Description

Join us in a 5* luxury thermal spa hotel with the Tuscan countryside views on all sides for a week of wellness, cuisine and culture. We’ll enjoy the dolce vita with wine tastings, cultural sites, food classes and more!

Learn about and experiencing firsthand the amazing flavors of this region. Each day we’ll be able to enjoy mouth-watering cuisine, as well as take part in tastings from wine and olive oil, to cheeses, gelato, and of course the Italian espresso.

From award-winning restaurants to family farms and kitchens, learning and enjoying the food will be an added bonus to working up an appetite during our classes and walks!.

Trips include visits to small villages, large cities, and outdoor activities, even a day at a unique “Sensorial” thermal spa where guests will enjoy a treatment “circuit” through thermal waters, aromatherapy, chromotherapy, and relaxation pods.

Yoga

Daily meditation and yoga classes will be offered in a way to relax, stimulate, and help guests grow in their own personal practice. Classes are open to all levels, beginner to practiced, and can range from gentle, restorative, and more vigorous vinyasa flow and ashtanga styles.

Style and class levels will be determined and moulded to fit participating students’ needs, and with a small intimate retreat class size, students will be able to get personalized attention and comfortability to deeply explore their practice.

Depending on each retreat location, classes will be held in a dedicated indoor yoga space and some also offer outdoor options as well for us to use if the weather is agreeable.

Cuisine

Healthful, vegetarian food is part of the retreat experience, including breakfasts and dinners daily, as well as selected lunches. Enjoy cuisine which combines creativity and flavours with a special attention to creating balanced meals.

Wholesome ingredients, freshness of the foods, cooking times and methods are present in every meal you will enjoy. Meals will be enjoyed on the terrace in the shade of the oak trees, or served by candlelight under the pergola or in the veranda.

Plus, throughout the week we’ll have a chance to sample many regional wines, aperitifs, and other tastes such as cheeses and various other specialties.

Accommodation

Our home for the week will be an amazing luxury thermal spa in the beautiful Tuscan hills. Located amidst the splendid scenery of the Val d’Orcia in Tuscany, halfway between Florence and Rome, the Fonteverde Tuscan Resort & Spa is the 5* home to an exquisitely developed set of natural springs in the Tuscan countryside.

The hotel complex is affiliated with “The Leading Small Hotels of the World” and was built in the 17th century by the Grand Duke Ferdinando I de’ Medici to take advantage of the beneficial properties of the hot springs

The spectacular panoramic pools, as well as the ones used for treatments and relaxation, are filled with the natural heat of the thermal springs.

Fonteverde is a jewel and a timeless haven where you can discover a new dimension of well-being and reach a higher level of harmony. Relax at this resort and spa in Tuscany, where the unmistakable style of Italian hospitality meets the essence of pure wellness.

Retreat price

6 days / 5 nights (Jun 30 – July 5, 2024)

Inclusive Retreat Price = $3,595 (shared room*), +$750 (single room supplement)

Deposit to hold space = $950

Max # Guests = 12

Includes

• Hotel accommodation (spacious bedrooms each with private bathrooms, linens)
• Daily Breakfast and Dinner
• Selected Lunches
• Transportation to/from day trips
• Daily yoga classes
• Use of hotel amenities (pools, thermal spa, gardens, etc.)
• Regional Tasting Tours – winery, truffle hunt, etc
• Truffle Hunt + Tasting Lunch
• Winery visit – tour, tasting aperitivo
• Visit to Orvieto -sites, cathedral
• Freetime for shopping / lunch in Orvieto
• Michelin starred chef tasting dinner + wine pairing
• Visit and dinner in San Casciano dei Bagni
• Thermal spa day + Thermal treatment
• Second spa day with treatment
• Onsite Tuscan cooking class with chef
• Italian spritz & cocktail class with mixologist
• Taxes

Does not include

• Airfare
• Insurance

Day Trips

Our day trips will allow us to experience the many unique landscapes and activities that this area has to offer.

