself. Nourish with authentic farm-to-table food, wine, yoga, and an awareness reset that will leave you feeling the value and warmth of connection and balanced well-being.
Welcome to the retreat that your senses, body, and mind will be grateful for. Cheers!
Meet Your Teachers
Ieva's yoga teaching style is steady, precise & playful with a talent for deep relaxation. She is currently working towards her 1000hr international Yoga Therapist Certification through Kripalu. An avid traveler, her first training was in India and she has held yoga retreats around the world. She is also a surfer, a sommelier & loves food & wine.
Sarah Faye is a full time teacher and studio manager. Her yoga teaching style emerges from over a decade of experience and vinyasa training, with a gentle yet challenging invitation to strengthen the body and the mind. She has been studying mindfulness at Lesley University for the last 2 years and will graduate with her master’s degree this December.
Cancelation Policy and Travel Details
Full payment is required to reserve your spot by September 27th. Should you need to cancel your reservation, you will be refunded your payment less the non-refundable €500 deposit. No refunds will be issued 30 days prior to the retreat. Any payments kept will be issued a credit for a future retreat with ieva less a €500 administrative fee. If this retreat should need to be postponed or cancelled due to pandemic or other unforeseeable circumstances you may receive a refund less the €500 non-refundable deposit or stay enrolled for the future date when offered. If this retreat is cancelled by the host you will receive a 100% refund.
For travel to Italy you will need a valid passport, valid for at least three more months after your planned departure and issued within the last 10 years. There are no visa requirements for stays under 90 days. As of January 2023, Italy does not require any proof of vaccination, a negative test result, or a COVID-19 recovery certificate to enter the country, regardless of your vaccination status. The purchase of travel insurance is recommended for this trip, most policies protect you against potential trip delays or cancellations due to airline issues, family emergencies, illness, injury, etc. We recommend: Allianz Global Assistance.
What’s included
- Transportation & StorageGroup Transport is provided on 10/27 from the city of Florence to our villa at 3pm and back to the city of Florence or the airport on 11/3. We will provide space to store luggage if you arrive early.
- 7 Nights AccommodationShared and single accommodations are available in our gorgeously restored 14th century villa. Here rustic charm & natural beauty meet modern comfort.
- Daily MealsAt our villa enjoy delicious, vegetarian meals often made from home grown produce. Foraging for local chicories, chestnuts & chanterelles is also a possibility. Mangia, mangia!
- Daily YogaMorning mindful, movement practices invigorate the start of each day. While meditation, yoga nidra and afternoon restorative practices help you unwind and relax into the evening.
- Mindfulness PracticesStrengthen awareness & learn how to live more fully. Learn tools for mindfully engaging with the moment to moment of your life. Develop insight & inner wisdom & let your authenticity radiate with ease
- Cooking LessonLearn to prepare a delicious farm to table meal in the festive company of friends! Take pride in watching our group enjoy your efforts for dinner and bring the recipe home with you.
- Educational wine classesLearn how to hone your wine tasting skills in educational wine classes & tastings at our villa.
- HikingThrough the olive groves, past the lavender fields & into the chestnut forest... Immerse yourself in Italy's beautiful countryside. The Franciscan Pilgrimage trail is nearby for adventurous trekkers
- Castle wine tastingHike to the medieval town of Monteriggioni for an afternoon of beauty & history. Shop, dine, walk the castle walls & take in the views of Tuscany's rolling hills.
- Winery VisitVisit one of Tuscany's premier wineries. Tour the vineyards and learn first hand about the production of wine. Watch it all culminate in your glass for a wine tasting that is truly a taste of place.
- Afternoon ExplorationYou will be transported to a nearby historic city & given time to explore, shop, site-see & enjoy lunch on your own.
- Live MusicDance under the Italian stars and enjoy the dolce vida! Let Italy's energy and passion set your spirit alive. Celebrate yourself & celebrate each other!
What’s not included
- AirfareYou are responsible for booking & paying for your airfare to & from Florence
- Taxi to FlorenceFrom the Florence airport, you will be responsible for traveling to our meeting spot in Florence’s center. Taxis are easy to catch outside baggage claim and cost around €25.
- Additional ActivitiesMassages, radionic therapy with Nirdosh, bike rentals, and excursions to nearby cities are available to book for additional fees.
- 1 mealWe will spend an afternoon exploring a nearby historic city. You will be given time to wander, shop, site see and are responsible for your lunch be it a fine restaurant or a pizza stall!
Available Packages
The bedrooms of our villa ooze comfort and old world charm. Shared accommodations are for 2 to 3 people and have shared bathrooms. Please let us know if you have a friend or friends that you would like to room with in the "notes to organizer section."
Enjoy the sweetness of you time in the privacy of your own room with a shared bathroom. These rooms have queen sized beds and elegant farmhouse charm. If coupling sounds sweeter to you, this room can be upgraded to accommodate a couple for the supplemental charge of €1,450 Just shoot us a message with the name and contact info of your mate in the "Notes to Organizer."
Enjoy the comfort and privacy of your own peaceful space after the days activities. This room features a single bed and is adorable. While the bedroom is yours and yours alone, the bathrooms are shared.