"I moved from Sydney to Abu Dhabi in Sept 23 and when I got an unexpected week of national holidays for EID in April, I decided to book a trip. Tuscan Fitness was the bom!! I'm so delighted that I picked this one. The right combination of yoga (twice a day) wine tasting, olive oil tasing, local markets visit: each day is curated by Alix and the Tuscan fitness team to give you a variety of thing to do, or you can stay in the beautiful accommodation and soak up the Tuscan sunshine. I did all of the activities on offer each of the day I was there but it's totally optional. The food was outstanding as was the dinner conversation over a vino with the other guests and our fabulous yoga instructor from California.
On the last day we made a dash for my train (I caught it by the way thanks to Alix's husband dropping me off, thank you). Everything went perfectly from the pick up at the train station to the oil tasting with Alix's brother. Thank you Alix & the Tuscan Fitness family."
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"I had the best time at la Forra! Elske and Heather took very good care of us during the yoga and fitness classes, the food was amazing, fresh and italian, the rooms were lovely and the stunning few from every corner of la forra is just breathtaking! The best balance between metime, relaxing and action, yoga, sports and socializing! I will definietly come back :) <3"
"Really enjoyed my 3 night stay here.
The food, the instructors, classes and trips were all perfect.
Excellent value for all thats included.
Thank you"
"I had the most pleasant experience with Tuscan Fitness Yoga+Wine tasting program during Easter Holiday. The contacts with Alix before my arrival were friendly and informative. They were all helpful upon my arrival at the train station and later at the check in. The whole team was very nice and welcoming. The hotel is in a wonderful setting, with beautiful views of the Tuscan hills. The other participants were equally interesting and we were able to spend many hours enjoying the program, hikes, yoga classes, meditation sessions, visits to the neighbour small villages, wine tasting. And all the time the connections with Tuscan Fitness team was very pleasant and interesting. The correct balance between periods of activities and periods of rest resulted perfectly! I will for sure return in other opportunities!"
"We really loved the retreat, it was a Perfect combination of Yoga, Good Food and wine! We Had a Great Time with the other guests and enjoyed every Single day.
We will definetely come back!
See you soon!
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"We stayed at Tuscan Fitness for 3 nights and had a great time. It is the perfect mix of very good yoga classes with lovely teachers, interesting hikes with stunning views and delicious food and of course wine (espescially at the wine tasting)! We can totally recommend this place and we will definitely come back. Thank you so much for this great experience and see you soon!"
"I loved this retreat- it was located such a gorgeous setting, with a villa and pool overlooking the rolling hills of Tuscany. I never got tired of the views. My room was cozy and very clean, and I was lucky enough to be facing the pool. Yoga classes were challenging on some days and relaxing on others. Also I highly recommend the massage by Elske, one of the yoga teachers. We visited 2 wineries, one of which had yet another gorgeous view. Food was also very good...just a bit difficult to find gluten or dairy free options. But delicious overall. I met some great women (and men) from around the world and we had some very interesting and stimulating conversations over dinner every night. I would highly recommend this retreat!
Natalie B"
"The Costa Rica Retreat was the most spectacular start to the New Year! Tuscan Fitness staff is amazing--highly skilled and exceptionally professional. I was certified to teach yoga in India and am always hesitant of taking classes or doing retreats with new instructors. These women are 100% the real deal, you will not be disappointed no matter your skill level! They also expertly tailored the New Years program to set us up to mentally and physically make the most of 2024. The food was also epic.
I highly recommend Tuscan Fitness, by far it is the best yoga retreat I have attended.
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"A life changing experience at this amazing retreat with Tuscan Fitness. Alix and Callie not only share their vast knowledge, expertise and talents but also their compassion, authenticity and sense of humour to make this retreat unforgettable. The food, rooms, and attention to detail were amazing and the yoga and HIIT classes never disappointed. You also get to meet like-minded people from all over the world. Came away feeling like a different person, cannot recommend enough! "
"The Lodge is everything claimed: great yoga, lovely extracurriculars, yummy meals, comfortable rooms and best and most surprising friends everywhere. My week there was an absolute delight and may require a return visit soon. Thank you, thank you, thank you. "
"Thank you, Hector for a lovely week's yoga. It is not easy to do what you are doing with such a wide variety of people, with differing abilities and expectations, coming and going. You are creative, effective, soulful and a delight. Please keep doing what you do! "
"I stayed for 4 nights with Tuscan Fitness in October. It was a faultless break. It's really relaxed and I really enjoyed eating with the other guests for the amazing meals. The food, company, beautiful setting and great teachers make this a very special place. I love that you can do as much or as little as you want to. I was on my own and would really recommend this to solo travellers as well as any others. The weather was a little mixed when I was there so looking forward to going back when the yoga is outside. The views are stunning. "
"I can not recommend Tuscan Fitness highly enough as we had the most fabulous, enjoyable and enriching stay at their yoga and fitness retreat in the most beautiful part
Of Tuscany.
