This October, we gather in the rolling hills of Chianti to experience Italy the way it was meant to be experienced... slowly. No racing from landmark to landmark. No packed itineraries. Just mornings that unfold gently, espresso on the terrace, unhurried walks through a quaint Italian village, afternoons unfolding as they may, and long dinners that stretch into the evening under the Tuscan sky.

There will be soft, grounding movement and restorative practices woven in, but the real rhythm of the retreat is spaciousness, time to notice, to taste, to breathe. Restorative yoga led by Sara Poldmae and Vinyasa by Allie Cushley.

This is for the woman who wants to savor Italy rather than check it off a list. To feel the warmth of the sun on old stone, to linger in conversation, to let beauty sink in instead of rushing past it. Tuscany becomes the setting, but the experience is about presence, living inside the moment rather than moving through it. Join us and come experience Italy at the pace of an exhale.

Arrive in Florence.

Private transportation provided from Florence to the villa.

Check in 4pm

Welcome in the villa of the group with drinks and snacks

A Restorative Stretch and Welcome circle

Private chef dinner in the comfort of the villa

Here are the opportunities we will experience together.

Day starts with coffee/tea.

Brunch buffet in the tasting rooms of the villa or under the Pergola according to the weather each day.

Movement, meditation and restorative classes each day.

6 dinners together at the villa,

Dinners prepared by villa chef with selected wines produced on site.

Select days to include:

Take part in a private cooking class with chef Valentino who will teach the secrets of Tuscany and Chianti cuisine. Afterwards enjoy the delightful dishes for lunch accompanied by Chianti wines, from the Il Palagio Estate.

Group lunch in Palanzo Village

Walk through the vineyards and olive grove of ll Palagio complete with wine tasting and snacks.

One gala dinner and one pizza night.

Included excursion coming soon.

This morning, we will say farewell to the villa and board private mini coaches to depart for Florence.