Amalia, Ina and Laara will be taking care of the details of the week so you can relax and just be. With morning and evening practices, select day trips to our favourite secret spots, and nourishing connection through food, each day has its own qualities that build on the energetics of the week as we move towards the sweet potency of midsummer. While we have carefully crafted the week's structure, we have included plenty of unscheduled time for individual experience.

Our home for the week will be L’Antica Vetreria, once an ancient glass factory,  founded in 1292 by artisans from Venice.  Renovated with love 20 years ago, the villa boasts original stone walls, a pool overlooking glorious green rolling hills, plush beds and plenty of room. The communal kitchen, dining room and living room have all the amenities, including oversized pillows and throw blankets for lounging, extensive kitchenware and long tables for new friends.  The experience of the villa itself will be unforgettable.  

"Dolce far niente" is the Italian concept of the essence of doing nothing and enjoying it. No stress, no pressure, just absorbing the sweetness of now. The verdant Umbrian landscape invite us into this energy. Lounge by our travertine tiled pool and watch the light change over the green hills as the scent of rosemary and lavender surrounds you. By clearing away the expectation of "doing", we give permission for savouring life's essential sweetness. This is a place that nourishes all senses.

Umbria is a fertile region where there are always fresh, delicious, local ingredients available.With over 20 years of experience in the area as well as individual training in nutrition, we will provide meals that nourish and heal. Breakfasts of local fruits, honey, cheese, breads and eggs will start each day, while lunch and dinners will be at hand-picked local eateries or prepared fresh in the Villa. You will also have the opportunity to shop at the local farmers market. The property and surrounding hills offer fresh herbs, wild greens and edible flowers.

There will be daily morning and evening practice of yoga, breathwork or kirtan led by Amalia and Ina, who invite each participant to soften into and respect their own unique relationship to their inner landscape. Modifications are encouraged and individual expressions are welcome. Laara will share creative techniques to tap into playful and intuitive expression. She will also share herbal wisdom aligned with the week.

Our small, medieval village of Piegaro was once a healing haven for wounded soldiers of the Punic wars, and has been a retreat for deep regeneration ever since. Located on the border of Tuscany, Piegaro is an ideal base for exploring the region. On the famous Orvieto wine trail, Piegaro is close to numerous idyllic villages, each boasting their own artisanal crafts and gastronomy as well as many nearby vineyards. You can walk in the woods and hills near the Villa, or have an aperitif or coffee at the village bar.