• This summer, come discover the beautiful life in Italy! 

• Meet in Florence, “the city of dreams” with its timeless art, rustic cuisine and beautiful gardens.

• Travel along the rolling hills of the Tuscan countryside with a stop in medieval Siena.

• Continue through Umbria for a week’s stay in a private Italian farmhouse (agriturismo) located in a green park.

• Indulge in delicious healthy, farm to table Italian food, served al fresco in a charming veranda.

• Work it off and get ready to explore Umbria with our daily classes, featuring, Pilates, qi gong, yoga and strength and mobility. 

• De-stress and restore with relaxing meditation and gratitude sessions. 

• Explore Umbria, the “green heart of Italy”, famous for its pea-green hills, beautiful landscapes,  and delicious wines and truffles.

• Feast your eyes on beautiful lakes and classic Italian art and architecture, with our medieval hill town excursions. 

Why you should come

• August is the beautiful sunny month Italians (and Americans) take to relax and rejuvenate.

• We have chosen off the beaten path, non-touristy places like Perugia and Lake Bolsena for an authentic experience.

• It's summer! Come relax and cool off in the pool, or read a book on your own private veranda.

• Our dreamy, outdoor covered studio is the perfect place to workout, meditate and build some new healthy habits.

• Spend a blissful week exploring Italy in a fun, supportive group environment.

• Meet new friends or bring a friend or family member. All are welcome-men, women, families, etc.

• You can participate in as much or as little as you want-it’s your holiday!

For your consideration

•Our trip kicks off with a welcome dinner and one night in Florence.  

•Last year we started the same way, but in Rome, and many of our attendees arrived at our hotel a few days early.

•This proved to be a great way for the group to get acquainted and to explore the ancient city.

•Please feel free to arrive early and we are happy to assist you in extending your stay in Florence.

• Our converted Umbrian-style country farmhouse features terracotta floors, exposed beams and bricks.

• An original mix of classic and medieval furnishings, lending both elegance and charm.

• There are 17 rustic and tastefully furnished rooms with private en suite bathroom and AC.  

• Each room has a private veranda or terrace overlooking the Italian gardens or fields.

• Choice of private single room, double or triple.

Meals - Mangia!
• Three delicious meals a day are provided.  

• Enjoy healthy, regional Italian food—several ingredients come from Locanda’s organic gardens or are locally sourced.

• Assortment of wine, beers, juices, and desserts. Homemade teas, coffee, and fresh fruits available all day. 

• Special diets accommodated: gluten or lactose-free, peanut-free, vegan, and vegetarian, etc. 

Daily LindaFit Pilates Classes

• Improve your health, strength, flexibility and well-being. 

• Option of 3 daily LindaFit Pilates classes. 

• Classes feature Pilates, yoga, qi gong, and strength and mobility.

• Classes are designed and modified for all levels. 

Daily Wellness Sessions
• Our daily meditation sessions will help you escape from life's stresses and develop a clear, calm mind.

• Gratitude exercises will help promote positive thinking and inner peace and serenity. 

• Our dreamy, outdoor covered studio, with its bucolic views and gentle breezes, is the perfect place to start a meditation practice.

Spa Services
• Include gentle deep tissue, Thai massage and special spa treatments with home-made aromatherapy oils.

• These a la carte treatments can be booked at Locanda. 

Personal Time  

• Available every day to swim, hike, or take it easy- nap, stroll the grounds, read, sunbathe, and just be...  

3 Excursions
• Siena, Lake Bolsena, and Perugia

• Half day trip to Siena, Tuscany, and Lake Bolsena, Umbria

• Full-day day trip to Perugia, Umbria with a special tour guide.

• A non-refundable $500 deposit is needed to secure your spot.

• If you cancel by May 15, 2023 you will be refunded the cost of the trip less the non-refundable $500 deposit. 

• No refunds after May 15, 2023 but you may sell your spot on the trip.

Subject To Change
• All details are subject to change in order to improve our clients’ experience. 

Applications and Waivers
• Applications must be received, and waivers must be signed. 

Service fees
• All fees will be absorbed by the participant.

Payment Plan
• For your convenience feel free to email linda@lindafit.com
• We can schedule a payment plan and review all the details together.

• A travel insurance policy is recommended.

• Include trip cancellation and interruption, baggage, accident, emergency assistance and medical assistance.

Arrival and Welcome Dinner

We begin our journey in Florence and meet at the Hotel Silla in the non-touristy, residential San Niccolo district. This most "Florentine of neighborhoods" is popular for its quaint winding streets, chic art galleries and boutiques, and laid-back wine bars and restaurants. 

Check-in is as at 2pm, and our LindaFit Welcome Dinner is at 7pm on the rooftop terrace of our hotel. 

Extended Stay

If you arrive earlier than Aug 20th, come explore Florence!  
Our hotel is perfectly situated for visiting the Uffizi and Accademia museums, as well as the famous outdoor Boboli and Rose gardens, and the beautiful Piazzale Michelangelo with its breathtaking city views.

Visit to famous Siena, Tuscany 

We depart by bus from Florence in the morning and travel through the verdant Tuscany countryside with a stop in beautiful Siena with its famous Palio horse races and medieval cityscape.  

