Deepen Your Connection with Nature   

“Presence through the Stillness of Nature” in wild Garfagnana, Tuscany—an 8-day forest-therapy and mindfulness experience.

What You’ll Take Home   Practical tools and mindful practices to:

• Reduce stress & anxiety long-term
• Deepen your daily connection with nature
• Cultivate lasting inner peace & resilience

Why “Presence”?   Shinrin-yoku (forest bathing) isn’t just a walk—it’s a guided sensory practice that science shows lowers blood pressure, reduces stress, and boosts immunity. We’ll teach you simple techniques you can use anywhere, anytime.

Why This Retreat Stands Out

• Eckhart Tolle’s nature-based wisdom woven into every session
• Proven mind-body methods—forest bathing, mindfulness meditation & journaling
• Hidden-gem setting in Garfagnana’s dramatic forests and medieval villages

Limited spots! Early-Bird 10% off for the first 4 sign-ups (use code MINDFUL-FOREST).

Early-Bird Special: Save 10% – book by August 15 and immerse yourself in 8 days of forest-therapy, farm-to-table cuisine, and customised mindfulness practice. 

Only the first 4 signups qualify. Hurry and book early!

Use Discount Code MINDFUL-FOREST 

 Full refund of the paid amount: for cancellations 60 days or more before the retreat start date.  (minus bank transfer fee).

50% refund of the paid amount: for cancellations 30 to 59 days before the retreat start date: (minus bank transfer fee).

Cancellation less than 30 days before the retreat start date: No refund available, however, participants can transfer their spot to another person, provided they inform us in advance.

For late bookings within 30 days of the retreat:

- Full payment is required at the time of booking.

Detailed Schedule:

• 14:00: Pickup at Pisa airport
• 14:50: Pickup at Lucca train station
• 15:50: Arrival at Agriturismo Ze’ del Pino
• 16:00: Registration and check-in
• 17:30: Introductions and tour of the premises
• 18:30: Reception with sparkling wine and appetizers
• 19:00: Welcome dinner at Agriturismo
• 20:30: Program overview and orientation

 Detailed Schedule:

• 08:00: Wake up
• 08:30: Morning meditation practice
• 09:00: Breakfast
• 09:30: Free/prep time
• 10:15: Shinrin Yoku Session 1 in the forest at the property
• 13:00: Lunch
• 14:00: Free time
• 15:00: Afternoon Mindfulness Session
• 16:30: Break
• 16:45: Resume Mindfulness Session
• 18:00: Free time
• 19:00: Dinner
• 20:30: Evening session: Day’s Q&A and closing meditation

 Detailed schedule:

• 08:00: Wake up
• 08:30: Morning meditation practice
• 09:00: Breakfast
• 09:30: Free/prep time
• 10:15: Shinrin Yoku Session 2 in the forest at the property
• 13:00: Lunch
• 14:00: Free/prep time
• 15:00: Departure by private bus for Barga - Somocolonia tour
• 15:30: Walking tour in Somocolonia
• 16:30: Continue by bus to Barga
• 17:00: Walking tour in Barga’s old town
• 18:00: Free time in Barga to explore
• 19:00: Tasting aperitivo menu in Capretz, Barga
• 21:30: Return to Agriturismo

 Detailed Schedule:

• 08:00: Wake up
• 08:30: Morning meditation practice
• 09:00: Breakfast
• 09:30: Free/prep time
• 10:00: Shinrin Yoku Session 3 on the Pania della Croce trail
• 13:00: Picnic lunch in the forest
• 14:00: Free time
• 14:30: Afternoon Mindfulness Session (in the forest)
• 18:00: Arrival back at the Agriturismo and free time
• 19:00: Dinner
• 20:30: Evening session: Day’s Q&A and closing meditation

 Detailed Schedule:

• 08:00: Wake up
• 08:30: Breakfast and packed lunch prep
• 09:00: Trip preparation time
• 09:20: Departure to Lucca by private bus
• 10:00: Stop at Ponte della Maddalena
• 10:40: Continue on to Lucca
• 11:15: Arrival at Porta San Pietro, Lucca
• 11:20: Walking tour along Lucca’s wall and old town
• 12:30: Picnic lunch at park on wall
• 13:20: Continue walking tour of Lucca’s old town
• 14:30: Free time for self-paced walking/shopping tour around Lucca
• 18:00: Meet up at restaurant for “Aperitivo”
• 20:30: Bus trip back to Agriturismo Ze’ del Pino
• 21:40: Arrival at Agriturismo, end of day

 Detailed Schedule:

• 08:00: Wake up
• 08:30: Morning meditation practice
• 09:00: Breakfast
• 09:30: Free/prep time
• 10:00: Shinrin Yoku Session 4 in the property forest
• 13:00: Lunch
• 14:30: Free time
• 16:00: Group picking fresh ingredients for cooking class at local farm/garden
• 18:00: Washing and prepping ingredients
• 18:30: Cooking class at Agriturismo professional kitchen
• 20:00: Enjoy dinner made by cooking class
• 21:30:  Bonfire and dessert with the view of the valley at Agriturismo, end of day 

 Detailed Schedule:

• 08:00: Wake up
• 08:30: Morning meditation practice
• 09:00: Breakfast and pack lunch
• 09:30: Free/prep time
• 10:00: Shinrin Yoku Session 5 (on property)
• 13:00: Picnic lunch at top conifer patch
• 14:30: Free time
• 15:00: Afternoon Mindfulness Session
• 16:30: Break
• 16:45: Resume Mindfulness Session
• 18:00: Free time/packing
• 19:00: Farewell special BBQ dinner

 Detail Schedule:

• 08:00: Wake up
• 08:30: Breakfast
• 10:00: Check-out and move luggage to reception
• 10:30: Closing Mindfulness Session
• 12:00: Lunch at Agriturismo
• 13:00: Farewell circle and departure
• 14:00: Drop off at Lucca Train Station
• 14:40: Drop off at Pisa Airport