Accommodation was excellent, food absolutely delicious with huge variety, instructors for yoga, fitness and hiking were incredibly knowledgeable, motivating and fun. The group of people we met and shared the whole Tuscan experience with were just wonderful too!
The weekly activity schedule was a great balance between yoga and fitness sessions, wonderful hikes into the nearby countryside, and unique visits to a local olive oil and wine tasting sessions which were all brilliantly organised.
We cannot wait to return in 2024 "
"Combining yoga with other activities such as fitness, hiking and olive oil / wine tasting made for the perfect holiday.
The setting was very beautiful, the food was outstanding and the staff and participants a real delight.
Highly recommended. "
"I had such amazing time on my first visit, in August 2022, that I did something I absolutely never do - I took a chance on a repeat visit. It did not disappoint.
The weather wasn’t the same scorching August heat, but this had no detrimental impact on the atmosphere. I was fortunate that the group were so easy to be around and so encouraging too. I can honestly say, I haven’t belly laughed like that in such a long time!
The yoga sessions were a varied .mix of different styles, the teachers knowledgeable, and the hikes even more beautiful in autumn. Dave shared his vast knowledge of the local history and wildlife. And of course, the food was delicious…possibly a bit too delicious!
It’s rare - and bittersweet - to return from a holiday wishing I could turn straight around and fly back:; however, I shall try to keep the, ‘retreat high’ with me, as I return to my day to day life.
Thank you Alex, Dave and all the staff xx
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"This is my second time visiting Tuscan Fitness and I can’t recommend it enough.
Everyone involved is super friendly and will always try to accommodate everything needed to make your stay perfect. I travelled with a friend, but this is a great environment for people who want to travel alone; you eat, yoga and hike with other tuscan Fitness guests but also get time to be by yourself - the other guests that we’ve met on both trips have all been really lovely and have made the holiday even more special.
The stay includes breakfast lunch and dinner; the food is amazing, they have great pasta, meat dishes, salads and some not so healthy Italian desserts!
The rooms are clean and comfortable, the yoga sessions are varied and the hikes take you through the stunning surroundings - all activities are perfect for any fitness level and you can take part in as much or as little as you want.
You leave with a sense of calm and relaxation, and the desire to start planning your next visit as soon as you arrive home!"
"Have done 7 retreats of Ayahuasca and this was the mother of the pachamama retreats. Beautiful people , sage and wise shamans , helped take me through one of the most ultimate breakthroughs I could imagine. Finally released tremendous trauma permanently , dissolved triggers and recognised I have nothing more to prove to the world and myself as well as absolved myself of all sins."
"If you want to unwind, tucked safely away in nature - this is your best option. Yoga teacher was great, all other activities ( which are included in price, but optional of course) were amazing, my favourite was the daily hike with David. Food was delicious, down to earth and with local products. I went by car, but everybody else came by train and I got the impression that the shuttle was well organized and flexible.
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"This retreat fitted my needs perfectly - flexible dates, friendly owners, plenty of activities to get involved in and enough time to soak up the Tuscan relaxed way of life and killer views. This place is an absolute haven. The food was fantastic too, with plenty of options. I came back home 4 days later feeling stronger mentally and physically.
The train from Florence was very easy and as soon as I arrived a friendly face was there to pick me up. On the last day they even arranged to get the local taxi driver to pick up my bag and meet me down the hill so I could squeeze in an olive oil tasting before I left. The hikes were beautiful and full of anecdotes about the region’s history and the local flora/fauna. If I was being very picky, I’d ask for more comfortable pillows, but aside from that it’s just a huge thank you from me and I hope to be back soon!"
"Lu and Nora's art therapy retreat was perfect for supporting and deepening my spiritual journey. Through an exploration of creativity and vulnerability, I was able to better connect with my authenticity. The activities and schedule were perfectly tailored and adapted, so our time together felt meaningful, organic and productive. I could not have hoped for more, thank you :)"
"It was my first Yoga retreat and I loved it! The place is on a hill near Montevarchi. You can get there by train from Florence and they pick you up. All the people from the owner, yoga teacher to the waiter were really friendly and professional. There is a large selection of activities and you can choose what fits for you. I highly recommend the retreat and will come back next year!"
"I have had a wonderfull time, amazing environment, nice lessons and very luck with the sunny time in October. Nice to have meet Alix and here team, they all take good care of their guests. Really a recommendation to spend some relax time."
