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YOGA & VINEYARDS IN ITALY

Our next Yoga & Vineyards Retreat in Italy is Aug 5-10, 2023

Single Villa room with private bath  – $4,250/person

Double Villa room with shared bath – $3,560/person

Triple Villa room with shared bath – $3,230/person

Our beautiful stay is set primarily in a historic villa estate located just north of Lucca. The fashion for country villas as a place to relax and recharge was started in the 14th century. The Villa Bocca Estate is a perfect example of a country retreat for the nobility and was built in 1729. It is set in a huge private country estate of vineyards and olive groves, which still produce wine and olive oil today. The Villa Bocca Estate is exceptionally spacious and provides a stunning setting.


Amy highly encourages all retreat participants to consider a Trip Insurance plan to protect their investment when they decide to book. 

Villa Bocca Dependance is part of a historic villa estate located just north of Lucca. The fashion for country villas as a place to relax and recharge was started in the 14th century. The Villa Bocca Estate is a perfect example of a country retreat for the nobility and was built in 1729. It is set in a huge private country estate of vineyards and olive groves, which still produce wine and olive oil today. The Villa Bocca Estate is exceptionally spacious and provides a stunning setting for a special event such as a wedding or family reunion. The estate consists of Villa Bocca, Villa Bocca Dependance, Villa Geranio, Villa Maddalena, (other accommodation is also available for very large groups or events).

Included in the Retreat Package

  • Lodging in a luxury villa with a private bathroom for each bedroom

  • A guided walking tour of Florence on the first day of our retreat with stops to see the architectural highlights as well as some of our guides favorite hidden backdrops to visit artisan shops and a break for Florence’s best gelato.

  • A day trip to Lucca to explore and bike around the ancient walls of the city to enjoy the extraordinary views.

  • A Chianti wine trip day with a stop to visit (and shop) in the beautiful medieval village of San Gimignano.

  • A day trip to visit the coastal village of La Spezia, a beautiful port village that showcases the Ligurian’s finest tratorias and atmospheric winding streets to wander and shop along the coast.

  • A wonderful cooking class to immerse yourself in the beauty of creating beautiful food, a passion of Italians!

  • Visits of some of the most unique villages in the Tuscan valley.

  • Dinner in local restaurants and a traditional Italian BBQ

  • Support and recommendations on how to add a few days in addition to your retreat to see Rome or the coast

  • Transportation during the retreat. The drivers will pick us up in Florence and drive us to our villa

  • Daily yoga classes with Amy Annis

  • Breakfasts and Dinners made with fresh and local ingredients

  • A day to explore the Italian Riviera ~ Cinque Terre.   We will hike and take a boat between these lovely fishing villages exploring the coastline and end the day with a wonderful dinner by the sea.

**Not Included: Lunches, Alcoholic beverages at dinner excluding wine tastings, Airfare

See the Villa in Tuscany  ↓

Originally the farmhouse for the main villa, the dependence has been beautifully restored to provide accommodation for large groups. It has a professionally equipped kitchen and pretty dining room for up to 40 on the ground floor. It also has 8 bedrooms and 8 bathrooms. On the ground floor there is 1 double and 1 single bedroom both with en suite bathrooms. On the first floor there is 1 quadruple bedroom, 4 triple bedrooms and a twin bedroom all with en suite bathrooms. It has a pretty patio and outdoor furniture for dining outdoors in summer. It also has a large covered conservatory, which allows for a happy mix of informal dining and socialising.

Your Retreat Guide

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Amy Annis

Amy has been leading yoga retreats for many years on Madeline Island and in June of 2014 she began a yearly retreat to Italy to experience an amazing adventure. Working with some of the best guides and her favorite people, she is looking forward to re-creating a wonderful adventure for another group. Collaborating with Matt on a cycling retreat is a dream come true.

 

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