Autumn Tuscany Retreat | A creative retreat at Villa Lena

Tuscany Retreat

Private custom retreat

Recommended time of year: October

Gather your harvest on a creative escape in Tuscany

As the rust tones of Autumn flicker and dance across the rolling hills of Tuscany, you are invited to a creative gathering with like-minded yogis, artists, writers and dreamers at Villa Lena. The majestic 17th century villa is situated in quintessential Tuscan countryside and on an organic farm, enlivened by the interplay between nature and contemporary art. This retreat embraces the abundance of harvest time, offering a balance between exclusive creative workshops, truffle-hunting and autumn cooking experiences, daily yoga, and restoration.

Anticipate a journey with…

Truffle hunting

Autumn is the time when truffles are ready to be harvested. The area that Villa Lena is situated in is famous for it’s highest quality, delicious and large truffle yield. People travel from far and wide for this annual ritual. You will have a guided truffle hunt in the countryside, followed by a pasta-making cooking class (including truffle of course!).

A Yoga immersion

There are two yoga spaces for this retreat, one is a light and airy room in the main Villa, with views onto verdant gardens. The second is a yoga deck behind the Villa swimming pool area that has stunning views over rolling Tuscan hills, vineyards and olive groves. Yoga classes once daily alternate between yoga spaces.

Professional artist Workshop

Villa Lena is not just a countryside lodge, hotel and farm. It is also a non-profit art foundation that runs an artist residency programme. Villa Lena supports emerging and young artists through this residency programme, your group will have one exclusive creative workshop with a professional artist!

Organic wine tasting

Villa Lena produce a range of organic wines. There are two red varieties, and one sparkling rosé. The sangiovese red wines are grown in vineyards on the Villa Lena property, and the rosé combines local grapes with Villa Lena’s crop to create a creamy, fresh, blushing, any-time delightful wine. We get to taste all!

Creative living

Stay in the 17th century converted farmhouse, Renacchi. Through innovative and stylish renovations, the historic countryside architecture has been transformed into a series of light, stylish and comfortable apartments. All rooms have original artworks, and antique furniture. Renacchi is 7min walk from the main hub, so promises us privacy and serenity.

Your InRetreat guide

Opt for an InRetreat guide full time on your private retreat, or, if you prefer not to have your own guide, we will link you up with local guides.

Nina integrates poetry, personal transformation and unique insights to her practice, enriching body movement with meaning. Her classes are playful, flowing and accessible to all levels, offering an inclusive space where everyone can discover their own personal edge and cultivate presence.

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This retreat is for you if you:

Enjoy creative/artistic activities and people
Love good Italian food and produce
Enjoy or are interested in yoga and meditation
Value nature and quiet, country environments
Are craving a mix of rest and inspiration
Adore stylish decor and unique character buildings

What you can expect:

Exclusive creative workshops and the arty vibe of the Villa Lena foundation
Organic, farm-to-table produce and excellent Italian food
Twice daily yoga and meditation sessions with Nina
A secluded countryside setting - no traffic, no stress!
An itinerary that balances alone time and creative activation together.
Stunning historic Tuscan villas and original art everywhere!

Booking and travel

This is a sample itinerary. Your retreat itinerary is fully customisable and can be adapted to your specifications.
- 5 nights of accommodation at Villa Lena
- Brunch and three-course dinner daily
- Yoga classes once daily
- Exclusive creative workshop with professional artist-in-residency
- Truffle hunt and pasta-making workshop, followed by truffle pasta lunch!
- Villa Lena wine-tasting experience
- Use of Villa Lena swimming pools, expansive grounds and art spaces.
- Gift bag
- Transport to/from Villa Lena. (We can assist with booking sharing/private transfers from Pisa airport.)
- Alcoholic and other beverages. Coffee/ tea and juice is included at brunch.
Arrival
Fly into Pisa International Airport.
We can assist in arranging group/ private transfers from Pisa airport to Villa Lena. It is a 40min drive by car. (Prices range from €35 to €160, depending on the number of people sharing the car).
Alternative airports: Florence; Rome; Milan (catch a regional train from there to Pisa Centrale, and we’ll arrange a taxi from there).
Departure
We can assist in arranging group/ private transfers from Villa Lena to Pisa Airport. It is a 40min drive by car. (Prices range from €35 to €160, depending on the number of people sharing the car).
This is a sample costing. Final package price is dependent on your specifications.
Twin room per person all inclusive
- € 1,999
Single room per person all inclusive
- € 2,599
Booking Terms
Non-refundable deposit is required to confirm your booking
Non-refundable balance payment is due 30 days before arrival.
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This Retreat in Review

“It was a very spontaneous decision for me, to join the retreat at Villa Lena in spring 2022. I am SO GRATEFUL for my decision! These days gifted me with strength and connection and sparkling creative inspirations. Nina is a super heartwarming host, amazing yoga teacher and everything was organized so great! The Villa is stunning, the food was delicious and the timetable left enough space to spend time on your own and integrate. If you hesitate to book - forget your doubts, its worth every second of your life!”

