Join us in the spectacular Tuscan countryside for a week of nature, architecture, art, history, culture, cuisine...and cammraderie! Together, we'll explore the UNESCO World Heritage Val d'Orcia, an off-the-beaten-path part of Tuscany that's featured in movies like "Gladiator," "The English Patient," and Franco Zefferelli's "Romeo and Juliet," and the recent Netflix series, "Medici." We'll visit hidden gems like a nearby Romanesque abbey, tour a prestigious Montalcino winery, and enjoy the most charming, medieval and Renaissance-era towns of Tuscany like Siena and Pienza.
We'll have the exclusive use of a gorgeous old country house villa located on a 900 hectare family-owned estate. An hour and a half from Florence, and fifteen minutes from Montalcino (renowned for its rich Brunello wine) the villa is nestled amid some of the world's most inspiring landscapes. Surrounded by the family's olive groves and vineyards, the villa has a pool and several panoramic sitting areas, the grounds are perfect for plenty of peace and quiet...a great place to dance like nobody's watching.
The villa also has wifi, a washing machine (no dryer!), air-conditioning and we'll have our own private chef.
Authentically Tuscan, the villa has been beautifully refurbished but still maintains its original character. With both single and double rooms, private and shared bathrooms, the villa can sleep up to eighteen guests.
The villa has a swimming pool and plenty of places to lounge and play. A converted barn is now an extra living area / yoga studio and also houses a ping pong table.
Each of the villa's rooms is spacious and comfortable. Some boast views across the valley while others face the thick trees in the back. Crickets and frogs can be heard in the evenings.
Using the villa as a base during the week, for five days and nights, we'll embrace slow travel, engaging in authentic ways with the region's art, history, cuisine, landscapes and people.
Designed to be a soul-nourishing, sensory week, on this retreat you will let go of the demands of your days and be taken care of while enjoying the company of other like-minded individuals.
We'll visit hidden gems like a nearby Romanesque abbey, tour a prestigious Montalcino winery, and enjoy the most charming, medieval and Renaissance-era towns of Tuscany like Montepulciano, Siena and Pienza.
We'll have a top local chef cooking us typical, Tuscan cuisine -- including beautiful breakfast spreads and delectable dinners. Local wine and spirits are included, no extra cost.
We'll have a cooking class at a nearby, top-rated historical castle winery. Afterwards, we'll eat what we've made and enjoy tasting the wineries perfectly paired wines.
This trip is for you if...
...whether you're traveling solo or with someone. Whether it's your significant other, your sister or best friend, everyone is welcome on this adult-only trip!
Shared rooms start from £2950
Prices are per person and include:
ROUNDTRIP PRIVATE TRANSFER FROM FLORENCE TO VILLA
FIVE NIGHTS' ACCOMMODATION
ALL MEALS EXCEPT ONE LUNCH
PRIVATE WINE TASTING OF BRUNELLO DI MONTALCINO
PRIVATE ORGANIC FARM TOUR WITH PECORINO CHEESE TASTING
TRUFFLE TASTING
GUIDED TOUR OF SIENA
LUNCH & TASTING AT PRESTIGIOUS WINERY
COOKING CLASS, WINERY TOUR & BRUNELLO TASTING
TRANSPORTATION TO AND FROM ORGANIZED EXCURSIONS
March 30 - April 4, 2025
Spring in Italy pops with bright colors and warm sunshine. The hills unfurl in blankets of red poppies. The cafes spill out into the streets and possibility and excitement in the air is palpable with the promise of warmer weather and longer days.
October 19 - 24, 2025
It's harvest season in Tuscany - olives are being pressed and warm days still linger despite the changing colors. The vineyards turn spectacular shades of crimson and orange, creating a suggestive and evocative atmosphere.