Tuscany Retreat 2026
Sept 1-8, 2026
🇮🇹 Experience Tuscany like a Local 🇮🇹
Join me & my Italian friends in Montepulciano for a week of wellness and adventure.
This is a very special curation of my favorite places, people and activities.
There are no other retreats or tours like this!
Space is limited to 14 people.
meditation • yoga therapy • hiking • thermal spa day
world class wine tastings • farm to table cuisine
the road less traveled
Welcome to your personally curated wellness journey through the breathtaking landscapes of Tuscany.
After 8 years of working and living part time in in this area, I am blessed to have dear friends and fluency in Italian so I can offer you more than the typical tourist retreat. We will get off the beaten path and you will experience Tuscany as I know it – in a small group, with local guides, and invitations to places tour groups never go!
eat • play • hike • rest • reflect • restore
Not Included
- International airfare
- Massages and individual yoga therapy sessions
- Personal expenses
- Alcoholic or other beverages besides water, coffee and tea
- Tips
Notes
- You will need a passport valid for 3 months beyond your travel dates.
- If you plan to rent a car you will need your current Driver License and an International Driver license which you can easily get at AAA.
- Travel insurance is highly recommended.
- International flights should arrive into Rome (FCO) or Florence (FLR).
This one will go quick so reserve your spot now with a deposit.
*Payment link will say Essere Residency/ Jennie Lee Director
One thing that stands out for me is that I felt a sense of peace and ease throughout the entire retreat. I never felt pressure or rushed to do something or be somewhere. I loved that we had plenty of time to reflect on our own, but also to connect with others in the group.
The yoga and meditation each morning was perfectly paced, and the afternoon group sessions were profoundly insightful and healing for me. You did an incredible job of managing all of the unforeseen challenges, and the ease and grace with which you did it definitely set the tone for the retreat."
Your 7-night package includes:
Lodging & Meals
- Boutique apartment style hotel just outside of Montepulciano.
- Daily Breakfast
- 2 lunches
- 5 dinners of traditional seasonal cuisine
Activities
- Yoga and meditation sessions
- Walking trails and a guided hike around the lakes
- A thermal spa day
- Day trips to charming hill towns like Orvieto, Pienza, Montachiello, and Montapulciano.
- Wine Tasting
- Farm to table experience
- Unforgettable memories with new friends
Other Services
- Transfer in an air-conditioned van from Chiusi-Chianciano terme train station to the retreat property (one transfer per group)
- Private transport for the included tours/ activities
- Tourist taxes
- Entrance fees
What to expect
Tuesday, Sept 1
Welcome to Tuscany!
You will be greeted at the Chiusi-Chianciano train station and transferred to our boutique apartment/hotel near Montepulciano in a private air-conditioned van. Located in the country, amidst woods and hay fields, this charming property is exclusive to our group and centrally located for all of our Tuscan adventures.
After check-in, you can take a refreshing dip in the pool or have a glass of wine on your private terrace. We will join for an orientation and meditation session followed by dinner at the “Borgo” restaurant next door.
Meals included: Dinner
Wednesday, Sept 2
Enjoy a light breakfast in your apartment or on the terrace with the birds sounds, then join the group for a 30 min walk to a historic monastery just up the wooded road, where we will share an outdoor meditation.
The rest of the day, shuttles will run to/from Montepulciano so you can explore this charming hill town. Get on the red historic tram tour or browse the shops. Lunch at your leisure as you wander.
In the early evening, we will have a gentle yoga class followed by dinner at the Borgo. Unwind and enjoy a peaceful evening at our cozy home base.
Meals included: Breakfast and dinner
Thursday, Sept 3
Begin your morning with a guided meditation session. Followed by an optional on-site massage or individual yoga therapy session. Or just relax by the pool.
Lunch is at the Borgo today, followed by an afternoon excursion to Orvieto or Montalcino for sightseeing and dinner on your own there.
Meals included: Breakfast and lunch
Friday, Sept 4
Wake up to an early yoga and meditation practice followed by reflective writing time.
In the afternoon, we will visit the healing waters of a natural thermal spa. Luxuriate in a turkish bath or have a spritz in the garden.
Group dinner will be al fresco at a local pizzeria.
Meals included: Breakfast and dinner
Saturday, Sept 5
A gentle morning yoga stretch class will prepare us for the day.
3-4 hour hike around the lakes with a picnic lunch guided by Adriano & Gianni. Learn about the landscape and the historical significance of this particular stretch of Tuscany.
OR if you prefer to relax you can chill by the pool and have lunch at the Borgo instead.
Dinner will be on your own in one of the many stellar local restaurants.
Meals included: Breakfast and lunch
Sunday, Sept 6
Morning meditation followed by a special pastry breakfast and guided reflective writing and discussion.
The rest of the morning holds on-site massages, pool time and yoga therapy sessions.
In the early afternoon, we will visit a local winery for a tour and tasting, followed by a farm to table dinner – famous for ribollita soup and home cured prosciutto.
Meals included: Breakfast and dinner
Monday, Sept 7
Enjoy a gentle morning yoga and meditation session followed by breakfast on your terrace.
Final free day for poolside lounging or local explorations.
Celebratory dinner will be a surprise and may include an additional on-site wine tasting.
Meals included: Breakfast and dinner
Tuesday, Sept. 8
Morning meditation to prepare for your travel day.
DEPART to the Chiusi-Chianciano train station in private transport.
Meals included: Breakfast
Book your space and celebrate today
At our boutique apartment/hotel, ALL accomodations have a kitchen, living room, and outdoor patio. (See gallery of pix below)
- Double Occupancy 2 BR Apartment (2 private bedrooms with a shared bath): €3400 (euro) / person
- Single Occupancy 1 BR Apartment (there are only 2 of these): €4000 (euro) / person
Non-refundable deposit €800 (euro)/ person holds your spot.
Non-refundable balance due by March 1, 2026.
*Payment link will say Essere Residency/ Jennie Lee Director
Lodging & Grounds
Dining
Experiencing Tuscany
Your retreat facilitator
Jennie Lee has been leading international retreats for over 20 years. She is known for curating unique and high quality programs, taking exceptional care of her guests and delivering a personalized local experience filled with joy and laughter. She teaches the 8-limb path of Raja yoga and tailors each practice to the group’s needs of the day. Participants appreciate her attention to supporting each individual in having a personally optimal retreat experience. And she speaks fluent Italian!