This was a fantastic trip. I had done this trip once before, so knew it would be great. But it was even better this time around. . Sadie, Alice, Danilo, and Eiko did an amazing job organizing it, and then shepherding us through the week. They were again able to find a truly lovely venue where we could settle in and really soak up the beauty of the Italian countryside. Sadie got us up each morning, getting our blood moving with her yoga moves, getting us ready for adventure. Alice and Eiko's meals were artistic and gustatory wonders--and Alice shared some of her secrets in cooking classes during the week. Danilo's encyclopedic knowledge of wines and organic farming-- and his willingness to teach us--filled our brains with new ideas and out tongues with new tastes.. We learned about the history and culture of the area on the 3 outings of the week, the last of which (a trip to the Ligurian coast to tour a terraced vineyard and wine cellar by the sea in Cinque Terre) was breathtakingly beautiful. The other folks in the group were also great--interesting, thoughtful, and supportive of each other. We made friendships that will last beyond the week. So-- I just want to say--if you can find a way to join one of these trips, you should definitely do it!

The week with Sadie in Tuscany exceeded my expectations. Everything was terrific. Sadie is an excellent yoga teacher. She planned the classes to be appropriate for our group at our various levels - and afterwards, I felt more energized, centered and ready for the day or evening. The food and wine, prepared by her friends who run a wonderful farm to table restaurant in Milan, was extraordinary, way better than I could have imagined. It was fresh, beautifully prepared, and just the right amount to feel comfortably full after each delicious meal with the perfectly paired wines. The location of the inn in the Tuscan countryside was lovely and allowed us to take 3 day trips to interesting and beautiful places in the vicinity. What a fantastic week. I will highly recommend to my friends, family, and anyone who is interested.

We were unprepared for how wonderful this trip would be in May/2025. I had taken a yoga class years ago with Sadie, and found her knowledgeable then; but after her years more of experience, she is even better than I’d have hoped. Her childhood friend, who was with us, is a fantastic chef, and brought her sous-chef and sommelier. Our hotel was beautiful, and the outside excursions were as well. We loved everything about this experience.