Tuscany, Italy
Wine & Wellness
Under The Tuscan Sun
Agriturismo Brolioquinto
We have chosen a magical farmhouse contoured by 100 red holm oaks and a rose garden as the setting for our June 6-12, 2021, Wine & Wellness yoga retreat in Tuscany. Its elegant charm and serene atmosphere make it the perfect setting for tranquility and transformation. Located 20 minutes outside of Cortona—the setting of “Under The Tuscan Sun”—Agriturismo Brolioquinto is also near the famous wine regions Chianti and Montepulciano.
Only the Best
Nature & Nurture
The beautiful stone farmhouse, built in the 19th century, features panoramic views of Cortona and the Chiana Valley, a beautiful natural environment characterized by low hills, each concealing an endless variety of landscapes. Our yoga retreat is surrounded by vineyards, fruit trees, and traditional gardens, so we will have the opportunity to dine on inventive local cuisine with a Gaia Gourmet flair.
A Week to Remember
Wine & Wellness
This week-long Wine & Wellness retreat in Tuscany happens only once a year! It begins on Sunday, June 6, 2021. We invite you to arrive at our villa any time after 3 pm, so you can join the delectable welcome dinner Sunday evening. Each weekday you’ll sweat and flow with a morning Lakshmi Rising Hatha Vinyasa class. You’ll have a single or double room in the Brolioquinto farmhouse, and enjoy curated cultural and culinary experiences in this famous wine-producing region, until your departure on Saturday, June 12, after breakfast.
Tuscany’s unparalleled fusion of history, nature, and food offers the ideal location for a serene immersion into yoga—with some fabulous adventures to boot! Optional excursions include a visit to a boutique biodynamic vineyard and winery featuring a vegetarian lunch and wine pairing; a day trip to Cortona including a special visit to the Molesini & Sons Wine Market; an outing to Terme San Giovanni thermal spa; truffle hunting; in-house massage therapy and healing body work; and much more.
The Week's Itinerary
Preliminary Schedule
Sunday, June 6
3 pm: Lakshmi Rising will provide group transportation between the Castiglion Fiorentino train station (10 minutes away) and Agriturismo Brolioquinto. Plan to arrive at the station by 3pm and we will all ride to the villa together. You can purchase tickets here; please let us know what train you will be on. All participants are responsible for their travel inbound to the Castiglion Fiorentino train station.
8 pm: Welcome Dinner: Four-course vegetarian celebration featuring farm-to-table Tuscan specialties and local wines at the farmhouse
Monday, June 7
8:30 to 10 am: Morning Yoga
10 am: Gaia Gourmet Breakfast Buffet
Excursions (extra charge):
- Truffle hunting and special truffle-infused gourmet multi-course vegetarian Tuscan lunch paired with wines
- Exploration and dinner in Cortona with an optional wine lesson
No lunch or dinner will be served at the villa
Tuesday, June 8
8:30 to 10 am: Morning Yoga
10 am: Gaia Gourmet Breakfast Buffet
Excursion (extra charge):
- Boutique Biodynamic Winery Tour with a multi-course gourmet vegetarian Tuscan lunch with wine pairing
No lunch will be served at the villa
8 pm: Light Gaia Gourmet Dinner (bring your own wine)
Wednesday, June 9
8:30 to 10 am: Morning Yoga
10 am: Gaia Gourmet Breakfast Buffet
Excursion (extra charge):
- Day trip to Terme San Giovanni Spa and an a la carte, multi-course gourmet Tuscan dinner
No lunch or dinner will be served at the villa
Thursday, June 10
8:30 to 10 am: Morning Yoga
10 am: Gaia Gourmet Breakfast Buffet
Excursions (extra charge):
- Day trip to La Braccesca Winery for tasting, tour, and lunch
Afternoon/Evening trip to Castiglione del Lago
No lunch or dinner will be served at the villa
Friday, June 11
8:30 to 10 am: Morning Yoga
10 am: Gaia Gourmet Breakfast Buffet
Excursions (extra charge):
- Trip to Castiglion Fiorentino outdoor market with a visit to local vineyard with vegetarian Tuscan lunch and wine tasting
No lunch will be served at the villa
7 pm: Cooking Class with Celebration Dinner & Wine
Saturday. June 12
9 to 10 am: Gaia Gourmet Breakfast Buffet
10 am: Departures. We provide a departure shuttle to the Castiglion Fiorentino train station. We check out of our Villa at 10am; book a ticket for anytime after 10:30am. All participants are responsible for their travel onward from the Castiglion Fiorentino train station.
*Please note that excursions are subject to change without notice. Prices coming soon!
EngagemenT
How It Works
Location
Under the Tuscan sun near the gorgeous medieval village, Cortona!
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Home of Chianti, Super Tuscans, and Pecorino cheese!
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Wine tastings, truffle hunting, and gourmet Italian cuisine!