Under the Tuscan Sun

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Under the Tuscan Sun
Tuscany, Italy
Sep 29 - Oct 5, 2024
Group size: 9 - 9
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$3,500
Deposit: $600

About your trip

If you are looking for a joyful and transformative experience and an opportunity to care for your mind, body, and spirit—then this is the retreat for you! We will gather at a beautiful private estate just outside the historic renaissance city of Lucca. Each day will be filled with new experiences to expand and enrich your mind, strengthen and nourish your body, and celebrate your spiritual self. You will create wonderful connections with other women and make memories to last a lifetime. 

Highlights:

  • 7 Days/6 nights tucked in the Tuscan hills overlooking historic Lucca
  • Enjoy delicious breakfasts, lunches, dinners daily
  • Vinyasa, Gentle, and Yin Yoga Sessions
  • Enjoy the Tuscan landscape while biking from Lucca to the leaning tower of Pisa
  • Explore Florence, the capital city of Tuscany
  • Tour a beautiful Italian Winery--with non-alcoholic options
  • Learn to cook amazing food in an Italian cooking class
  • Free time to explore the local small historic cities
  • All levels welcome (No yoga experience required)
  • Make great new friends in a relaxed, small group setting

Cancellation/Refund Policy

1. Deposits are non-refundable.

2. Deposits are transferrable to another attendee found and assigned by the original attendee.

3. A payment plan is available, with the full balance due on August 1st, 2024.

4. For cancellation requests submitted before August 1st, 2024, 50% of total amount paid (less deposit) will be refunded.

5. After August 1st, 2024: Sorry but no refunds given, no exceptions.

We know that no one books a retreat with the intention of cancelling it, but unexpected events do occur, so please consider purchasing travel insurance. Most travel insurance must be purchased within 14 days of making your reservation. It is your responsibility to read and understand our cancellation policies. Exceptions cannot be made for any reason, including weather, injury/illness, or personal emergencies. No refunds or credits for failure to attend or failure to complete the retreat, or for arriving late or leaving early. We reserve the right to cancel retreats with inadequate participant interest, in which case all money paid to Breath + Story will be refunded. Notification of cancellation for this reason will occur at least 1 month prior to retreat start date. Breath + Story cannot be held responsible for any personal expenses, such as airline tickets, due to changes in itineraries or retreat cancellations.

What's included

Lodging

7 Days/6 nights in a shared or private space.

Food

All meals included except for one meal out in Florence

Transportation

All transportation covered from the time you get into Florence until we head back out to the airport home.

Yoga Sessions

Daily optional yoga and meditation sessions focused on body awareness and relaxation.

Journaling

Guided journaling activities to facilitate self-discovery and build appreciation for your personal story.

Florence Excursion

Spend the day exploring the world renown city of Florence. Enjoy local cuisine, historic churches and maybe some Italian leather.

Bike Tour

Join us on bikes thru the Tuscan country side as we make our way to the leaning Tower of Pisa.

Group Cooking Class

Enjoy an evening with a local Italian chef at our very own home.

What's not included

Airfare

Travel Insurance

Highly recommended

Activities in Florence

Food and shopping are on you as you explore. However, we will provide recommendations and you are always welcome to hang with us.

Massage

Enjoy an optional massage in the comfort of our own villa.

Day 1

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Welcome + Settle In

2:00 pm: Fly into Florence airport and meet for transport

4:00 pm: Check-in and get settled in

6:00 pm: Dinner

7:30 pm: Welcome activity


Day 2

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Explore Our Surroundings

8:00 am: Breakfast

9:30 am: Yoga and meditation

12 pm: Lunch

1-5:00 pm: Free time

5:30 pm: Dinner

7:00 pm: Group evening event

Day 3

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Biking to the Leaning Tower of Pisa

7:00 am: Breakfast

8:30am: Yoga and meditation 

10am-4pm: Leaning Tower of Pisa biking excursion...Plus explore the city of Lucca!

5:30 pm: Dinner

7:00 pm: Group evening event



Day 4

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Explore Florence

7:00 am: Breakfast

9:00 am: Leave for Florence

10am-6pm: Explore the incredible city of Florence! 

6:00 pm: Head back to Estate

7:30 pm: Dinner and evening event

Day 5

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Winery Excursion

8:00 am: Breakfast

9:30am: Yoga and meditation

12:00 pm: Lunch

1:00 pm: Head out to Winery

1-4 pm: Winery Tour

5:30 pm: Dinner

7:00 pm: Group event

Day 6

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Day at the Villa

8:00 am: Breakfast

9:30 am: Yoga and meditation

12:00 pm: Lunch

1-5:00 pm: Free time....massage, lounge or pick an outing(tbd)

6:30 pm:Dinner

7:30 pm: Closing activity

Day 7

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Pack Up and Head Out

7:00 am: Breakfast

Pack up and head out by 10am

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About your organizer

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Breath + Story

At Breath + Story, we believe the most meaningful journeys are the ones that transform us. Our women’s retreats blend adventure, wellness, cultural immersion, and intentional connection to create space for reflection, renewal, and discovery.

Founded by friends Heather Longhurst and Mindy Barringer, Breath + Story was born from a shared belief that travel can help us slow down, reconnect, and embrace the next chapter of our stories. We don’t just visit beautiful places—we create experiences that stay with you long after you return home.

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