WFPB & Vegan Italian Wholiday
WFPB & Vegan Italian Wholiday
Tuscany, Italy
Up to 16 in group
Sep 20 - 28, 2026
Retreat Highlights
- 9 days / 8 nights in a restored 17th-century lakeside villa on Lake Trasimeno
- Small group experience (maximum 16 guests)
- All meals included: seasonal whole food plant-based Italian cuisine
- Private transportation from and back to Rome
- Curated excursions to Siena, Cortona, Assisi, Pienza, and Val d’Orcia
- Premium day at Rapolano Terme natural hot springs spa
- Visit to Eremo delle Celle hermitage
- Saltwater pool, private spa, sauna, and expansive gardens
- Luxury apartment suites and private rooms
- Hosted by the founders of Naked Food Magazine and WFPB.ORG
- Hands-on culinary experiences and lifestyle education
- Ample time for rest, swimming, journaling, and exploration
About this Retreat
Margarita is the founder and editor-in-chief of Naked Food Magazine and the visionary behind WFPB.ORG, the Whole Food, Plant-Based Initiative. A certified naturopath, plant-based chef, and author of five cookbooks, Margarita has dedicated her life to advancing the understanding of food as medicine and to guiding people toward true and sovereign health. Her pioneering work in Culinary Medicine blends scientific knowledge with wholistic wisdom, demonstrating how food can heal, regenerate, and transform our lives. She has also developed the Universal Guideline for Human Health, a framework that integrates nutrition, movement, rest, emotional balance, and connection into a cohesive path to well-being.
With certifications in cellular biology, microbiology, virology, and cognitive health, Margarita bridges the gap between science and lifestyle, offering a perspective that is both deeply grounded and empowering. At the heart of her mission is a passion for helping others reconnect with nature, their own biology, and the miracle of food. Margarita’s teachings invite us to thrive—body, mind, and spirit—through the simplicity of whole, plant-based living.
Michele (Mik) is the co-director of WFPB.ORG and a professional Fitness Coach, bringing years of experience in training, performance, and human movement to the heart of the WFPB mission.
Born and raised in Italy, Michele offers guests a unique perspective into the traditions of his homeland—sharing insights, stories, and local knowledge that bring depth and authenticity to every experience. From cultural nuances to the history of Italian cuisine, he enriches the journey with context that connects food, place, and people.
With a background as a competitive swimmer and a graduate of Setanta College, Michele combines athletic discipline with a deep commitment to wholistic health, offering a complete pathway to vitality and resilience.
Beyond physical training, Michele’s passion extends into the study of esoterism, symbolism, and human biology, which he weaves into his teachings to explore the deeper connections between body, mind, and spirit.
Details of this retreat
WFPB & Vegan Italian Wholiday
Tuscany & Umbria, Italy
September 20–28, 2026
9 Days / 8 Nights
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The Dolce Vita — reimagined through whole food plant-based living.
This Wholiday is the first experience of its kind: an immersive Italian journey centered on exceptional whole food plant-based cuisine, cultural depth, and the restorative rhythm of Tuscany and Umbria.
This is not a sightseeing tour.
It is not a rushed itinerary.
It is not a checklist.
It is Italy as it is meant to be lived — slowly, intentionally, and with presence.
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What Makes This Experience Different
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Most tours move quickly, prioritizing monuments and photos. This immersion is built around nourishment, culture, and lived experience.
We move at the rhythm of the land.
Mornings begin gently — lake air, quiet light, seasonal breakfast.
Days unfold through curated excursions to medieval villages, artisan workshops, panoramic hilltop towns, and natural hot springs.
Afternoons allow space to swim, rest, journal, or simply sit in stillness.
Evenings gather around long, nourishing meals crafted in our signature whole food style.
Each day follows a natural rhythm:
Enjoy → Explore → Rest → Repeat.
No rush.
No pressure.
Only the quiet unfolding of a beautiful day in a beautiful place.
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The Setting: Lake Trasimeno
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Our home for the week is a restored 17th-century villa on the tranquil shores of Lake Trasimeno, surrounded by olive groves, vineyards, and rolling countryside.
Stone walls, vaulted ceilings, exposed beams, and lakefront gardens reflect the authenticity of the region. Modern comforts ensure ease, while the property’s natural stillness invites deep rest.
