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Join Suzanne for a week of “La Dolce Vita!” in one of Tuscany’s most charming Renaissance regions. Just 15 minutes from Lucca, our secluded hilltop retreat center will be our own personal “small village” overlooking the forests, vineyards, olive groves and mountains. We’ll have exclusive use of 3 separate houses with rooms furnished in local Tuscan style, picturesque scenes from every window, and a communal area with outdoor terrace and panoramic views. We’ll have use of several indoor and outdoor yoga spaces and a salt-water swimming pool. Vegetarian group meals will be prepared by our own private chef featuring regional specialties using local organic ingredients. This region of Tuscany is a perfectly magical backdrop for an immersive cultural and yoga experience.
Join Angie to experience La Dolce Vita in the heart of Tuscany on this 7-day yoga retreat experience of a lifetime! Indulge your senses with wine tastings, wood-fired pizzas and other regionally inspired hone-cooked Italian meals. Practice yoga al fresco with views overlooking the hills and olive groves, or in a stunning indoor room with glass windows looking into the swimming pool. Lounge by the saltwater swimming pool, and enjoy the panoramic views from the gorgeous outdoor terrace.
Excursions include a trip to the breathtaking seaside villages of Cinque Terre, bike ride around nearby medieval village of Lucca, and a wine tasting at a beautiful local winery.
This week is currently available for booking. Contact us for more information. Join us for a week-long yoga adventure in Tuscany, surrounded as far as the eye can see by hillside fields of flowers, olive orchards and Tuscan vineyards. Located just outside the charming medieval city of Lucca, you will enjoy a daily nurturing yoga and mindfulness practice, daily cleansing juices and delicious farm-to-table meals. During the day and evening we will enjoy a deep, authentic immersion into Italian culture, from Lucca’s spectacular art & architecture, to the rolling hills of Tuscany & the Mediterranean seaside charm of Cinque Terre, fabulous wines and gastronomia (“the art of good eating”) throughout.
Enjoy a week of La Dolce Vita (“The Sweet Life”) in Tuscany, Italy- a destination that speaks for itself with its rich history, art + culture, idyllic villages, iconic landscapes, fabulous food so delicious in its simplicity, world class wines, friendly locals, and more. Enjoy twice daily yoga classes with Savonn + Kari, indulge in a massage or sign up for one of the many optional excursions and activities. The week has been planned to allow for restful enjoyment of this special location, with activities to keep you entertained and excursions that will fulfill your curiosity for the surrounding area.
Enjoy a week of La Dolce Vita (“The Sweet Life”) in Tuscany, Italy- a destination that speaks for itself with its rich history, art + culture, idyllic villages, iconic landscapes, fabulous food so delicious in its simplicity, world class wines, friendly locals, and more. Enjoy twice daily yoga classes with Savonn + Kari, indulge in a massage or sign up for one of the many optional excursions and activities. The week has been planned to allow for restful enjoyment of this special location, with activities to keep you entertained and excursions that will fulfill your curiosity for the surrounding area.
Allow the magical essence of Tuscany to envelop you during this week-long yoga retreat! Find yourself at home at Il Borghino – a Tuscan retreat villa nestled on a hilltop with incredible views overlooking Italy’s most impressive fortress city Lucca, encircled by a perfectly intact wall.
Indulge in daily yoga + mindfulness practices, dine on regional, vegetarian cuisine, and sip local wines. Our retreat journey includes a bike and walking cultural tour of Lucca, a cooking class, a wine tasting excursion and an evening out in the colourful artists village of Pietrsanta. There will also be ample downtime for napping, massages, walking and reading poolside. This retreat is open to all levels ~ no previous experience necessary.
If you’re a woman ready to make a change in your life and want to learn how to identify your strengths, passions, and purpose so that you can start to manifest the life of your dreams, then join Miriam + Tanya in beautiful Lucca, Italy for an unforgettable transformational experience! Enjoy interactive workshops, daily yoga practice and meditation sessions; immerse yourself in the local culture, connect on a deeper level with yourself and with those around you—remember, before your friends were your friends, they were strangers. This retreat includes so many extras and is incredible value for money!
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This week is currently available for booking. Contact us for more information. Join us for a week-long yoga adventure in Tuscany, surrounded as far as the eye can see by hillside fields of flowers, olive orchards and Tuscan vineyards. Located just outside the charming medieval city of Lucca, you will enjoy a daily nurturing yoga and mindfulness practice, daily cleansing juices and delicious farm-to-table meals. During the day and evening we will enjoy a deep, authentic immersion into Italian culture, from Lucca’s spectacular art & architecture, to the rolling hills of Tuscany & the Mediterranean seaside charm of Cinque Terre, fabulous wines and gastronomia (“the art of good eating”) throughout.
This week is currently available for booking. Contact us for more information. Join us for a week-long yoga adventure in Tuscany, surrounded as far as the eye can see by hillside fields of flowers, olive orchards and Tuscan vineyards. Located just outside the charming medieval city of Lucca, you will enjoy a daily nurturing yoga and mindfulness practice, daily cleansing juices and delicious farm-to-table meals. During the day and evening we will enjoy a deep, authentic immersion into Italian culture, from Lucca’s spectacular art & architecture, to the rolling hills of Tuscany & the Mediterranean seaside charm of Cinque Terre, fabulous wines and gastronomia (“the art of good eating”) throughout.
