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Daily Schedule
A sample of the daily programe activites during your stay at Villa Martiena as follows (this of course is fully customizable depending on the group, experience level, and duration of your stay):
- - Early meditation (1 hour before breakfast)
- - 8:30 a.m. - 9:30 a.m. a light continental Breakfast
- - 10 a.m. – 11:30am 90 minutes of yoga
- - 11:30 a.m. – 12:30 – Time to clean-up
- - 12:30 – 2:00 – Lunch
- - 2:00 – 6 p.m. – Free time to explore Montepulciano
- - 6:00 - 7:30p.m. Motivational Reading / Mixed Social
- - 7:30 p.m. -- Dinner
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Yoga - A Wellness Retreat
Imagine yourself starting your day with a meditation session overlooking a stunning view of the Tuscany countryside followed by a scrumptious breakfast and a late morning yoga session in a charming, privately-owned villa. You’ll spend 7-days combining yoga and meditation with unforgettable excursions to the hidden gems of Tuscany, including Cortona, Montepulciano, and Pienza. And if that’s not enough to get your senses tingling, throw in gourmet meals from fresh ingredients, cooking classes and wine and cheese tastings. Sound amazing? It is and all you have to do is register for this unique experience before spaces fill up.
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Dr. x
Began practicing yoga as a child with her mother in New Orleans, LA. In 2010, Dr. x decided to dedicate time to incorporate yoga as a part of her daily routine. Over the past 20 years, she has since traveled to over 120 countries, all seven (7) continents, learning and practicing yoga as well as other ways of peace and happiness found in each country and continent. Dr. x is a Yoga Alliance 200-hour Registered Yoga Teacher (RYT), who specializes in vinyasa flow, yin, restorative, kid, and senior yoga. She is known for her graceful yoga practice, soothing voice for meditation and relaxation, and her creative and engaging teaching style. -
WHY ITALY?
In the heart of Tuscany, enjoy the lovely grounds of Villa Martiena, and its unparalleled views. Go for a swim in our infinity pool, have an intimate picnic under the olive groves, enjoy a glass of wine in of of the many terraces, or just simply relax as you listen to the lovely sound of birds calling, a gentle breeze in your face, and the distant sound of church bells as your relax your mind, body, and soul.
The Italian peninsula is quite possibly one of the most visually stunning places to visit. Green rolling hills lush with Mediterranean vegetation, still-inhabited stone castles weathered by time, medieval villages bustling with the daily activity of both modern AND age-old trade… Such eye-candy veritably punctuates a landscape flanked by resource-rich seas to the west, south and east and the towering natural fortification of the alps to the north, making it not only an ideal hub for maritime trade, but naturally defensible, allowing a people to develop a rich culture with relatively little unwanted interruption from outside forces.
At its center lays the legacy of a culture with roots dating back several thousand years. In this Tuscan countryside, we find a quaint and well-appointed villa surrounded by a region fairly teeming with living evidence of a culture that is still defined by its love for art, eye-popping architecture, luxury goods & fashion, and some of the most refined agricultural achievements humans have endeavored to practice – sure signs of a culture that measures its standard of living based on good eating, drinking, and appreciation of the highest degree of aesthetics. Join us as we explore this world with our dear friends in an authentic setting with epic views and idyllic accommodations.
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INCLUSIONS:
What's planned for your stay
Accommodations for 7 days and 6 nights
All meals included at Villa Martiena, and dinner in Florence
Transportation
A cooking class
Wine tasting at specially selected local wineries and/or tasting rooms
PRICE & DATES
Trip dates: TBD
$2,999 per person. (Airfare not included)
$1,499 per person (non-Yoga participant companion)
$1,000 deposit required at sign up
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ACCOMMODATIONS
Amazing Villa / farmhouse
Our home-base while in Italy will be the quaint-and-idyllic-as-can-possibly-be Villa Martiena, most conveniently perched atop a hillside (ie: gorgeous views), steps from the gates of the historic village of Montepulciano. The structure was originally built in the 700’s as an olive oil factory. It remained a factory up until 1927 and is one of the oldest structures in Montepulciano. In 1938 this historic site was converted into a residence as a part of a beatification and rescue effort by the city. In 1994 it was converted into the villa that stands today with the annex portion of the structure still retaining its original character.
Since purchasing Villa Martiena in 2017, Giorgio and Simon have been renovating and updating it while maintaining the historic charm and beauty of this truly unique property, and its exceptional views. Each room has its own en-suite bathroom for your comfort, and the villa is equipped with spacious grounds, a lovely pool, and several terraces for your idle enjoyment.
Please note; Depending on any sort of eventuality that may arise during our trip, on any of our Tuscan towns; At our discretion, we may change the itinerary and/or a scheduled city in order to provide the best experience for our guests.