Tuscan Dreams Retreat ~ Unforgettable Summer in Italy
June 17-24, 2023
Join Soojin and Beth for a very long-awaited yoga retreat in the Tuscan Hills. This unforgettable retreat has been specially curated and manifested with months of planning and dreaming.
This old-world farmhouse is located in the stunning rolling hills of Crete Sensei, just south of Siena.
Here, our days will be filled with romantic sun-soaked views of wine villages, cypress-lined gravel roads, and ancient architecture. We will be completely adorned, eating homemade Italian delights alfresco while drinking in the sweet, fresh Italian summer air.
With intention and appreciation, we aim to inspire awe, curiosity, gratitude, and adventure.
“Traveling–it leaves you speechless, then turns you into a storyteller.”
This 7 Day Yoga Retreat Will Include:
7 nights at La Piana Villa
Delicious Italian Meals: breakfast daily, three lunches, and three dinners
Morning yoga or evening yoga~including all levels and experiences (Vinyasa; Slow Flow; Yin; Partner Yoga, and Partner Thai Workshop with Beth and her partner, Patrick; Ecstatic Dance and Somatic Movement with Soojin and Yeriko; Yoga Nidra: plus Sharing Circles/Rituals & More!)
Adventure to Saturnia Hot Springs ~ Majestic, unbelievable warm healing pools
Group Hike Excursion
Italian Cooking Class for dinner at our villa with wine included
Local Wine Tasting
Tourist Tax
Gratuities
English-speaking onsite caretaker
Our old-world villa is equipped with all the modern day comforts with sitting areas outside, three working fireplaces, two comfy living rooms and a billiards room. There is plenty of space for community and quiet time.
We have two villas: the main farmhouse and the guest house plus a pool house with a changing area and bathroom.
Not Included
~Transportation~
There are a lot of options for ways to get around. We recommend renting a car during your stay. That way you can go to areas you want to and see all that your heart desires. There is so much to do and see in Italy, we want to give everyone the freedom to make this a DREAMY trip. Once you book we will send over more details on best ways to fly and get to the villa.
~Meals Out~
We will organize group dinners and lunches and have a few days open for everyone to decide to stay with the group or adventure on their own.
~Alcoholic Beverages~
We will have wine for the cooking class and at the wine tasting. Any other alcoholic beverages are not included
~Optional Massages~
~Airfare~
~Travel Insurance (recommended)~
Extra optional adventures can be arranged, such as:
Local horseback riding ~ there are many trails near by
Trip to Florence and/or Sienna (optional guided city tours)
More wine tastings ~ so many to choose from!
Mountain bike rentals and optional tours
Trip to the beach ~ one hour to the sea
More local hiking ~ many options close by
*For our meals out, wine tasting, and day adventures to the hot springs, we will coordinate who has cars and if needed, we will provide transportation to dinners and excursions.
*This retreat is really for everyone! We imagine it to be perfect to come alone and join our big yoga family, but we also are making it perfect for couples and even your partner that does NOT do yoga, or come with a dear friend!
If traveling alone, we can help pair you with a travel buddy and we can help walk you through the whole process!
We do all the heavy lifting so your travel is easy peasy!
Room Choices & Prices
Early bird pricing last until November ~ after that each spot goes up $300.
Rooms are shared and prices are per person.
Double Bedroom 1
In Main House: Double Bed~Shared Bathroom with Tub & Shower~Air Conditioning (two available)
$2,700 per person
Double Bedroom 2
In Main House: Double Bed on 2nd Floor~Air Conditioning & Water Closet
$2,700 per person
Guest House Main Floor
In Guest House: Double Bed~Main Floor~Private Bath
The Guest house has an open plan sitting area and dining room, kitchen and a lovely big couch.
$2,700 per person
Guest House 2nd Floor
In Guest House: Double Bed
The guest house has an open plan sitting area, dining room, kitchen and a lovely big couch.
$2,700 per person
Single Bedroom
In Main House: Twin Bed (private)~Shared Bathroom with Tub & Shower~Air Conditioning (two available)
$2,800 per person
Twin Room
In Main House: Two Twin Beds~Shared Bathroom with Tub & Shower~Air Conditioning
$2,700 per person
Master Suite
In Main House: Working Fireplace~Private Bathroom
$3,000 per person
The deposit is $500 per person and is nonrefundable. The next payment of $500 is due by December 1st and the remaining balance is due 90 days before the trip. We highly recommend travel insurance and we do offer payment plans if you have specific needs, please reach out!
Meet Your Guides
Beth James
Beth has been teaching yoga for almost 17 years, and leading people on retreats around the world for almost 9! She is the creator of Barefoot and Free and loves creating immersive gatherings where we can do all the things that help us feel most alive and FREE! Beth has two daughters and in her free time can be found laughing, being outdoors doing just about anything, cooking, and spending time with her partner and family. Yoga has brought her life’s most precious gifts and she is grateful to be of service to help facilitate that for others.
Soojin Kim
Soojin has been on a spiritual quest seeking the why and understanding the human soul on fire since she was a young girl. Her discovery of yoga was a life-changing awakening and deeply reconnected her to her body and soul through breath, meditation, and movement. She travelled to India to study at the Vedanta Ashram in 2013 with Swami Paratharsary. Her studies of Vedic philosophy would later evolve into a deep appreciation of Tantra. Soojin weaves in spirituality, art of rituals alignment, mindful flow and pranayama within her classes to help you connect to the lighthouse of your jiva-soul. She has been teaching for 9 years and appreciates being a student and letting her inner child come out to play.
