Tuscany, Italy
Stai Sereni
June 13-20, 2027
The Italians have a phrase: Stai Sereni
To carry yourself with serenity.
Be at peace. Not the absence of difficulty, but the presence of stillness within it.
This retreat is inspired by that philosophy. An invitation to embrace a gentler pace, savour life’s simple pleasures, and experience Tuscany not as a tourist rushing from one landmark to the next, but as someone willing to fully settle into its rhythm.
To share meals that stretch into the evening.
To wander ancient streets without checking the time.
To move at your own pace without apology.
Because sometimes the greatest luxury isn’t doing more, it’s having the time
and space to fully enjoy where you are.
I hope you decide to join us for a week of serenity, movement, connection, and
true Tuscan living.
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What’s Included?
✔ 7-Nights Accommodations at Aura Toscana
✔ All onsite chef-made farm-to-table meals
✔ All scheduled ground transportation - including scheduled pickup drop off at Florence train station
on arrival and departure day
✔ Daily Yoga
✔ Italian Cooking Class
✔ Day Trip to Cinque Terre
✔ Boat Excursion on the Mediterranean Sea
✔ Winery Tour and Tasting
✔ Day Trip and Guided Tour in charming medieval city of Lucca
✔ Guided Canvas Art Experience
✔ Cold Plunge and Breathe Immersion
✔ Cacao Ceremony
✔ Specially curated gift
✔ and so much more!
Itinerary
♦︎ Day 1: Arrival + Opening Circle
♦︎ Day 2: Italian Cooking Class
♦︎ Day 3: Day Trip and Private tour in Lucca
♦︎ Day 4: Guided Canvas Art Experience
♦︎ Day 5: Vineyard + Wine Tasting Tour
♦︎ Day 6: Cinque Terre + Boat Tour
♦︎ Day 7: Free Day + Closing Circle
♦︎ Day 8: Closing Circle + Departure
This is your vacation, feel free you can opt out of any activity/excursion as you please. Rest assured, there is plenty of free time every day for you to relax and unwind or venture out around the property or in the towns we visit.
*Schedule may change due to unforeseen circumstances (ie: weather)
Accommodations
Aura Toscana
Set among the rolling hills of Tuscany, Aura Toscana is a peaceful countryside sanctuary near Monsummano Terme, surrounded by olive groves, forested paths and the quiet beauty of the Tuscan landscape.
Designed for intimate gatherings and meaningful connection, the property offers beautiful indoor and outdoor spaces for yoga, movement, workshops, shared meals and long evenings beneath the olive trees. Hiking trails lead directly from the grounds into the surrounding countryside, making it easy to step outside and simply wander.
There is a natural simplicity to Aura Toscana that invites you to slow down and settle into a different rhythm. Mornings feel unhurried, meals are meant to be lingered over, and there is space to rest, connect, create and enjoy the beauty around you.
While tucked away in nature, Aura Toscana is also perfectly positioned for exploring Tuscany, with Florence, Lucca and Pisa all within easy reach.
For our Stai Sereni retreat, it offers exactly what we envisioned: a beautiful place to live a little more slowly, gather, move, explore, laugh, connect and experience Tuscany beyond the usual itinerary.
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Not Included
✔ Flights
✔ Travel Insurance
✔ Excursions and transportation outside itinerary
✔ Alcoholic Beverages
Hosted by
Tania Brown
In 2013, I travelled to Hawaii to embark on one of the greatest experiences of my life, my yoga teacher training. Since then, I've been either teaching full time or teaching and managing some of the biggest studios in the city.
If you know Calgary, you know this city can get boring real quick. As a passionate traveler, I've always dreamed of hosting yoga retreats in some of my favourite destinations. After years of planning and dedication, my dreams have become a reality. From sold out retreats in Maui, Italy, Nicaragua, and Greece, I am thrilled to bring the experience to back to Tuscany!
My retreats are about having fun while discovering your true self, going on adventures and creating meaningful connections with like-minded people.
So what are you waiting for? Let's go to Italy together and spend a week making memories of a lifetime!
Jessica Rodrigues
Jessica is a 3000-hour Registered Massage Therapist, yoga teacher, and the heart behind Touch & Release, a Calgary-based healing space known for therapeutic bodywork, mobility, fascia-focused practices, and emotional regulation.
With over a decade of experience, she blends science, intuition, and embodied wisdom to create grounded, accessible, and deeply intentional classes that help people reconnect to their bodies, soften stress, and create meaningful change from within.
Jessica has led numerous retreats, workshops, and specialty series, and is passionate about building spaces where people feel supported, seen, and safe to explore their own healing. Her work weaves mobility, breath, somatic release, and mindful movement into practices that feel nurturing, empowering, and real.
Expect a blend of softness, depth, and embodiment - practices that help you return to yourself.