Retreat to Tuscany! Join Emily + Melanie for a week of unforgettable food, twice daily yoga, delightful connection and living the good life in the Tuscan countryside. Enjoy organic meals prepared by a local chef around a traditional family-style table. We will begin each day with an all levels morning practice and conclude most days with gentle yoga practices. The rest of our days might find us exploring neighboring villages, visiting a centuries-old winery or simply walking in the countryside, relaxing by the pool, enjoying a massage or anticipating the authentic Tuscan dinner we’ll enjoy among our new friends.
Gentle Yoga and MELT in Tuscany: a Rejuvenating Touring Adventure. An unforgettable Tuscan holiday awaits you! We have hosted over a dozen Gentle Yoga retreats in Tuscany and it just gets better every year. It is a joy to share the experience of this fabled region, a crossroads of medieval history, the cradle of the Renaissance, land of soulful, artful living. The week offers the opportunity to immerse yourself in a Gentle Yoga retreat while exploring the sights and flavors of Tuscany. You will enjoy a magical week of loving yourself and loving life with twice daily yoga, stunning scenery, pure fun, gracious hospitality, belly laughing, great food, and well-organized adventures.
Body, mind and spirit come together helping you to live fully by being present in the moment. Join Kripalu certified yoga teacher Joanne Devito for a week in Tuscany. Enjoy daily yoga classes, nature walks, hiking, cultural excursions, in-house massages and much more. Places are limited.
Join Ruby Layfield, Donna Zinni & Meghan Jackson for a wonderful week of yoga and Pilates in Italy! Combine your love of Pilates & Yoga with delicious food and wine, a stunning Tuscan countryside and experiences that will make memories!
Join Courtney Chase for a week of La Dolce Vita, which means “the sweet life”. The week will be filled with yoga, exploration, delicious food & wine & relaxation in the idyllic Tuscan countryside of Italy. Literally meaning “small village”, Il Borghino offers a secluded retreat center set in a hill top position with magnificent views overlooking forests, vineyards, olive groves and mountains in the distance. You will nourish mind, body & soul during this very special retreat in Italy! We will offer two yoga classes a day with the exception of Wednesday which is set aside for an all day adventure for the whole group. This retreat practically covers everything and includes 4 fabulous excursions and activities including a day trip to the Cinque Terre, a guided bike and walking tour of Lucca, a cooking class and a wine tasting at a biodynamic winery.
Join Matthew Mitlas and Toni Trout for the Italy Yoga Holiday of your dreams!
Nestled deep in the rolling hills of Tuscany, between age-old olive groves and sweet scented vineyards, awaits Il Borghino-“small village,” a magnificent 20th century estate just fifteen minutes from the medieval town of Lucca. The Tuscan sun shines brightly on the rustic terra cotta roofs of the 3 houses on the estate, the mild October earth awaits the kiss of your feet, farm-fresh meals cooked lovingly by an Italian Nonna await the table… Welcome home.
During your yoga holiday in Tuscany, you will practice yoga twice per day in Il Borghino’s beautifully equipped indoor AND outdoor yoga studios, listen to uplifting daily Dharma (philosophy) talks. In addition, you will enjoy home-cooked vegetarian meals and take time to explore Tuscany with 3 included excursions. Lastly, you will create friendships that last a lifetime!.
Immerse yourself in the heart of Tuscany and all its autumn beauty. Spend a week enjoying a life at your own pace - unwind, relax, and refresh your spirit. Each day features a rejuvenating Hatha practice in the morning and a restorative practice in the evening.
Spend your days by the pool, walking the countryside, or indulge in a massage. Included in your week is a day-trip to breath-taking Cinque-Terre where you can explore the five coastal villages embedded in rocky cliffs along one of Italy’s most scenic stretches of Liguria. Explore the villages, walk gentle trails, swim in the sea or savour some of the freshest seafood in Italy. Keen hikers can spend the day walking and climbing between the villages, treated to spectacular scenery along the way.
And of course, no trip to Italy would be complete without the opportunity to perfect your culinary skills. Our fabulous local cook will lead you through a 2-3 hour Italian cooking class.
Other excursions like a wine tasting, a bike & walking tour of Lucca, or a trip to a thermal spa are also available at an additional charge.
Come and experience the magic of Tuscany in a place where nature connects with simple, yet sophisticated living. Nestled high in the hills of Lucca, our retreat centre, Il Borghino, sits high on a hillside overlooking a panorama of olive groves, vineyards and mountains. Located 10km outside the gorgeous medieval town of Lucca and just 35 minutes from Pisa airport, the stunning views, natural surroundings and secluded setting of Il Borghino create an atmosphere of calm and stillness, allowing you to switch off, wind down, and reconnect with self.