Guests enjoy:
• Chlorine-free saltwater pool
• Private spa with sauna
• Expansive gardens and lake views
• Outdoor dining under the Italian sky
• Spacious common areas for gathering and reflection
The villa was chosen not only for its beauty, but for its atmosphere of calm and coherence.
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The Food
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At the center of this Wholiday is food.
Every meal is included — breakfast, lunch, dinner, and curated restaurant outings — prepared in alignment with true whole food plant-based principles.
All cuisine is:
• 100% plant-based
• Oil-free
• Sugar-free
• Seasonal
• Rooted in authentic Italian tradition
Meals are crafted to be deeply satisfying, abundant, and nourishing — honoring both Italian culinary heritage and biological integrity.
This is not deprivation.
This is Italian abundance — redefined.
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The Excursions
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Throughout the week, we explore Tuscany and Umbria through carefully selected experiences that reflect the true spirit of the land.
You will visit:
Siena
Cortona
Assisi
Pienza and Val d’Orcia
Eremo delle Celle
Rapolano Terme natural hot springs
These are not rushed stops. They are lived encounters.
All transportation is private and professionally arranged, ensuring seamless access to historic centers and countryside destinations.
––––––––––––––––––
Time to Truly Relax
––––––––––––––––––
From the moment you arrive in Rome, logistics are handled for you. We travel together by private bus to the villa, and all scheduled outings are thoughtfully organized.
There is nothing to plan.
Between excursions, there is space to:
• Swim in the saltwater pool
• Relax in the sauna
• Walk along the lake
• Journal in the gardens
• Read in quiet corners
• Simply rest
The small-group format (maximum 16 guests) keeps the atmosphere intimate and personal.
––––––––––––––––––
Your Hosts
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This Wholiday is created and hosted by the founders of Naked Food Magazine and WFPB.ORG.
Margarita Restrepo is a certified naturopath, plant-based chef, author, and editor-in-chief of Naked Food Magazine. Her work bridges science, culinary medicine, and practical whole food education.
Michele Nasini, born and raised in Italy, is a professional fitness coach and co-director of WFPB.ORG. He brings deep cultural insight and local knowledge that enrich every experience.
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What You Leave With
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By the end of this immersion, guests often describe not just what they saw — but how they felt.
Restored.
Clear.
Grounded.
Inspired.
This Wholiday is designed to nourish the body, calm the nervous system, and reconnect you with simplicity and joy.
Italy is not just something to see.
It is something to feel.
And for nine days, you live it fully.
There is nothing to organize.
Between excursions, there is ample space to:
• Swim in the saltwater pool
• Relax in the sauna
• Walk along the lake
• Journal in the gardens
• Read in quiet corners
• Take photographs
• Simply rest
The small-group format (maximum 16 guests) ensures intimacy, ease, and meaningful connection.
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Meet Your Hosts
This Wholiday is created and hosted by the founders of Naked Food Magazine and WFPB.ORG.
Margarita Restrepo is a certified naturopath, plant-based chef, author, and editor-in-chief of Naked Food Magazine. Her work bridges science, culinary medicine, and practical whole food education.
Michele Nasini, born and raised in Italy, is a professional fitness coach and co-director of WFPB.ORG. He brings deep knowledge of Italian culture, tradition, and lifestyle, offering guests authentic insight into the land.
Together, they guide each day personally — integrating nourishment, culture, movement, and meaningful conversation.
What You Leave With
By the end of this immersion, guests often describe not just what they saw — but how they felt.
Restored.
Clear.
Grounded.
Inspired.
This Wholiday is designed to nourish the body, calm the nervous system, and reconnect you with simplicity and joy.
Italy is more than monuments.
It is rhythm.
It is generosity.
It is presence.
And for nine days, you live it fully.
Tuscany & Umbria, Italy
September 20–28, 2026
9 Days / 8 Nights
––––––––––––––––––
The Dolce Vita — reimagined through whole food plant-based living.
This Wholiday is the first experience of its kind: an immersive Italian journey centered on exceptional whole food plant-based cuisine, cultural depth, and the restorative rhythm of Tuscany and Umbria.
This is not a sightseeing tour.
It is not a rushed itinerary.
It is not a checklist.
It is Italy as it is meant to be lived — slowly, intentionally, and with presence.
––––––––––––––––––
What Makes This Experience Different
––––––––––––––––––
Most tours move quickly, prioritizing monuments and photos. This immersion is built around nourishment, culture, and lived experience.
