Join us on an unforgettable journey
in Tuscany
Dates for 2021
TBA Soon!
ITALY
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"Under the Tuscan Sun"- a Yoga Retreat with Malaika
Immerse yourself in one of the most beautiful regions in the world on a relaxing yoga retreat in Tuscany, Italy. Just outside the Renaissance jewel of Florence lies a 350-year old family-run estate retreat and former monastery, nestled in gentle rolling hills, surrounded by vineyards, olive orchards and gardens. The property also features a swimming pond and a sunlit room with oak floors perfect for yoga and meditation.
Beyond yoga, days are filled with wonderful activities and discoveries, from a hands-on cooking lesson to unlock the secrets of Tuscan cooking to excursions to nearby towns of great artistic and historical importance like Siena, Cortona, and Greve in Chianti, where you can sample world-renowned wines, linger over a cappuccino at an outdoor café, visit with local artisans, shop, or just soak in the Tuscan sun.
Evenings begin with a delicious four-course meal served on the terrace and featuring hand made pastas, fish, meat, or vegetarian options, topped off with a homemade dessert (and maybe paired with a glass of the farm’s own organic wine). Many of the ingredients are grown right on the property!
Itinerary
Day 1 –
12:00 pm (noon) meeting and departure from Florence
(in front of the pharmacy in Piazza Demidoff- next to Hotel Silla)
12:45 pm arrival at Casanuova
Welcome lunch with tasting and tour of the property
4:00 pm check in
4-6:30 pm Early evening yoga
7:30 pm Dinner and overnight
Day 2 –
6:30 am Tea/coffee & fruit
7:00-9:00 am Morning yoga
9:00-12:00 pm Breakfast and Time at Leisure
12:00 pm Departure for a Half Day Exploration of Cortona, After a drive of about 1 hour you will arrive this charming village town of Cortona in time for lunch. Stroll along the cobblestone streets and explore the boutiques or perhaps visit the Etruscan Museum that harks back to the origins of this historic village. Enjoy views of the Val di Chiana plain which stretches to the shores of the Lake Trasimeno. Return to Casanuova at approximately 5pm.
6:00-7:15 pm Evening yoga
7:30 pm Dinner and overnight
Day 3 –
6:30 am Tea/coffee & fruit
7:00-9:00 am Morning yoga
9:30 am Breakfast followed by leisure time
Optional activities (at your expense)
Visit Designer outlet
Schedule a rejuvenating massage
Rent e-bikes for a half-day exploration
Taxi over to the nearby town of Figline Valdarno
5:00-7:00 pm Evening yoga
7:30 pm Dinner and overnight
Day 4 -
6:15 am Tea/coffee & fruit
6:30-8:00 am Morning yoga
8:30 am Breakfast
9:30 am Departure with private driver for a full-day excursion to Siena. Perennial enemy of Florence and cradle of the Ghibelline party, the two cities have seen 300 years of wars, battles with its share of intrigues and betrayals. Siena’s outstanding black and white marble cathedral and the Baptistery represent the greatness of the city as well as its religious vocation. The town hall, unique as well, is located on the main square (or campo), shell-shaped and dating to the 12th century. Lunch is on your own (with suggestions provided).
5:00 pm return to Casanuova
6:00-7:15 pm Evening yoga
7:30 pm Dinner and overnight
Day 5 –
6:45 am Tea/coffee & fruit
7:00–9:00 am Early morning yoga,
9:30 am Breakfast
10:30 am Using organic products grown at the farm, enjoy a hands-on cooking lesson with lunch to follow.
Afternoon at leisure
5:00-7:00 pm mid/late afternoon yoga
7:30 pm Dinner and overnight
Day 6 –
6:30 am Tea/coffee & fruit
7:00-9:00 am Morning yoga
9:30 am Breakfast followed by leisure time
Optional activities (at your expense)
Visit Designer outlet
Schedule a rejuvenating massage
Rent e-bikes for a half-day exploration
Taxi over to the nearby town of Figline Valdarno
5:00-7:00 pm Evening yoga
7:30 pm Dinner and overnight
Day 7 –
6:30 am Tea/coffee & fruit
7:00-9:00 am Morning yoga
11:45 am Departure for a half day Exploration of the Chianti Classico wine region between Siena and Florence. Chianti is one of the most beautiful hill areas in Tuscany and maybe in Italy. The landscape is characterized by vineyards, olive groves, fortresses, parish churches and castles dominated by lush surroundings. Enjoy a tasting in a local winery with a light lunch and then stop in the small village of Greve in Chianti for a quaint stroll. Return to Casanuova by 5:30 pm.
6:00-7:00 pm evening yoga
7:30 pm Celebratory Farewell Dinner and overnight
Day 8 –
6:45 am Tea/coffee & fruit
7:00-8:00 am Early morning yoga
8:30 Breakfast and check-out
9:00 am Transfer to Florence airport (10:30 am arrival at the airport)
Price:
$2,875 per person, based upon double occupancy
Single Supplement (on request)
Double room for single use: $525
Single (single bed) for private use: $150
DEPOSIT:
NON-REFUNDABLE $500 per person + $20 booking fee
INCLUSIONS:
Twice Daily Yoga and Meditation practices
(Daily morning Yoga class and Evening Restorative Yoga, Yoga Nidra, Pranayama & Meditation)
7 nights of accommodations on double/twin occupancy with private bathroom
7 breakfasts
2 lunches featuring farm products
5 dinners (alcohol not included)
Tea, coffee and fruit before morning yoga practice
1 Hands-on cooking class
Half day exploration of Cortona
Half day exploration of Greve in Chianti (inclusive of light lunch, winery visit and tasting)
Full Day exploration of Siena
1 Scheduled Group Transfer from Florence on arrival day
1 Scheduled Group Transfer to Florence on departure day
Local taxes
EXCLUSIONS
Lunches (apart from days 1, 5 and 7)
Beverages (including alcohol) except for what is outlined under inclusions)
Entry fees
Gratuities
Miscellaneous expenses
International airfare
FINAL PAYMENT:
Non-refundable Final Payment Due: TBA
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