Yoga in Tuscany May
7-14, 2011
"A retreat is a brief sanctuary, but yoga follows you home. It continues to open
and change your life. Like Tuscany, it seeps into your
blood." Vacation is so good for the
soul! Stepping away from the chores of home life and
work, to experience the Italian culture has a way of
nurturing and revitalizing the spirit. Add that to a
course in hatha yoga to deepen your inner connection
and you may have the perfect holiday.
Quintessentially Italian, the Tuscan landscape
is unmatched, with many vistas unchanged since first
beheld by Renaissance artists.This retreat is set in
a hillside, 17th century restored convent, LaCappella.
It is located seven km. from the small walled city of
Lucca, and has long been a place of spiritual study
and growth. LaCappella means The Chapel, and it has
its own, always open to the quests. Lucca is an hours drive from Florence, Pisa
and the coastal town of Camaiore Lido. The villa is
situated in a quiet, private setting, with its swimming
pool overlooking Lucca and the typical hill-towns, vineyards
and olive groves in the heart of Tuscany. LaCappella's
lawn and gardens are abundant with lush flowers and
aromatic trees, and the house is spacious and elegantly
furnished. Each participant can choose between a private
room and bath or a shared one. There is a large Tuscan
kitchen and a yoga room with tiled floor overlooking
the beauty of the landscape.
The schedule offers time between yoga sessions
to explore, walk the hills, bike around the park/wall
of Lucca, or simply relax by the pool. In the evenings
we often go to sample some of the culinary feasts of
the surrounding restaurants, sometimes stay in to cook,
or have a catered meal. The choice is yours. You may
find this retreat in Italy transformational, sending
you home with renewed vitality, clearer perception,
and expanded options for the design of your life, (and
maybe a new pair of Italian shoes)! It's a great
way to travel abroad, maybe for your first time, with
a little guidance, and is a wonderful balance of deep
practice and vacation time.
Once again this year a cooking class will
be offered with Carla, a spirited local chef. You can
take the class which includes your meal afterwards,
or just enjoy the meal that has been prepared. Priced
according to how many particpate in the evenings' class,
or simply enjoy the meal after it has been prepared.
The Retreat
Includes: 7 nights at LaCappella in private
or shared room. Two yoga classes per day. Daily brunch.
Use of kitchen and washing machine. Yoga props (you
need only bring a mat). Maid service twice during
your stay.
Price: There are eight bedrooms available at the LaCappella with the possibility of having a kitchen suite. The price of $2,000.00 assures you a private room with bath.
If you have a family member or a friend(s) to share
a room with, (at your specific request), the
price is $1,800.00. A $500.00 deposit is due on registration.
The balance is due April 08, 2011. Please send your
deposit to Joann Connington, P.O. Box 838, Crestone,
CO 81131-0838.
Cancellation
Policy: Cancellations before April 07 forfeit
$100.00. After April 08 may require full payment unless
YOU can fill your spot, otherwise
forfeit 50% of balance due.
Please record these dates and adhere
to the payment schedule unless we make another arrangement
personally.
Flights to Florence and Pisa are both convenient to Lucca. Remember to plan for departure from the U. S. a day earlier than arrival date. For a virtual tour, see www.lacappellalucca.it
For more information joannc1@fairpoint.net
Photographs by
Joanne Connington
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