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Wellness Retreat in Italy

Give yourself the gift of deep healing. What if there was a place and time for you to let go of busy-ness, to stop pretending to be whoever it is everyone else thinks you should be, and to simply arrive back at your truest most divine self, completely comfortable in your body, mind, and spirit? The restoration and healing are all yours sister. When you press pause to drop into that sacred space of stillness that lives always within you, when you allow silence to be the sound you tune into, and when you slow down enough that you begin to feed yourself with all the things that nourish rather than deplete you.

Meet the instructors

Donna
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Highlights

  • Daily morning Ayurveda yoga, movement, meditation, and breath practices
  • Late afternoon sessions with sound healing, yoga, ritual, and deep dives in the ancient wisdom of Ayurveda
  • A traditional Samhain celebration and ritual
  • Pre and post retreat connection call with Donna and the other retreat goddesses
  • 4 nights luxury accommodation in your room of choice
  • Daily delicious brunch and dinner

Skill level

  • Beginner
  • Intermediate
  • Advanced

Yoga styles


5 days with instruction in English
The organizer also speaks: French
Group size: Maximum of 8 participants
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Accommodation

Check-in Time:
16:00
Check-out Time:
10:30

Podere Trafonti is a chic, eco-friendly domain nestled in the picturesque hills of Southern Tuscany where you can escape the everyday turmoil, together with your family, friends, or colleagues.

Max Cottage

On top of the hill, “Max” reigns with its glorious view onto Montepulciano, the Monte Amiata and the surrounding hills, forests, and fields.

The cottage has two bedrooms each with an ensuite bathroom with walk-in shower. The spacious kitchen-dining-living area has a panoramic glass front which opens up to a glorious view onto the Tuscan scenery. In front of “Max”, there is a splashing fountain and a lovely terrace with a table and seats for outdoor dining.

Mel Pavilion

The pool pavilion “Mel” hosts two ample double (or twin) bedrooms, “Lido” and “Bosco”, and each with their ensuite bathrooms. The space “Mel” has a private terrace with table and chairs and is equipped with a bar and a fridge. Lido is a bright and cheerful room with a direct access to the pool. Bosco is a quiet double room with a big window looking onto the forest. Each room has its own ensuite bathroom with a walk-in shower.

Tramonto, main house

The room “Tramonto” is adjacent to the library on the second floor of the main house. This part of the house is independently accessible from the outside. Tramonto is on the Western side of the main house, to the sunset. It has ample wardrobe space with a desk area. It shares a well appointed bathroom with walk in shower with one other single room. This is a comfortable, bright, and spacious bedroom.

Program

What if abundant health was no longer an illusion but part of your day to day and that every morning you could wake up feeling revitalized and full of energy to start each new day?

It’s all possible when you arrive into the hallowed space of their Healing Seasons retreat. This is the moment when time stands still so that you can heal old wounds, and reconnect with your body’s and Mother Nature’s innate wisdom.

This is your sacred invitation to join them in the rolling hills of Tuscany, Italy from 29 October - 2 November, for an incredible journey that will reveal the magical healing properties of Ayurveda, yoga, and sound.

They know from years of experience and study of the ancient sciences of Ayurveda, yoga, and sound that when you are willing to slow down and turn inwards, within an intentionally created circle of women, magical transformation occurs for each of you, more than you could even imagine or dream of.

Their wish for all women, and most especially for you, is that you experience abundant health in all realms of body, mind, and spirit, that you feel healed and whole and that you know deeply your worth and how important your presence on this planet is. The world needs you and your magic sister!

At Podere Trafonti, you’ll experience sustainable hospitality and agriculture, in harmony with your natural environment, the territory, its inhabitants, and their culture. It’s the perfect place to make magic.

Program

Are you prepared to embark on this deeply healing journey and rediscover your inner wisdom to light the pathway to abundant health? Each day, they’ll guide you through Ayurveda-inspired practices of yoga, asana, pranayama, and meditation, in flow with the season and all designed to serve your complete health and well-being.

You’ll experience potent sound healing journeys with the Tibetan gong and nourish yourself fully with deep rest, incredible locally sourced and prepared food, and a profound connection with Mother Nature and the sisterhood.

The retreat is specifically designed to

  • Release samskaras and old patterns that longer serve you
  • Revitalize your health and deliver healing and abundant well-being
  • Transform your relationship with your innate body wisdom
  • Create deep connection with Mother Nature and her rhythms and cycles
  • Develop an expanded sense of love and gratitude in your life
  • Support your experience of sacred ritual as an every day practice

You’ll also learn

  • To use the ancient science of Ayurveda to create abundant health in your life
  • To adapt your personal asana and pranayama practice to flow with the seasons of life and Mother Nature
  • About the ancient tradition of Samhain (31 Oct - 1 Nov), the cyclical nature of existence and the links with your ancestral heritage
  • The meaning of Italy’s I Santi and I Morti (All Saints and All Souls days) and enjoy local traditions and foods

What kind of yoga is there?