We move at the rhythm of the land.
Mornings begin gently — lake air, quiet light, seasonal breakfast.
Days unfold through curated excursions to medieval villages, artisan workshops, panoramic hilltop towns, and natural hot springs.
Afternoons allow space to swim, rest, journal, or simply sit in stillness.
Evenings gather around long, nourishing meals crafted in our signature whole food style.
Each day follows a natural rhythm:
Enjoy → Explore → Rest → Repeat.
No rush.
No pressure.
Only the quiet unfolding of a beautiful day in a beautiful place.
––––––––––––––––––
The Setting: Lake Trasimeno
––––––––––––––––––
Our home for the week is a restored 17th-century villa on the tranquil shores of Lake Trasimeno, surrounded by olive groves, vineyards, and rolling countryside.
Stone walls, vaulted ceilings, exposed beams, and lakefront gardens reflect the authenticity of the region. Modern comforts ensure ease, while the property’s natural stillness invites deep rest.
Guests enjoy:
• Chlorine-free saltwater pool
• Private spa with sauna
• Expansive gardens and lake views
• Outdoor dining under the Italian sky
• Spacious common areas for gathering and reflection
The villa was chosen not only for its beauty, but for its atmosphere of calm and coherence.
––––––––––––––––––
The Food
––––––––––––––––––
At the center of this Wholiday is food.
Every meal is included — breakfast, lunch, dinner, and curated restaurant outings — prepared in alignment with true whole food plant-based principles.
All cuisine is:
• 100% plant-based
• Oil-free
• Sugar-free
• Seasonal
• Rooted in authentic Italian tradition
Meals are crafted to be deeply satisfying, abundant, and nourishing — honoring both Italian culinary heritage and biological integrity.
This is not deprivation.
This is Italian abundance — redefined.
––––––––––––––––––
The Excursions
––––––––––––––––––
Throughout the week, we explore Tuscany and Umbria through carefully selected experiences that reflect the true spirit of the land.
You will visit:
Siena
Cortona
Assisi
Pienza and Val d’Orcia
Eremo delle Celle
Rapolano Terme natural hot springs
These are not rushed stops. They are lived encounters.
All transportation is private and professionally arranged, ensuring seamless access to historic centers and countryside destinations.
––––––––––––––––––
Time to Truly Relax
––––––––––––––––––
From the moment you arrive in Rome, logistics are handled for you. We travel together by private bus to the villa, and all scheduled outings are thoughtfully organized.
There is nothing to plan.
Between excursions, there is space to:
• Swim in the saltwater pool
• Relax in the sauna
• Walk along the lake
• Journal in the gardens
• Read in quiet corners
• Simply rest
The small-group format (maximum 16 guests) keeps the atmosphere intimate and personal.
––––––––––––––––––
Your Hosts
––––––––––––––––––
This Wholiday is created and hosted by the founders of Naked Food Magazine and WFPB.ORG.
Margarita Restrepo is a certified naturopath, plant-based chef, author, and editor-in-chief of Naked Food Magazine. Her work bridges science, culinary medicine, and practical whole food education.
Michele Nasini, born and raised in Italy, is a professional fitness coach and co-director of WFPB.ORG. He brings deep cultural insight and local knowledge that enrich every experience.
––––––––––––––––––
What You Leave With
––––––––––––––––––
By the end of this immersion, guests often describe not just what they saw — but how they felt.
Restored.
Clear.
Grounded.
Inspired.
This Wholiday is designed to nourish the body, calm the nervous system, and reconnect you with simplicity and joy.
Italy is not just something to see.
It is something to feel.
And for nine days, you live it fully.
There is nothing to organize.
Between excursions, there is ample space to:
• Swim in the saltwater pool
• Relax in the sauna
• Walk along the lake
• Journal in the gardens
• Read in quiet corners
• Take photographs
• Simply rest
The small-group format (maximum 16 guests) ensures intimacy, ease, and meaningful connection.
---
Meet Your Hosts
This Wholiday is created and hosted by the founders of Naked Food Magazine and WFPB.ORG.
Margarita Restrepo is a certified naturopath, plant-based chef, author, and editor-in-chief of Naked Food Magazine. Her work bridges science, culinary medicine, and practical whole food education.
Michele Nasini, born and raised in Italy, is a professional fitness coach and co-director of WFPB.ORG. He brings deep knowledge of Italian culture, tradition, and lifestyle, offering guests authentic insight into the land.
