Dearest Friend,

Tuscany has lived in my heart for many years. It has whispered its name every time I’ve craved or imagined the most romantic version of my life. And now, I’m opening the door to this dream and inviting you to join me there.

We'll be gathering in Cortona, the town that inspired Under the Tuscan Sun, for six slow days of reflection, restoration, and remembering who we are beneath all the doing. This isn't just a retreat — it’s a shared dream. One where we don’t rush. One where beauty is not just seen, but savored.

What You Can Expect

We’ll wake up to golden hills and countryside stillness. We’ll journal in the morning light, take walks through centuries-old lanes, sip wine at sunset, and gather around the table to share stories and delicious, local Italian food. And we’ll make space — real space — to wander off and have our own Eat, Pray, Love moments, too. Whether you want to journal by yourself under an olive tree, wander the local markets in silence, or sip espresso in a quiet piazza, there will be room to dream up the version of Italy that’s calling to you.

This is your permission slip to live inside the softness of life.

Getting There

You'll fly into Florence, the heart of Tuscany and one of the most romantic cities in the world. From there, enjoy a scenic train ride through the countryside, where the views will begin to slow you down before we ever meet in person.

That ride will be the beginning of your journey inward. It’s peaceful. Beautiful. And full of that old-world charm Italy does so well.

We will meet officially in Cortona, where you’ll be picked up and brought to our private retreat villa. All transportation will be clearly mapped out in advance and monitored with care, so you feel supported from the moment you book your flight to the moment you arrive at the villa gates.

What’s Included

• 5 nights at a private Tuscan villa with views for days

• Daily slow-living rituals: journaling, movement, fire-side chat style sessions

• Meals made with local ingredients (and wine!)

• Thoughtful Adventures like a sunset dinner in a vineyard

• A full day in Cortona to explore and dream

• Space for stillness, space for meaningful connections, and space to wander

• Train station pickup and transport to the villa

Tuscany is a dream I’ve been holding, and now I’m inviting you in.

Let’s spend a week together in beauty, softness, and sacred pause. I believe the life you’re imagining for yourself can begin here — in a sun drenched village that feels like something out of a movie… because, well... it is.

Let’s live well together,
Brandie

You'll arrive in Florence, take a scenic and romantic train ride to Cortona, and be welcomed to our villa. We'll ease into the rhythm of Tuscany with light bites, a gentle evening gathering, and time to rest from travel.

We'll enjoy slow mornings before enjoying the beauty and charm of Cortona, the famed setting of Under the Tuscan Sun.

Imagine days full of rich, full-hearted presence. Journaling sessions, wine tasting, terrace lounging, slow walks and shared reflections. There will be space to connect with others and to reconnect with yourself.

Long, laughter filled meals await. Authentic, local, fresh Italian favorites - done the real way.

This is your Eat Pray Love day. You’ll be encouraged to take a solo adventure — to nearby towns or a train ride to Rome, Venice or Florence, maybe? A spa, a long lunch alone, time spent napping journaling in the villa, or whatever your spirit needs.

We’ll offer curated suggestions and ensure safe, simple options to help you find your magic moment in Italy.

We gather again as a full group for a final day of rest, beauty, and celebration. Gentle movement, deep nourishment, and a sunset dinner to reflect and savor the experience.

We part ways tenderly, with full hearts and renewed clarity.