Whether you are new on the yoga path or an experienced yogi, this rejuvenating retreat will feed your body, mind and soul. We begin each morning with meditation and pranayama followed by an energetically balanced physical practice to energize the mind and body for the day ahead. Each afternoon the practice will explore the asanas more deeply; working to calm, restore and heal body, mind & spirit. Yin classes and Yoga Nidra will be offered on occasion.
Relax, renew and treat yourself to an unhurried, unforgettable experience of a lifetime!
Celebrate the best of Italian cuisine, country and culture as you explore the heart of Tuscany. Relax and restore in our comfortable villa, just 15 minutes’ drive from the unspoiled medieval city of Lucca, the gem of Tuscany. Your luxurious week allows you to refresh, unwind, and care for yourself at your own pace whilst experiencing a taste of La Dolce Vita!
Enjoy twice daily Qigong and slow yoga - our balancing combination of Qigong, yin, restorative, gentle Kripalu yoga and yoga nidra. Choose from a variety of optional excursions and activities such as a hands on cooking demonstration, wine tasting, visit to a thermal spa, biking & walking tour on the medieval walls of charming Lucca, day trip to the stunning coastline villages of Cinque Terre on the Italian Riviera!
Relax by the pool and take in the storied Tuscan vistas. Enjoy an in-house massage, on-site Turkish Sauna or Reiki energy session. Visit a local village, market, or take a well-deserved siesta!
Restore, quieten, rejuvenate and unwind in the most idyllic Tuscan setting + rediscover your “self” through the practice of yoga, breath and alignment.
Join Australian yoga teacher and yoga therapist Genevieve Stynes for an enchanted week in Tuscany. Immerse yourself deeply in your yoga practice and discover the way your body moves with emphasis on ujjayi, alignment and finding the balance of strength and flexibility of your body.
In the afternoons, you will have time to restore your energy, quieten your mind and rejuvenate your body through the practice of restorative yoga poses and meditation.
Unwind in the breath-taking views of this villa, relax by the pool, revive in the sauna, indulge in the divine foods and produce this region of Italy has to offer. Discover the hidden gem of Lucca!
Join Mary Catherine Starr and Kimberly Wilson for a week-long yoga, creativity, and mindfulness retreat over Columbus Day weekend. Unwind and let go at Il Borghino, a gorgeous Italian villa complex nestled between the hills of Tuscany and surrounded by olive groves and vineyards. This experience begins with intention setting in our opening circle Sunday morning and ends with a heart-centered closing circle on Friday evening. Indulge in daily yoga sessions (vinyasa, yin, yoga nidra, restorative, and meditation), art and creativity sessions (art journaling/journaling, writing, photography, and mixed media/collage), and ample downtime for napping, reading poolside, dining on regional, vegetarian cuisine, and sipping local wines.
The villa is located in a secluded setting on a hilltop with magnificent views overlooking forests, vineyards, olive groves and mountains. Enjoy a saltwater pool, jacuzzi, Turkish sauna, and luxurious spa treatments, as well as local cheeses, pasta, breads, and pizza from a wood-fired oven.
Open to late beginner to advanced students, all classes will be taught at Tranquil Space Open Flow level with variations and modifications for your body.
Join Jessie Chapman for a week of yoga & inspiration in Tuscany staying 7 nights at the beautiful 17th century Villa Benvenuti just outside the medieval walled city of Lucca. This soulful retreat combines inspirational twice daily yoga with beautiful walks, pre lunch core strength classes, evening yoga nidra, inspiring sightseeing & cultural tours and wonderful regional food. This is your time to relax and be on retreat in stunning surrounds.
Our daily ritual:
7.00 am: morning yoga
9.00 am: fresh juice and delicious buffet breakfast
10.30 am: depart for one of our inspiring walks or optional excursions
1.30 pm: pre-lunch core strength class or restoration yoga
2 pm delicious home cooked Italian lunch
3.00 pm: guided walk / massage / relax
6.00pm: afternoon yoga
8.00 pm: delicious home cooked dinner
9.00 pm: yoga nidra - a guided lying down relaxation for a good nights sleep
Join Micheline + Joey for 7 days and nights of La Dolce Vita (The Sweet Life) surrounded as far as the eye can see by hillside-fields of olive orchards & Tuscan vineyards. In addition to nurturing daily Liquid Asana yoga and meditation you will enjoy farm-to-table alfresco feasting from estate produced wine, olive oil, fruit, vegetables and herbs. We will bathe in Italy’s art and warm waters alike—from Cinque Terre’s charming Mediterranean beach coves to thermal hot springs—the remedy for just about anything.
In addition to our magical stay at an authentic Tuscan Home Estate with a 180 degree view of the Tuscan hills and Lucca, salt-water pool, wood burning pizza oven and Turkish Sauna, our retreat includes 4 amazing excursions:
A Day Trip to Cinque Terre!
An afternoon at an authentic Italian Thermal Spa
A Tuscan wine tasting excursion
Aperitivo at the historical Villa Grabau, followed by a Puccini opera (Lucca is the birthplace of Puccini).
This retreat is OPEN TO ALL LEVELS of yoga, meditation, art and life experience. We look forward to taking this amazing journey and celebrating the art of life with you.