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Stunning  private villa in the heart of Tuscany, Italy

September 13-19, 2026

Group of people celebrating dinner around a large wooden table in a rustic stone-walled room, raising glasses in a toast.

Are you ready to embark on a journey of self-discovery, rejuvenation, and community? Brave Wellness Studio invites you to join us for a one-of-a-kind wellness cultural retreat designed to reset your nervous system and immerse you in the beauty of Italian life.

What’s Included:

 ✨ Luxurious Accommodations: Experience the serene comfort of our exclusive villa, surrounded by rolling hills, vineyards and breathtaking landscapes.

 🥗 Culinary Delights: Savor daily meals prepared by our private chef, featuring seasonal, locally-sourced ingredients that celebrate the rich flavors of Tuscany.

 🚐 Private Driver Transport: Enjoy stress-free travel with private driver transport to and from activities and airport, ensuring a seamless and relaxing experience throughout your stay.

🏛️ Cultural Exploration: Enjoy a memorable day trip to historic Siena, where you’ll wander through cobblestone streets, marvel at stunning architecture, and embrace the local culture.

 🍷 Wine Tasting Excursion:Indulge your senses with a curated wine tasting experience, sampling exquisite wines from the region that will tantalize your palate.

 🍝 Pasta Cooking Class: Discover the art of Italian cooking with our hands-on pasta-making session, guided by our skilled chef who will share their culinary secrets.

 🧘 Morning Yoga & Meditations: Start each day with invigorating yoga and guided meditation, designed to center your mind, body, and spirit. There is always the options to sleep in!

 ☀️ Time to Relax: With plenty of downtime, you’ll have the freedom to relax by the pool, explore the enchanting surroundings, or connect with fellow retreat participants.

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Additional Offerings:

For those seeking a more personalized experience, we offer optional add-ons:

  • Day of Golf: Spend a day on the green at a nearby Tuscan golf course.

  • Massages: Treat yourself to a rejuvenating massage to unwind completely.

  • 1:1 Coaching Session: Connect with a Licensed Therapist for a transformative coaching session tailored to your personal journey.

 Not Included: 

  • Round-trip flights to Florence, Italy

  • Travel insurance

  • Spending money for leisure time in Siena

  • Spending money for wine excursion during free time

  • Any additional add-ons you may choose to include

Discover a Sanctuary for Your Soul

Cultural Wellness Retreat in Tuscany

Investment per Person

Double Occupancy

$3,999*

Two guest per room

En suite bathroom

Non-refundable deposit of $500 due at registration

Founding members, 1-year members & student/military members
receive a 10% discount on retreats

Single Occupancy

$5,999*

One guest per room

En suite bathroom

Non-refundable deposit of $500 due at registration

Founding members, 1-year members & student/military members
receive a 10% discount on retreats

Payment Plans are Available!

Double Occupancy

$500 Non Refundable Deposit due at Registration

1st Retreat Payment: $700 (due by 8/1/2025 )

2nd Retreat Payment: $700 (due by 11/1/2025)
3rd Retreat payment: $700 (due by 2/1/2026)

4th Retreat Payment: $700 (due by 5/1/2026)

Final Payment Double Occupancy: $699 Remaining balance (due by 8/1/2026)

Single Occupancy

$500 Non Refundable Deposit due at Registration

1st Retreat Payment: $1100 (due by 8/1/2025 )

2nd Retreat Payment: $1100 (due by 11/1/2025)
3rd Retreat payment: $1100(due by 2/1/2026)

4th Retreat Payment: $1100 (due by 5/1/2026)

Final Payment Single Occupancy: $1099 Remaining balance (due by 8/1/2026 )

Reserve Your Spot Today!

Spaces are limited, and this transformative experience awaits those ready to embrace their inner peace and connect deeply with themselves and others.

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Your Retreat Guides:

Denise Alba
LMFT, E-RYT500

Licensed Psychotherapist, Yoga Educator & Travel Connoisseur

Yukari Allen
E-RYT200, RYT500

Yoga Educator & Travel Connoisseur

Denise Alba is a Holistic Mental Health Practitioner and yoga educator, empowering her clients to regain control of their mental health symptoms utilizing a holistic approach. Denise utilizes holistic approaches such as mindfulness, generational healing and integrative medicine in her 1:1 sessions. Denise is the founder of Brave Wellness Studio in San Diego, offering holistic psychotherapy, yoga classes, community circles, yoga teacher training, and international retreats.

Denise’s Wellness Retreats have been featured in HipLatina’s “Top 9 Latinx Wellness Retreats.” 

Yukari Allen was born and raised in Japan, moved to the United States after she married her husband who was a military personal. Her yoga journey started over a decade ago. Once she started to practice daily, she was amazed that it made a big difference in her physical and mental health. A few years after starting a yoga practice, she decided to take a big step into her yoga career. She completed 200 hours of Yoga teacher training in 2013, Since then taught over 2000 classes in many different styles of yoga. She joined Brave Wellness Studio as a Yoga instructor in 2021. Then she pursued and completed 300 hours of yoga teacher training in 2023. Now she enjoys working as Studio manager and instructor at Brave. She holds E-RYT200, RYT500, and in Kundalini yoga 200hs. She is a Reiki Master Teacher since 2019 to share love and light with all.

Take the first step towards your rejuvenation—your Tuscan adventure awaits!

Sample Itinerary:

  • 8am-Coffee, Tea and Breakfast available as you slowly wake

  • 9am- Optional Morning Yoga

  • 11am- Lounge by the pool and savor a chef prepared lunch

  • 2pm- 5pm- Excursion to visit surrounding Vineyards and towns

  • 5pm- 6pm- Relaxation Time on your own at our Private Villa

  • 6:30pm- 8:30pm-Cooking Class, Dinner & dancing!

People enjoying a poolside gathering at a backyard pool with a covered lounging area and scenic mountain view in the background.

Sample Menu:

  • Delicious traditional Tuscan cakes

  • Fresh Bruschetta with tomatoes from the garden

  • Handmade pici with arugula cream and almonds

  • Pear cooked in vinsanto, puff pastry and drizzled with chocolate

  • Wine from the estate

  • Vegan/Vegetarian and Gluten Free options available upon request!

A thin, elongated pizza topped with melted cheese, tomato sauce, and fresh basil leaves, garnished with large greens, placed on a wooden board.

Our very own private Tuscan Villa

If you are ready to:
Unwind in a gorgeous location…
Bond with people who see and get you…
Recharge mentally, physically, and emotionally

 

Then join us to Unwind and Recenter on a Cultural Wellness Retreat
in Tuscany, Italy while there are still spots left!

 

Have questions on this retreat?

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