Sept 2014 – Tuscany Rejuvenation Retreat with Jayme Barrett

Infuse Your Spirit in Italy! (SOLD OUT)

September 14 – 21 2014

(For info on Tuscany or the Amalfi Coast in Sept 2015 , email us here)

Would you like to be luxuriating in Tuscany on September 14th? For the past three years, I’ve been leading magical retreats with my husband in Tuscany and Marrakech and this year we’re excited to go back. We had such a wonderful time in Italy last year (check out the highlights below) and I’ve put together another trip filled with amazing Tuscan adventures!

We have 2 only two spots left and it will be first-come, first-served with a deposit. If you are serious about joining us, email us here as soon as possible to secure your space. (Retreat fees and special pricing below.) Be ready to open your heart and have fun with like-minded new friends. If you want to be reinvigorated and filled with happiness, this is the trip for you! Read the fabulous details and may you be as inspired as I am!  – Jayme Barrett

Join best-selling author Jayme Barrett on her 8 day Italian Adventure to Tuscany and learn techniques to energize your body, mind, spirit, love-life and home. Surrounded by the gorgeous hilltowns of Casole d’Elsa and Volterra in the distance, we’ll stay in ancient stone farmhouses on a spectacular Tuscan estate, recognized by UNESCO as a World Heritage Site, dating back to the 1600s.

You’ll eat delicious Tuscan meals amidst glorious views, relax by the beautiful pool, enjoy yoga and life enhancement classes, learn to cook traditional Italian food, and take day trips to magnificent Tuscan sites including Siena, Monteriggioni, San Gimignano, Cinque Terre on the Italian Coast and ending at Rapolano Terme, a thermal spa with natural healing waters.

Come rejuvenate and luxuriate under the Tuscan sun. Let your spirit be infused by Italian culture and discover new ways to create positive energy in your life. You’ll experience “La Dolce Vita” with like-minded new friends in one of the most beautiful places on earth.  

Included in Retreat Package:

• 7 nights/8 Days Accommodations in Tuscan Villa
• 7 Breakfasts, 6 Dinners, 2 Lunches (including wine)
• 5 Feng Shui & Life Enhancement Classes
• 5 Morning Yoga Classes (including yoga mat)
• Free Day to enjoy Tuscany
• Private transportation on all day trips
• Transfer from Florence Airport to Estate

Additional Special Retreat Inclusions:

• Welcome Wine and Olive Oil Tasting 
• San Gimignano – Day Trip
• Siena and Monteriggioni- Day Trip
• Cinque Terre -Day Trip to the Italian Coast
• Natural Thermal Waters – Day trip to Hot Springs Spa
• Half-day Tuscan Cooking Class including Dinner and Wine

Optional Activities for Free Day

• Chianti Wine Tour
• Day Trip to Florence
• Relaxing/Swimming at our Villa

Not included:

Flights, Trip Insurance, Tip to Villa, Transfer back to Florence (can be arranged)

To see highlights and reviews from Jayme’s 2013 Tuscan Retreat, click here.

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Accommodations in Tuscany

We will be guests at Antico Borgo di Tignano recognized by UNESCO as a World Heritage Site focusing on Tuscan traditions. Each house in the village has been completely renovated and you’ll find lush fragrant gardens of herbs, juniper, myrtle and typical flora and fauna found in the Mediterranean region. Harking back to an earlier time, the property has an exquisite rustic chapel and a large wood-burning oven in perfect working order.

Each room is unique and has a private bath. Many of the apartments have original elements such as stone, brick, wood beams, fireplaces and include a kitchen and living room. You’ll enjoy spectacular views while walking through the estate, dining and relaxing at the pool. There is a beautiful yoga room and library. Single and shared rooms are available. Free Wi-Fi.

