AT THE HEART OF A JOYFUL LIFE

Daily Agenda Spring 2024

Our intention for the retreat is to enable each woman to activate her senses, connect to her heart and uncover her recipe for a joyful life, through:

  • Immersion in nature and the grounding presence of Mother Earth
  • Mindfulness, meditation and journaling to find stillness, peace and the voice deep within their hearts
  • Movement and connection to the energy of the body (dance/yoga/walks in nature)
  • Healthy nourishment – food is fuel and impacts our body/emotions/energy
  • The support and strength of a safe and trusted community of women
  • Playful excursions into the Tuscan countryside

Friday, May 10th - Arrival

  • 10:00 am – Depart Rome
  • 12:00 pm – Lunch in Orvieto
  • 3:00 pm – Arrival at Villa Reniella with aperitivo and property tour
  • 5:00 pm – Introductions/Gift giving
  • 6:30 pm – Dinner at Villa Reniella with Chef Francesco

Saturday, May 11th

  • 8:00 am – Yoga
  • 9:00 am – Breakfast on Lemon Terrace
  • 10:00 am – Retreat Workshop: Introduction/Nourishing Your Body
  • 12:30 pm – Lunch
  • 2:00 pm – Retreat Workshop (continued)
  • 3:30 pm – Relax/Massages/Hiking
  • 6:30 pm – Walk to Dinner in Montefollonico

Sunday, May 12th (Mother's Day!)

  • 8:00 am – Meditation/Morning Walk
  • 9:00 am – Breakfast on Lemon Terrace
  • 10:00 am – Retreat Workshop: Reigniting Your Spirit
  • 1:00 pm – Lunch and wine tasting at local vineyard
  • 4:00 pm – Relax/Massages
  • 6:30 pm – Dinner at Villa Reniella with Chef Francesco

Monday, May 13th

  • 8:00 am – Forest Bathing
  • 9:00 am – Breakfast on Lemon Terrace
  • 10:00 am – Visit Pienza
  • 1:00 pm – Lunch at Il Casale Biodynamic Sheep Farm
  • 3:00 pm – Free Time/Massages/Hike
  • 5:00 pm – Retreat Workshop: Group Experience
  • 6:30 pm – Dinner at Villa Reniella with Chef Francesco

Tuesday, May 14th

  • 8:00 am – Meditation
  • 9:00 am – Breakfast on Lemon Terrace
  • 10:00 am – Retreat Workshop: Stilling Your Mind
  • 12:30 pm – Lunch at Villa Reniella
  • 2:00 pm – Free Time/Massages/Hiking
  • 5:00 pm – Cooking Class
  • 6:00 pm – Aperitivo and Dinner at Villa Reniella
  • 8:00 pm – Movie Night: Under the Tuscan Sun

Wednesday, May 15th

  • 8:00 am – Yoga
  • 9:00 am – Breakfast on Lemon Terrace
  • 10:00 am – Retreat Workshop: Inspiring Your Heart
  • 12:30 pm –  Lunch at Villa Reniella
  • 2:00 pm – Free afternoon/optional bike excursion/hike or possible sound bath healing
  • 6:30 pm – Dinner at Villa Reniella with Chef Francesco

Thursday, May 16th

  • 8:00 am – Meditation
  • 9:00 am – Breakfast on Lemon Terrace
  • 10:00 am – Market Day in Montelpuciano
  • 12:30 pm – Lunch on own in Montelpuciano
  • 2:30 pm – Closing Workshop: Taking Joy Home
  • 4:30 pm – Free time
  • 6:00 pm – Celebratory Dinner and Dancing
  • 8:00 pm – Closing Fire Ceremony

*Agenda is subject to change, but travel times are not. Participants will be sent final agenda a month prior to the retreat.