Yoga & Wellness Retreat | Tuscany, Italy
Get ready to embark on an enchanting retreat with Sue Elkind to Montecatini Terme, in Tuscany, renowned as the “City of Waters” for its therapeutic thermal springs since ancient times.
The retreat is from September 21st to September 27th 2024 , where you will be staying at the Palazzo BelVedere, a charming hotel and wellness spa near the city center, providing exclusive access to vast thermal parks and the resort's own botanical gardens!
Palazzo's culinary delights, respecting Tuscany's natural rhythms, promise an unforgettable journey through the region's cultural flavours. From mouthwatering meals to exquisite wines sourced from the garden cellars, each dining experience is a celebration true Tuscan authenticity.
September is the perfect time to visit Tuscany and the retreat package includes excursions and other activities to you can take in as much of this beautiful region as possible!
About Sue Elkind
Sue has over 25 years of experience teaching yoga and training yoga teachers. Her passion for radical wellness, expressed through yoga, meditation, plant medicine, and love for the Earth, uplifts individuals and builds connections within communities. Sue advocates for regenerative living, encouraging a deeper understanding of oneself to contribute to a more fulfilling life for the collective Whole.
What The Retreat Includes
Excursion- Hot Springs- enjoy a half day at one of the most beautiful thermal pools in Tuscany
Excursion- Guided Wellness Hike off the property grounds
Free time to xplore the city Montecatini Terme
Free time to enjoy the property / spa treatments
Excursion- Cooking class & Vineyard tour experience at a stunning Villa & winery built in the seventeenth century situated in the heart of the Chianti
Daily Yoga & Meditation classes in a beautiful light-filled studio overlooking the circular garden
3 full meals per day- coffee, tea and juice with breakfast and lunch and 2 alcoholic drinks with dinner
Accommodations for 6 nights- single or double occupancy available
Full transportation paid- including airport tranfers and all excursions with english-speaking tour guide
Sample daily schedule:
8am Yoga + Meditation | 10am Breakfast
11am Walk / Xplore Montecatini Terme
1:00 Lunch
3pm Excursion / leisure time
5:30pm Yoga + Restore
7pm Dinner
Accommodations & Pricing:
Space is limited, register soon. $1000 deposit to reserve your room. 2nd payment of $1000 due by May 15 2024, final balance due by July 15th, 2024.
Refund Policy: The $1000 deposit to is non-refundable, other payments refunded two months prior to retreat.
Comfort Double Occupancy - $3400 by February 1st 2024, $3500 after
Comfort Single Occupancy - $4300 by February 1st 2024, $4450 after
Junior Suite Double Occupancy - $3600 by February 1st 2024, $3750 after
Junior Suite Single Occupancy - $4500 by February 1st 2024, $4650 after
Two Night Add-on: Explore Florence after the retreat!
If you’re looking to stay on and explore Florence, Sue will be staying two nights after the retreat at Gallery Hotel Art.
Double Occupancy: €210.00 per night, transfers €100 euros shared by 6 people to hotel from retreat center.
Recommended Flights
We recommend the following flights from Newark (new Jersey) to FLR (Florence) and back for your travels:
Departing Flight- Friday, September 20, 2024:
Depart at 5:40 PM
Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)
Travel time: 6 hr 50 min (Overnight)
arrive at 5:30 AM+1
Humberto Delgado Airport (LIS)
Tap Air Portugal TP 202
1 hr 40 min layover in Lisbon (LIS)
Depart at 7:10 AM+1
Humberto Delgado Airport (LIS)
Travel time: 2 hr 50 min
arrive at 11:00 AM+1
Amerigo Vespucci Airport (FLR)
Tap Air Portugal TP 874
Returning Flight- Friday, September 27, 2024 :
Depart at 11:50 AM
Amerigo Vespucci Airport (FLR)
Travel time: 3 hr
arrive at 1:50 PM
Humberto Delgado Airport (LIS)
Tap Air Portugal TP 875
4 hr 40 min layover in Lisbon (LIS)
Depart at 6:30 PM
Humberto Delgado Airport (LIS)
Travel time: 8 hr
arrive at 9:30 PM
Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)
Tap Air Portugal TP 203
Travel Insurance
If you're considering purchasing travel insurance to ensure a safe and worry-free trip, We recommend getting a quote from reputable providers like Roam Right or Allianz. These companies offer comprehensive coverage and have proven to be reliable options for our clients seeking peace of mind during adventures. We recommend generating a quote from both companies as travel insurance is based on age, state and other factors.
PLEASE NOTE: You must purchase your travel insurance within 14 days of first deposit to insure pre-existing conditions and additional coverage.