Together, they guide each day personally — integrating nourishment, culture, movement, and meaningful conversation.
What You Leave With
By the end of this immersion, guests often describe not just what they saw — but how they felt.
Restored.
Clear.
Grounded.
Inspired.
This Wholiday is designed to nourish the body, calm the nervous system, and reconnect you with simplicity and joy.
Italy is more than monuments.
It is rhythm.
It is generosity.
It is presence.
And for nine days, you live it fully.
Schedule
Sunrise lake walk or quiet morning reflection
Seasonal whole food plant-based breakfast
Mid-morning excursion to a Tuscan or Umbrian village
Guided cultural exploration and artisan visits
Lunch at the villa or curated plant-based restaurant
Afternoon rest: swim, journal, relax in the gardens
Optional culinary workshop or WFPB education session
Free time to explore or unwind
Sunset gathering overlooking Lake Trasimeno
Shared dinner prepared in our signature WFPB style
Evening integration, conversation, or quiet stillness
Seasonal whole food plant-based breakfast
Mid-morning excursion to a Tuscan or Umbrian village
Guided cultural exploration and artisan visits
Lunch at the villa or curated plant-based restaurant
Afternoon rest: swim, journal, relax in the gardens
Optional culinary workshop or WFPB education session
Free time to explore or unwind
Sunset gathering overlooking Lake Trasimeno
Shared dinner prepared in our signature WFPB style
Evening integration, conversation, or quiet stillness
Note: Schedule is approximate and may change
Getting Here
WFPB ORG | Naked Food Magazine, Tuscany, Italy
Directions
Our retreat begins and ends in Rome, Italy. Guests should fly into Leonardo da Vinci International Airport (FCO), Rome’s main international airport. On arrival day, we provide organized group pick-up points in Rome before traveling together by private bus to our lakeside villa near Lake Trasimeno (approximately 2.5 hours). Full arrival details are shared after booking.
Accommodation
Guests stay in restored suites and independent lakefront apartments blending rustic elegance with modern comfort. Options include private double rooms, triple suites, and fully equipped apartments with queen bedrooms, en-suite bathrooms, living areas, and garden or lake views. All rooms include air conditioning, heating, plant-based bath amenities, handmade local soap, and thoughtful comfort details designed for rest and ease.
Program Price
Venue & Amenities
A/C in Rooms
Free Wifi
Spa
Sauna
Pool
Towels
Free Parking
Kitchen
Tour Assistance
Hot Tub
Coffee/Tea
Cafe
Restaurant
Fitness Center
Yoga Studio
Housekeeping
Bicycles For Rent
Our retreat is hosted in a restored 17th-century lakeside villa on Lake Trasimeno, surrounded by olive groves and rolling countryside. Stone walls, vaulted ceilings, and exposed beams reflect authentic Italian character, while modern comforts ensure ease. The property features a saltwater pool, private spa with sauna, expansive gardens, outdoor dining areas, and panoramic lake views — a peaceful setting designed for rest and connection.
Meals
Menu Types
Vegan
Vegetarian
Pescetarian
Ayurvedic
Includes Meat
Organic
Gluten Free
Dairy Free
Nut Free
Seasonal whole food plant-based Italian cuisine. All meals are vegan, oil-free, sugar-free, and crafted from fresh local ingredients. Gluten-free and common food sensitivities accommodated upon reques
What's Included
- Accommodation in a 16th-century villa on Lake Trasimeno
- Transfers from Rome to the villa (first day) and from the villa back to Rome (last day)
- All ground transportation during the event in private bus
- Every meal single meal, including restaurant lunches and full WFPB dining experiences
- All non-alcoholic beverages during included activities and at the villa
- All exercise classes and health lectures given by our hosts, both certified in the field of human health.
- Excursions, guided visits, and cultural activities as outlined in the program
- Laundry facilities available during the week (first come, first served)
- English-speaking tour leader and an Italian local connoisseur for cultural depth
- Pre-trip video call with your hosts to answer questions and prepare for the journey
What's Not Included
- Airfare or transportation to and from Rome (the starting and ending location)
- Alcoholic beverages of any kind at the villa or outside
- Medical or travel insurance
- Additional snacks, drinks, or meals beyond what is provided
- Optional activities or excursions not included in the planned program
- Tips for the staff at the Villa
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