Under the Tuscan Sun with Barb & Cheryl

Under the Tuscan Sun: Self-Care Retreat
Tuscany, Italy Retreat with Barb Morsa and Cheryl Robinson

Experience “La Dolce Vita” with Barb and Cheryl in Tuscany. Escape to a full week of the good life in this Yoga & Meditation Self-Care Retreat. Unplug, unwind and open to a deeper awareness of the joy and beauty of your life.

Together, we will embrace all that the stunning Italian countryside has to offer – hiking, biking, horseback riding, vineyards, and local, organic meals from the adjacent farm, served under the beautiful Tuscan skies and landscapes. Our home for the week is a beautifully restored Tuscan farmhouse and grounds, which includes panoramic views, bacci and sand volleyball, pool, trails, and a wonderful patio with wood fired oven.

This inspired week of self-care and R&R will be filled with twice daily yoga and meditation practices in the villa’s gorgeous yoga hall. Most days practice will be offered in the morning and evening to strike a perfect balance of energy. On the 2 days of group excursions, we will offer morning practice to start our day in the best possible way. You will have the chance to grow your practice and understanding of yoga as a lifelong tool for well-being, healing and spiritual growth in practices designed to awaken you to the fullness and richness of life. Experience heart-centered dynamic and restorative asana practices, pranayama, meditation, and yoga nidra each day in the inspiring and life-affirming setting of Tuscany.

Although there will be plenty of time for solitude if you seek it, we will spend time together as a community of yogis sharing laughter, conversation and of course, amazing Italian food and wine. Hike the trails around our villa, explore the vineyards, swim, bike or simply lounge with friends or a good book. Indulge yourself with optional spa treatments provided on site. We will share in 3 spectacular meals each day, prepared with fresh, local ingredients from the neighboring farm. You can even indulge in a cooking class if you like!

6 nights accommodations
3 meals per day starting with dinner on the first night and ending with breakfast on the last day
Group Ground Transportation to/from Florence International Airport Airport to Retreat Center
Daily yoga practices
Personal retreat time (having time to nap, explore, walk, read, and just be)

Accommodations

Discover the beauty of Tuscany and embrace the laid-back-lifestyle of the Italian countryside. This stunning farmhouse has been renovated to create the dream retreat center. Enjoy living in this private villa where you will have comfortable, spacious accommodations, delicious and authentic Italian cuisine, breathtaking views of Tuscany, and a gorgeous yoga hall overlooking the rolling hills. During your free time, enjoy lounging by the pool, visit nearby Sienna, sip wine from the local vineyards, and learn what makes Italy a top destination for travelers worldwide.

Barb Morsa

Barb is a devoted yoga student and teacher. She is a co-founder of Indigo Yoga, where she has directed the Indigo Teacher Training Program for the last 7 years. Barb holds a B.A. in Philosophy and she is a former trial lawyer. Now a full-time yoga teacher, teacher trainer, and yoga studio owner, she is certiﬁed at the E-RYT 500 level and as a continuing education provider (YACEP) through Yoga Alliance. Barb leads workshops, trainings, and retreats nationally and internationally. She leads yoga and self-discovery retreats domestically and in Europe, Asia, and South America. Barb is truly passionate about yoga as a tool for compassion, self-care, and deep healing on all levels. She brings humor, compassion, and wisdom to all of her heart-centered classes, which blend yoga, breathwork, and meditation techniques. Both in her teaching and in life, she considers it an honor and her true dharma to help others remember their True Self, through direct experience of body, mind, and soul.

Cheryl Robinson

Cheryl is a wife, mother, full-time marketer, and yoga teacher in Dayton, Ohio. She took her first yoga class in a conference room down the hall from her corporate America cubicle over 20 years ago. She quickly experienced first-hand how yoga helped calm her “monkey mind” and balance the demands of being a full-time working mom. She experienced reduced stress, increased mental clarity, and started sleeping better. Several years later, yoga once again became her lifeline and helped ease the stress, anxiety and depression that accompanied her mother’s devastating Alzheimer’s diagnosis. A regular yoga practice paved the long road of caring for her mother, and subsequently her father. Cheryl attributes yoga to helping her build fortitude and maintain a positive mental attitude throughout this heartbreaking journey. After losing both her parents, she saw an opportunity to help others facing similar challenges and during the pandemic earned both her 200-hour RYT and Judith Hanson Lasater’s Relax and Renew® Restorative Yoga Teacher certifications. Cheryl has a soft spot for caregivers and those suffering from anxiety and depression and serves them through weekly Gentle Beginner and Restorative Yoga classes. Her nurturing teaching style welcomes anyone looking to start or refine their practice. Cheryl believes the whole world needs yoga right now and is on a mission to help as many people as possible discover its healing powers.

There are so many beautiful and wonderful adventures you can take advantage of during your stay. While on your retreat you will also have the opportunity to take part in wonderful group excursions. Some of the possible options include:

Guided tour of the city of Siena, one of the most beautiful medieval cities in Italy where twice a year the famous “Palio” is held. Guided tour of the Cathedral of Siena. Visit of one “contrada”, the club of one of the seventeen districts in which the city is divided that compete in the horse race. Guided tour of the Abbey of S.Galgano, the “church without a roof”, and the sword in the rock.
Enjoy a guided tour of the famous Etruscan city of Volterra, known all around the world also for its alabaster craft throughout the centuries. Visit the workshop of a local sculptor before a guided tour of one of the best conserved archaeological parks in Italy with the beautiful Roman theatre. Taste the local truffle and enjoy free time for shopping.
Experience a guided tour of the city of San.Gimignano, including a wine tasting and guided tour of the Cathedral. Here you can also taste the famous ice cream that has repeatedly won the prize as “best ice cream in the world”!
Local Shopping
Hiking
Visit a Natural Thermal Lake

Museums

*Group excursions are optional and the price is not included in tuition unless noted.

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Registration

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A non-refundable $35 Payment Processing Fee will be added to the tuition rate upon registration.

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Getting There

You will be booking your flights for the Florence Airport (FLR). Before booking tickets, please be sure you have received your official confirmation note that the retreat has met its minimums. There will be one group airport shuttle each way based on our flight window guidelines. Be sure your flights align with the provided flight windows if you wish to use the group shuttle. The drive time to the center is approximately 2 hours.

Travel Insurance

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

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Shared Accommodations – $2895 USD

Single Accommodations – $3195 USD

A non-refundable $35 Payment Processing Fee will be added to the tuition rate upon registration.

For technical questions or alternative payment options, please contact us.

Cancellation

Initial deposits and the $35 registration fee are non-refundable and non-transferable.
50% of payments are refundable up to 90 days before a retreat excluding the initial deposit and the $35 registration fee.
89 days prior to a retreat, tuition is non-refundable and non-transferable.
Full tuition is refunded if the trip is canceled due to low enrollment. The $35 registration fee is not refundable.
True Nature Travels is not responsible for any loss incurred due to currency conversion rates.
Full tuition is refunded* if the trip is canceled due to low enrollment.

*Refundable amounts do not include applied credits.

If you wish to cancel your spot on a trip you must submit your cancellation by email to info@truenaturetravels.com.