Yoga Retreats &  Yoga with Photography Holidays have been successfully hosted by us in Tuscany and Umbria, for many years.

YOGA, PHOTOGRAPHY & ART HOLIDAY IN TUSCANY  September 2024 

Cost 990. euros per person: own en-suite room, breakfast, lunch, dinner with wine included. All yoga classes, morning meditation, photography instruction, voice and breath workshop and some excursions to local places of interest are included in the price. The photography element is completely optional but you can take advantage of Roger’s excellent advice and guidance. Other optional activities are enjoying the village; relaxing; massage treatments, painting, going for walks, pasta making class, olive oil producers and sampling their produce. Afternoon excursions can be arranged to the hilltop monastery; nearby small towns, galleries or craft centres. All activities are optional and in some cases, a small additional charge will be made for transportation.

The holiday takes place in the village Caprese de Michelangelo, Tuscany.  This is Michelangelo’s birthplace and there is a wonderful art and sculpture museum in the house of his birth. The village lies on the side of a hillside and the scenery is fabulous. This holiday requires a minimum of 6 bookings and a discount is offered to anyone arranging a minimum of 3 places.

Accommodation is full board at La Buca di Michelangelo,  a well established restaurant and albergo. The hospitality and ambience is very Italian. The food is delicious and plentiful with a choice of vegetarian or non vegetarian. Wine is also included with dinner.

There is a morning meditation, usually outside followed by a long morning, usually indoor asana yoga class every day. A couple of mornings during the week, we plan to do yoga in the forest, a truly magical experience. Three photography workshops are scheduled for the afternoons along with excursions to several interesting places.  These can include any of the following: La Verna Hilltop Monastery; Ceramic studio; Traditional linen weavers in the medieval town of Angiahri; Olive farm and dinner under the stars (payment for this dinner extra); Herbal medicine museum and suppliers; Art Gallery in Sansapulcro.

The Yoga teacher is Susan and the Photography instructor is Roger Taylor, ( Daily Telegraph photographer and expert on local wild-life). Roger is also an artist and will provide an optional art class for which an extra charge will be made for materials and helpful guidance. Rhiannon will hold a voice workshop. Relaxing head & shoulder and back massages or Reiki treatments are available from Susan. (The massages are not included in the price) She is also a qualified teacher of medical Qigong.

You would need to arrange your own flights to either Rome, Florence, or Pisa and from these places take a train to Arrezo.  Alternatively you can fly directly to Perugia (British Airways or Ryan Air from UK). We will collect you from either Arrezo or Perugia. Transfer cost will be according to the number of people arriving but we will endeavour to keep the cost low.  We are happy to give further advice on travel arrangements should you need it.

The scenery in this part of Tuscany is stunning. From Caprese Michelangelo you can enjoy walking and hiking in the hills and the forests. It is truly inspiring for artists and photographers alike

Art In Tuscany:                                                                                                      

One of the most famous artists of this area is Piero della Francesca. You can see much of his work in the small city of Arrezo and in the village Monterchi, there is a whole gallery given over to the display of his wonderful painting Madonna del Prato.                                                       In Caprese you can visit the birthplace of Michelangelo and enjoy a sculpture garden and exhibition. In Sansapulcro there is an excellent town Museum of Art. Many artists, professional and budding are inspired by the fabulous landscapes and ever changing light of the area. Art materials for your use are available plus instruction, at reasonable extra cost.

The cost of this holiday, accommodation, all meals, yoga and meditation classes, photography instruction and some trips. 990. euros pp

Final Itinery is decided and agreed on the first day according to the preferences of the group.

Another Option is a holiday in this stunning villa where the Yoga teacher will visit you on a daily basis and provide Yoga and meditation instruction plus relaxing massages and facials.

Private Villa, Yoga Group Holiday for up to 6 adults.

This coming year there is also the opportunity to book for your family or a group of friends, a stay in a beautiful rural & private villa just outside the village of Caprese. There are 3 bedrooms (2 double and one single), another single in a partitioned area. 2 bathrooms, dining area, kitchen and lounge. Outside a large terrace, swimming pool and quiet garden. The surrounding area is chestnut forests and amazing pathways for walking and hiking.

The villa can sleep up to 6 people. Yoga and meditation is taught at the villa every day by Susan. Your hosts Rhiannon, Roger and Susan will be at hand in the next door property and some of your meals will be catered. As well as the Yoga, a full selection and choice of activities are offered according to your preferences. These include art tuition and materials, photography tuition, massage and Reiki sessions, Italian cookery class. All are at extra cost and by arrangement during your stay. Included in the price are 2 lunches and one dinner, served in the villa.

Cost for your group 4,625 euros

You can scroll down for more pictures of the villa.

Private car or hire car is ideal but not essential.

Availability during September.

Please let me know if you are interested in booking this and your preferred dates.

For more information :           s.metwali@mac.com

Contact Rhiannon with your requirements :  rhiannontw@gmail.com

Roger’s website www.rogertaylorphotography.com

Facebook   www.facebook.com/yogaandphotographyintuscany

Tel.  +39 0575793107          +393271306075

Pictures of the Tuscan retreats

When Julia was with us in Tuscany. In addition to attending the Yoga classes, she lead a wonderful dance class for the group

Visiting the atmospheric hilltop monastery Chiusi della Verna, where St. Francis spent some of his life.

Dinner under the stars at the estate of a family run olive oil producer.

Shopping in Anghiari, a nearby Medieval town.

Traditional linen weavers producing beautiful high quality fabrics and goods.

Forest Yoga.

Photography with Roger.