ONLY 1-2* SPOTS LEFT!
Fall is such a wonderful time to explore Tuscany. Between the warmth of the day, the crisp evenings and the changing colors, there's few times of the year more beautiful than September in Tuscany.
We'll dip our feet (or dive head first) in our private pool and bask in the last rays of the summer Tuscan sun, while being surrounded by olive trees and vineyards of the Val d'Chio. Our private villa, Villa la Guardata, is tucked up on a hill that overlooks the charming town, Castiglion Fiorentino, just over a mile away. In the fall, the region is host of many Sagras (food festivals) and Castiglion hosts an eclectic weekly market for regional cheeses, produce and, oddly enough, kitchen supplies and clothing! It’s a quiet town with lots of charm that’s easy to fall in love with! Retreat size is limited to 4-5 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: Transfer into town for breakfast and to see the Local Market | Afternoon wine tasting at Buccelletti winery | Cook dinner together at villa with fresh harvests Day 7: Morning at villa or in town for painting | 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 |
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* Our rooms are can be shared as guests have the option to travel with friends and family members. If they're comfortable sharing a Queen bed, we are happy to offer an additional $100 discount per person
** Itinerary is subject to change -- this is Italy after all
** Itinerary is subject to change -- this is Italy after all
Download the Fall 2021 Villa Retreat Information Packet
ONLY 2-3* SPOTS LEFT
Our private apartment is 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, which makes Lucca the perfect town to stroll and explore!
While it has the old world charms you’ll expect of Tuscany, it has plenty of bright natural light and modern conveniences (air conditioning, 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 3-4 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 exploring town. Option to rent bikes for countryside ride | 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 |
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Retreat Cost:
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* Our rooms are can be shared as guests have the option to travel with friends and family members. If they're comfortable sharing a Queen bed, we are happy to offer an additional $100 discount per person
** Itinerary is subject to change -- this is Italy after all
** Itinerary is subject to change -- this is Italy after all
Download the Fall 2021 Lovely Lucca Information Packet
Fall Early Bird Discounts: -$250 between February 18 - 28, 2021 and original watercolor
| -$175 between March 1 - 31, 2021 and original watercolor | -$100 between April 1 - 30, 2021
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 March 1 - 31, 2021 and original watercolor | -$100 between April 1 - 30, 2021
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 3-4* SPOTS LEFT
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 4-5 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 |
Included:
Retreat Cost:
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* Our rooms are can be shared as guests have the option to travel with friends and family members. If they're comfortable sharing a Queen bed, we are happy to offer an additional $100 discount per person
** Itinerary is subject to change -- this is Italy after all
** Itinerary is subject to change -- this is Italy after all
Download the Summer 2022 Villa Retreat Info Packet
ONLY 1-2* SPOTS LEFT
Our two private apartments are located right in the historic center of Lucca in a historic building that dates back 7 centuries. Most summer tourists make Lucca a "day trip" from Florence (their loss ;)) so we'll have quiet mornings and evenings to feel like locals in this charming city. Maybe even rent a bike for the local "commute" across town and around the walls!
Our apartments have the old world charms you’ll expect of Tuscany, as well as plenty of bright natural light and modern conveniences (and 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 |
Included:
Retreat Cost:
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* Our rooms are can be shared as guests have the option to travel with friends and family members. If they're comfortable sharing a Queen bed, we are happy to offer an additional $100 discount per person
** Itinerary is subject to change -- this is Italy after all
** Itinerary is subject to change -- this is Italy after all
Download the Summer 2022 Lucca Retreat Info Packet
Summer 2022 Early Bird Discounts: -$250 between February 18 - 28, 2021 and original watercolor
| -$175 between March 1 - 31, 2021 and original watercolor | -$100 between April 1 - 30, 2021
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 March 1 - 31, 2021 and original watercolor | -$100 between April 1 - 30, 2021
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."
