FEED YOUR SOUL IN TUSCANY WITH O2 ASPEN & TERRI BARNETT

Sarteano, SI, Italy

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Oct 17 - 20, 2019
Group size: 1 - 25
FEED YOUR SOUL IN TUSCANY WITH O2 ASPEN & TERRI BARNETT
Sarteano, SI, Italy

Terri Barnett
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4 reviews

Oct 17 - 20, 2019
Group size: 1 - 25

About this trip

Retreat yourself! Ignite your passions, indulge your senses, and awaken your soul! Join O2 Aspen and Terri Barnett this October 17th-20th for Feed Your Soul,  a luxury retreat in the heart of Tuscany. This experience is uniquely designed to embrace you with sophisticated comforts, tranquility, and lasting transformation.  Feed Your Soul is all about nourishing you from the inside out.  


View a quick video about Monteverdi and the tranquility that awaits! 


Savor the sweet life as you Indulge yourself in this exclusive experience at Monteverdi – a rare charming hotel/spa, in Castiglioncello del Trinoro, Italy.  Imagine a hilltop in Tuscany—the kind you dream about, with views so spectacular that they take your breath away! Monteverdi sits 30 minutes from Italy's most iconic hilltop wine towns - Montalcino, Montepulciano, and Pienza and even closer to organic family-owned cheese farms, olive groves, wineries and more. 


Each room, rich in history and character, is uniquely designed and decorated to represent a slice of Tuscan life.  Monteverdi’s spa takes inspiration from modern luxury and old traditions, which includes an underground heated pool based on ancient Roman baths, a sensory shower, a cold plunge pool, treatments inspired by a hammam, and outdoor travertine soaking tubs with views of all the valley.

Accommodations

The rooms  (all available for single or double occupancy) are classically Tuscan: stone walls, wood-beam ceilings and views laid out like paintings from every window,  superb bathrooms with Organic La Saponari bath products, and elegant touches throughout.


AVAILABLE PACKAGES

Price per person for a shared room is $3200 - please specify if you have a specific roommate request or if you are open to being placed with someone. Price for a private room is $3900.

Sample Itinerary

After awakening to the natural beauty of the Tuscan surroundings...


7:30 - 8:30 - Juices + Coffee

8:30 - 10:00 AM - Meditation + Morning Power Flow

10:00 AM - Fresh, Clean + Healthy Breakfast

12:00 PM - Afternoon excursion/activity including a wine tasting lunch 

2:30 - 5:00 PM - Free Time (Spa, Pool, Hiking, Biking, Trail Exploring, Horseback Riding)

5:00 - 6:30 PM - Sunset Meditation + Restorative Yoga

7:00 PM - Nightly Wine Tasting

8:00 PM - Farm to Table Dinner

Additional Experiences

There will be plenty of time between sessions to simply relax and connect with yourself and others,  relaxing by the luxurious heated pool overlooking the Tuscan countryside, or just taking in the views of the  idyllic sanctuary surrounded by the picturesque forests and hills of the Val d’Orcia. 


Additional add-on excursions/activities include horseback riding, hiking, biking (both mountain and e-bikes), trail running, a visit to a grainery and organic cheese farm, painting classes, truffle hunting and more.

Accolades for Monteverdi

GOOP | April 2019

"Imagine a hilltop in Tuscany—the kind with views so spectacular that UNESCO deemed it a World Heritage Site, the kind with charming centuries-old buildings, the kind you dream about in the movie version of your trip. And while we’re indulging this fantasy, let’s add that the interiors have giant bathtubs, high thread counts, and the kind of preternatural beauty that could be its own coffee-table book. This hilltop exists. It’s a hamlet of a town called Castiglioncello del Trinoro. Population: sixteen, give or take. And virtually every building in this hamlet comprises Monteverdi, a boutique hotel slash spa slash wine bar slash world-class restaurant. The place is so spectacular that we quickly run out of superlatives. But know this: The spa—which includes an underground heated pool based on ancient Roman baths, a sensory shower, a cold plunge pool, a heated room with treatments inspired by a hammam, and outdoor travertine soaking tubs with views of all the valley—will make you feel like Emperor Augustus."


DEPARTURES | MAY 2019

"Stepping inside the ancient walls of Monteverdi Tuscany is transformative. The boutique hotel, which is spread out throughout the villas and old-world buildings of the little village of Castiglioncello del Trinoro, is unlike anything else you might experience in the world. As a Unesco World Heritage Site, the windows of each carefully designed room (courtesy of Italian designer Ilaria Miani, a friend and collaborator of director Wes Anderson) reveal sweeping views of the rolling Val d’Orcia hills and vibrant greenery. It’s no wonder Anderson penned the entirety of The Grand Budapest Hotel here."

Getting There

There are three excellent options for traveling to Monteverdi:

  • Car Rental: Monteverdi is approximately a 2-2.5-hour drive from Rome to Castiglioncello del Trinoro. Please see their driving directions for the best route.
  • Car Service: You may hire the Monteverdi car service for the trip from the Roma or Florence Airport; all arrangements can be made by their concierges.
  • Train Travel: You may take the train from the Roma Termini station located at the Roma Airport to the Chiusi station where you are then picked up by a car service; again, all arrangements can be made by their concierges.