Meals 

Every morning you will be served breakfast at our farmhouse, along with two lunches and six dinners included in the retreat. We’ll be enjoying typical Tuscan-style, healthy food including fruit, veggies, salads, cheeses, sandwiches, pasta, roasted chicken & fish, beverages, wine and dessert.  You will also learn how to make Italian dishes during our half-day Tuscan cooking class.

Feng Shui/Life Enhancement Classes with Jayme Barrett

Jayme Barrett’s feng shui and life enhancement classes will be held at our farmhouse and some will be given on location during our outings. You will learn how to: 1) energize your spaces for health, wealth and love 2) use inner feng shui to harmonize your mind, body and spirit 3) employ manifestation techniques to bring your goals into reality and 4) integrate the beauty of Italian culture, architecture and spirituality in your daily life. All classes are optional. If you would like a private feng shui consultation with Jayme during the retreat, let Jayme know beforehand.

Yoga Classes with Karen D’Abrosca – All levels welcome!

You’ll enjoy five morning yoga classes with Karen D’Abrosca of Rhode Island. She beautifully integrates all yoga levels into the practice. If it’s warm, we’ll practice outside surrounded by the beautiful countryside.

Weather

The weather in Tuscany during mid September is lovely.  It averages mid-high 70’s Fahrenheit during the day and high 50s to low 60s at night.

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PAYMENT, DEPOSIT & REGISTRATION – Limited to 12 participants

September 14 – 21 2014

Deposit: $850 (non-refundable) when place in workshop is confirmed.

Balance due: July 14, 2014

• Single Occupancy: $2,650 (Full/Queen bed)

• Double Occupancy: $2,375 per person (Twin beds or Queen if sharing bed)

(Payment Options: We accept Cash, Checks, Money Orders and PayPal. If you use a debit or credit card through PayPal, there will be an additional 3% fee.)

To complete your reservation, we require you to sign and return an: “Acknowledgement of Risk, Release and Indemnity.” This form includes additional terms and conditions of travel, including limitations of obligations to you. This document will be sent to you after you have paid your initial deposit and your place in the workshop has been confirmed. Please read it carefully. The document must be completed, signed and returned to us. Our receipt of the completed and signed form will finalize your reservation.

**If the Euro is higher than 1.39 USD to every Euro at the time of final payment, some adjustments will be made to the final price.

BOOK THIS RETREAT – If you have any questions about this retreat and/or would like to sign up, email us here as soon as possible to secure your spot. We will send you a registration form as soon as your place is confirmed. Special pricing below!

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Retreat Leaders: 

Jayme Barrett – Author of the best-selling book “Feng Shui Your Life,” Jayme is a leading expert on Life Enhancement and Feng Shui, specializing in techniques for personal fulfillment, prosperity and integrated health. Jayme regularly shares her passion for inspired living in her writings for Whole Living, MindBodyGreen, Self Magazine, Health, Elle, Parents, Redbook and many more. In addition to feng shui consulting for individuals, companies, hotels and spas, Jayme leads lifestyle workshops worldwide. She has appeared in home-design TV segments for NBC, HGTV, Style Network, and E! Entertainment.

Jayme’s husband will be co-leading this retreat with her. Together, Jayme and Zouhir have led three incredible retreats in Morocco and Italy. Click to see the highlights of their 2012 Marrakech retreat and 2013 Tuscany retreat with videos from participants. In addition, check out Jayme and Zouhir’s natural skin/body/hair care line, Zweena Argan Beauty Elixirs, based on organic argan oil from Berber women’s cooperatives in Morocco, visit www.zweenabodycare.com.

Yoga Teacher – Karen D’Abrosca

Karen D’Abrosca empowers students to create balance and joy in life, to tap inner wisdom and to minimize stress related imbalances. Practicing yoga for 18 years and teaching for 10, yoga helped Karen recover from hip surgery in 1998. Her Hatha Yoga instruction style guides students through a rejuvenating, strengthening yet relaxing yoga experience. This style offers a practical, accessible approach to asana (postures), pranayama (breath work) and mindfulness, suitable for all ages, body types and fitness levels. She has witnessed students’ practice provide relief from anxiety and sleep disorders and support healthy lifestyle choices. Karen lives in Saunderstown, RI with her husband and golden retriever.

