FULLY BOOKED!
Please message us to inquire about a the waiting list. Relax poolside under the Tuscan sun while surrounded by olive trees and vineyards. Villa la Guardata will be our home for the week, tucked up on the hillside overlooking the Val di Chio with the charming town, Castiglion Fiorentino, just over a mile away.
The city hosts many cultural events and festivals throughout the year, including the Palio dei Rioni, an ancient horse race and smaller version of the famous Palio of Siena, as well as a Medieval Festival and an eclectic weekly market. It’s a quiet town with lots of charm that’s easy to fall in love with! Retreat size is limited to 4-7 guests! Itinerary:Day 1: Transfer from Train Station | Check in at Villa la Guardata | Evening group aperitivo feast and welcome drinks by the pool
Day 2: Orientation and breakfast at Villa before transfer to Castiglion Fiorentino | Walking tour of town | Group dinner in town Day 3: Breakfast and guided painting at the Villa in the morning | Catered lunch at the villa | Afternoon trip to Cortona for visit to DelBrenna Jewelry Day 4: Day trip to Pienza | Dinner provided at Villa upon our return Day 5: Free Day (activity suggestions & transportation to Train Station provided, if needed) Day 6: Morning at villa or in town for painting | Afternoon wine tasting at Buccelletti winery | Cook dinner together at villa with fresh harvests Day 7: Transfer into town for breakfast and to see the Local Market | Lunch in town | Afternoon cooking class at the Villa with a private local chef Day 8: Check out of Villa by 10 | Transfer provided to Train Station *Itinerary is subject to change -- this is Italy after all |
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Download the Villa Retreat Information Packet
Early Bird Discounts: -$300 between June 5 - 22, 2020 and original watercolor | -$250 between June 23 - July 31, 2020 and original watercolor
-$175 between Aug. 1 - Sept 30, 2020 | -$100 between Oct. 1 - Dec. 31, 2020
Returning Guest Discounts: All returning guests will receive a $300 discount, not in addition to the Early Bird discount
Consecutive Retreat Discount: Guests that book both consecutive retreats will receive an $800 discount
-$175 between Aug. 1 - Sept 30, 2020 | -$100 between Oct. 1 - Dec. 31, 2020
Returning Guest Discounts: All returning guests will receive a $300 discount, not in addition to the Early Bird discount
Consecutive Retreat Discount: Guests that book both consecutive retreats will receive an $800 discount
ONLY 1-2* SPOTS/1 ROOM LEFT!
*We have 1 Single Queen Room available. If you wish to share this room/bed with a friend, we can offer an additional $100 discount per person Our two private apartments are located right in the historic center of Lucca in a historic building that dates back 7 centuries. Locals commute across town on bikes as most of the streets are closed to outside car traffic.
While it has the old world charms you’ll expect of Tuscany, it has plenty of bright natural light and modern conveniences (an elevator, for one). You’ll have the convenience of a larger city to explore with a quiet, air-conditioned apartment to escape to at the end of the day for a glass of wine with your new friends. Retreat size is limited to 4-7 guests! Itinerary:Day 1: Transfer from Train Station | Check in at apartments | Evening aperitivo feast and group stroll around the city...gelato, anyone?
Day 2: Orientation and breakfast at apartments | Walking tour of town | Lunch and afternoon sketching around town | Group dinner in town Day 3: Day trip north of Lucca to Ponte della Maddalena and Garfagnana hill towns with wine tasting | Pasta making in the evening Day 4: Free day (activity suggestions & transportation to Train Station provided, if needed) Day 5: Quiet morning and exploring the Antique Festival in town | Private cooking class in Lucca in the afternoon Day 6: Florence day trip via trains with guided tour around the city Day 7: Morning sketching and painting around town | Afternoon transfer to private wine tasting at Colle di Bordecheo | Group dinner in town Day 8: Check out of apartment | Transfer provided to train station if needed *Itinerary is subject to change -- this is Italy after all |
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Download the Lovely Lucca Information Packet
Early Bird Discounts: -$300 between June 5 - 22, 2020 and original watercolor | -$250 between June 23 - July 31, 2020 and original watercolor
-$175 between Aug. 1 - Sept 30, 2020 | -$100 between Oct. 1 - Dec. 31, 2020
Returning Guest Discounts: All returning guests will receive a $300 discount, not in addition to the Early Bird discount
Consecutive Retreat Discount: Guests that book both consecutive retreats will receive an $800 discount
-$175 between Aug. 1 - Sept 30, 2020 | -$100 between Oct. 1 - Dec. 31, 2020
Returning Guest Discounts: All returning guests will receive a $300 discount, not in addition to the Early Bird discount
Consecutive Retreat Discount: Guests that book both consecutive retreats will receive an $800 discount
"Blessed are the curious for they shall have adventures."
