Find Balance in Tuscany

Bring a writing project to work on during this retreat. Leave with a great draft, and a stronger connection to yourself & the world around you.

Over the past few years many of us have reevaluated our priorities. We are seeking deeper meaning in our lives. We know that work and success cannot ensure lasting happiness. We can also make room for our wellbeing. We must find a balance. And that is the focus on this retreat.

You can have pasta, wine, and a healthy lifestyle. You can want to make lots of money, and still recognize that true abundance can only come from within. Instead of living in inner conflict, we can connect to our core wants, create boundaries, and start living the lives we deserve. And that’s exactly what we’re going to do during our week in Tuscany.

Nourish your soul with fresh Italian food. Celebrate with wine from a nearby vineyard. Heal through introspective journaling. Strengthen your body and mind with meditation and movement. Cultivate self-love and relax in the knowledge that you already have everything you need.

Then, write.

I tailor the writing workshops to the needs and desires of participants, so you can bring a longstanding writing project, or come simply to learn new skills and find your voice. Free writing time is also available instead of partaking in workshops. You can make the retreat what you want it to be.

We’ll be staying at Maraviglia, a sustainable villa that’s immersed in an olive grove and surrounded by oak trees.

The choice of location is very intentional. Tuscany has a palpable energy that offers a chance to heal, connect with yourself, and find joy.

Here’s what else you can expect from the retreat:

Wake up to this view, and enjoy your coffee or tea with silent journaling.

Activate your mind and body with stretching and meditation.

Note: This is a writing retreat that incorporates elements of Yoga meditation, breathwork & introspective journaling. There are not daily vinyasa classes.

Spend your afternoon relaxing or writing by the pool, picking vegetables in the garden, or walking through the countryside.

The retreat includes wine tasting at a nearby vineyard, a trip to natural hot springs, and an Italian cooking class!

Gluten free options available. If you don’t drink, you can opt out of the wine tasting and join a hike to a nearby castle.

Maraviglia is the childhood home of the owner, so expect traditional Italian living.

It’s not luxury living, but the villa radiates charm and character. The beds are foam mattresses, and all furniture is hand made by local artisans. You’ll find beauty in the simplicity, and in living in harmony with the surroundings.

Pricing & room options:

These are the early-bird prices, available until February 10, after which prices rise $200. A $500 deposit holds your spot. This retreat is capped at 10 people to ensure that each writer receives personalized attention.

A nonrefundable $500 deposit holds your spot. Payment plans are available, and paying newsletter subscribers receive a 10% discount. Email writeandflow@gmail.com to register.

Included in price:

• Accommodations for seven nights

• Three homemade, organic vegetarian Italian meals a day. If you have an allergy, let me know and we can accommodate it. Plus, a final night dinner at an amazing tasting menu restaurant in Monte San Savino people travel all over Italy to go to!

• Screenwriting workshops based on the group's interests

• Notes on your writing and personalized feedback

• Introspective journaling and workshops

• Daily Yoga, breathwork and/or meditation

• Wine tasting and lunch at a nearby vineyard

• Excursion to local hot springs

• Italian cooking class

• Fun, new friends, and newfound confidence, self-love, and healing!

Not included:

• Airfare

• Transportation from airport to hotel, although I will help you plan & organize this. Trains and taxis are available from Florence and Rome. I will pick you up at the train station in Arezzo if you travel to the villa by train, or I can book you a taxi in advance.

• Travel insurance — I recommend Safetywing

• Additional travel or excursions, although I will help arrange taxis or book trains to Florence or Rome if you’d like to travel after the retreat.

COVID protocols: Proof of vaccination is required.

Frequently Asked Questions.

See you in Tuscany!