Inspire: Women's Yoga Retreat in Tuscany
with Emily Darling & Melanie Nicsinger
September 3-10th, 2022
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Retreat to Tuscany! Join Emily and Melanie for a week of unforgettable food, transformational yoga, delightful connection and living the good life in the Tuscan countryside.
Your yoga retreat includes daily yoga and organic meals prepared by a personal chef and enjoyed around a traditional family-style table. Our days might find us exploring neighboring villages, visiting a centuries-old winery or simply resting, anticipating the authentic Tuscan dinner we’ll enjoy among our new friends. There will be plenty of free time to relax by the pool at the restored 17th century villa, enjoy an optional massage or participate in one of the many optional activities. You’ll have the option to explore the local region through walks, bike rides and day trips to experience the beauty of this ancient region and its rich culinary heritage. Meals made from the freshest of local ingredients will be prepared for us by a personal chef and you even have the opportunity to partake in a cooking class with the chef and learn some of her secrets! After a week of nourishing your spirit, you’ll return home feeling relaxed, re-energized and INSPIRED! Our retreat home for the week will be Il Borghino – which boasts comfortable lodging in four beautifully-renovated buildings, an outdoor salt-water pool, and delicious meals of farm-to-table vegetarian Tuscan cuisine — complete with local olive oil and wine. We have access to a fully-equipped yoga studio, as well as multiple outdoor spaces should we prefer to practice overlooking the valley below. |
Sample Schedule (subject to change)
Day 1: Ciao! Retreat begins at 4pm. Late afternoon gentle yoga, welcome dinner Day 2: Morning yoga. Optional* bike ride through Tuscan countryside and/or a stop in Lucca. Day 3: Morning yoga. Afternoon walk to nearby vineyard, including wine tasting & private vinyard tour. Day 4: Morning yoga. Free day. Evening gentle yoga. Day 5: Morning yoga. Day trip to the breath-taking Cinque Terre region consisting of 5 coastal villages embedded in rocky cliffs along one of Italy’s most scenic stretches of Liguria. (Lunch in town not included.) You can hike the trail or take a train to the villages and spend the day exploring. Day 6: Morning yoga. Free day. Evening gentle yoga. Day 7: Morning yoga. Optional* excursion to Pietrasanta Artist village. Evening gentle yoga. Final evening dinner party Day 8: Breakfast and arrivederci at 10am! |
What’s Included?
What’s Not Included?
Retreat Prices, per person
Room Type 1 – Shared Twin Room + shared hallway bathroom. $2699
Room Type 2 – Shared Twin/Double Room + Private bathroom. $2899
Room Type 3 – Single Room + Private Bathroom. (SOLD OUT)
For more information or to pay by check or Venmo email Melanie at Melanie@LifestyleBenefitsLLC.com
- Daily Yoga Classes, including yoga mats, blocks, blankets, belts, and bolsters, plus additional yoga mats for use outdoors
- 7 nights’ accommodation at villa, linens and towels
- 3 delicious vegetarian meals daily, except for meals on excursions. On these days, guests are free to explore on their own.
- Historic, local vineyard tour and wine tasting
- Transportation to Cinque Terre
- Fresh detox fruit / vegetable juice at breakfast
- Local wine at dinner (1/2 bottle per person, per night)
- Unlimited fruit, water, and herbal tea throughout the day.
- Transfer from/to Lucca to/from the retreat centre on the day of arrival and departure (one scheduled pick-up and drop-off only).
- Outdoor salt-water pool and large communal living areas
- Pool Towels, Hair dryers and use of laundry facilities
- Free Wi-fi
- Tourist tax
What’s Not Included?
- Airfare
- Travel insurance
- Ground transportation outside the scheduled pick-up on arrival day and drop-off on departure day *
- Meals during excursions
- Optional activities and excursions other than those specified as included in the retreat price
- Other travel-related expenses and incidentals
- Tips + Gratuities
Retreat Prices, per person
Room Type 1 – Shared Twin Room + shared hallway bathroom. $2699
Room Type 2 – Shared Twin/Double Room + Private bathroom. $2899
Room Type 3 – Single Room + Private Bathroom. (SOLD OUT)
For more information or to pay by check or Venmo email Melanie at Melanie@LifestyleBenefitsLLC.com
Terms and Conditions
A $500 (USD) NON-REFUNDABLE DEPOSIT reserves your spot, please indicate what type of room you would like. Once we receive your reservation, we will email you a confirmation along with more trip details.
