Upcoming Retreat
Live By Design
Discover ‘La Dolce Vita’ in the Heart of Tuscany
Retreat Overview
Date & Time
Fri May 23 - Wed May 28, 2025
Purpose
A five-night (six-days) retreat embracing Italian lifestyle, mindful experiences and cultural appreciation in the serene landscapes of Southern Tuscany.
Duration
Five-night retreat (six-days)
Location
Southern Tuscany (Siena & Maremma), Italy
Experience Highlights
Slow-Food inspired dining and tastings, gentle movement, mindfulness, real estate investment dialogues and curated excursions.
Who is it for
Mixed groups seeking a refined, immersive cultural journey interwoven with wellness and lifestyle investment opportunities.
Guests
Mixed Groups
Who is it for
Mixed groups seeking a refined, immersive cultural journey interwoven with wellness and lifestyle investment opportunities.
Our Previous Tuscany Retreat
A Week of Wellness, Creativity & Intuition
Move With Purpose
Move With Purpose
Yoga, Qi Gong, and Embodied Flow in serene landscapes.
Savour With Intention
Savour With Intention
Blue Zones-inspired meals & artisanal tastings.
Create With Passion
Create With Passion
Workshops on aesthetic expression, permaculture, and Slow Food philosophy.
Explore With Curiosity
Explore With Curiosity
Exclusive guided excursions through medieval towns & untouched coastlines.
Typical Daily Schedule
9:00am-10:00am
Daily Intention Setting & Gentle Movement Practice
10:00am-11:00am
Blue Zones Finger Food Brunch (included in the package)
11:00-am to 1:30pm
Wisdom Workshop OR Excursion
1:30pm-2:30pm
Lunch Time (not included in the package)
2:30pm-5:00pm
Siesta / Free time / Massage (upon request)
5:00pm-6:00pm
Mindfulness & Movement Activity
6:00pm onwards
Rest & Relax & Aperitivi
Inclusions
One Welcome aperitivi & dinner on Day #1 at the Casale Antico with Slow Food Movement vegetarian menu
One Arrivederci aperitivi & dinner on Day #5 at Casale Antico with Slow Food Movement vegetarian menu & music
All excursions & workshops are optional, choose your own retreat dimension.
Meet Your Facilitators
Mari D’Elia
Tuscany Real Estate Insights
Francesca Spolverati
Healthy Home & Sustainable Living
A pioneering bio-architect, Francesca has developed a unique approach to healthy home design, focusing on reducing environmental stressors and enhancing wellbeing. Her workshops explore the relationship between space, materials, and human health, guiding participants in creating nourishing, toxin-free environments. She blends science, aesthetics, and holistic living principles, ensuring that the spaces we inhabit support both physical and emotional balance and vibrant living.
Patrizia Bardella
Permaculture & Eco Lifestyle
A dedicated expert in permaculture and regenerative landscapes, Patrizia has spent years refining sustainable methods for restoring soil fertility and promoting eco-conscious living. Through her workshops, she shares practical techniques for land regeneration and sustainable agriculture, helping individuals cultivate a harmonious relationship with nature. Her approach integrates heritage, aesthetics, and environmental stewardship, inspiring a deeper commitment to ecological sustainability.
Carla Baldini
Singer, Songwriter & Circle Singing
An experienced and sensitive group leader, since the early ‘90ies Carla has explored and refined her research in Circle Singing, a creative approach to singing based on Bobby McFerrin’s “Circlesongs”. During her workshops she succeeds in making everyone’s voices blend in harmony with the others, encouraging individual creativity and developing group awareness. Singing in a circle produces wellbeing, serenity, awareness and promotes pleasure and the need to share experiences, emotions, feelings: Carla is capable of making anyone sing and connect with their own deepest inner voice.
Amulya Lea
Movement & Meditation
A seasoned Shakti Dance and Yoga guide, Amulya has spent 24 years weaving movement, breath, and stillness into transformative experiences. As a spiritual travel guide in India, she bridges the sacred and the seeker, leading pilgrims through temples, rivers, and mountains with deep reverence. A skilled massage therapist and conscious communicator, she nurtures body and soul, creating spaces of harmony and connection. In her kitchen, she channels her love for vegetarian cuisine, crafting nourishing meals that celebrate sustainability, flavour and vitality.
Results Driven Retreat
Nourish
Enjoy plant-forward cuisine inspired by Blue Zones & Slow Food Movement, crafted with local, seasonal ingredients for wellbeing.
Move
Start each day with gentle movement practices like Qi Gong, Yoga, and Embodied Flow, enhancing balance and vitality.
Create
Express your creativity in hands-on workshops exploring aesthetic living, mindful design, and sustainable home concepts.
Explore
Uncover hidden gems of Southern Tuscany, from medieval towns to unspoilt coastlines, steeped in history and culture.
Indulge
Savour exclusive culinary experiences, including artisanal tastings and immersive Slow Food dining in stunning settings.
Connect
Share meaningful conversations and reflections with like-minded individuals, fostering authentic connections.
Learn
Gain insights into holistic living and Tuscany’s real estate opportunities through expert-led discussions.
Unwind
Embrace rest and relaxation with free time for siestas, nature walks, or optional private wellness consultations.
Antico Casale di Scansano
Country Hotel in Maremma, Tuscany
Nestled in the rolling hills of Southern Tuscany, Antico Casale di Scansano is a restored country estate that embodies the warmth and elegance of Italian hospitality. Surrounded by vineyards, olive groves, and unspoilt countryside, this charming retreat offers a tranquil escape where nature, culture, and wellbeing seamlessly intertwine. Guests will enjoy beautifully appointed rooms and suites, a wellness spa, and panoramic views that invite deep relaxation. The estate’s authentic Tuscan cuisine, crafted with locally sourced, seasonal ingredients, perfectly complements the retreat’s Slow Food-inspired philosophy. With its serene ambience, immersive natural surroundings, and timeless Italian charm, Antico Casale di Scansano is the perfect setting for a journey of discovery, restoration, and inspiration.
Available Packages
Special Packages
- Previous Retreat Guests
(In Single Occupancy Room)
- Bring A Friend Offer
Double Occupancy Room
Twin or Double Bed Option
EUR 2,200.00 per guest
