AMBIKA SELVAN
Registered Yoga Teacher ERYT200
Certified Physical Therapist Assistant
Licensed Bodyworker in Myofascial Release
Yoga Retreat in Tuscany
with Jennifer & Ambika
June 9 - 13, 2025
REGISTRATION OPENS 11/24/24
Join Jennifer and Ambika for a week of yoga, exploration, and relaxation at Tenuta di Spannocchia, a historic villa in the Province of Siena. This site is located an hour and a half from Florence and is the home of an active organic farm and educational community. Their website shares, "There is something to excite everyone at Spannocchia: hiking paths, farm animals, verdant gardens, cooking classes, beautiful vistas, eight centuries of rural history, a swimming pool, friendly people, great wine, and fantastic food."
Yoga
Yoga classes will be offered one to two times a day, depending on the day's activities. Both morning and evening practices are appropriate for all levels of yoga practitioners that are able to get up and down from the floor easily. Both teachers are highly skilled at making movement accessible and useful to most people. All yoga classes are optional. This is YOUR retreat
Accommodations at Spannocchia
Each bedroom is uniquely furnished with centuries old antiques and original family-owned furniture. The rooms have views of the Villa garden and valley below the olive and fruit orchards and come equipped with fans for hot summer months as well as a community pool to cool off. There are a number of different common areas, including a library and sitting room. Single and double occupancy available with option of private or shared bathroom.
Food
All the meals at Spannocchia are prepared with the fresh and seasonal ingredients from the farms and livestock on site and are served to all guests and staff together for each meal. The menu reflects traditional foods to the area with a nightly four course dinner complete with house made wine. Important note from the kitchen,
"If a member of your party has a food intolerance or allergy, we will do our best to provide suitable meals for this person. However, please be aware that we only have one kitchen and that we cannot prepare these meals in isolation. We recommend that guests with serious intolerances and allergies bring some food items for their own consumption at dinner as we cannot guarantee a meal entirely free from those foods that pose a risk."
Cost
Price includes:
* Transportation to and from Florence Airport to retreat site
* All retreat classes and one tennis ball for myofascial release options
* Room and all meals
* One authentic Italian cooking class
Not included:
* Airfare
* Extra transportation to surrounding areas outside scheduled trips
* Additional tours or classes offered at Spannocchia
Room types are limited, first come first serve, note preference on deposit payment.
Double Occupancy with shared bath $2135 per person
Double Occupancy with private bath $2335 per person
Single Occupancy with private bath $2835 per person
Retreat payments are non-refundable unless YOU are able to find someone to take your place. We understand that life is unpredictable, especially in post Covid times, and plans may change, however no exceptions can be made. Travel insurance can be found at https://www.squaremouth.com/
To confirm your attendance at the retreat, you will need to complete the online registration form, link found below, with waiver and pay deposit of $1150 via check or credit card.
Making a payment by check? Please email Ambika for mailing address.
Schedule
Subject to change.
Monday, June 9, 2025
2p Meet at FlorenceArpt
4p Check in and explore
5:30p Welcome meeting and movement
7/7:30p Dinner
Tuesday, June 10, 2025
7-8:30a Yoga
8:30-10a Breakfast
1p Lunch
5-6:45p Yoga
7/7:30p Dinner
Wednesday, June 11, 2025
7-8:30a Yoga
8:30-10a Breakfast
10-3p Cooking class & lunch
5-6:45p Yoga
7/7:30p Dinner
Thursday, June 12, 2025
7-8:30a Yoga
8:30-10a Breakfast
1p Lunch
5-6:45p Yoga
7/7:30p Dinner
Friday, June 13, 2025
7-8:30a Yoga
8:30-10a Breakfast
Noon Leave for Florence Arpt