Wintering In Tuscany

February 2027

Reserve Your Place

Welcome the slow months with a six-day experience in nature for rest, clarity and renewal

Out first event for 2027 and the first one on this land, a beautiful way to center yourself before life becomes busy again.

Wintering in Tuscany is a small-group wellbeing gathering created for people who have been carrying too much, moving too quickly or feeling disconnected from themselves as the year comes to a close and the busier, colder winter months fast approach.

Across six restorative days in the Tuscan countryside, you will be invited to step away from everyday demands, settle your mind and reconnect with what matters most. This is not about escaping your life. It is about creating enough space to return to it feeling more grounded, energised and clear about the way forward.

Through practical coaching, reflective writing, mindful movement, breathwork, sound and time in nature, you will be supported in moving from overwhelm towards greater awareness, balance and direction.

You will return home feeling rested and clearer about the season ahead, with a personal plan to support your wellbeing in everyday life.

We chose Tuscany very intentionally as the setting for this retreat. Its slower rhythm, open landscapes and deep connection to land and tradition naturally invite a different pace of being. In winter, the rolling hills, vineyards, olive groves and quiet seaside create a sense of spaciousness that helps the nervous system settle and the mind soften. In this environment, it becomes easier to step out of habitual urgency and return to what is essential. Tuscany is not just a backdrop, but an active part of the experience—supporting reflection, grounding and a felt sense of reconnection with yourself and the natural world.

6 days / 5 nights · From £1,800 per person

Accommodation, meals and experiences included

Space is extremely limited

tuscan vineyards

What to Expect

A Compass for Your Journey

Designed by ARISE Wellness Coaching in collaboration with ASTERA Wellbeing, the programme is structured around four stages.

Each day will follow a considered theme, guiding you through a journey from slowing down and taking stock to identifying what you need for the season ahead.

At its heart is a simple belief: that clarity does not come from pushing harder, but from creating enough stillness to hear yourself again.

PAUSE

Step out of everyday momentum and become present again.

You will be invited to slow down, settle into your surroundings and notice how you have arrived—physically, mentally and emotionally.

LISTEN

Notice your needs, stress patterns and inner signals.

Through coaching, reflection and embodied practices, you will begin to understand where your attention and energy have been going and what may need greater care.

REBALANCE

Explore what supports your wellbeing as a whole person.

You will consider the different areas of your life, identify what restores or drains you and reconnect with the experiences that bring meaning, joy and vitality.

RETURN

Create practical intentions and sustainable habits for the months ahead.

Before leaving Tuscany, you will create a personal Rebalance Plan to help you protect your wellbeing and approach the coming season with greater clarity and confidence.

Reserve Your Place

Your Retreat Experience

A Grounded Return to Yourself

The programme is intentionally spacious and unhurried. Nothing is compulsory. You are invited to participate in what feels supportive and to rest in between—whether that is reading, walking, sitting in silence, or simply being in the landscape.

  • Your stay will include five nights’ accommodation in the Tuscan countryside, alongside nourishing meals throughout the retreat that support both comfort and simplicity.

  • Across the week, you will be guided through practical wellbeing talks and workshops with Simon, offering space to explore stress, balance and sustainable change in a grounded and accessible way.

  • Valentina will lead yoga and mindful movement sessions designed to gently reconnect you with your body, alongside pranayama, sound and nature-based practices that support rest, regulation and alignment with the season.

  • You will also be invited into nature through guided walks, local experiences and walking meditation, allowing the landscape itself to become part of your reflection and reset.

  • A reflective poetry workshop will offer a simple, creative way to explore what is present beneath the surface, while your personal Arise Wellbeing Compass, Stress Map and Rebalance Plan will help you translate insight into something practical and usable beyond the retreat.

  • The week will open and close with shared gatherings, creating a sense of arrival, intention and completion, and there will be spacious time throughout to rest, journal, read, connect or simply be.

  • Optional local experiences may also be available for those who wish to explore further.

Bold landscapes,
Inner Work

The slow season in Tuscany offers breathtaking views of the countryside and a slower pace of life where fresh olive oil, winter fruits and vino novello take center stage.

Explore the Area

The Rhythm of Your Retreat

The following programme is indicative. Times and activities may change to reflect the needs of the group, venue and weather.

Step out of everyday life and settle into Tuscany.

Take time to arrive, unpack and begin slowing down. A welcome circle with Simon and Valentina will bring the group together, followed by gentle grounding, a shared dinner and sound relaxation to ease you into the retreat.

DAY 1 - ARRIVE

DAY 2 - PAUSE

Slow down and begin coming back to yourself.

Mindful movement opens the day before Simon’s Coming Back to Yourself session invites you to notice where your attention and energy have been going. Poetry, reflective writing, and slow journaling create space to listen beneath the noise and reconnect with what you need. Free time to explore what comes up for you and optional sharing moments with the group.

DAY 3 - LISTEN

Understand your stress patterns and inner signals.

A guided meditation walk in nature begins the morning before Simon guides an exploration of personal pressures, coping patterns and early warning signs. You will create your Personal Stress Map, followed by a breath-led practice and time to rest, reflect or explore locally.

DAY 4 - REBALANCE

Explore what supports you as a whole person.

Restorative yoga leads into a whole-person wellbeing session with Simon. Using the Arise Wellbeing Compass, you will consider what restores your energy, what drains it and where greater balance is needed. The day may also include optional Tuscan experiences to support your practice before closing with sound relaxation and meditation.

DAY 5 - RETURN

Turn reflection into meaningful action.

