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Yoga and Creative Writing

A week long workshop to unite passion for Tuscany, dynamic yoga and fine art of writing, in the dramatic late summer landscapes. € 1700

Being, Seeing and Writing in Tuscany.
Yoga and Creative writing Workshop in Pisa, Italy.
Sunday 21st - Sunday 28th October 2012

This week long workshop is a unique opportunity to unite one’s passion for art, beauty, history, nature and yoga while staying in a country resort in the heart of Tuscany. While part of the program will be dedicated to field trips and exploration of the famous Tuscan landscapes, Vicki, Sasha and Amy will guide participants in a more intimate exploration of the inner landscape through the practice of yoga and therapeutic writing session.

Each day will include a dynamic yoga practice in the morning and three days therapeutic writing sessions and exercises.
Afternoons will be for self reflection and self study followed by a restorative yoga class and meditation.
Evenings there will be an opportunity to share work, discuss work or simply reflect on the experience of the day.

Each person will leave with a good understanding of how to enhance the quality of their life and art with the practice of yoga as well as overcoming pain/problems through writing.
There will be several outings... truffle hunting with a hound, horse riding in the San Rossore Park, wine tour and pasta workshop visit...

Please, bring with you some samples of work and your writing devices (iPad, laptop, scratch pad ecc).

 

The package includes:

• 7 nights accommodation in double room occupancy and exclusive use of the whole premise (main villa, yoga studio, outdoor spaces)
• All meals by "Cuoche in Vacanza" During your stay, Cuoche in Vacanza will prepare for you vegetarian, seasonal and traditional Tuscan dishes
• Daily excursion to Montaione village for truffle hunting with hound and old ceramic craftsmanship
• Daily excursion and guided tour to Certosa di Calci and San Rossore Natural Park, Pisa
• Wine tour and artisanal pasta workshop visit
• 15 hours Yoga during 6 days
• 15 hours therapeutic creative writing

Furthermore, you are always allowed to access the Relaxing Room and use the Sauna.

Fees:

• Per person, total program fee: € 1.700

Please, consider a confirmatory booking deposit of € 500 and the final payment of € 1.200 within 6 weeks before arrival.

 

Restrictions:

• Supplementary nights and/or lessons available on request.
• Yoga session will be personalized for beginners as well as for experts.
• The programme is guaranteed for a minimum of 15 bookings. In case the programme cannot be implemented, confirmatory deposits will be refunded without any extra charge.

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Japanese Cuisine

A course of Japanese Cuisine to learn and share the culture of sushi and the art of nipponic cuisine. € 70

The duration of cooking class is 3 hours, articulates with the introduction of what is the art of sushi, Japanese cuisine, the most important ingredients and tools used for cooking.

Following will be demonstrated and taught the art of sushi preparation of certain dishes and the preparation of a simple plate of sashimi.

At the end of each lesson there will be a tasting of dishes.

Costs:

• Per person: € 70
• Children (up to 10 years old): € 35

Restrictions:

• The course is available only if combined with a stay at the resort (min 1 night)
• This proposal is for a minimum 6 people.
• For less participants please contact us for a personalized offer.

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Afternoon Tea

For a relaxing Tuscan afternoon, with good friends for a chat or new encounters, sipping warm scents. € 44

The “Afternoon Tea” is an experience to try.

Should be a moment during the day where, drinking a good tea, you can relax yourself and enjoy with delicious cakes, muffins and mini sandwiches, satisfying that appetite before dinner.
It can also be a different way to celebrate a special day with your friend and relatives, maybe just a day off to chat about your holiday, or turn an afternoon tea in a birthday party, an anniversary and... for just a good time.
This afternoon proposal is for a minimum 8 people. For less participants please contact us for a personalized offer.

There will be a choice between Jasmine Green Tea and Black Tea Earl Grey – Darjeeling – Jasmine.

The Teas will be served in English way. You will be accompanied by the typical sweet treats and 
then it will be served savory bites of sandwiches. A lovely Italian-English girl will guide you in this beautiful tasting telling about origins and secrets of the tradition...


Costs:

• Per person: € 44
• Children (up to 10 years): € 30

Restrictions:

• This experience is available only if combined with a stay at the resort (min 1 night)
• This proposal is for a minimum 8 people.
• For less participants please contact us for a personalized offer.

Reserve