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Restore in Tuscany, Italy
18 – 23 October, 2024
A charming retreat set within a quintessential 19th-century Tuscan Creative Agriturismo.
Six days of nourishing yoga enriched by Italy's oldest traditions.
Your time to pause.
October in Tuscany is a magical time; it carries an energy of transition — a bridge between the warmth of summer and the introspective qualities of winter.
Combining yoga, farm-to-table organic Italian cuisine, a truffle hunt and creative workshops, this retreat is your ultimate escape to slow down. An invitation to turn inward and recalibrate as we enter the season of harvest and letting go.
Set in Villa Lena, a sustainable Agriturismo nestled within a cypress forest in between Pisa and Florence, you will be invited to find your flow and delve deeper into your yoga practice whilst enjoying the beauty, the colours, and the flavorous of Tuscany.
Relax by the heated pool or enjoy the truly Tuscan wine of Villa Lena. Join Ruben for an escape of yoga, food, connection, and rest.
Accomodation
About Villa Lena
Situated on a hilltop in the wild woods of Tuscany, Villa Lena is a place where untouched nature, carefree creativity and magical stories intersect. With 500 hectares of land, mostly covered by untouched forests, at Villa Lena, you can find a mix of rooms and apartments scattered around the estate.
You will have full access to the Villa Lena estate, with the opportunity to stay in the Superior Suites in the heart of the Villa with a heated pool, a restaurant, a bar and a games room, or lodge at Renacchi Apartments, a former farmhouse with a pool, only a short walk away from the main hub.
Nutrition
Farm to table
Villa Lena is a sustainable agriturismo. What grows here will be found on the table. The organic vegetable and fruit garden, spread over two hectares, provides the restaurant with fresh, sun-drenched vegetables, underpinning the seasonally-led menus.
The villa's pastry chef will assemble a post-yoga practice brunch feast, serving sweet and savoury in-house-made dishes.
Dinner will celebrate the simplicity of Tuscan cuisine, where quality ingredients take centre stage and traditional dishes take a contemporary turn and a creative flourish.
There will be plenty of vegetarian and vegan options available. All dietary requirements will be considered.
The Main Hub offers the San Michele restaurant, a bar, and a coffee shop if you require extra food.
Activties
The body & mind studio
Yoga & mindful movement with Ruben De Monte
Lead instructor Ruben De Monte will help you transform your practice with his alignment-based Mind & Body sessions.
You can look forward to a daily program featuring traditional Vinyasa Yoga and Yin Yoga and his signature ‘Sculpt + Flow’ and ‘Mobility’ sessions.
Beginners are welcome. Ruben's teachings and the variety of sessions cater to all levels. Find out more about Ruben on the About page or Instagram.
The creative studio
Creative Workshops
Last year, we made clay sculptures; two years ago, we painted with herbs and flowers. This year’s creative workshop led by one of Villa Lena’s artists in residence will be announced closer to the date.
Tour of the Artists’ Studios
An introduction to the Artists’ Residency Programme and Villa Lena’s Art Foundation. You will be exploring the onsite collection through the artworks currently on display.
The soul studio
Truffle Hunting
Jump into the bottled green SUV with the truffle dogs and Villa Lena’s truffle guide to go hiking for an hour or two into the woods, searching for the original tartufo bianco.
Pasta workshop
Get creative in the kitchen! Delicious, fresh and totally your homemade pasta from scratch, cooked to perfection by Villa Lena’s chef. This activity includes lunch because everything that is made in Villa Lena is then shared on the table.
Guided tour of the gardens
Connect with nature and its healing properties. Join everyone’s favourite gardener, Pierluigi – famously known as Gigi – in the garden and discover the secret ingredients of the zero-kilometre cuisine based on local products that come directly from the farm to the table.
Add-ons (not included in the price)
Private sessions with Ruben.
We can organise transport to any destination in the area.
A day in the retreat
Coffee & tea
9am
The body & mind studio – Yoga, Sculpt + Flow, Mobility
11.30am
Brunch
1pm
The soul studio
The creative studio
– Activities, relax, pool time, excursion
5pm
The body & mind studio – Yin Yoga, Breath-work and mindfulness practices
7.30pm
Dinner
Prices and booking
SOLD OUT.
Included in total price
✓ 5 night accommodation
✓ Daily brunch & dinner
✓ Daily Practices
✓ Truffle Hunt
✓ Pasta workshop
✓ Guided tour of the gardens
✓ Creative Workshops
✓ Tour of the Art Foundation
✓ Welcome goodie bag
✓ Use of amenities (heated pool, etc)
Not included in total price
x Flights
x Transfers from and to the airport
x Travel insurance
x Gratuities
x Personal expenses such as extra meals, transportation, optional excursions or treatments.
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FAQs
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This retreat is for anyone who needs some time off from their busy schedule to pause and replenish. Anyone who enjoys movement, culture, food, and connection.
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Our retreats welcome regular practitioners as well as beginners. With the support of our instructors, longer workshop classes will give you the time to explore your practice independently from your level.
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Of course, our retreats are also a great chance to connect, meet like-minded people and make new friends.
In most of our retreats, you can have your private room or buddy up with another solo traveler.
Couples, friends, and small groups are welcome too.
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Booking is simple. By following the booking button you will be redirected to our WeTravel page with all the information we need to make your stay comfortable. To secure your spot you will have to pay a non-refundable deposit or pay in full.
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Yes, absolutely! After completing your booking email us with your requests.
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Please read our cancellation policy located on the booking form carefully before booking.
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Coffee & tea
9am – The body studio – Yoga or Fitness
11.30am – Brunch
12pm – The soul studio – Relax by the pool, your own excursion, or treatments
3pm – Afternoon snacks
5pm – The mind studio
7.30pm – Dinner
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Unless specified you can expect 10 to 15 yogis.
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Absolutely! At the moment of booking, you will have to fill out a form regarding your requests.
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Flights are not included.
Transfers are not included but we can organise them for you.
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Pisa is the closest airport. Florence is also an option
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Check in: 2pm
Check out: 11am
