Retreat

TUSCANY

wellness

&yoga

4TH - 9th june 2023

Authentic Wellness & Yoga Retreat in Tuscany, Italy

We invite you to a transformational and exclusive wellness & yoga retreat experience in the heart of the tranquil Tuscan countryside. Nestled between the river Arno and the hills of Chianti, it is also called the Porta del Chianti, which means the door of Chianti, as it is situated on the doorstep of this beautiful region, famous worldwide for its delicious wines.

the location

The *Agriturismo Valleverde is situated in Valdarno, at the very centre of the triangle formed by Florence, Arezzo and Siena. It is located in a beautiful valley with a landscape typical of the Chianti area and is the perfect place for restoring your inner peace. *The word agriturismo is a combination of the Italian words agricoltura (agriculture) and turismo (tourism).

It's THE Reset!

The Retreat, hosted by Dionne James, will provide the space needed to pause, reflect and deeply enquire within your body and mind. Take your understanding and practice of yoga to new levels.

Mornings begin with dynamic, alignment-based vinyasa flow yoga. Afternoons include restorative yoga where poses are supported and held for longer periods of time. Be expertly guided, get personal corrections and adjustments, learn breathing techniques to improve your practice, boost you energy and calm your nervous system.

Guided group health coaching sessions will tap into your inner strengths in order to identify, prioritise and create lasting sustainable steps to move you forward to achieving your long-term health and wellness goals.

What's Included:

5 nights accommodation in a typical Tuscan Agriturismo. Non-smoking rooms.
2 yoga classes per day - Vinyasa Flow & Yin/Restorative Yoga
Health Coaching Workshops
Essential oils workshop
Painting therapy
Local vineyard tour & wine tasting
Olive oil tasting from local olive producer
Authentic Italian cooking class (from an exclusive Neopolitan native special guest!)
Exciting hike excursion to San Giovanni Valdarno (think of eating typical Italian gelato!)
Healthy, delicious breakfast, lunch and dinners made fresh onsite everyday by chef
Outdoor swimming pool
Free Wifi

Flights
Travel insurance
Personal expenses
Additional activities, excursions and services
Additional meals and drinks
Airport transfer to and from Agriturismo Valleverde

Typical Daily Schedule

8:00am Morning Yoga
9:00am Buffet breakfast
11:00am Workshop/Activity
1:00pm Lunch
4:00pm Workshop/ Activity
5:30pm Afternoon Yoga
7:30pm Dinner

*This schedule may be subject to change based on logistics and weather.

workshop

Essential oil workshop

Welcome to the vast world of essential oils, one of earth’s powerful resources. Learn what they are and ways to use them. A more natural approach to everyday life, aid taking control of your health & freeing you and your family from the toxic load that weighs so heavy on many of us.

Painting therapy

A beneficial way to express inner thoughts, feelings and reduce stress without use of words. Painting can positively enhance our emotional and cognitive wellbeing whilst actively helping us to better understand and make sense of our mental health.

Activities

Visit San Giovanni Valdarno

San Giovanni Valdarno is one of the main towns in the Arezzo region and is located halfway between Arezzo and Florence. Surrounded by hills and mountains, San Giovanni Valdarno has maintained it’s medieval appearance, with the typical urban shape of the so-called “new lands”. At the centre is a large piazza and all around are shaded porticoes defining the streets. San Giovanni offers art lovers more than a few attractions, including churches, museums and cultural centres.

Wine and Olive oil tasting

Poggi del Chianti Winery is a farm personally managed by its owners. 5th generation wine & oil maker, it is a great place for learning and wine & oil tasting. Their biological products are: Extra Virgin Olive Oil, Wines Supertuscan Chianti and Chianti Classico D.O.C.G. Poggi del Chianti Winery is a farm personally managed by its owners. 5th generation wine & oil maker, it is a great place for learning and wine & oil tasting. Their biological products are: Extra Virgin Olive Oil, Wines Supertuscan Chianti and Chianti Classico D.O.C.G.

optional things to do:

If you have any particular requests for possible activities, please let us know and we will do our best to make them happen.
In the meantime, here is a list of the additional activities you can book for an additional fee:

Massages
Manicures & Pedicures
Outlet shopping (The Mall and Prada outlet)
Tour of Siena/Florence
Tour of Chianti
Tour of Valdarno region
Tuscan thermal waters (Rapolano)

Meals

You will be served three meals per day. The breakfast buffet features a wide variety of fresh fruit, seeds, nuts, dried fruit, yogurts, cereals (gluten-free also). A classic Italian style healthy lunch and dinner.

