• 6 nights accommodations 
• 3 meals per day (excluding alcoholic beverages) starting with dinner on the first night and ending with breakfast on the last day
• Group Ground Transportation to/from Florence Airport (FLR) to Retreat Center
• Italian Cooking Class
• Wine Tasting
• Herbal Remedies Workshop
• Full-day Excursion to Voleterra 
• Full-day Excursion to Siena
• Two yoga classes per day (except on excursion days)
• 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. This remote location offers a peaceful and tranquil experience for those looking to unwind and rejuvenate. Retreat and relax in the wild natural beauty of the landscape. 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 Siena, sip wine from the local vineyards, and learn what makes Italy a top destination for travelers worldwide.

Carol Mason

Carol Mason, ERYT500, and Director of Movement Arts has been practicing Hatha, Vinyasa yoga, and Pilates since 2000 and Yin yoga since 2008. What was originally a means of getting back into fitness turned into a deep appreciation for yoga’s subtle magic in grounding spiritual principles into physical practice.

Carol completed her 200-hour teacher training at Movement Arts in 2012. She bought the studio in January 2020 and navigated COVID-19 by bringing the studio online, creating an extensive video library, and continuing to live stream classes for students near and far.  She continues to deepen her practice by studying with Douglas Keller every year, to gain a comprehensive understanding of both physical and subtle anatomy.

Completing her 300-hour training in 2023, she has developed a practice for healthy aging.  Balancing the more meditative and calming aspects of Yin with the more energizing aspects of Vinyasa Flow and Pilates, her schedule provides a dynamic and transformative collection of classes. Committed to physical alignment, mindfulness on and off the mat, connection to the breath, and living with joy.

There are so many beautiful and wonderful adventures you can take advantage of during your stay. Locanda Cugnanello is located in the beautiful countryside of Tuscany. There are trails on site for walks, however, there are no villages or towns close to the center. While on your retreat you will also have the opportunity to take part in wonderful group excursions. Some of the possible optional activities include:

• Tours of Local Villages and Historic Cities
• Local Shopping
• Hiking
• Massage 

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

Getting There

True Nature specializes in curating and offering the best retreat experiences. For your flights, we recommend that you use Google Flights or a trusted travel agency. 

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

We cannot emphasize more the importance of travel insurance. As we all know, especially as travelers, “life happens.” Whether it’s family, work, mother nature, or a change of heart, it is important to be prepared in case you need to unexpectedly change your travel plans. Often for less than $150, you can purchase a travel insurance policy and be protected in the event that you need to make a change or need to be covered financially prior to or during your trip. 

We have partnered with Trawick International (available for U.S. Residents only). Read more about their policies here. We encourage you to research the insurance company and policy that best meets your needs.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Do you have questions about traveling abroad? After you register, we will provide you with a Participant’s Package with helpful information. Also, be sure to check out our Participant FAQs. If you have other questions, feel free to write to us at info@truenaturetravels.com and let us know how we can help!

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Shared Accommodations – $3495 PRICE USD (Full Price $3695 USD)

Single Accommodations – $3695 USD (Full Price $3895 USD)

Paying an initial non-refundable deposit of $350 and $35 Payment Processing Fee (added to the tuition rate upon registration) will lock in your tuition rate and hold your space for the trip.

If you select Deposit Payment, depending on when you registered, your remaining balance will be split into 1-3 payments and processed with your credit card on file on the dates indicated on your Confirmation Letter.

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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.

*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.