Tuscany & Tranquility 2025
Delight - Explore - Practice - Restore
Dreamy Luxury Retreat - September 20th-27th 2025
Autumn in Tuscany is the season of foliage, chestnuts and truffles. It’s a beautiful and peaceful time to visit the region and witness the palette of fall colours from a luxurious private Italian villa! This retreat is intended to be an unforgettable week of exploration, relaxation and therapeutic practices at a historic country estate nestled in the vineyards of Tuscany. I invite you to come experience lush rolling landscapes, seasonal culinary delights, scenic hilltop towns, with accessible daily movement, meditation and rest at Locanda Cugnanello in the center of this awe-inspiring part of the world.
Practice restoring and revitalizing movement each day in a gorgeous space featuring elegant chandeliers and windows open to the sky, savour delicious meals on an expansive veranda overlooking the stunning Tuscan landscape. Lovely suites feature cozy beds and private bathrooms plus the villa features a saltwater pool, wine cellar, tasting room, gym and plenty of property to explore and lounge in.
This retreat includes exquisite accommodations, all sumptuous meals presented family style featuring plates of local pastas, vegetables, salads, soups and desserts using high quality, local ingredients, (vegetarian, vegan and gluten free options can be available), excursions to nearby UNESCO heritage sights San Gimignano and ancient Siena, a cooking class, a tasting of local wines, a guided walk to witness the beauty of the area and twice daily practices to enhance your sleep, presence and peace during our vacation. There’ll also be plenty of time for you to choose your own fun, whether it be to experience more of Tuscany, stroll the estate grounds or enjoy a “pisolino pomeridiano” (an afternoon nap).
This retreat is a luxurious opportunity to explore the sights and tastes of magnificent Tuscany in an elegant villa with expertly prepared cuisine and support from twice daily therapeutic yoga practices.
Your retreat investment includes:
-Van transportation to and from the villa from a meeting place in Florence on September 20th
-Exclusive accommodation in a historic Tuscan villa including a private bathroom with shower in each room.
-Three locally inspired meals daily, comprised of high quality Tuscan ingredients and recipes, served family style, including optional house wine during dinner, plus coffee, tea and water available all day.
-Two therapeutic yoga experiences a day (rejuvenating AM practices and restorative PM practices- some classes outdoors when appropriate)
-Exclusive access to estate grounds and saltwater pool
-An excursion to picturesque San Gimignano (1 hr away)
-An excursion to historic Siena (1.5 hr away)
-A scenic hike from the villa
-A cooking class taught by a local chef
-A Tuscan wine tasting experience
-The support of an experienced travel advisor to walk you through the booking, insurance and travel process of this retreat and any help with additional excursions you would like to plan before, after or during the retreat.
This retreat does NOT include:
-Flight costs
-Highly recommended “cancel for any reason” travel insurance *MUST BE PURCHASED AT THE SAME TIME YOU BOOK AND PAY THE DEPOSIT*
-Additional credit cards fees
-The purchase of additional alcohol or souvenirs
-Gratuities for villa staff and drivers
-Lunch costs on excursion days
-Laundry services
-An optional pre-retreat package to Florence- details TBA
Here’s an early look at the itinerary (subject to change):
Saturday- arrive, welcome orientation, dinner and post travel therapeutic evening practice
Sunday- Morning practice/ free time/ afternoon practice
Monday- Post breakfast hike/ afternoon practice
Tuesday-Morning practice/ excursion to San Gimingano
Wednesday- Morning practice/ cooking class/ afternoon practice/
Thursday- Morning practice/ excursion to Siena/ dinner/ restorative evening practice
Friday- Morning practice/ free day /afternoon movement/ wine tasting/pizza party
Saturday- Departure vans to Florence at 10:30am.
You will receive a more detailed itinerary and information package about the retreat, the villa and the area as we get closer to the retreat date.
Because Locanda Cugnanello is in the heart of Tuscany, there are several memorable villages and sights to explore in your generous free time! Check out more of the gorgeous property here
Your Investment:
Rates are per person, based on shared accommodations. Couples- shared bed, Singles- shared room, separate beds. All rooms at Locanda Cugnanello are lovely, and include a private bathroom, but as a historic villa, some guest rooms are more spacious and more “special” according to our host, Alex. Special rooms will go on a first-come, first-served basis. Note, one room is available that can accommodate three people.
Shared Standard Room $2800.00 US [ONE SHARED SPACE LEFT]
Shared Special Room- $3200.00 US [ONE DELUXE ROOM LEFT, CAN ACCOMODATE 2-3 PEOPLE]
Rates for single accommodation in own room:
Single Standard Room: $3500.00 US [SOLD OUT]
Single Special Room: $3750.00 US [SOLD OUT]
A non-refundable deposit of $1000 US will save your spot. A second non-refundable payment of $1000 US is due on February 20th 2025. Non-refundable balance due on or before July 20th, 2025.
**IMPORTANT: PLEASE READ****
At the point of booking and paying your deposit, please contact the official Travel Advisor of our Tuscan Retreat, Robert Mcdowell by email to secure highly recommended travel insurance. The cost of this retreat is non-refundable, so, for your peace of mind, in our new world of travel, the travel insurance recommended for this retreat is a “cancel for any reason” policy. For this policy to be valid, it must be purchased within 72 hours of booking and making your initial deposit. I will help to ensure you have been connected with Robert for his assistance after booking. (BCCP license #66868)
Payments made to me via E-transfer to lisa@lisadumasyoga.com, Venmo @LisaDumasYoga, or if you prefer to use a credit card, please send me an email indicating if you want to make a deposit, or pay in full and I will send you an invoice for your records. Credit card payments will be charged an additional 3 percent.
Once you have paid your deposit, you will begin a conversation with Robert regarding flights as they are released and any other Italian adventures you desire to bookend your retreat.
This retreat will follow any current travel health recommendations.
Feel free to contact me with further questions.
