E-BIKE TOUR AROUND TUSCANY
When running your retreat in our Tuscan retreat venue the e-bike tour provided by our local guide Lucca is a must. You will go through some amazing little towns, stop at a local winery, visit the Bagno Vignoni natural thermal springs and get to know the beauty of this amazing region of Italy just like a local.
RENAISSANCE TOWN OF PIENZA
Visit the UNESCO world heritage town of Pienza which is located at the top the hill from our retreat venue in Tuscany. An ancient town renamed and redesigned in the15th century by Pope Pius II as an ideal renaissance town intended as a retreat from Rome. This was the first town where humanist urban planning concepts where applied, which then were spread to other Italian cities and European centers.
TUSCAN COOKERY CLASS
Enjoy a joyful cookery class through the vibrant venue cook Caterina whilst running your retreat in our beautiful Tuscan retreat villa. With the help of local ingredients and herbs, she will take you on an amazing practical class of how to prepare some of the most traditional Tuscan dishes whilst injecting you with her endless smile.
NATURAL THERMAL SPRINGS IN BAGNO VIGNONI
The thermal springs of Bagno Vignoni near or Tuscany retreat venue are famously rich in sulphur, calcium, magnesium and sulphur bicarbonate, all great for skin conditions, respiratory disorders and joint and bone problems. These natural springs have been used for their curative properties since the Roman times and now the major hot springs are used by spa hotels and medical centres. But best of all are the wild hot springs which are scattered around the countryside, free and untamed – if you know where to look.
TRUFFLE HUNTING IN WINTER
If you decide to run your retreat in our Tuscan retreat venue in the winter months you can experience truffle hunting in the nearby oak forests of San Giovanni D’asso. With the help of some wonderful dogs that will do all the hard work searching, whilst you and your group mindfully follow them in the hunt for these amazing natural gems that are the golden nugget for chefs around the world.
MINDFUL WALKS ON TUSCAN CLAY
Just outside our tuscan retreat venue oasis we have big stretches of land that during the summer months turn into hard clay that can be ideal for mindful walks around the hills, to the town of Pienza or simply to witness the amazing natural wildlife that can be found in this beautiful part of Italy. With your group you will be able to roam around the venue, the land and simply be yourself just like Barbara and Sabrina do every so often expressing themselves.