September 24 – October 1st | 2022
Join Shanti Yoga owner Katie Kelly as she returns to Ebbio, a 13th century Tuscan Farmhouse for a 8 day, 7 night Yoga retreat. Immerse yourself in Italian culture and countryside, while diving into practices to enhance you completely – body, mind and soul. Daily yoga + meditation practices will be offered but will not require extensive yoga experience. Her intentions are for you to find healing and wholeness through yoga, breath and meditation.
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 horseback riding, hiking, biking, foraging, massage, reiki, hot springs and more! There are many wonderful ways to experience this Tuscan 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 in a 13th-century Tuscan Farmhouse residing in the countryside
- Hiking and cycling in the beautiful hills of Tuscany
- Farm-to-table delicious Italian, gourmet food
- Opportunities to connect with your inner and outer landscapes through yoga, meditation, journaling, hiking and more!
*This retreat is perfectly suited for men, women, couples, friends + family. It is intended to incorporate gentle yoga, breath work + meditative practices.
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 has cows, horses, donkeys, chickens, doves, geese, and dogs.
In this place, you will find the spectacular scenery that combines the history and flavors that make Tuscany such a unique vacation experience.
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 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
*Afternoon and evening activities are up to the discretion of the group. We will have discussions prior to departure and planned according to group requests.
- Day 1: Arrive
- Welcome circle, yoga + meditation, dinner
- Day 2:
- Morning Hatha Yoga + Brunch
- Afternoon activities (hiking, biking, farming, excursions etc.)
- Evening Activity – Wine Tasting
- Day 3:
- Morning Hatha Yoga + Brunch
- Afternoon activities (hiking, biking, farming, excursions, etc.)
- Evening Activity – Yin Yoga
- Day 4:
- Morning Hatha Yoga + Brunch
- Afternoon activities (hiking, biking, farming, excursions etc.)
- Evening Activity – Cooking Class
- Day 5:
- Morning Hatha Yoga + Brunch
- Afternoon activities (hiking, biking, farming, excursions etc.)
- Evening Activity – Sound Bath
- Day 6:
- Morning Hatha Yoga + Brunch
- Afternoon activities (hiking, biking, farming, excursions, etc.)
- Evening Activity – Vision Boards
- Day 7: Departure
- Morning Yoga + Meditation | Breakfast | Depart
Rooms & Rates
Triple Rooms
Shared room with 3 twin beds + shared bath
$2100 (per person) Early Bird Price
$2600 (per person) after January 1st
Double + Single Rooms
Twin Room (2 twin beds + shared bath)
$2300 Early Bird | $2800 after 1/1/22
Double Room (double bed + shared bath)
$3200 single | $2700/per person shared
(+$500 after 1/1/22)
Master Suite
Master Suite (double bed + couch or extra twin)
$3600 single
$2950 per person shared
(*add $500 after 1/1/22)
All prices include room, meals and yoga activities. Bikes are available on the property free of charge. Additional activities including (but not limited to) massage, reiki, horseback riding, guided foraging, etc. may be arranged at additional fees. 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.
Katie is also a graduate of Goldfarb School of Nursing. In addition to opening up Shanti Yoga at the age of 27, she concurrently graduated with her accelerated BSN degree and has worked in various Emergency Departments as a Level I Trauma Nurse.
Katie is excited about educating and empowering people to take charge of their health and draws in anatomical and philosophical perspectives to her practices on the mat.
She received her yoga teacher training in India at Yoga Vidya Gurukul (www.yogapoint.com). She furthered her studies at the Himalayan Iyengar Yoga Center in Dharamsala building on alignment principles. Katie also completed a Pre and Postnatal Yoga and Yoga Therapy training in 2020/2021 virtually through Yoga Vidya Gurukul, virtually. She offers a mindfulness based approach which she credits to her background in Vipassana meditation.
Her intentions for teaching are to hold space for students to explore the inner workings of the practice. She encourages students to deepen their awareness by allowing them to draw their senses inward while exploring the deeper aspects of their human potential.
Retreat Dates | September 24-October 1st 2022
Commonly Asked Questions
- How will transportation be arranged from the airport to retreat?
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- We will meet as a group to decide. Our two options are to rent a bus as a group or rent cars (recommended). You can budget about $50-75 for either option (each way).
- 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 ($22)
- Will there be opportunities for food between meals?
- Yes. We can arrange early morning coffee, tea and snacks for an additional $5 per person / day. Lunch can be eaten out during excursions but there will be a large brunch served around 10:30 and dinner around 7 pm.
