Dolce Vita: 6-Day Tuscan Wellness & Cooking Retreat
About This Retreat
Set in the breathtaking Val d'Orcia, a UNESCO World Heritage site, this retreat celebrates the Italian art of living well — la dolce vita. Each day combines hands-on cooking classes with gentle yoga, nature walks, and the region's finest food and wine.
You'll learn to prepare authentic Tuscan dishes from scratch — from handmade pasta to wild boar ragù — using ingredients sourced from local farms and our own garden. Mornings begin with yoga overlooking the vineyards, and evenings end with communal dinners paired with superb local wines.
This is not a diet retreat — it's a celebration of nourishing, soulful food and the Mediterranean way of life.
Highlights
Daily Itinerary
Day 1
Benvenuti in Toscana
Arrive at your Tuscan farmhouse and settle in.
Check-in & Welcome
Arrive at the farmhouse and enjoy a welcome aperitivo.
Gentle Yoga in the Vineyards
Restorative practice overlooking the hills.
Welcome Dinner
Traditional Tuscan dinner with local wine pairing.
Day 2
Pasta from Scratch
Learn the art of handmade pasta and explore the countryside.
Morning Yoga
Energizing flow in the vineyard.
Breakfast
Italian breakfast with fresh pastries and coffee.
Cooking Class 1: Handmade Pasta
Learn to make pici and tagliatelle from scratch.
Lunch (your pasta!)
Enjoy the pasta you made with a simple sauce.
Countryside Walk
Guided walk through olive groves and vineyards.
Olive Oil Tasting
Sample the farm's own extra virgin olive oil.
Dinner
Farm-to-table dinner.
Day 3
Vineyards & Val d'Orcia
Visit local wineries and taste the region's finest wines.
Morning Yoga
Vinyasa flow practice.
Breakfast
Morning meal.
Wine Tasting at Vineyard 1
Visit a family-run winery for cellar tour and tasting.
Lunch at Vineyard
Light lunch with wine pairing.
Excursion to Pienza
Explore the Renaissance town famous for pecorino cheese.
Sunset Yoga
Gentle practice with golden hour views.
Dinner
Regional dinner at a local trattoria.
Day 4
Tuscan Traditions
Deepen your cooking skills with traditional Tuscan recipes.
Morning Yoga
Mindful flow practice.
Breakfast
Italian breakfast.
Cooking Class 2: Tuscan Mains
Prepare classic dishes like wild boar ragù and ribollita.
Lunch
Enjoy your creations.
Free Time
Pool time, reading, or optional massage.
Wine Tasting at Vineyard 2
Second winery visit with Brunello tasting.
Dinner
Communal dinner with wine.
Day 5
Montepulciano & Celebration
Explore another gem of Tuscany and celebrate your journey.
Morning Yoga
Gratitude flow.
Breakfast
Morning meal.
Excursion to Montepulciano
Wander the medieval streets and enjoy the views.
Lunch in Montepulciano
Traditional lunch at a local osteria.
Return & Rest
Return to the farmhouse for free time.
Cooking Class 3: Dolci
Learn to make tiramisu or cantucci.
Celebration Dinner
Farewell feast with all the dishes you've learned, paired with local wines.
Day 6
Arrivederci
Final morning practice and departure.
Closing Yoga & Meditation
Integration practice.
Farewell Breakfast
Final meal and goodbyes.
Check-out & Transfers
Airport transfers to Florence.
What's Included
- 5 nights Tuscan farmhouse accommodation
- All meals (Mediterranean, farm-to-table)
- 3 cooking classes with professional chef
- Wine tasting at 2 local vineyards
- Daily morning yoga sessions
- Guided nature walks
- Excursion to Pienza and Montepulciano
- Airport transfers from Florence (FLR)
Not Included
- Flights to Italy
- Travel insurance
- Optional extra wine purchases
- Personal expenses
Good to Know
Level
all levels
Languages
English, Italian
Accommodation
Restored Tuscan farmhouse with pool, gardens, and vineyard views
Food
Mediterranean, farm-to-table (meat and vegetarian options)
Group Size
Up to 12
Duration
6 days
Your Host
Giulia Romano
Italian chef and wellness coach trained in Tuscan cuisine and holistic nutrition. Runs cooking workshops and wellness retreats across Italy for the past 8 years.
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