Specific instructions for all three options are available by contacting the concierge directly at concierge@monteverdituscany.com

Deposit & Cancellation Policy

A non-refundable $1500 deposit per person is required to secure your space on this retreat, with the balance due by September 16th, 2019 (four weeks prior to the start date). After this date, payment in full is required when registering. 


Cancellations prior to 8 weeks will receive a refund of monies paid, less the $1500 deposit. Cancellations within 8 weeks of retreat date are non-refundable, with any outstanding balance fully payable. Since last-minute injuries, illnesses, or emergencies, do happen, we highly recommend travel insurance.

What’s included

  • Accommodations
    3-night luxury stay at Monteverdi
  • Daily Power Vinyasa Yoga
    Power yoga vinyasa class each morning
  • Daily Restorative Yoga
    Restorative yoga class each afternoon
  • Daily Guided Meditation
    Meditation sessions twice daily
  • Meditation Workshop
    One meditation workshop in the expansive outdoor lavender gardens with sweeping views of Tuscany
  • Leather-Bound Journal
    One beautiful leather-bound journal for intention setting and journaling
  • Daily Meals
    Breakfast, a light lunch, and dinner are included each day featuring healthy, local cuisine, designed to feed your body as well as your soul
  • Nightly Wine Tastings
    Nightly wine tastings featuring local, delicious vintners
  • Wine Tasting Lunch
    A guided wine-tasting lunch and walking tour of the iconic hilltop town of Montalcino with lux transportation to and from the property
  • Italian Cooking Class
    Hands-on cooking class with renowned Culinary Academy and chef, Giancarla Bodoni featuring farm-to-table and slow food movement
  • $100 Spa Credit
    A $100 credit to the renowned Spa - which offers a wide range of facial and massage treatments designed to soothe, invigorate, purify, relax, and refreshes the body, mind, and soul

What’s not included

  • Airfare
    Refer to "Getting There" (above) for travel recommendations
  • Hotel Transport
    Transportation will be provided by Monteverdi at an additional fee
  • Traveler's Insurance
    Highly recommended, but not included in price of retreat
  • Gratuity
    Discretionary gratuity at Monteverdi

Available Packages

Shared Room - Pay for Just You
$3,200
Deposit: $1,500
Shared Room - Pay for Entire Room

*Choose this option if you would like to pay for you and your roommate, and simply have your roommate Venmo you for their half. This option will allow you to guarantee a spot for both you and your roommate in the event that the retreat sells out quickly.  We recommend you work this out beforehand so all parties know what is expected of them as far as payment and booking. Please specify who will be staying in the room with you along with their contact information. 

$6,400
Private Room

*Choose this option if you want a room all to yourself!

$3,900
Deposit: $1,500


Your Organizer


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Terri Barnett
4 reviews
An inspiring leader, Terri has spent over two decades teaching mindfulness, yoga and meditation. By facilitating the connection of the mind, body and spirit, Terri supports her students in creating moment-to-moment awareness and introduces tools and techniques for practicing a more mindful approach to living a fuller life. Leading meditation and yoga retreats, she inspires and supports individuals in their journey of transformation and individual experience. She is also passionate about integrating mindfulness and meditation practices into the corporate workplace. Terri is available for private coaching, meditation and yoga instruction. Terri is 500 Hour Certified Baptiste Power Yoga Instructor, 450 Hour MNDFL Meditation Teacher, Vedic Meditation trained and leads Corporate Wellness Programs. As a supporter and mentor of Africa Yoga Project (AYP), Terri has contributed to the organization’s initiative to create jobs and empower leaders. Visit terribarnettlive.com for more!

Reviews

The entire experience was wonderful--from the accommodations to the food to the fabulous yoga and meditation. Terri is an amazing teacher and organized the perfect retreat with a lot of individual time.
By Alissa R for Om Shanti Sanará: Reconnect to Serenity in Tulum on Feb 08, 2022
Wow! Terri's heart is in every moment of hosting her guest, with expertise evident in her ease of leading a powerful, transformative yoga and meditation retreat. She gathered a warm and caring group of people, sharing delicious food, in a beautiful setting.
By Michelle P for Tulum Tranquility at Sanará on Feb 04, 2020
This was a wonderful experience. It was great to meet so many interesting people. The accommodations were amazing. This was a trip not to be missed.
By Cathy M for FEED YOUR SOUL IN TUSCANY WITH O2 ASPEN & TERRI BARNETT on Oct 29, 2019
Terri’s retreat was an amazing spiritual journey that was good for the body, mind and the heart. The most amazing women are attracted to her special transformative powers. I think everyone took as much or as little as they needed. The sunrise walks, her rigorous yoga classes and the sound baths were truly amazing. The hotel was gorgeous and the staff absolutely lovely. Thank you!
By Kaija B for Find Your Serenity at Sanará on Feb 11, 2019