Tuscany, Italy
July 7th - 14th, 2012
This week long retreat will be hosted at Villa Benvenuti, a beautiful 17th century
villa, just outside Lucca, nestled amongst forested hills & natural
woodlands in the Tuscan countryside. Located 30 minutes from Pisa and about one hour from Florence, the villa
sits high on a hillside overlooking a panorama of olive groves, fruit trees and
vineyards. With 28 acres of unspoiled nature to explore, the natural
surroundings and secluded setting create an atmosphere of calm and stillness,
making it ideal for yoga and rejuvenating practices.
Each day will offer different combinations of meditation, pranayama and yoga together with delicious organic vegetarian meals, prepared using fresh ingredients grown on the estate or from local producers.
We
will begin each morning with a Vinyasa Yoga class and just before dinner we
will reconvene for a gentle flow class.
Each class will have a different focus and progress throughout the week.
The
free afternoons offer ample time for contemplation and rest or for nature walks
in the picturesque surroundings of Villa Benvenuti.
Our
excursions will include:
*A
visit to the city of Lucca (15 minutes away) with its medieval wall and ancient
architecture.
*A
trip to Pisa to see the leaning tower!
*A
visit to the Florence, the birthplace of the Italian Renaissance and the
capital city of Tuscany.
*A
cooking class of traditional Tuscan cuisine hosted by Aurelio Barattini, the
owner of a fabulous and well known restaurant called Antica Locanda di Sesto.
*Tour
of a local Tuscan winery & wine-tasting.
*A
full day trip to Cinqueterre, one of the best preserved natural areas of the
Mediterranean and comprises 5 picturesque villages in breath taking locations.
It is nothing short of spectacular!
Fees
and Terms
$1900 per person for a double room with shared bathroom
$2200 per person for a double room with private bathroom
$2400 per person for a single room with shared bath (only two single rooms available)
The
price includes:
*Transportation
to and from the Lucca train station on arrival and departure days.
*Transportation
to and from every excursion
*2
yoga classes daily
*7 nights accommodation on a twin share basis
*Delicious vegetarian meals + unlimited herbal
teas, water, coffee and wine
*Two meals per day included
*Authentic
Tuscan Cooking class with renowned chef Aurelio
*Excursion
to Lucca, Pisa, Florence, Cinqueterre
*Use of all facilities within the grounds of the
villa
*Use
of yoga mats, blankets, blocks and bolsters
The price does not include:
*Airfares and travel insurance
*Additional excursions not included
*Villa massages or other therapies
*Other travel related expenses
A non-refundable,
non-transferable deposit of $600 is due for each person upon registration.
Full payment is required 4
weeks prior to the beginning of the retreat.
Space is limited to 14
people!
Register early!
You can register by emailing me at: angela@bodymindbliss.com
Villa Benvenuti