This is an all-levels retreat so everyone is welcome whether you are completely new to the practice of yoga or you’ve been on your mat for years. The yoga classes are inspired by Ayurveda and ebb and flow with the weather, the group energy, and the natural world.

There will be specific healing practices including sound healing with the Tibetan gong (safe for all) and the yoga always includes pranayama (breathing techniques), asana (postures), and meditation to enjoy the full spectrum of yoga.

Donna also teaches from a trauma informed place so you are assured that you are safe and secure and have plenty of choice in your practice to honor your own individual needs.

Schedule

The retreat will ebb and flow with the rhythms of the group and Mother Nature but overall your days will look similar to the following:

  • 07:30 - 09:30 Pranayama, yoga, and meditation
  • 10:30 - 11:30 Brunch
  • Free time to relax and/or explore
  • 17:00 - 19:00 Yoga, ritual, and magic
  • 19:30 - 21:00 Dinner
  • Sweet dreams

Included excursions

  • A guided foraging lesson at Podere Trafonti

Instructors

Donna Williams

Retreat location

Spend this hallowed time of Samhain (Halloween) with them, in magnificent Tuscany at the divine Podere Trafonti, a private domain, built with loving hands just 90 minutes outside of historic Florence.

Distances

  • Florence - 1 hour and 30 minutes

Unique features

Activities

  • Swimming pool (outdoor)

General

  • Dining area
  • Environmentally friendly
  • Fireplace
  • Garden
  • Kitchen
  • Lobby
  • Lounge
  • Luggage room / storage
  • Meditation garden
  • Multilingual staff
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace
  • Yoga deck
  • Yoga shala

Services

  • Free parking
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Internet access
  • Library
  • Parking lot
  • Tour assistance
  • Wireless internet

This Yoga Retreat is vegetarian-friendly

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Food

The food at Podere Trafonti is exquisite, much of it from the organic farm on the property and locally sourced from the region. The retreat offering is vegetarian with some gluten free options.

A delicious brunch is served after the morning yoga practice, snacks offered throughout the day, and a sumptuous dinner served in the evening. You'll also have the chance to take part in a guided foraging session, collecting fresh food from the land to be part of what's on the table later on.

The following meals are included:

  • Brunch
  • Dinner
  • Snacks
  • Drinks

The following drinks are included:

  • Water
  • Coffee
  • Tea

The following dietary requirement(s) are served and/or catered for:

  • Vegetarian
  • Gluten Free
  • Organic
If you have special dietary requirements it's a good idea to communicate it to the organiser when making a reservation

Things to do (optional)

This retreat deliberately starts on Tuesday so that you have the chance to arrive in Italy and the region a little earlier and explore.

The retreat center, Podere Trafonti, has plenty to do including enjoying its beautiful surroundings, pool, walks and more. If you plan to explore further afield you might consider hiring a car or being prepared to pay a taxi / tour guide to get around easily as the location is about 15 minutes drive from the local public transport (train).

  • Enjoy the Honeybee Expedition with your Podere Trafonti hosts
  • Take a cooking or pizza making class
  • Experience truffle hunting with the expert truffle dogs and their masters
  • Explore the local Tuscan region
  • Massages are available for an additional fee

What's included

  • Daily morning Ayurveda yoga, movement, meditation, and breath practices to enhance your sense of awe and wonder in life
  • Late afternoon sessions with sound healing, yoga, ritual, and deep dives in the ancient wisdom of Ayurveda
  • A traditional Samhain celebration and ritual
  • Pre and post retreat connection call with Donna and the other retreat goddesses
  • 4 nights luxury accommodation in your room of choice at the divine domain of Podere Trafonti
  • Daily delicious brunch and dinner, prepared fresh with local and organic vegetarian and gluten free options (note only 1 meal on arrival and departure days)
  • Very special retreat gift bag to support you to uplevel your health and well-being
  • Full access to Podere Trafonti including a guided foraging lesson
  • All yoga props including mats, blocks, eye pillows, straps, and more
  • Free Wi-Fi

What's not included

  • Travel to Italy and to the retreat center
  • Health and travel insurance including medical evacuation insurance
  • Massages and treatments if you that’s your gig
  • Day trips and excursions which can be organized

How to get there

Recommended Airports

Arrival by train

By train, the nearest train stations are Torrita di Siena and Montepulciano (with local train connections) and Chiusi-Chianciano Terme, Arezzo, and Florence (with regional and national train connections). From these train stations, pick-ups by car can be arranged (at a reasonable additional cost) or else guests can rent cars to drive to Trafonti.

Cancellation Policy

  • A reservation requires a deposit of 30% of the total price.
  • The deposit is non-refundable, if the booking is cancelled.
  • The rest of the payment should be paid 30 days before arrival.
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