Bella Luce, Tuscany, Italy
Sep 8–2, 2013
“Life offers you a thousand chances... all you have to do is take one.”
― Frances Mayes, Under the Tuscan Sun
― Frances Mayes, Under the Tuscan Sun
"Rolling green hills, world class wine, and art to delight. Food that stimulates all five senses, tantalizing smells awakening your taste buds and ingraining the feast in your memory for years to come. Sunflowers sprinkled across the vast, picture perfect canvas’ which society has come to recognize as the one and only Tuscany. Medieval ‘castle-towns’ weaved throughout the region, each offering a unique set of cultural heritage and people filled with kindness and love.
Sherry Smith and Dina Georgoulis led yogis on their second journey across the Atlantic for a week of cultural exploration, self-discovery, yoga bliss, community, and of course, FUN! The week long retreat encompassed the exploration of Florence, San Gimignano, Siena, Cortona and Assisi. The yoga retreat’s home-base ‘agroturismo’ was tucked into the charming Tuscan countryside. In the heart of Tuscany we woke up to invigorating sun salutations under “la bella luce”, the beautiful light, and settled into our evenings with candlelight yoga and meditation designed to relax, restore and renew ourselves.
Sherry Smith and Dina Georgoulis led yogis on their second journey across the Atlantic for a week of cultural exploration, self-discovery, yoga bliss, community, and of course, FUN! The week long retreat encompassed the exploration of Florence, San Gimignano, Siena, Cortona and Assisi. The yoga retreat’s home-base ‘agroturismo’ was tucked into the charming Tuscan countryside. In the heart of Tuscany we woke up to invigorating sun salutations under “la bella luce”, the beautiful light, and settled into our evenings with candlelight yoga and meditation designed to relax, restore and renew ourselves.
What Retreat participants said
The devotion all of you show to putting together such an amazing experience is very much appreciated. You seem to meet each one of us where we are at and encourage us to grow and reach further. Each of your spirits are so precious and I feel blessed to know all 3 of you!
"This was a glorious experience. Each day was a sensory delight. All 5 senses were activated every day. The Tuscan countryside is breathtaking and Bibbiano is beyond charming."
"I found a safety and security in Tuscany that doesn't always exist with the stresses of home, work, and family. I felt safe enough to cry openly. Share more intimately, and ultimately grow deeper into both my yoga practice and my understanding of myself. You can't put a price on this experience, it truly is priceless. Deepest thanks to all of you I didn't want this week to end.
"This experience was everything I hoped for and more. Everyone was amazing in their own way and I made new lifelong friends. I will never forget these memories. Thank you! I haven't smiled this sincerely, laughed this hard, nor listened as intently to myself and others as I did this week. The days were long and memories everlasting. Thank you for giving me the opportunity to myself again. I have been sad, alone, and lost for the past 14 months and I though Id never feel who I was again, but ll of you and this experience reminded me who I am. In ever thought I could feel so loved among strangers. Again, thank you, Namaste."