Custom Yoga & Outdoor Wellness Retreat in the Tuscan Countryside

Casale Artemisia is a traditional stone farmhouse set in the rolling hills of the Maremma, an area of Tuscany that feels a world away from the crowded tourist routes. The retreat is the home of your hosts, Paula and Erico, and from the moment you arrive you are treated as a guest in their house, not a customer. Paula is a certified yoga teacher with years of practice in Hatha, Vinyasa, and Yin styles. She has the rare ability to read what your body needs on any given day and will adapt her teaching accordingly. Her yoga sessions combine elements of Hatha flow and Vinyasa, with some Yin yoga for deep release, and often begin or end with meditation, sometimes accompanied by singing bowls. If you are new to yoga or have physical limitations, she will make sure you feel safe and confident; if you are more experienced, she can help you deepen your practice. Erico, her partner, is passionate about healthy food and grows much of what is served on his own land. He is not a professional chef but cooks with instinct and care, producing simple, delicious meals that guests remember long after they leave. Afternoons offer a choice of activities, depending on the season. In the warmer months you can walk or cycle through the countryside, head to the coast for a swim or a stand-up paddle, or visit the beach at Capalbio or Monte Argentario. In cooler weather, the program shifts to guided hikes, exploring the ancient Etruscan villages of Sorano, Sovana, and Pitigliano, or soaking in the natural hot springs at Saturnia. Even on days when you choose to do nothing at all, the scenery and the company make it a memorable experience. The schedule is flexible and entirely negotiable — you can join every excursion, or skip them all and spend the day reading under the olive trees. This flexibility is what sets the retreat apart from more rigid programs, and it's why past guests describe it as a 'tailor-made' experience.

What's included

- 3 nights accommodation in a private room at Casale Artemisia - 3 daily meals: breakfast, lunch, and dinner, freshly prepared with local and homegrown produce - Water, tea, and coffee served throughout the day - Daily yoga classes with Paula (Hatha, Vinyasa, and Yin styles) - Daily pranayama (breathing) classes and meditation sessions - Group excursions and activities, such as guided walks, bike tours, or visits to local villages (depending on season) - Transportation during the retreat for organized excursions - Wifi connection - Luggage storage - Free parking on site - Pre- and post-retreat support from the hosts - Complementary ginger-lemon water each morning

What's not included

- Flights to Italy - Airport transfers (available for an extra fee of €250 per person from Rome Fiumicino) - Travel insurance - Visa fees, if applicable - Additional activities not included in the itinerary, such as massages, cooking classes, or motorboat trips - Personal expenses and laundry (available as an optional upgrade)