Melanie, Germany, 2022
“I really enjoyed this retreat. It had everything I wanted and exceeded my expectations. The group was super nice and just the right amount of people. The yoga had good variety and Nina really guides you through them with beautiful words. The surroundings are beyond beautiful and the staff were super friendly. It had been the best retreat I’ve been to and I will come back to this or other retreat that Nina organises. Thank you Nina for everything!”

Bine, Netherlands, 2022
“I truly can’t imagine a better way to spend five days unwinding. If you’re looking for a once-in-a-lifetime experience to relax and invest in yourself, this is it. The combination of the Villa Lena setting (one of the most beautiful places I’ve been), twice daily yoga, and other creative workshops filled me up even more than I’d hoped. I left with a clarity of mind, deeper breaths, more aligned body, and some new friends, too.”

Marissa, USA, 2022
“With Nina I always felt in good hands, before the retreat as well as during Yoga classes and the well chosen activities. With her calm and kind communication as well as her openness and knowledge she created a welcoming and inspiring atmosphere with room for reflection and fun!”

Daniela, Switzerland 2022
“I was travelling alone on this trip so was a little nervous, but almost everyone else was also travelling alone. Nina and the staff at Villa lena quickly put us at ease and we bonded so well. It was restful, exciting, fun, supportive, magical. And more.”

Jane, England, 2022
“Nina was a great guide, both as yoga teacher as well group leader. Very accommodating of everyone's needs, as well a great communication bridge with Vila Lena when needed. Very available and genuinely present, both arranging necessary things - classes, activities, as well on a personal level, making everyone feel at ease from the beginning to the end of the retreat.”

Ana Rita, Portugal 2021
“Could have not imagined a better yoga teacher/ retreat leader. Very accommodating, listening to peoples needs and wishes, positive at all times as well as clear communication. I liked the inspiring touch with the poems, stones and intention settings.”

Janine, Amsterdam 2021
“Nina was such a calm, fun and inspirational yoga instructor and retreat leader. I had such a wonderful time and I felt so content and nurtured by the experience.”

Candace, Amsterdam 2021
“Nina was a very wonderful yoga teacher. I could benefit so much from her personal, rich experience as a yoga teacher and from her warm, kind and caring way to support me in my yoga practice.”

Silja, Switzerland 2021
“For me, the best part was the format of this trip — your days are perfectly planned for you with the ideal mix of activity and free time such that you have zero decisions to make. Your mind can be at ease and you can trust that Nina has built and planned a trip better than any you could plan for yourself.”

Marissa, USA 2022

Tuscany Retreat

Gather your harvest on a creative escape in Tuscany

Anticipate a journey with…

Truffle hunting

A Yoga immersion

Professional artist Workshop

Organic wine tasting

Creative living

Your InRetreat guide

This retreat is for you if you:

What you can expect:

Booking and travel

Contact us with questions about this InRetreat

“With Nina I always felt in good hands, before the retreat as well as during Yoga classes and the well chosen activities. With her calm and kind communication as well as her openness and knowledge she created a welcoming and inspiring atmosphere with room for reflection and fun!”

“I was travelling alone on this trip so was a little nervous, but almost everyone else was also travelling alone. Nina and the staff at Villa lena quickly put us at ease and we bonded so well. It was restful, exciting, fun, supportive, magical. And more.”

“Could have not imagined a better yoga teacher/ retreat leader. Very accommodating, listening to peoples needs and wishes, positive at all times as well as clear communication. I liked the inspiring touch with the poems, stones and intention settings.”

“Nina was such a calm, fun and inspirational yoga instructor and retreat leader. I had such a wonderful time and I felt so content and nurtured by the experience.”

“Nina was a very wonderful yoga teacher. I could benefit so much from her personal, rich experience as a yoga teacher and from her warm, kind and caring way to support me in my yoga practice.”

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