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:
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.
7 Days/6 nights in a shared or private space.
All meals included except for one meal out in Florence
All transportation covered from the time you get into Florence until we head back out to the airport home.
Daily optional yoga and meditation sessions focused on body awareness and relaxation.
Guided journaling activities to facilitate self-discovery and build appreciation for your personal story.
Spend the day exploring the world renown city of Florence. Enjoy local cuisine, historic churches and maybe some Italian leather.
Join us on bikes thru the Tuscan country side as we make our way to the leaning Tower of Pisa.
Enjoy an evening with a local Italian chef at our very own home.
Highly recommended
Food and shopping are on you as you explore. However, we will provide recommendations and you are always welcome to hang with us.
Enjoy an optional massage in the comfort of our own villa.
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
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
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
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
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
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
7:00 am: Breakfast
Pack up and head out by 10am
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.
