Retreat/Getaway in Tuscany
5 July to 12 July
Where are we going?
We chose to travel to Tuscany because it’s one of our favorite places in the world! Its beauty is hard to match, and it’s a bucket list place to visit for so many people.
Tuscany is a region in central Italy. Its capital, Florence, it’s home to some of the world’s most recognizable Renaissance art and architecture, including Michelangelo’s "David" statue, Botticelli’s works in the Uffizi Gallery and the Duomo basilica. Tuscany is one of the most prosperous agricultural regions in Italy, specializing in cereals (especially wheat), olives and olive oil, and wines, notably those of the Chianti district near Siena.
We will be located in the heart of the Chianti region, about 20 km outside of Florence, adjacent to a village called San Casciano Val di Pesa. A place of incomparable beauty!
Where will we stay?
We will be spending 7 nights at the incredible Villa Casavecchia, located right outside the town of San Casciano Val di Pesa and nestled into the hills of the Tuscan countryside.
Villa Casavecchia consists of 3 large villas and ample grounds where you can take relaxing nature walks. One of these villas (which has been lovingly restored) was originally built in the 1200’s! These villas have an old-world charm that transports you to another time and provides you with an authentic experience of Tuscany.
We will move at a relaxed pace in Italy! Our goal is for you to be able find a slower pace of life, while also deepening your knowledge of yoga, and soaking in Italian culture and history.
Our days will consist of morning meditation, daily vinyasa yoga, plus a longer evening seminar. We have 4 planned excursions, and there will also be plenty of free time where you can take a long walk on the grounds, walk to town, or just relax by the pool! You can wander into the local town (San Casciano) as much as you’d like! San Casciano is the quintessential archaic European village…full of charm…and at your leisure you can get food, coffee, pastries, and visit the shops.
What will our days look like?
Daily Schedule
Day 1
Arrival Day
Check-in Villa
Lunch
Evening Yoga Class
Dinner
Day 2
Yoga and Seminars
Morning yoga
Breakfast
Lunch
Seminar
Free Time
Dinner
Day 3
Day Trip 1
Morning Yoga
Breakfast
Day Trip to Florence
Evening Seminar
Dinner
Day 4
Yoga and Seminars
Morning Yoga
Breakfast
Lunch
Evening Seminar
Dinner
Day 5
Day Trip 2
Morning Yoga
Breakfast
Day Trip to Volterra
and San Gimignano
Dinner
Day 6
Bike Trip Day
Morning Yoga
Breakfast
Bike Tour
Lunch
Museum Tour
Dinner
Day 7
Day Trip 3
Day Trip to Cinque Terre
(early departure)
Dinner
Day 8
Departure Day
Check-out 11 a.m.
Other Optional Activities
City Trips
Olive Picking
Bike Tours
Rafting
Hiking
Rock Climbing
Wine Tasting
Pasta Making
Pizza Making