Have you ever wondered what it would be like to take a vacation of self-discovery to one of the world's most magical destinations? Imagine a trip to Tuscany in the springtime, where you'll ride your bike along winding backroads through vineyards splashed with red poppies, hike along the sparkling Mediterranean coat, explore medieval villages, enjoy rejuvenating yoga sessions, and savor one of the most succulent culinary traditions in world. Open to all abilities, this is the trip you have always dreamed of. Come discover La Dolce Vita—the sweet life. Energize your body and refresh your spirit in Tuscany with us this spring! Seven days of cycling, yoga, outrageous fun and spirited adventures in the magical heart of Tuscany await. With expert instruction and guidance for all activities, you will be fully supported regardless of cycling ability. Options are provided from beginners to accomplished riders, and there will be time along the way to discover the best gelato and cappuccino stops. Poetry and creative processes for clarifying your heart's desire are sprinkled into the mix of all our adventures, bringing mindfulness to the Italian hours. Tuscany is a glorious feast for the senses, and we will indulge them all. Our personalized retreat invites a unique experience of true Tuscan hospitality and local color. We'll pedal along the "Strada del Vino", the wine road; we'll savor the freshest local cuisine, learn to prepare authentic dishes from local cooks, and taste the finest wines, olive oils, and cheeses together with the families that produce them. Tuscans are masters of the art of living, and we will have lunch with a master artist, sculptor Rolando Stefanacci, at his beautiful villa.

Where We’ll Go On the Athleta Tuscany Tour:
We will be sharing our time between two special regions of Tuscany: the authentic, unspoiled countryside of the Etruscan Coast on the Mediterranean, and the essential heart of Tuscany in the famous Val d'Orcia region. Some of the towns we may be visiting and riding through include: Montalcino, famous for it's prized wines; Pienza, the jewel of the Renaissance; the grand abbey of Monte Oliveto Maggiore (and if we time it right we can hear the chanting of the monks), and the hilltop villages of Castagneto Carducci, Sassetta, Suvereto, Bolgheri, and more. We will have a full day to savor the charms of mystical Siena, considered one of the best-preserved medieval towns in Italy. An expert local guide will lead us into the heart of Siena's history and superb art treasures.

Our home-base for the first portion of the retreat is the lovely Campastrello Sport Hotel. Set in a beautiful Mediterranean garden, the hotel is modern but built in charming, traditional Tuscan style. The rooms are spacious and comfortable, with modern conveniences. The beautifully landscaped grounds feature fruit orchards and olive groves, a state-of-the-art Olympic swimming pool, and great views of the village and sunsets. Our meals are specially prepared and served in the hotel's noted restaurant, L'Olivo, which specializes in exceptional, homestyle Tuscan cuisine. Come settle in to the sweet life in Tuscany: we don't run you ragged packing and unpacking every day. Visit the hotel on-line: www.campastrellosport.com

Our home for the second portion of our adventure will be historic Fattoria del Colle, an authentic working wine and olive-oil estate with beautifully renovated farmhouses and main villa for our lodging. The estate also includes a small chapel, and two swimming pools with expansive views over the magnificent countryside that reflects the quintessential dream of Tuscany. Our delicious Tuscan meals, prepared from fresh, local ingredients, will be served in the farm's lovely restaurant. The proprietor of Colle, Donatella Cinelli Colombini, is the producer of award-winning Brunello di Montalcino wines, and her signature vintage, Prime Donne, is produced solely by women. The cycling in the Val d'Orcia and the Crete is breathtaking! The estate is located just outside the charming village of Trequanda, where there is a particularly good cappuccino bar as well as important 14th Century paintings in the town church. You can visit the estate online at www.cinellicolombini.it

What to Expect On the Tuscany Tour:
Most mornings we will begin with yoga to awaken our senses and limber our bodies before enjoying a buffet breakfast with foamy cappuccinos, and pedaling the Tuscan roads, famous for their cypress trees, lack of traffic, and friendly drivers. Our afternoons will be spent exploring villages, doing art projects or creative journaling, cooking class, swimming in the calm sea, and rekindling the spark for life. Poetry, and creative processes, art, and lots of laughter are sprinkled into the mix of all our adventures. Throughout the retreat, you will have personal and individualized professional instruction and guidance of all activities. Our expert staff will offer you heartfelt support and instruction. We'll create small riding groups to insure everyone rides with others at a similar ability levels. And, all rides are fully supported with a bike mechanic and a sag wagon (full of fruit, water, cookies and, of course, chocolate). You can also hike or run on trails lined with olive trees, or roads leading to wonderful places for those who wish to bike less.

What's Included
*Daily guided and supported rides, hikes, runs and or swims.
*A visit to Fonte di Foiano, rated one of the best olive-oil presses in the Italy.
*A visit to a local Tuscan farmhouse for a cooking demonstration and feast.
*A visit to Ciclo Sport, the local bike shop with even more local color than the sunsets over the Tyrhenian Sea.
*A visit and guided tour of the magnificent town of Siena.
*A day with world-reknowned artist Rolando Stefanacci
*Wine Tasting in the heart of Brunello country
*Yoga, art, swimming, shopping… fun!
*Watercolor painting lesson
*Sag wagon all day with treats
*7-nights accommodation in a beautiful hotel (see "Frequently Asked Questions" for more detail regarding lodging and transportation single-room upgrades are available for an additional charge)
*All dinners, 3 lunches and daily breakfasts.  We will be out for four lunches which will be on your own.

Price does not include airfare, bike rental or airport transfers

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