TUSCANY, ITALY
Come to central Italy for time under the Tuscan sun. Enjoy daily yoga, as well as daytrips to see villages, historic sites, Renaissance and ancient arts, eat mouthwatering cuisine, and experience Italian hospitality.
Why do we love Tuscany?
Very simply, Tuscany is home. Not only is it where our founder is based, but it was one of our very first locations. Doing retreats in Tuscany helped define who we are. Just as Italy was the starting location for Eat Pray Love, it helped us ground our company. Tuscany has the best of both worlds—rolling countrysides of cypress trees and olive groves, and world class cities like Florence. It’s a center of food and wine culture. It’s a Mecca of the art world. It is at once rustic and metropolitan. It’s proof that quality + simplicity are virtues to be celebrated. It is Italy at its finest.
Where do we stay?
Our home on this retreat is on the border of Tuscany and Umbria, in a restored farmhouse in the countryside that is straight out of a movie fantasy of what you think an Italian home will be. A cozy stone and brick abode, this home offers sweeping views of the hillsides filled with poppies or sunflowers, depending on the day. Olive trees and lavender surround the house, which boasts a large art studio, covered terraces and even a pool a short walk away. Food is sourced from their gardens and from nearby Chiusi, and you get to sample it all in a comfortable, family style setting. If you want to have your very own Under The Tuscan Sun experience, this is the place to do it!
Why come on a wellness retreat to Tuscany?
We believe that yoga can be experienced both on and off the mat, and that it is a practice that can improve our lives and lead us into the present moment. Traveling to a new place and experiencing a new culture also helps lead us to the present moment by heightening our senses and putting a mixing up our day to day. Doing retreats here really helped us to define that for ourselves and understand that travel itself is a mindfulness practice. The pace and lifestyle here only reinforce that. Whether it’s strolling through a town, taking in the details of the architecture, or savoring a handmade pasta dish, anything can be a wellness ritual if it’s done with presence.
FEATURED TUSCANY BLOG POSTS
GUEST TUSCANY TESTIMONIALS
One of the highlights of our Italian retreats is getting to stop off and visit wineries in the Tuscany region. We thought we would give you a brief intro to our favorite four, in no particular order of course;)