If you're a busy millennial juggling career growth, side hustles, social commitments, and endless to-do lists, chances are you’ve been daydreaming about an escape. But what if your next getaway could be more than just a break? What if it was a chance to reset, recharge, and truly immerse yourself in an unforgettable experience?
Enter: retreats – the ultimate travel experience that goes beyond typical vacations. Forget the rushed itineraries and overstuffed sightseeing schedules. Retreats offer a slower, more meaningful way to travel, allowing you to connect deeply with yourself, others, and the world around you.
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Picture yourself surrounded by rolling vineyards and golden sunsets, nestled in a luxurious Tuscan farmhouse where time slows down, and life is savoured.
We invite you to immerse yourself in the heart of Tuscany for an unforgettable 3-night food and wine retreat filled with indulgence, relaxation, and rich cultural experiences.
Our local Tuscan girl, your host Benedetta Venturini, has curated a bespoke retreat experience to live the real Tuscany. Treat yourself and take a holiday this October to immerse yourself in the best that Tuscany has to offer - eat delicious meals like the Tuscans know how to do, visit the vineyards with wine-tasting and lunch at the wineries, la dolce vita aperitivi at bella vista locations and still have time to relax and nourish your soul.
Cortona is the perfect base for an unforgettable retreat. Made famous by the 2003 rom com Under the Tuscan Sun and more recently Caroline's awkward bacholorette party in Succession - Season 3. Cortona is where adventure and relaxation meet in the most beautiful way. Come for the culture, stay for the taste of Tuscany.
Although based in Cortona we will be visiting wineries and vineyards in the area and popping in to other picturesque towns such the beautiful, nearby Castiglion Fiorentino.
Step back in time and experience the charm of Tuscany in this beautifully restored 18th century farmhouse and Leopoldina located just outside Cortona. A unique opportunity to stay in a resort immersed in the Tuscan countryside and natural beauty.
The resort's rooms boast a deeply authentic and warm atmosphere with the search for details in all the furnishings, like the typical vaulted or brick ceilings, the handmade terracotta floors, the antiques furniture, the local textiles and the handcrafted accessories. All framed by the unparalleled natural beauty of the Tuscan countryside.
Every room of the resort is particular in color and history which make each of them unique. Some are located in the Leopoldina with a view of the Cortona hills, others in the Colonica with a glimpse of the wheat or sunflower fields.
These large bedrooms are beautifully decorated and elegant, with a private bathroom and with windows overlooking the Tuscan countryside.
Classic Double Room:
3 Nights | £1,690 pp (£3,380 Per Room)
Booking Fees included
For those looking for a bit of extra comfort, these spacious bedrooms are beautiful and bright with a private and airy bathroom and with windows overlooking the Tuscan countryside.
Deluxe Double Room:
3 Nights | £1,720 pp (£3,440 Per Room)
Booking Fees included
Welcome to our suite! These suggestive rooms feature a gracious bedroom with a private living room and a spacious private bathroom. All filled with light and views of the Tuscan countryside.
Suite Double Room:
3 Nights | £1,770 pp (£3,540 Per Room)
Booking Fees included
Hosted and guided by our local girl Benedetta - 24/7 guidance by a bilingual local with a big passion to show off her home region
3 Nights accommodation
3 Sunset aperitivi (with 2 drinks each person and Tuscan nibbles)
A Wine Tour - 3 wine tastings and tours of 3 local wineries
1 Pastamaking workshop with local Nonna
3 Delicious breakfasts with coffees
3 Dinners by local chefs, 4 course meals with paired wine
2 Lunches (1 at Winery, 1 at Resort) with paired wine
1 Trip to visit local villages of Cortona and Castiglion Fiorentino
Cortona train station transfers (if needed)
Other activities and excursions
A goodies bag
Lifelong friends
Airport transfers to & from Resort (we can arranged this for you for additional fee)
Flights to & from Italy
Travel & Medical Insurance
Airport transfers to & from Resort (we can arranged this for you for additional fee)
Massages
Local Produce Hamper
Electric Bike or Mountain Bike Hire
Extra Wine Bottles from Wineries
More info on how to book/add these extra coming soon.
The Tuscan Retreat is located at Terre dei Cavallieri.
Here is the Google Maps Link.
Cortona is located in the centre of Italy giving you many options of travel. Please don't hesitate to get in touch for any concerns on getting to Cortona.
From these airports you may:
Sure thing! Just email hello@sweetlands.live with your travel info and we can organise an airport pickup at an additional cost. The following are your most suitable airports.
Unfortunately, there are no public taxi's in the area.
Room Check-in is after 14:00 and Check-out is before 12:00pm noon.
Please let us know if you are arriving earlier or need a later check out so we can arrange.
Even if the room is not ready yet or you have checked-out, you can still hang around the pool and surroundings.
Sure thing! Email hello@sweetlands.live and we can arrange.
Yes - although the retreat itinerary is confirmed for you. It would be unfortunate to miss out on anything.
No, this is curated for everybody.
All meals will have vegan, vegetarian and gluten-free options. Please let us know if you have dietary requirements emailing us in advance at hello@sweetlands.live.
Of course!
We are surrounded by many incredible wineries. We keep this as a surprise for the day.
All breakfasts, lunches and dinners are included. Please see Inclusoins & Exclusions for details.
There are 3 options of paying.
1 - Pay in full.
2 - Pay a deposit (25%) to secure your spot and pay the remaining balance 75 days before the retreat starts.
3 - Payment plan - pay only £490 per room (£245 per person) at the moment of booking, with the rest split into 4 equal monthly instalments. An additional fee of 3% will be added.
Retreat Packages prices are shown inclusive of all fees.
Extras will have an additional 5% booking fee applied.
If you want to cancel your booking, or part of it, you should contact us as soon as possible. Cancellation may not be possible depending on the type of your booking and timing of your request and any cancellation is at our discretion.
Our standard cancellation charges are set out below:
75 days or more before travel: Loss of full deposit or 25% of total booking price
69 - 50 days before travel: Loss of 50% of total booking price
49 - 0 days before travel: Loss of 100% of total booking price
Any refund shall be made less any platform, transaction and processing fees that have been incurred.
Please also see our Terms and Conditions of Sale for further details.
All rooms are equipped with air conditioning or heating, satellite TV, Wi-Fi, safe, minibar, kettle with tea and herbal teas and vanity set.
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