Shanti Yoga
Italy Retreat – October 7-13th, 2023
Wellness In Tuscany
October 7-13th, 2023
Join Shanti Yoga owner Katie Kelly as she returns to Ebbio, a 13th century Tuscan Farmhouse for a 7 day, 6 night Yoga & Wellness Retreat. Immerse yourself in Italian culture and countryside, while diving into practices to enhance you completely – body, mind and soul. Accessible daily yoga + meditation practices will be offered. Cultivate joy through various wellness practices and adventure off your mat and into the world of Italy!
Experience of a Lifetime...
Ebbio, a 13th century Tuscan Farmhouse, welcomes you with its spacious rooms full of fascinating history. Guests are warmly welcomed and all the vegetarian meals are organically grown on site. Activities include daily yoga, sound bath meditations, hiking, vineyard tours, cooking classes, + more. There are many wonderful ways to take in this beautiful landscape.
Enjoy silence and stillness, surrounded by earthy colors and fragrances that are still prominent from centuries ago. The mansion is surrounded by evergreen forest and beautiful rolling hills of vines.
Retreat activities include
- Morning Yoga + Meditation Practice Daily
- 7 days (6 nights) in a 13th-century Tuscan Farmhouse
- Hiking in the beautiful hills of Tuscany
- Farm-to-table delicious Italian, gourmet food
- Sound Bath Meditations
- Day trips to nearby towns, villages, wineries + more!
- Opportunities to connect with your inner and outer landscapes through yoga, meditation, hiking and more!
- Daily excursions to local villages + medieval cities, museums, castles + more!
This magical place sits between Siena and Florence. The amazing part is that it is still a working Tuscan Farm. An annual harvest of grapes is used to make authentic Chianti Wine that Tuscany is so well known for. They cultivate olive trees, vineyards, medicinal plants, fruits, and vegetables used in the preparation of the vegetarian meals during our retreat. The farm is home to a myraid of cows, horses, donkeys, chickens, doves, geese, and dogs.
- Enjoy connecting in an intentional community of like-minded yogis. Activities include daily asana practice, meditation, sound healing, sacred community circles + more!
- A total of 9 rooms, housing 20 yogis are available for this retreat. Accommodations range from private suites to shared rooms. All are beautifully decorated.
- Enjoy morning coffee and two gourmet, vegetarian meals daily. Meals are grown on the 13th century old estate and prepared on site. All meals are served family style on a pergola covered terrace.
Sample Schedule
- Day 1: Arrive
- Welcome Dinner + Evening Sound Bath
- Day 2:
- Morning Yoga + Brunch
- Hike to Montiriggioni
- Dinner
- Evening Sound Bath
- Day 3:
- Morning Yoga + Brunch
- Day Trip to Sienna
- Dinner
- Outdoor Fire
- Day 4:
- Morning Yoga + Brunch
-
Castellina in Chianti Tour
- 5 Course Lunch - Risotoro Di Lamole
- Dinner + Live Music
- Day 5:
- Morning Yoga + Brunch
- Cooking Class + Free Time
- Dinner
- Closing Circle + Sound Bath
- Day 6:
- Breakfast + Depart
Rooms
Triple Rooms
Room with 3 twin beds
*SOLD OUT
Double + Single Rooms
Twin Room (2 twin beds)
or
Double Room (double bed)
$3,700 each
Master Suite
Master Suite (double bed + couch)
*SOLD OUT
*all bathrooms are shared along with large, communal living area and indoor/outdoor dining spaces
Retreat costs includes include room, 2 meals per day, 2 hour cooking class, wine tour + tasting, and more. Additional activities including (but not limited to) massage, reiki, horseback riding, guided foraging, etc. may be arranged at additional cost. Transportation not included.
About Your Guide
Katie Kelly is a yogi, nurse and traveler at heart. She has explored the world learning yoga, medicine and meditation. Katie, the owner of Shanti Yoga has been teaching for over 10 years and hold thousands of hours of teaching experience. With an undergraduate degree in Sustainable Agriculture + Business, she brings to life her passion for wellness through yoga and plant life, both of which she finds intrinsically linked to our health. She has taught locally and internationally. Katie is looking forward to returning to the retreat center that she lived/worked on when she bought a one-way ticket to Italy in her 20’s.
Commonly Asked Questions
How will transportation be arranged from the airport to retreat?
- We will rent cars as a group and caravan to the retreat center as well as organize several day trips around Tuscany.
Will there be wifi or cell phone service available?
- Wifi is available in the lounge and dining area upstairs.
- Cell phone service may vary based on your provider.
Will there be laundry services available on site?
- Yes. You are able to give your laundry to the staff (1 load – 5 pounds) for a fee of 20 euros
Will I have free time to myself?
- Yes, our schedule is flexible and as a participant you may participate in as much or as little yoga or activity as you’d like. There is no pressure to do it all! However, there will be plenty of options for you to choose from.
What if I get sick?
We strongly encourage the purchase of comprehensive travel insurance in the event of injury or illness. This coverage should protect you in the event you were to unable to attend the retreat or need medical attention while on your trip. Your guide is also a Registered Nurse and former Level 1 Trauma nurse.