Antico Borgo Tignano is an Enchanting Place where you can discover your Heart’s desire.

This luxurious resort is hidden in the heart of one of Tuscany’s most fascinating areas characterized by panoramic landscapes and quaint medieval villages. Your accommodation sits among rolling hills and quiet countryside, and is perfectly positioned for exploring one of the most fascinating regions of Italy.

The charming property dated from the 16th century has been transformed into 13 finely decorated apartments that are nestled amongst natural rolling hills, woods and beautiful gardens. All the original features have been maintained. Beamed ceilings and stone walls are as resplendent as the day they were made centuries ago. A reception is at guests’ complete disposal. Here you’ll always find someone ready to help with any questions or suggestions you might need.

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CUISINE

Beautiful organic cuisine is an included part of your retreat experience. All meals are prepared using fresh produce and ingredients from local markets. Our chefs will be sure to indulge your palate with authentic Italian dishes all prepared with a balance of health AND happiness in mind. Meals are prepared on a seasonal basis, and you are sure to enjoy and appreciate every morsel. Our guests will also enjoy the fabulous local wine of the area, selected from several of the stunning vineyards located near the Villa.

** Because we don’t want to leave the spectacular flavors of Italy behind, we will learn how to prepare our own fabulous Italian meals in an authentic Tuscan Cooking class, presented to us by one of the areas finest chefs.

SURROUNDING AREA

Guests will not only enjoy the villa and encompassing grounds, but also the richness of the Italian cities in nearby regions. Day trips will allow students to add arts, culture, adventure, and natural beauty to their retreat experience. Additional trips may include visits to small villages, large cities, and outdoor activities, even a thermal spa deep in the heart of Tuscany where guests can swim, drink mineral waters, schedule spa treatments, or simply enjoy the town.

A full day will be spent in one of Italy’s most spectacular historical villages – San Gimignano where we will visit their world famous monuments and one of a kind look outs, tour several local artists studios, do a bit of shopping, enjoy a wine tasting and a fabulous lunch!

Certified yoga instructor Ducky Punch will offer 2 daily yoga and meditation classes as a way to relax, stimulate and activate the body and mind to prepare it for the work you will be doing with Simone. Ducky customizes her classes for all levels; beginner to advanced and teaches with a sense of humor, patience and deep understanding of the human body and what it needs to grow and evolve to the next level.  She spends intimate time with each student and addresses each ones needs, concerns and comfort; all with a gentle touch, a warm heart and some great music.

With a Masters degree in neuroscience and biochemistry, Ducky is a rare breed of yoga instructor, as she brings an extensive and passionate scientific understanding to all of her teaching. She has taught yoga for over 15 years, owns her own studio in Los Angeles, called Yummy Yoga and has taught every type and level of student, from Hollywood studio executives to ‘at risk’ youth.

Being a true ‘Rennaisance Woman’ Ducky has travelled the world as a teacher, student and gypsy and will share not only her love of yoga, but her love of learning, adventure, food and great fun!

*Participation in classes and activities is optional throughout the retreat, you are invited to take as many or as few classes as you wish.

‘SOUL PLAY WORKSHOP with Simone’

LIVING YOUR DESTINY ~ Activating Your Spiritual Blueprint

Move into the higher realms of your intelligence, intuition and imagination for the future. Let go of your old fear based programming and embrace your Highest Wisdom to make your dreams a reality from a base of creativity, joy and play. Simone will be teaching her groundbreaking Integrated Intelligence program in daily 2 hour workshops. Her program has helped high level executives, entrepreneurs and every day people get clear and specific about their goals and dreams and create an action plan to know precisely what is required to achieve them.

With her clear perspective, practicality and passion for helping others succeed, Simone will help you refine and clarify your goals and help you identify and resolve your negative patterns and obstacles. Once those issues are addressed she will teach you how to become ‘Idea prone’ and together you will activate a new action plan, so you can use innovative and creative solutions and approaches to achieving your destiny. Whether your dreams are to achieve financial freedom and wealth, develop a passionate relationship, elevate your health or all of the above – the time spent with Simone in this special place, may be the key to helping you do just that.

*For those students who are interested in arranging some ‘one on one coaching’  with Simone beyond the regular Workshop time,  she will be available to schedule 30 minute sessions at specific times throughout the retreat. ** Additional fee required.

** Morning Yoga classes and Workshops will be scheduled to wrap up around lunch time, so you will have your afternoons and evenings to do as you wish. Cooking classes, wine tastings and other excursions will be planned for the afternoons on most days and Candlelight Flow/Restorative Yoga classes will take place before our evening meal. Italians tend to eat a bit later than we do in the West so you should have plenty of time to make the most of your day and still experience the evening events.

DETAILS

• 7 days / 7 nights (May 12 – 19, 2012)

• Villa accommodation (spacious bedrooms, private bathrooms, linens)
• Breakfast – Lunch – Dinner daily (day trips/evening restaurant meals not included)
• Beverages
• Day trip to San Gimignano (including lunch and transfers)
• Transportation to/from day trips (some airport/train transfers possible)
• Round trip transfer to Castello de Nero or Il Monastero Spa
• 2 Daily yoga and meditation classes with Ducky (morning and evening)
• Daily 2 hour workshop with Simone (except on day trip day and departure day)
• Use of estate premises (hiking trails, pool, etc.)
• Tour guide on various day trips
• Authentic Tuscan Cooking Class
• Special ‘Farewell Friday’ Evening Dinner out
• Wine/Chocolate/Olive tastings
• Tips & taxes

• *airfare not included

• Rapolano Terme (heathful visit to a Tuscan thermal spa, drink mineral waters, swim, enjoy spa treatments)
• Sienna (explore this historic town with its famous market, art, museums and medieval cityscapes)
• Countryside Tour (this day can include biking, hiking, olive oil and wine tasting)

• Countryside on border of Tuscany and Umbria
• Nearest major airports: Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport (FCO – Rome), Galileo Galilei Airpot (PSA – Pisa)
• Nearest local airports: Sant’Egidio Airport (PEG – Perugia), Florence Amerigo Vespucci Airport (FLR – Florence)

Transfers between Villa and train station can be arranged at no charge on first and last day of retreat. Single and group airport transfers are possible and pricing discussed upon request. Train transfer from all airports is quite easy, and we can help guide you on the directions.

Besides the basic packing and travel needs, here are a few things to think about bringing with you.

• Bathing suit (on-site pool, thermal spa)
• Comfortable shoes (city walking, country hiking)
• Yoga clothes
• “Yogitoes” yoga mat towel (or equivalent) – helps protect mat and wick sweat for non-slip and comfortable posing
• Personal yoga props (some blocks and straps will be provided, but if you have a prop you prefer, feel free to bring it along)
• Sweat towels for practice
• A journal or notebook for Workshop
• Plug adaptors / converters

OPTIONAL ADD-ONS*: