Yoga & Wine in Tuscany (June
26-July 3,
2011)
Ebbio Organic Farm, Monteriggioni in Tuscany
- Weeklong Yoga Retreat in Italy with Laurie Greene
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Come
Join Us on Ebbio's Organic Farm in The Tuscan Hillside! |
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Option 1: Deluxe Package
$2000*
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- Use of Resort Amenities
- 3 Meals Per Day with WINE!
- Full Day Excursion to
Siena
- Trip to Sulfer Springs & beach
- Half Day Wine Tour in Tuscany
- Half Day Bike Tour
- *Optional Day for
Festival of Palio in Siena
- 2 Yoga Classes a Day with Laurie
- Airport pick-up & drop-off
- Tips & taxes
* Does Not Include
Airfare. Check for best prices to Florence or Pisa for
pick-up. You may also choose to fly to Rome for a direct
flight if you can make your way to and from Ebbio.
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*Prices are based on double occupancy.
All your other needs are included.. |
Ebbio Amenities
Ebbio is a magical place surrounded by an evergreen forest, nestled in the heart of an ancient volcano that was sacred to the Etruscans. Located in the breathtaking countryside of Tuscany, it is only 42 km from Florence, 11 km from Siena, 9 km from Castellina in Chianti and 1km from Monteriggioni, a little medieval jewel. Ebbio is an 800 year old classic Tuscan farmhouse converted into a stylish yoga retreat. Looking out one of the many windows of the different accommodations in Ebbio, you will be captivated by the undulating hills swept with thriving vineyards, olive trees and enchanting evergreen forests. The amazing part of Ebbio is that it is still a working, organic Tuscan farm with its own Chianti wine production. |
Activities
Activities include hiking, horseback riding, mountain biking, and of course visiting art cities like San Gimignano, Volterra, Siena. In the town of Petriolo, about 45 minutes drive from Ebbio, there is a hot sulphur spring with a crystal clear river running next to it. The National Park of Alberese, about 1 hours and 1/2 drive, is a fantastic location for long walks along the shore, and swimming in the Mediterranean Sea. Students can make appointments for massages. There is a hot tub. There are also two floating pools created each with half a barrel. One has water with chlorine and the other without. |
Meals
Ebbio's restaurant serves vegetarian meals only. Most of the produce comes from their organic production. The picnic on the day of the ocean excursion is included; lunches during other excursions are not included. Meals are served in the outside porch if the weather is warm; otherwise upstairs in a common living / dining room. Water and seasonal fruit are available throughout the day. Cost includes accommodation, meals including wine (except meals during excursions,) One bike tour, one full day excursion to Siena, one full day excursion to the ocean and hot springs, half day wine tour, transfers from and to Florence airport. |
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ITINERARY:
Day 1-Sunday, June 26
Arrival
& Pick-Up at airport
5:30 pm Welcome
7:30 Dinner
8:30 Relax
Day 2-Monday, June 27
7:00-8:30 Yoga
8:45 Breakfast
9:30 Farmhouse
Orientation
9:30-1:30 Free
Time
1:30 Lunch
2:00 Walk to
Montereggiano
5:30-7:00 Yoga
7:30 Dinner
8:30 Relax &
Intro to Italian Culture & Language w/ Cathleen &
Gianpiero Gallo
Day 3-Tuesday, June 28
7:00-8:30 Yoga
8:45 Breakfast
9:30-1:30 Bike
Excursion in Tuscan Hills
1:30 Lunch
2:00-5:30 Free Time
5:30-7:00 Yoga
7:30 Dinner
8:30 Relax
Day 4-Wednesday, June 29
6:30 Breakfast
7:00-7:00
Excursion Excursion to Beach & Hot Sulfur Springs
1:30 Picnic Lunch
5:30-7:00 Yoga
7:30 Dinner
8:30 Relax
Day 5-Thursday, June 30
7:00-8:30
Yoga
8:45 Breakfast
9:30-1:30
Winery Tour
1:30 Lunch
2:00-5:30 Free Time
5:30-7:00 Yoga
7:30 Dinner
8:30 Relax
Day 6-Friday, July 1
7:00-8:30 Yoga
8:45 Breakfast
9:30-5:30
Excursion to Siena
5:30-7:00 Yoga
7:30 Dinner
8:30 Relax
Day 7-saturday, July2
7:00-8:30
Yoga
8:45 Breakfast
*Optional Day in
Siena for the festival celebration of Palio
9:30-1:30 Free
Time
1:30 Lunch
2:00-5:30 Free Time
5:30-7:00 Yoga
7:30 Dinner
8:30 Relax
Day 8-Sunday, July 3
7:00-8:30
Tea & Fruit
Early Departure
to Airport |

Neighboring Walled Town-Montereggiano

The Red Medieval City of Siena-10 Minutes

Tuscan Winery on Tour

Petriolo Hot Sulfur Springs

Biking Near San Gimignano

Palio in Siena (July 2)
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