Time outdoors in nature creates space to consider what you want to carry forward. Simon’s final coaching session will help you translate the week’s insights into a practical Rebalance Plan, before the retreat’s final sharing circle and celebratory dinner.

DAY 6 - INTEGRATE

Complete the retreat and prepare to return home.

Gentle movement and breathwork begin the final morning before Simon and Valentina lead a closing circle. You will leave Tuscany with greater clarity about what you want to protect, the practical tools created during the retreat and a renewed connection to yourself.

Who this Retreat is for

Wintering in Tuscany is for anyone who has been carrying too much, moving too quickly or feeling disconnected from their own needs.

You may be feeling the weight of winter, navigating a period of change or simply recognising that you need time to reset before the year gathers momentum. Every part of the programme is beginner-friendly, optional and designed to meet you where you are.

This is a curated small-group experience, creating a supportive and non-judgemental space in which you can slow down, reflect and reconnect—with yourself, with others and with the natural world.

Experience Tuscany

The retreat has been intentionally designed with spaciousness in mind.

Alongside the guided programme, there will be time for yourself and to connect with other participants, as well as the opportunity to join two optional experiences offering a deeper sense of the place surrounding us.


These are included within the retreat and offered as invitations. For example:

  • A local wine-tasting experience

  • A visit to a historic religious center

  • A traditional Tuscan cooking class

  • A guided tour of a biodynamic farm

Final experiences and any additional costs will be confirmed before booking.

Your Stay

The retreat includes 6 days and 5 nights of accommodation in the Tuscan countryside, with nourishing meals provided throughout your stay.

We will do our best to accommodate dietary requirements when notified in advance. Please tell us about any allergies, intolerances or dietary needs during registration.

Our home for the retreat is situated in the hills between land and sea, near Rosignano, just one hour south of Pisa.

The setting has been chosen to offer privacy, comfort and a genuine sense of space away from everyday life.

A range of accommodation options will be available, allowing you to choose the level of privacy and comfort that best supports your experience. Full room details will be provided before booking.

During your stay, you will have time to enjoy the grounds, gardens, walking paths, communal spaces, pool, sauna.

Check-in: From 14:00 on Day 1
Check-out: From 12:00 on Day 6

Your Investment

£1,800 per person - Early Bird rate

The Early Bird rate is for a space in a twin room, it includes 2 bonuses:

  • 1h coaching session

  • 30min REIKI treatment

The investment increases by £300 for solo occupancy.

The Early Bird rate is only available until November 30th, 2026.

After that date the following applies:

·   Standard Price: £2,000 - available until end of December

·   Final Price: £2,200 - applies thereafter

Reserve Your Place

Transfers, extended stays and additional experiences may be arranged on request.

Payment Plans available on request.

Your place is not confirmed until the required deposit and completed registration form have been received.

Booking, cancellation and refund conditions will be clearly presented for your agreement before any payment is taken.

What is Included

  • All sessions and workshops planned

  • Five nights’ accommodation

  • Daily vegetarian brunch and dinner with local organic products, tea, coffee fruit and snacks

  • Yoga mats and equipment

  • Up to 2 optional local activities, with transfers

  • On-site support from Simon and Valentina

  • 2 x BONUS sessions for Early Bird bookings

What is Not Included

  • Flights and airport transfers

  • Travel insurance

  • Drinks other than water, tea, coffee

  • Meals outside the published programme

  • Extra activities (massages, sauna access, private sessions, workshops, day trips)

The Invitation

You do not need to wait until you are completely exhausted to give yourself permission to pause.

Frequently Asked Questions

Still have questions? Take a look at the FAQ or reach out anytime. If you’re feeling ready, go ahead and apply.

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  • No. The programme is suitable for beginners, and no previous experience of yoga, breathwork, meditation, coaching, poetry or other activities is required.

  • No. All wellbeing sessions and excursions are optional. You are encouraged to listen to your needs and participate at your own pace.

  • No. Wintering in Tuscany is an inclusive space for adults who connect with its purpose and approach.

  • Yes. Many people attend our sessions and retreats independently. The programme will offer natural opportunities to connect while also respecting your need for privacy and time alone.

  • The practices will be gentle and adaptable. Guided walks will be described in advance so you can decide whether they are suitable for you.

    Please tell us about relevant health, mobility or accessibility needs before booking so that we can discuss available support.

  • Meals are prepared with local and fresh ingredients grown in the property and surrounding areas. The prevalence is for vegetarian and vegan plates.

    We will aim to accommodate common dietary requirements when notified in advance. Please include full details on your registration form.

  • Accommodation will be shared occupancy in double room with ensuite bathroom. You may register with someone you know or request to be matched with another participant.

    You may also request single occupancy for an added fee.

  • The recommended airport is PISA Galileo Galilei, the closest railway station is ROSIGNANO. Transfer arrangements and arrival instructions will be sent before the retreat.

  • Yes, subject to availability. Additional nights, city visits and onward travel may be arranged separately.

  • Up to two of the listed experiences are included. Optional extra experiences and services, such as massages and energy healing, are charged separately.

    Final details will be confirmed before booking.

  • No. Wintering in Tuscany is a wellbeing, coaching and reflection experience aimed at people who benefit from a retreat like environment to work on themselves.

    It is not medical care, psychotherapy or a substitute for professional treatment.

  • The cancellation and refund policy will be provided before payment.

    We strongly recommend travel insurance that includes cancellation, interruption and medical cover.

    Please contact us as soon as possible if you need to cancel to facilitate another participant taking your place.

  • Complete the contact form using the button below.

    We will then contact you with availability, room details, payment information, the booking form and conditions.