Arrival at Locanda, Umbria

We will then travel though Umbria to arrive at the enchanting Locanda La Quercia Calante, where we will spend a magical week.

This charming, restored country farmhouse and organic farm is replete with swimming pools, jacuzzi, holistic-spa, and beautifully designed, fully stocked fitness studios with an outdoor covered deck all immersed in a green natural park. 

Daily LindaFit Pilates Classes

There will be a late afternoon class this day.

Improve your health, strength, flexibility and well-being with daily LindaFit classes featuring, Pilates, yoga, strength and mobility, qigong and more.

Daily Wellness Sessions

Our classes are followed with meditations and gratitude sessions that will help you destress and calm the mind.  Our outdoor covered fitness studio with its bucolic views, and peaceful surroundings is the ideal place to establish a meditation practice and reinforce your health and wellness commitment.

Spa Services

Include gentle deep tissue, Thai massage and special spa treatments with home-made aromatherapy oils created by Locanda's skilled massage therapists.

These a la carte services can be booked at Locanda.

Personal Time  

Available every day to swim, hike, or take it easy- nap, stroll the grounds, read, sunbathe, and just be...

Half-day trip to charming Lake Bolsena 

After lunch, we will visit Lake Bolsena, with its popular black sand beaches, romantic castles, historic churches, Roman walls and ancient necropolises.  The perfect way to spend a summer day.

Daily LindaFit Pilates Classes

There will be an early and late morning class this day.

Improve your health, strength, flexibility and well-being with daily LindaFit classes featuring, Pilates, yoga, strength and mobility, qigong and more.

Daily Wellness Meditations

Our classes are followed with meditations and gratitude sessions that will help you destress and calm the mind.  Our outdoor covered fitness studio with its bucolic views, and  peaceful surroundings is the ideal place to establish a meditation practice.

Spa Services

Include gentle deep tissue, Thai massage and special spa treatments with home-made aromatherapy oils created by Locanda's skilled massage therapists.

These a la carte services can be booked at Locanda.

Personal Time  

Available every day to swim, hike, or take it easy- nap, stroll the grounds, read, sunbathe, and just be.

Wine Tasting

A special wine tasting will be held this evening at Locanda before dinner.  It will feature local wines and some tasty hors d'oeuvres.

Daily LindaFit Pilates Classes

There will be an early and late morning class and late afternoon class this day.

Improve your health, strength, flexibility and well-being with daily LindaFit classes featuring, Pilates, yoga, strength and mobility, qigong and more.

Daily Wellness Sessions

Our classes are followed with meditations and gratitude sessions that will help you destress and calm the mind.  Our outdoor covered fitness studio with its bucolic views, and  peaceful surroundings is the ideal place to establish a meditation practice.

Spa Services

Include gentle deep tissue, Thai massage and special spa treatments with home-made aromatherapy oils created by Locanda's skilled massage therapists.

These a la carte services can be booked at Locanda.

Personal Time  

Available every day to swim, hike, or take it easy- nap, stroll the grounds, read, sunbathe, and just be.

Full-day trip to "sweet" Perugia  

We will have a tour guide for our special full-day trip to Perugia, the capital of the Umbrian region with its hill top setting, fine architecture and famous Baci chocolate kisses. (Yes, they make Perugia chocolate here!) Lunch is out in Perugia. 

Daily LindaFit Pilates Classes

There will be an early morning class, and late afternoon class this day.

Improve your health, strength, flexibility and well-being with daily LindaFit classes featuring, Pilates, yoga, strength and mobility, qigong and more.

Daily Wellness Sessions

Our classes are followed with meditations and gratitude sessions that will help you destress and calm the mind.  Our outdoor covered fitness studio with its bucolic views, and  peaceful surroundings is the ideal place to establish a meditation practice.

Spa Services

Include gentle deep tissue, Thai massage and special spa treatments with home-made aromatherapy oils created by Locanda's skilled massage therapists.

These a la carte services can be booked at Locanda.

Personal Time  

Available every day to swim, hike, or take it easy- nap, stroll the grounds, read, sunbathe, and just be.

Evening Pizza Party

We end our week with a fun, celebratory pizza party, featuring local ingredients right from the Locanda gardens. 

Daily LindaFit Pilates Classes

There will be an early and late morning class and late afternoon class this day.

Improve your health, strength, flexibility and well-being with daily LindaFit classes featuring, Pilates, yoga, strength and mobility, qigong and more.

Daily Wellness Sessions

Our classes are followed with meditations and gratitude sessions that will help you destress and calm the mind.  Our outdoor covered fitness studio with its bucolic views, and  peaceful surroundings is the ideal place to establish a meditation practice.

Spa Services

Include gentle deep tissue, Thai massage and special spa treatments with home-made aromatherapy oils created by Locanda's skilled massage therapists.

These a la carte services can be booked at Locanda.

Personal Time  

Available every day to swim, hike, or take it easy- nap, stroll the grounds, read, sunbathe, and just be.

Arrivederci!

We will have breakfast and depart Locanda in the morning. 

Arrivederci Locanda until next year.