
RETREAT IN TUSCANY
October 9th - 15th, 2023
italian cultural explorations
the
retreat in tuscany
includes
OPIFICIO VOICE & CRAFT
singing - yoga - cuisine - arts - cinema
cost all inclusive
tuition - accomodation - meals - transportations
€3,600 €2,300
DO YOU NEED A VACATION?
Yes, of course you do.
But more importantly, you deserve one.
Take a break from the hustle, the routine, the exhaustion and the mundane.
Allow yourself to relax, let go, and be recharged in the same corner of the world that
birthed humanity’s glorious Renaissance: Tuscany, Italy
Eat melt-in-your-mouth local cuisine
Explore Tuscany with excursions that will leave you bursting with creativity
Clear away the incessant mental chatter with the peace of the Grande Prato Villa
Create life-long friendships with like-minded souls
Enjoy workshops that will set you free through voice, food, mind and spirit
a quick overview

San Giminiano Village
Oliveto Castle

The Grande Prato
The Grande Prato
The Chiosco Bistro'
The Grande Prato
The pool at Grande Prato
The Grande Prato






THE PROGRAM
DAY 1 - SUNDAY, OCT. 9th, 2023
All day: Participants arrive and check-in to accommodation at Grande Prato
Snacks & drinks available all day
Poolside relaxation always an option
8pm: Official group welcome to the Grande Prato, Tuscany with Sara, Cynthia & Giovanna!
- Dinner @ Grande Prato




DAY 2 - MONDAY, OCT. 10th, 2023
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Breakfast @ Grande Prato
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Workshop
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Lunch break @ Grande Prato
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Workshop
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Cooking class + food tasting
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Dinner @ Grande Prato

DAY 3 - TUESDAY, SEPT. 11th, 2023
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Breakfast @ Grande Prato
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Workshop
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Lunch @ Grande Prato
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Afternoon: Travel to the 15th Century Castle of Oliveto
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Wine tasting & dinner @ Castello di Oliveto with guide




DAY 4 - WEDNESDAY, OCT. 12th, 2023
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Breakfast @ Grande Prato
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Workshop
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Travel to Medival Village of San Gimignano
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Lunch @ San Gimignano
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Explore 14th Century architecture in this picturesque village
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Dinner @ Grande Prato




DAY 5 - THURSDAY, OCT. 13th, 2023
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Breakfast @ Grande Prato
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Workshop
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Lunch @ Grande Prato
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Cinema workshop; there will be a unique and rare exhibition about old Italian Movies Posters
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Dinner @ Il Chiosco (in the area of the Grande Prato)




DAY 6 - FRIDAY, OCT. 14th, 2023
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Breakfast @ Grande Prato
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Workshop
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Lunch @ Grande Prato
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Workshop
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Dinner and Live Concert "Movie Soundtrack"
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Diploma Ceremony
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Goodbye celebration under the stars




DAY 7 - SATURDAY, OCT. 15th, 2023
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Breakfast @ Grande Prato
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Check out




singing - yoga - cinema
Meet and fall in love with your voice. Learn how your "instrument" works, practice an effective warm-up to use before singing or public speaking and discover how to develop a free, flexible and powerful voice. You will learn:
VOCAL TECHNIQUE
PROPER BREATHING
YOGA FOR SINGERS
HOW TO APPLY TECHNIQUE TO VARIOUS GENRES OF MUSIC,
AND ITALIAN SONGS
Workshop
singing - yoga - cinema
Let's get energized with our yoga at the Opificio. While being surrounded by the beauty of stunning Tuscany views, you will enjoy a deeper connection with your body, mind, and spirit. We will introduce "Breathing with the Wind" which was created on the beach in California; a way for singers to use yoga to blend voice and body.