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TUSCANO ASHTANGA YOGA RETREAT “FEED YOUR BODY MIND AND SOUL” June 7-13, 2011 Monday - Sunday at VILLA CASTELLETTI in Florence, ITALY

SCHEDULE

Monday – Pick up from APT Firenze /or Pisa transfer to the Borgo
	Relaxation
	Yoga Talk / airplane stretch
	Welcome drinks and dinner

Tuesday (day 2)
	yoga practice at 9:00 (1/2 to full primary depending on registrants)
	Light Breakfast
	hike/tour around where we are staying
	Buffet Lunch
	1 hour yoga workshop or nutrition talk
	Dinner at Super i Canto in Pisa and visit the Cathedral, Leaning Tower and Baptistery (exterior only) followed by a stroll in to the city center. Arrive at the Roman Forum where you will view the lavish 15th century Palazzi built by The Medici family. Dine in the heart of the Carmignano region where you will meet Francesco, Sommelier and owner of ‘Super i canto’ a wine bar in the town center. You will be introduced to the wines of Carmignano accompanied by a tasting-specific menu.

Wednesday (day 3)
	Yoga Practice at 8:30 or 9:00
	Light Breakfast
	Take a walk up to the restaurant, Tre Corone, where you will enjoy a cooking course followed by lunch.
	In the afternoon, we will visit a famous winery owned by a Florentine Nobile (noble) family, wine makers for twenty six generations! The Wine cellars are situated below an Abbey consecrated in eight hundred A.D. Massimo, the estate’s wine-maker, will take you on an informative tour followed by a tasting.
	Relax light dinner on premises

Thursday (day 4)
	Yoga Practice at 8:30 or 9:00
	Light Breakfast and relax time
	Buffet Lunch
	Take a picturesque drive through the Carmignano wine region to the winery known as Fattoria di Bacchereto.
	In addition to wine tasting you can learn about the olive oil making process and meet Alberto who often toasts bread over a wood fire for us and makes “Fettunta” which is really nice.
	Dinner at a typical “trattoria” in the Carmignano (Florence) area.

Friday (day 5)
	Yoga Practice at 8:30
	Light Breakfast
	Take a drive through the Chianti region situated between Florence and Siena. Here there is an ancient Roman road which will take us to the medieval town known as San Gimignano. You will discover why San Gimignano is the only remaining medieval town which has been called the “Manhattan of Tuscany” and witness firsthand its ten (originally there were seventy two) towers!
	We will have a chance to shop while strolling along the magical windy streets, which are packed with local artisans’ stores that specialize in ceramics, leather goods and wooden crafts.
	Enjoy dinner at a local wine bar where you will try the white wine of San Gimignano called Vernaccia.

Saturday
	Yoga Practice at 8:30
	Light Breakfast
	On this special day, we will discover the authentic side of Florence visiting areas most tourists don’t get the chance to see. On your orientation walk, a guide will take us to visit the San Ambrogio quarter and local growers market. Enjoy a walk around the market to discover locals’ delicacies and Tuscan Products.
	Continue on this gastronomic tour to the Central Growers Market located in the St Lorenzo quarter where you will learn about Balsamic Vinegar and Extra Virgin Olive Oil. Enjoy a fresh panino and a glass of local wine before enjoying the afternoon on your own.
	In the evening, we will transfer back to Villa Castelletti for a light, quiet and restful dinner or you can choose to remain in Florence for a free evening on your own terms!

Sunday
	Yoga Practice 8:30 or 9:00am
	Breakfast and Goodbyes
	We will be taken to train station or Florence Airport.

Package includes:
	6 nights lodging in double apartments with Buffet breakfast at the Borgo of Villa Castelletti
	2 buffet lunches
	3 lunches off premises
	5 days Yoga room at the Villa Castelletti from 8am -13:00pm
	2 dinners at Tre Corone
	1 visit to olive oil farm
	1 visit to San Gimignano
	3 dinners off premises Carmignano, Florence and San Gimignano
	Arrival and departure transfers from Florence Airport
	Single supplement 45€ extra per night
	Tours in comfortable 16 seat air-conditioned van or separate 8 seater with expert guide

PRICE
12+ people 2050 EURO
10-11 2150 EURO
8-10 2350 EURO
I have spent a couple years working on this retreat and have done my best to keep the cost reasonable, thus the reason for the sliding scale pricing, and the cost in Euro.

Registration Information:
Registrations will be through Tuscan Way.  You can contact Karine Eva at tuscanway@yahoo.com or 415/341-6359 to register or with questions on registration.
(Karine is due with her first baby in July of 2009, so if you do not get an immediate response please let me know.)

Check out Villa Castelletti on line:
http://www.tuscanway.com/tuscany/cooking_courses/villa_castelletti/

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