Tuscany Retreat With Jen Pastiloff

Please send email to in**@je***************.com letting us know why you want to attend. This is an intimate retreat. We can’t wait to have you! This is Jen’s 5th year doing Manifesting Under The Tuscan Sun! Please specify if you want to attend summer (June 27-July 3rd) or fall 2015 (Sep 26-Oct 3rd.) 

Please read this so you understand what Jen’s retreat is like.

And this.

Join Jennifer Pastiloff of Manifestation Yoga® on an excursion to Italy for some yoga, journaling & writing for all levels, delicious food, wine,
an occasional dance party, seeing the gorgeous countryside and whatever else your heart may desire. These classes are more than just Asana. There is writing/journaling and sharing outloud –It is not your typical yoga retreat. La Dolce Vita! Please read this before you send your email in

Ebbio is a magical place surrounded by an evergreen forest, nestled in the heart of an ancient volcano

that was sacred to the Etruscans. Located in the breathtaking countryside of Tuscany, it is only 42

km from Florence, 11 km from Siena, 9 km from Castellini in Chianti and 1km from Monteriggioni,

a little medieval jewel.

Ebbio is an 800 year old classic rustic Tuscan farmhouse converted into a charming yoga retreat. Looking

out one of the many windows of the different accommodations in Ebbio, you will be captivated by the

undulating hills swept with thriving vineyards, olive trees and enchanting evergreen forests. The

amazing part of Ebbio is that it is still a working, organic Tuscan farm with its own

Chianti wine production and delicious Olive Oil.

Ebbio’s kitchen serves vegetarian meals only. Most of the produce comes from their organic production.

The picnic on the day of the ocean excursion is included. Meals are served in the outside porch if

the weather is warm and not raining; otherwise they will be served upstairs where the bedrooms

are also located in a common living/dining room.  That room is a living/gathering place where

there is quiet time between 10 pm and 6 am to respect the people sleeping on the 2nd floor.

Water and seasonal fruit are available throughout the day.

The accommodations are in double, triple or quadruple rooms.  All rooms are shared, cute

and cozy & have a special name. There is about 1 bathroom for every 2 rooms. All bathrooms

are different, some with showers, some with bathtubs. There is also a bathroom with showers

off the yoga room with privacy for two people. Please remember this is a very rustic 800 year

old stone Tuscan Farmhouse with open windows & fresh air and you will hear animal noises.

This retreat will be held at  Ebbio in Tuscany, Italy a short walking distance

from the ancient town of Montereggioni. You will have time to explore on your own.
Prices include:
7 night/8 day shared accommodations
Three Daily vegetarian meals at Ebbio including wine with lunch & dinner and fresh
fruit available during the day (dinner on arrival day and breakfast on departure day)
(Lunch is not provided by Ebbio on full excursion day trips.

Daily Journaling/Yoga or Manifestation Workshop on most days
except full excursion days.

A day-trip visit to a thermal hot springs. Terme San Giovanni Rapolano.
The entrance fee is covered by us. There are services there that you may
want to take advantage of at your expense

There will be one excursion after lunch to a local town in Chianti with winery/wine tasting.

There will also be a day trip transportation included to the wonderful town of Siena.
(Your lunch while there will be self-catered and not provided by Ebbio).
Once you are there you are on your own to shop, explore the cobblestone streets
and have fun until we meet to be taken back to Ebbio. You will have dinner upon
returning to Ebbio. Be sure to see the magnificent Duomo di Siena while
you are exploring the town. We will be going on Wednesday when they
have the market day in town . Streets are filled with stalls with selling
everything including clothing. This is where the locals shop.
A day-trip excursion to the town of San Gimignano/Volterra
with a Pecorino cheese tasting first.
(Your lunch while there will be self-catered and not provided by Ebbio).
You will return to Ebbio for dinner.

You can simply explore on foot or rent a bicycle to explore the hills around Ebbio.
You can walk to the ancient town of Monteriggioni which is about 1 km away
Note: The itinerary can be changed at any time by the discretion
of the organizer or due to weather or other unforeseen
circumstances.

Driving To Ebbio/Taxi From Siena Train Station
If you are driving to Ebbio, simply reach Monteriggioni Castle and go to the local information center directly next to the
church. From there, they will direct you to Ebbio. If you miss your pick-up at Siena Train Station you can take a taxi.
Here is the address for the cabbie: Ebbio, Strada del Gallinaio – 53035 Monteriggioni, (Siena, Toscana)
All Rooms & Bathrooms Are Shared. Accommodations see below.
A $500 Non-Refundable/Non-Transferable Deposit Secures Your Space
Deposit – PAYPAL- Credit Card, ATM Sign Contract & Fax
Balance due by check please contact Barbara for mailing address. Balance due by July 25th, 2015
Note: Please Read Contract , Sign & Fax to: 661 825-8104
The Consent Contract Must Be Returned For You To Be Able To Attend The Rereat
Flying To Ebbio
*Retreat cost does not include airfare. Check for the best prices to Florence or Rome or Pisa.
You can take a train to Siena Train Station from your arrival airport where you will be picked up on
arrival day at 1 pm or 4 pm.
Time to get to Siena by train: Rome 3 hours, Florence 1.5 hours, Pisa 2 hours.
Note: (If you miss your pick up time at the Siena Train Station on September 26th (1 or 4 pm)
you can take a taxi to Ebbio for around 30 euro estimated. Four people can share a taxi. )

Important: Do not book your return flight home for the same day the retreat
ends on October 3rd. You will be driven to the Siena Train Station in the morning after a light breakfast on
departure day Oct 3rd around 10 a.m. . The airports are a distance from the retreat and most flights leave in the early
morning. Take some time to explore the towns you are flying out of before the day of your return flight and spend
the a night or two there. This is Italy!! Helpful tip: If you are planning on visiting Florence after the retreat then
fly into Florence or if you plan on visiting Rome after the retreat then fly into Rome the same with Pisa.
You can also fly in to one airport and fly out from another if you plan to do some traveling.

Don’t Forget to Bring:

– Valid Passport-

– Comfortable clothing for yoga and movement-
– Slip-on shoes for indoors-
(Shoes are not permitted in Yoga Studio)

-Walking shoes and clothing for outdoors and hiking trails
sunscreen, hat and sunglasses-

– Camera, extra batteries & chargers-

~Toiletries shampoo & conditioner & any medicines you may need~

-Casual clothes for any excursions
you may take-

-Bathing suit (sunscreen, hat, sandals, water shoes, flip flops etc.
for the hot-spring and in case it is warm enough for the beach.~

~Save room in your luggage for any clothing you may buy while there~

-Water bottle to fill during your stay-
(Filtered water on premises)

-Italian AC adapter (for 220V compatible electronics)-
(Please do not bring electronics with heating elements)
There is (1) hairdryer at Ebbio to share.

-Insect repellent-

-You can hand-wash your clothes and line-dry outside while there-

-The farmhouse provides linen and towels.-

-Sheets are the same for 1 week. There is a change of towels in mid-week.-

-Yoga Mats are provided by Ebbio-

~A light jacket in case it is chilly~

~Something to cover your shoulders while visiting churches~

-A Journal for Jen’s Classes-

~Your Happy Face & A Sense of Humor~

Note:~Travel Insurance Is Required~