If you have any special dietary requirements, please let us know so we can prepare for your arrival.

Cuisine caters to:

What should we bring?

Yoga mat
Sports wear
Sneakers (hiking shoes optional but not necessary)
Raincoat (just in case)
Hat for sun (if you are sensitive to sun)
Sun cream
Bug repellent
Swimsuit
Flip flops
Comfortable casual dinner attire

Health & Hygiene

Used of cleaning chemicals that are effective against coronavirus.
Guest accommodation is disinfected between stays.
Equipment for activities is disinfected before and/or after use
Staff follow all safety protocols as directed by the local government.
Hand sanitizer available
First aid kit available
All staff are fully vaccinated

transportation

By Plane

The nearest airport is Florence (Firenze). We can give you flight recommendations.

Airport transfers available:

Siena–Ampugnano Airport (€ 150 per person)
Rome Ciampino–G. B. Pasting International Airport (€ 400 per person)
Rome Leonardo da Vinci–Fiumicino Airport (€ 400 per person)
Pisa International Airport (Galileo Galilei Airport) (€ 200 per person)
Florence Airport, Peretola (Amerigo Vespucci Airport) (€ 150 per person)

By Train from/to airport

If you opt for the train you can get a train from Florence or Rome to San Giovanni Valdarno.

We can arrange pick-ups from San Giovanni Valdarno train station.

Prices

EARLY BIRD RATE
€1799 for a limited time

REGULAR RATE from 16th April 2023
€1,999

Application Process
We require a non-refundable deposit of €500 to secure your spot. The remaining balance will be billed 30 days prior to the beginning of the retreat.

*Please read our Terms & Conditions below for our policy on payment, cancellations and refunds.

Payment Details

Payment made to:
Dionne Marsha James
Account number 1015340506701
IBAN AE320260001015340506701
SWIFT Code: EBILAEAD

*Please quote your full name as reference.

Terms & conditions

Cancellation by Client
If you cancel prior to 8 weeks before the start of the retreat, we will refund you 50% of the full retreat fee.

If you cancel less than 4 weeks before the first day of the retreat we are unable to offer you a refund.

If you need to leave the retreat for any reason once the retreat has started, we are unable to offer you a refund or defer your
retreat place.

Cancellation by Dionne James
In the unlikely event of unforeseen circumstances, Dionne James reserves the right to cancel, postpone or change the
structure of the retreat at any time. If the retreat is cancelled prior to the start, the retreat may be rescheduled and if Clients
cannot attend the new retreat the 100% refunds will be issued.

Covid 19
Neither full nor partial refunds can be given if cancelling the reservation outside the specified cancellation time.

Photography
We reserve the right to photograph or film during the retreat and use these images for our website and marketing purposes. Please let us know beforehand if you are not comfortable with this.

Registration form

First Name

Last Name

Date Of Birth

Address

Telephone Number

Emergency Name

Emergency Telephone Number

Do you have any special needs that we should be aware of, for example, allergies or medical conditions?

Please state if you have any dietary requirements (which we will try to accommodate).

Do you have any history of physical illness or any disabilities, which may significantly affect your sitting, standing or walking practice?

Have you experienced - or been diagnosed with - any significant mental health issues e.g. depression, eating disorders, anxiety, drug/alcohol abuse in the last three years?

Are you taking any medication for any physical or psychological condition?

Is there any additional information you would like to convey to the organiser or teacher?

How would you like us to communicate with you about this application, by phone, email, WhatsApp?

So we can best serve you please give us an idea of what are your motivations for applying for this retreat? (For example, furthering your yoga practice, exploring wellness activities, visiting Tuscany etc)

How did you hear about us?

Contact Dionne

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