Your remaining balance will be due in two additional increments--amount dependent upon room type. First increment due April 1st and remainder of balance due June 24th. Or save $150 by paying in full by April 1st.
* Prices listed are per person
COVID Provisions
Requirements for Entry into Italy - All participants must ensure they follow the requirements for entry into Italy available on the Italian Ministry of Health website.
Digital Passenger Locator Form - All participants traveling to Italy are required to complete the Digital Passenger Locator Form available on this site: https://euplf.eu/web/index-2.html
To understand the requirements for entry and for helpful information about traveling to Italy, visit: https://www.viaggiaresicuri.it
In addition to the requirements for entry into Italy, all participants attending the retreat at Il Borghino must provide proof of vaccination in the form of a Covid 19 Green Pass (or recognized equivalent) AND a negative molecular PCR test or a negative rapid antigenic test result PRIOR to arrival at the retreat center. The Green Pass (or recognised equivalent) must be valid for the period of the retreat and the test result must be within 48 hours of arrival at the retreat centre. Participants should bring both a paper and digital copy of their vaccine certificate.
If a participant tests positive or fails to provide proof of a Green Pass (or recognized equivalent) and a negative test result prior to arrival, they will not be permitted to attend the retreat and no refund will be given.
For more information email Melanie at Melanie@LifestyleBenefitsLLC.com
Cancellation Policy
Please be sure you will be able to attend our retreat before you submit your deposit. All deposits are non-refundable, non-transferable and not redeemable for account credit. Payment is due in full 90 days prior to the start of the retreat. If you cancel 90 days or more prior to the retreat start date, you will be issued a refund, less your $500 non-refundable deposit. Trip insurance is required by the yoga villa, and can protect your retreat investment if you need to cancel for covered circumstances. Due to retreat centers’ refund policies, we cannot offer any refunds, transfers or credits for cancellations for any reason (including legitimate ones like illness, injury, family deaths or emergencies) within 90 days of the retreat start date. No refunds or credits for failure to attend or failure to complete the retreat.
A $500 (USD) NON-REFUNDABLE DEPOSIT reserves your spot, please indicate what type of room you would like. Once we receive your reservation, we will email you a confirmation along with more trip details.
Your remaining balance will be due in two additional increments--amount dependent upon room type. First increment due April 1st and remainder of balance due June 24th. Or save $150 by paying in full by April 1st.
* Prices listed are per person
COVID Provisions
Requirements for Entry into Italy - All participants must ensure they follow the requirements for entry into Italy available on the Italian Ministry of Health website.
Digital Passenger Locator Form - All participants traveling to Italy are required to complete the Digital Passenger Locator Form available on this site: https://euplf.eu/web/index-2.html
To understand the requirements for entry and for helpful information about traveling to Italy, visit: https://www.viaggiaresicuri.it
In addition to the requirements for entry into Italy, all participants attending the retreat at Il Borghino must provide proof of vaccination in the form of a Covid 19 Green Pass (or recognized equivalent) AND a negative molecular PCR test or a negative rapid antigenic test result PRIOR to arrival at the retreat center. The Green Pass (or recognised equivalent) must be valid for the period of the retreat and the test result must be within 48 hours of arrival at the retreat centre. Participants should bring both a paper and digital copy of their vaccine certificate.
If a participant tests positive or fails to provide proof of a Green Pass (or recognized equivalent) and a negative test result prior to arrival, they will not be permitted to attend the retreat and no refund will be given.
For more information email Melanie at Melanie@LifestyleBenefitsLLC.com
Cancellation Policy
Please be sure you will be able to attend our retreat before you submit your deposit. All deposits are non-refundable, non-transferable and not redeemable for account credit. Payment is due in full 90 days prior to the start of the retreat. If you cancel 90 days or more prior to the retreat start date, you will be issued a refund, less your $500 non-refundable deposit. Trip insurance is required by the yoga villa, and can protect your retreat investment if you need to cancel for covered circumstances. Due to retreat centers’ refund policies, we cannot offer any refunds, transfers or credits for cancellations for any reason (including legitimate ones like illness, injury, family deaths or emergencies) within 90 days of the retreat start date. No refunds or credits for failure to attend or failure to complete the retreat.
Emily Darling
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Melanie Nicsinger
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