“In order to understand the world, one has to turn away from it on occasion.”
-Albert Camus

TUSCANY, ITALY

Florence: the birthplace of the Renaissance (1330 - 1550), home to architectural wonders such as the Duomo, Palazzo Pitti and Ponte Vecchio, and gorgeous public gardens, phenomenal food and wonderful Tuscan wines.

Soak up the Fiorentine pace of life at our gorgeous homely villa, less than 10 minutes away by taxi from the vibrant heart of Florence.

Enjoy a glass of home-grown wine by the pool which overlooks the glorious Tuscan countryside, providing magical sunset views at dusk.

Enjoy the balmy afternoons in the shade of the ampitheatre, and walks through the villa's vineyards - the only vineyard in the municipality of Florence.

You will get to enjoy the best of Florence, including it’s fine Tuscan cuisine, in addition to all your retreat activities.

Florence offers many different cultural activities and what will be on offer will depend on the retreat you are attending.

Retreat length: 5 nights
Next retreat: dates to be announced

BALI, INDONESIA

Experience your own scoop of Balinese heaven in our stunning luxurious eco-retreat centre, located in glorious Gianyar rice fields yet near enough for you to enjoy the hustle-bustle and facilities of southwest Bali at your leisure.

The glorious open-air studio (2000 sq.ft!) has fabulous ocean and volcano views, and the centre’s large healing pool has waterfalls, with private nooks scattered through the beautiful grounds, providing plenty of space for you to find your own special place for private reflections, meditation and true R&R - and perhaps visits to one of the divine on-site spa centres.

You will get to enjoy a treasure-chest of delicious, truly authentic cultural actitivies, in addition to all your retreat activities. These may include: visiting a local Balian (healer), taking part in a Balinese ‘Melukat’ (a spiritual cleansing ritual), and taking part in visits to batik makers, art villages and spiritual centres.

There are many more activities available to choose from, too, including shopping and snorkelling.

Retreat length: 7 nights // 10 nights
Next retreat: dates to be announced

QUINTESSENTIALLY ENGLISH LONDON & BEYOND

Deep in the glorious English countryside, or perhaps within the hustle-bustle of cosmopolitan London, you will enjoy plenty of R&R and fresh air at our preferred - truly gorgeous - venues.

Each retreat will be tailored specifically to the season you are retreating in, and you will be able to fill your cup with nurturing foods and activities specific to the region you are joining us in.

Bring comfy, cosy layers and a healthy appetite!

Retreat length: 3 nights // 5 nights
Next retreat: dates to be announced