TERONTOLA - CORTONA Train Station

Transfer to the Villa in Cortona and time to settle in and relax.

We then meet in the garden to flow together and tune in with the recharging energy of the place. This evening with the welcome party we will share an introduction to the week’s activities while our private chef prepares dinner for us.

MEALS INCLUDED: Dinner

We start our day with a gentle yoga session in the garden followed by a delicious fresh breakfast.

Today we head to the peaceful setting of “Le Celle” hermitage in Cortona where Saint Francis lived and meditated. From here we explore the surrounding forest during a session of forest bathing, allowing our mind to slow down and connect with the “here and now”. Coming back to real life - or almost! - we meet with Andrea and his dogs to enjoy a guided truffle hunt in the woods. He will share with us curiosities and insights about his passion for truffles and dogs and the charming landscapes around Cortona. Lunch is a picnic in the forest with the freshly found summer black truffles.

We then return to the Molino for some free time to relax before the first cooking class of the tour. Today we focus on Pasta Making, experimenting different techniques and flours to create a delicious tasting menu for dinner.

MEALS INCLUDED: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

After our usual morning routine of yoga and breakfast we head to San Sepolcro for a guided tour of the one of a kind Aboca Museum where we learn all about the age old relationship between humans and plants. Here we discover the different uses of herbs through history, their preservation and extraction techniques.

After the museum visit we take part in a natural balm making workshop (or similar) on site, using fresh herbs and organic essential oils. Lunch is at a local osteria based on fresh and wild herbs and veg.

After returning to the Molino in the evening we will continue in our historical theme by enjoying a Etruscan inspired meal, to find out that their diet wasn’t that bad after all!

MEALS INCLUDED: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Today once we have practiced together in the morning, you’ll enjoy a free morning exploring the charming town of Cortona and lunch in one of its many renown restaurants at your own leisure, or simply have an easy day off by the pool at the Villa.

In the afternoon we dip our hands into flour and water with a Pizza Making Class where we discover all the secretes behind Italian dough and use our 16th century wood fired oven.

MEALS INCLUDED: Breakfast, Dinner

This morning, after our morning yoga class and breakfast, we head out to Montepulciano, home of Vino Nobile, to visit a very special local winery, to explore its vineyards and the wine making process of this family owned and run winery.

After a guided Meditation session in the enchanting setting of the Sangiovese vines, lunch will be a picnic under the Tuscan sun with delicious local and seasonal food and wines.

Back at the Villa this evening’s cooking class is an All Veg menu preparation, inspired by the produce from our organic garden.

MEALS INCLUDED: Breakfast, Lunch Dinner

On our last day, after a gentle practice to warm us up, we set out from the Villa on foot, and trace in the footsteps of Hannibal, walk into Umbria and to the shores of Lake Trasimeno.

We will start early and breakfast will be waiting for us a mere 40 mins away at the top of a ridge, where we enjoy beautiful views of the Lake.

Once we reach the Lake, a short ferry ride will take us to the charming Maggiore Island, where we have a fish lunch in the tiny village.

Today’s yoga session will be at sunset and accompanied by a Cacao Ceremony to close our week in a harmonious and mindful way.

Our final dinner will be prepared for us by our Chef.

MEALS INCLUDED: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

After our last Yoga session and breakfast under the portico to close the amazing week of food and wellness, we say goodbye, and head our separator ways from Terontola train station.

MEALS INCLUDED: Breakfast