Travel and Flights to Italy 

You will be responsible for booking your own travel and flights. 

Participants from the United States will need to fly on September 13th in order to get to Italy on September 14th for the start of the retreat. Florence Airport (FLR) is the closest to our villa (1 hour & 15 minutes) and we will arrange a group airport pick-up between 11am – 12pm on September 14. Once you are confirmed in the workshop, we will discuss the airport transfer with you. This transfer is included in the retreat fee.

On September 21, the last day of the retreat, there will be two transfers back to Florence in the morning. We can arrange it for you and the price is $40 (not included in fee). Again, once you are confirmed, we will discuss options. If you wish to be taken to a local train station (closest is Poggibonsi), we can also help you arrange it.

Feel free to come to Italy a few days before or stay a few days after the retreat. It is a beautiful country and worth exploring. Also, Jayme and Zouhir will be leading a retreat a few days later in Marrakech, Morocco. Sept 26 – Oct 3. We’d love to have you join us there too! We will give you a discount if you come to both.

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Medical Issues and Travel Insurance

No immunizations are necessary for Italy. If you have any medical issues that will require professional care while on your trip, you must bring and be responsible for all necessary items and treatments related to your condition. It is strongly recommended that you obtain medical and dental insurance that will cover the cost of any medical or dental assistance you may require during your trip. Before travelling with Jayme Barrett, we strongly recommend you review your personal insurance and health insurance to ensure you have coverage appropriate to meet your needs, and the needs of your family and dependants, in case of any loss of property or illness, injury or death.

Insurance: The trip price does not include any insurance coverage, and Jayme Barrett strongly recommends the purchase of travel insurance to protect your trip investment in the event of medical emergencies, lost bags, a cancelled trip or any other unforeseen trip or pre-trip related event. You can get travel insurance including medical through www.worldnomads.com, www.csatravelprotection.com or call your travel agent.

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Cancellation Policies: 

• Your deposit is non-refundable. Full payment is required within 60 days of departure. Cancellation from 60 days prior to 45 days prior: cancellation fee is 50% of total trip cost per person. The trip is nonrefundable inside of 45 days. If a replacement is secured, travelers will get a refund less $250.00.

• If you wish to cancel the trip outside of 45 days, a written cancellation request is necessary. No refund for unused portions of the retreat, including but not limited to, missed meals, hotel nights and sightseeing.

Cancellation by Jayme Barrett: Jayme Barrett reserves the right to cancel the trip at any time for any reason, including if there are too few participants, or if the quality of the trip or the safety of travelers is judged by Jayme Barrett in her sole discretion to be compromised. In such cases, a refund of payments received by Jayme Barrett shall constitute full and final settlement. Jayme Barrett is not responsible for any loss incurred on account of non-refundable or non-transferable air tickets. If there is an official warning regarding travel to Italy, you will receive a full refund.

Travel insurance is highly recommended.

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QUESTIONS AND BOOKING

If you have any questions about this retreat and/or would like to sign up, email us here as soon as possible to secure your spot. We will send you a registration form as soon as your place is confirmed. You can pay your deposit by check or below with a credit card on Paypal. Before you pay below, email us to make sure there is a space for you.

**EARLY BIRD SPECIAL – If you pay in full by May 1, receive $125 off!

**BRING TWO FRIENDS SPECIAL – If you bring two friends, all three of you receives $100 off!

Offers cannot be combined.

 

To send in your deposit of $850, click below to pay with PayPal (3% fee is added so it will be $880).

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2013 Tuscany Retreat!

(Click to see reviews from Jayme’s 2012 Retreat  and 2011 Retreat in Marrakech, Morocco!

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ENVISION YOURSELF IN TUSCANY

 

JOIN US IN SEPTEMBER!

Email us to secure your spot!