• We will begin our week with a true Tuscan countryside experience when we head off to meet with a truffle hunter and look for these coveted gems of the land. Along with his dog who will guide us through the fields, we’ll learn about this amazing and prized fungi and of course get to savor them during a gourmet truffle tasting lunch!
• We’ll continue our tasting experience in the afternoon with a winery tour and tasting at one of the area’s most beautiful cantinas. Award-winning wine and architecture abound at this location. We’ll walk the vines and explore the innovative space before settling in for a wine and tasting aperitivo.
• The next day, we’ll relax and take advantage of the luxury thermal spa at our hotel, where we’ll enjoy treatments with the thermal healing properties before working alongside the chef for a Tuscan cooking class and lunch.
• That evening, we’ll head into the local town of San Casciano dei Bagni for a gourmet meal. Next, we’ll cross over into the neighboring region of Umbria to spend a day in the gorgeous town of Orvieto, which boasts one of Italy’s most glorious cathedrals.
• We’ll enjoy a walk through the town, some time for shopping and a lunch before coming back for an Italian spritz and cocktail class with the mixologist at the stunning bar.
• Towards the end of the week, we’ll relax further into additional spa treatments and thermal pool time before heading to another neighboring village and castle for a Michelin tasting dinner.

What past guests have said

“My wife and I have participated on four of these retreats. Each time we have been completely captivated by the experience. The locations are absolutely spectacular. The food and wine is local, healthy, fresh and delicious. The daily trips are personal, structured (but not overly so), enthralling, adventurous and chic. This is not your uncle’s travel guide tour. Erin offers an intimate and deeply restorative experience. It is invitation to form lifetime friendships with people who are curious, joyful and fun. Many times we feel like we are not only getting a sense for a place but being invited to peer behind the veil and see what is invisible to many travelers, all informed by Erin’s appreciative eye for beauty, story and style. Finally the yoga is inclusive and healing. I love the music, the settings, the flow and Erin’s ability to meet you where you are at in your practice. This is our first choice for international travel, personal restoration and inspiration. We highly recommend the experience!”. – Rene – California, USA

“I can’t thank you enough for the amazing experience in Italy. It was everything I needed and then some. Thank you to both of you for your hospitality, fun spirit, teaching of yoga/art and warm presence. It was a blessing to me how our group came together and had such a fun time…I will most definitely be back on one of your retreats in the future.” Jessie, California, USA

”This retreat in Tuscany was the perfect balance of culture, relaxation, and joie de vivre. Erin curates a retreat that makes you feel the furthest thing from a tourist, exposing you to the local haunts and gems of Tuscany. Thank you for so many beautiful memories made in Tuscany. I can’t begin to tell you what an amazing time I had! What an incredible, beautiful, and graceful woman you are. I can’t wait to join you around the world again! Thank you.” Marja, New York

How to get here

Nearest major airports: Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport (FCO – Rome), Galileo Located in San Casciano dei Bagni, Tuscany

AIRPORTS: Rome Fiumicino Airport (FCO), Florence Peretola Airport (FLR). From both airports there are easy train connections to the station nearest the hotel. Full details on how to best arrive will be given to guests.

TRAIN STATION: Chiusi/Chianciano Terme (25 min drive away from hotel)

Group transfer provided from Chiusi/Chianciano Terme Train station on start/end days of the retreat. ARRIVAL pick up will be at 2pm on start day, and DEPARTURE from hotel will be at 10am on end day. For guests arriving at other times, we can provide recommendations for a private driver or public transportation. Taxis are available at any time from Chiusi Station, and private cars are available for door-to-door service from airports.

Booking

To book this Luxury Yoga Retreat in Tuscany send your enquiry to the team using the form below and we will get back to you within 24 hours. Get $25 off your first booking with Trips With A Soul.