Living Arts Retreat - yoga, art & cooking

Tuscany ~ Italy

September 3rd - 10th, 2010

The most fruitful of all the arts, is the art of living well!
Awaken with fresh eyes to the richness of simple pleasures in a magical part of authentic Tuscany ...

Ebbio

This 7-day all-inclusive program will be hosted at Ebbio, a romantic 14th century Tuscan Farmhouse now converted into a stunning yoga retreat.

Ebbio is nestled amongst breathtaking beauty just one hour from Florence and 15 minutes to Siena.

The property and surrounding areas are immersed in history with medieval towns, natural landscapes and Roman hot springs to explore!

As the days unfold at Ebbio you will experience the living arts of yoga, meditation, cooking and drawing - all ingredients for a lifestyle of vitality, balance and creativity!

Return to a natural rhythm with morning and evening yoga each day. Your experienced teachers, Renae and Lucy, will focus on the integration of dynamic and restorative practices, with an emphasis on the individual.

Discover a new way of seeing through drawing from life…No experience is necessary! Sessions are designed to break away from habitual ‘looking’ and inspire creative process. Our drawing materials will travel with us on excursion as we take in the natural beauty of Tuscany and explore medieval towns.

Nourished by meals of fresh seasonal produce, you will experience the art of passionate cooking and be invited to share in the preparation of simple
healthy foods.

On our last day together, enjoy reflecting on your adventures as we soak in hot springs and relax on the soft sand beaches of Italy.

Example of Daily Itinerary


Please note this itinerary is subject to change.

Times Fri Sat Sun Mon Tues Wed Thurs Fri
6.00 am     Morning meditation Morning meditation Morning meditation Morning meditation Morning meditation Morning meditation
6.45 am   Morning Yoga with Renae Morning Yoga with Renae Morning Yoga with Renae Morning Yoga with Renae Morning Yoga with Renae Morning Yoga with Renae Morning Yoga with Renae
8.30 am   Breakfast Breakfast Breakfast Breakfast Breakfast Breakfast Breakfast
10.00 am   EBBIO Orientation 1hr Introduction to drawing as Meditation from nature (bring journal) . SAN GIMIGNANO & VOLTERA EXCURSION COOKING COOKING SIENA EXCURSION & MARKET DAY BEACH & HOT SPRINGS EXCURSION DEPARTURE
12.00 1st pick up from Siena Train Station Lunch at EBBIO Lunch at TUSCAN VILLA Lunch at EBBIO Lunch at EBBIO Lunch in Siena (self - catered) Picnic Lunch
3 pm   Afternoon walk to explore medieval town of MONTERRIGIORNI (Great gelati!) DRAWING as Meditation from nature (bring journal) CASTELLINA IN CHIANTI EXCURSION & WINERY 2PM DEPARTURE DRAWING as meditation with Life model
4.00 pm 2nd Pick up from Siena Train Station         Pick up from Siena and return to Ebbio  
5.00 pm Afternoon Tea Return To Ebbio Return To Ebbio Return To Ebbio     Return To Ebbio
6.00 pm Intro to retreat. Yoga with Lucy Yoga with Lucy Yoga with Lucy Yoga with Lucy Yoga with Lucy Yoga with Lucy
7.30 pm Dinner Woodfired Piza Night Dinner Dinner Dinner Dinner Dinner
8.30 pm Shiatsu Moonlight walk; outdoor kirtan Shiatsu DRAWING as Meditation with Life Model MUSIC for drawing and meditation KIRTAN SHIATSU