Myth and the Heart of Practice 2024

c.s, Strada Provinciale Val di Pierle, 58, 52044 Cortona AR, Italy

SG
Selena Garefino
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29 reviews
Sep 7 - 14, 2024
Group size: 8 - 20
Myth and the Heart of Practice 2024
c.s, Strada Provinciale Val di Pierle, 58, 52044 Cortona AR, Italy

Selena Garefino
  • Email address verified
29 reviews

Sep 7 - 14, 2024
Group size: 8 - 20

About this trip

I invite you to retreat with in me in Tuscany this fall. To connect with the land, to savor lovingly prepared meals from local farms and ancient olive groves. I invite you to settle into your skin and to lean into practice anchored in story. To make daily ceremony, to move into stillness and to let your personal stories emerge. 


Collectively we will savor twice daily practice with a half day set aside for excursions (not included). Through story- telling, journaling, yoga, movement and meditation practice we will weave our personal stories into the ancient ones that hold us all. We'll explore archetypes and embodiment work to attune to the pleasure that is a gentle breeze, a ripened tomato, a fire, and the simplicity of good company.


This is a retreat into the simple pleasures of life, an invitation to reconnect with the ground beneath our feet, and the bounty of the earth that holds us. 


Separate from your day to day, enter the liminal space of creativity, and re-emerge more deeply connected to yourself and the larger sphere that holds you. 

What’s included

  • All Meals
  • Spa Use
  • Daily Practice
  • Reserve Wine Tasting
    On-site wine tasting with expert sommelier. Taste fine wines of the region with an aperitivo.
  • Excursion Montepulicio
    A day long excursion to the ancient city of Montepulciano including a visit to an organic winery for reserve wine tasting
  • Art History Tour Siena
    A day long art history tour of the ancient city of Siena
  • Welcome Prosecco
    A welcome aperitivo prosecco tasting
  • Surprise Experience
    Shhhh. You will have a beautiful day. That's all you need to know.
  • Cooking Class
    A cooking class with master chef Sergio Tancreti

What’s not included

  • Alcohol
    Wine may be purchased onsite for an additional charge
  • Transportation
    Flights and travel to Cortona not included. We can arrange transport for you to the venue
  • Massage
    There are 2 days in which massage therapists will be on site offering massage. There is an additional fee on site.

Available Packages

Private Room
€4,000
Deposit:€750
Single Room LAST MINUTE SPECIAL RATE

This room is a beautiful private room that shares a bathroom with one other guest. Both rooms have their own private entrance. The bathroom is large and easily shared. If three guests would like to share this space a third bed can be added at a discounted rate. Email to inquire


The main house is a magnificent 16th century construction. The floors, stairs, plasterwork, paint and vaults have all been renovated to preserve the unique radiant character of the environment rich in color and vibrant in identity. The names of each of the bedrooms make a reference to elements of the classical Italian theater. 

The rooms are each unique with a lovely history, lovers names carved into a wall, 18th century art, and more.


This room is normally 3800 euro



€2,700
Deposit:€1,500
Double/triple Room LAST MINUTE SPECIAL

The main house is a magnificent 16th century construction. The floors, stairs, plasterwork, paint and vaults have all been renovated to preserve the unique radiant character of the environment rich in color and vibrant in identity. The names of each of the bedrooms make a reference to elements of the classical Italian theater. 

The rooms are each unique with a lovely history, lovers names carved into a wall, 18th century art, and more.


This room is two HUGE rooms and three beds there will be one or 2 other women. It is half a floor of the villa. 


This room is normally 3600

€2,000
Deposit:€1,200
Triple Room Private Bath for 3 friends

You must book this room with 2 other guests. Please make note at check out who your guests are. The rate is per person. I may be able to find you roommates. Email to inquire. 

€1,800
Deposit:€750
EDEN
€1,800
Deposit:€1,500


Your Organizer


SG
Selena Garefino
29 reviews
Selena has guided retreats and small group travel for 10 years. From wellness retreats to bespoke tours of Italy, Morocco, Nepal and other select locations her travel experiences are unparalleled. Slow travel with soul, her sensory tours will engage the whole of you. Mind, body, and spirit.

Reviews

Selena has an encyclopedic knowledge of asana, folklore, and breathwork, and is a truly extraordinary teacher. I was struck by her ability to meet each person where they were at and make individuals of all levels feel welcome and appropriately challenged. I enjoyed the open schedule and the freedom to explore surrounding areas. The venue was stunning, and I loved having the opportunity to meet people from all over the world. I will carry what I learned on this retreat with me for a long time, and can’t recommend Selena’s retreats highly enough!
By Quinn L for Retreat to Sicily with Selena on Nov 18, 2024
Greece AND retreating with Selena is an incredible experience. I thoroughly enjoyed my time and would highly recommend taking retreats with Selena anywhere she hosted them. Greece was a bonus. I learned much about myself and met a fabulous group of women that I will forever cherish. Memories were made and fun was had!
By Austeen H for Emergence Retreat to Greece 2024 on Jul 05, 2024
CW
This is my second retreat with Selena. Each experience is curated and designed to unlock something specific inside yourself. Every detail has been sought out and the entire retreat was filled with special memories I will cherish. I came away feeling saturated with creativity and inspiration. The venue and accommodations were magic, and I loved each beautiful sunrise over the Tuscan hills. The practices were a wonderful mix of unique movements and storytelling. Each story unlocked something new and insightful within. I spent so much time writing and crafting my own stories. I cannot recommend this experience highly enough. This is a gift to give yourself that you will never regret.
By Crystal W for Myth and the Heart of Practice 2023 on Aug 29, 2023
An amazing yoga retreat with Selena. She goes above and beyond, tells mythical stories in a beautiful way, her yoga practices are so healing - unlocking parts of you that may have been closed for a long time. My husband and I had an amazing time and we made wonderful connections with people on the retreat. The island Amorgos is so so beautiful too and the hotel staff are simply amazing. We loved everything. Thank you so much.
By Nikita S for Emergence Retreat to Greece 2023 on Jul 06, 2023
A wonderful retreat, great for people who want to find a new love for life , beautiful island , and great people , wonderful views , plenty of nourishing food and experiences. If you’re looking to go on retreat , consider retreat with Selena.
By Joseph S for Emergence Retreat to Greece 2023 on Jul 05, 2023
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