"Luca and Elisa are very experienced healers, shamans, and guides. He had experience with ceremonies from different traditions. He is knowledgeable of a wide variety of plant medicines and customized based on your personal needs. They have gathered healing techniques from various traditions for a most holistic spiritual experience. Luca and Elisa both emanate brilliant aura and energy around them, and will help you through the process with great support and strength.
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"Sonqo Wasi with Luca & Elisa (4-day sessions: 10/8/2023 - 10/11/2023)
I came here in need of critical spiritual illness that had manifested into physical illness. It's not only the plant medicines, but also the people here, and the ceremonies that worked in mysterious ways. It's important to have intention setting as respect for the plant teacher as it is spiritual and not recreational medicine.
I had intense experience with the ceremony, I experienced great release of sadness, sickness, anger, and received great joy and happiness. Luca and Elisa have a repertoire of plant medicines that can customized based on your needs. Also depending on the situation, there will be offering rituals, earth therapy, sun therapy, music therapy, and more. Your spirit and soul will be enriched. Don't worry about set agenda, as I learned that in life you can't plan for everything.
Luca and Elisa and the guides/helpers here are very friendly. It's a very supportive environment to feel free to express your emotion. People express their love and kindness freely here. It's beautiful. The diet here is delicious homemade vegan meals with fruits and herbal tisane.
*Don't worry if you don't speak Italian or other languages, Luca and Elisa are both multilingual and very loving people.
*They change locations depending on the seasons, but they have flexible days to choose from."
"I had the most wonderful time and I will be returning.
I have done many remarkable and exhilarating things in my life but I have never felt this amount of vitality, peace and understanding in myself.
The incredible team lead all of their ceremonies with a beautiful amalgamation of light, joy love, and compassion. Their voices, music and presence facilitate in a learning and understanding that can only be described as medicinal magic.
Throughout the experience you have space to talk to your shaman, mentors, retreat volunteers and new found family about your discoveries and any questions that the medicine leaves you wondering.
The team value and respect each and every persons’ individual process with the medicines and are able to offer their humble understanding of the world and spirituality in a refreshing and judgement free way.
The schedule set up facilitates group bonding and team conversations; sharing your experiences from the ceremony, and general life experiences - weaving and braiding your self-discovery into one another. There is also plenty of space for journaling, self reflection, walks out in nature and catching up on plenty of rest.
Granted, it is not in the jungle. And equally, it is near a highway, yes. But I didn’t find this distracting. Their formula works remarkably well for me and so many others, and this outweighed that one set back. It’s a fantastic and accessible opportunity for those in Europe and neighbouring countries, and it was beautiful to have people from all the continents of the world connecting in one room.
There is such sense of community at the retreat. I valued so much my seven days with the team. I am leaving with an open heart that is full of joy and light and I can not wait to share it with the world.
I will miss the delightful fresh hand cooked nutritious meals, the tranquility and pressure free environment and mostly your beautiful souls. I wish I could have stayed the full 20+ days… next time!
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"If you’re looking to actively relax in nature this is it. Yoga bookends your day, allowing you to chill by the pool, go on a guided hike in the hills, play tennis or horse ride. Breakfast, lunch and dinner comprise delicious local fare. Olive oil tasting was a highlight. "
"They are a wonderful, welcoming, and warm team of leaders. Each member of the team behaved with respect and compassion the entire time.
My one suggestion would be to get the assistance of a northern European for the organizational elements. Many questions and small problems could have been solved, and some frustration avoided, with better order and planning around logistics, such as arriving at the site and the expected rules of the weekend."
"The place is lovely and secluded, with spectacular night skies. And the people working there are the kindest. It's only unfortunate that's it's situated on the Andalucian Highway. It doesn't make for a peaceful setting of meditation and quiet conversation. There were many times we had to simply stop what we were doing because the passing trucks and motorcycles were so loud."
"I enjoyed my August, 2022 yoga retreat with Tuscan Fitness so much that I returned again this September, 2023. And I hope to return again! Having yoga twice a day, plus opportunities to hike, have pilates or some type of fitness, wine tasting and just being in the beautiful surroundings is wonderful. The meals are delicious; the people are kind and helpful. Being able to join and leave the yoga retreat when it is convenient for you is ideal. I enjoyed meeting people from different parts of the world.
Alix is wonderful and sees to it that everyone is comfortable and happy! I highly recommend Tuscan Fitness for a great yoga retreat!"
"Excellent variety across the 4 days with 2 x yoga, walks, additional fitness classes and evening activities.
Menu is great but choosing the same for lunch and dinner would get a little repetitive and lunch choices a little on the heavy side as main menu.
service was good if sometimes seemed a little like we were an inconvinience to the restaurant in comparison to other guests.
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