Rolling PiciRolling Pici: Learning to Make Pasta at Fattoria del Colle One of the activities we always get to do on retreat in Tuscany is pasta...
Donatella Cinelli Colombini: The Woman Behind the VineyardToday I want to briefly introduce you to the ever-elegant, imperturbable Donatella Cinelli Colombini! She is the mastermind behind the...
How to BE on RetreatWhat do you imagine when you picture a retreat in Italy? Rest Space Quiet Meditation Slow food Community Joy Pleasure Creativity Long...
The Walk to TrequandaAt some point on retreat, either as a group, or on your own, you will want to make use of the darling little trail that runs from...
Tuscan Views (from the Estate of Fattoria)When I turn left on the road that leads to Fattoria del Colle, I roll down my windows and slow the car way down. I sit up tall to catch...
Osteria di Donatella (Donatella's Restaurant)Meal times are such an important part of our retreats in Italy. So much happens between us when we sit down and share food together. The...
Il Fienile (The Barn)A few years ago, the family that hosts our beautiful retreats in Tuscany turned an old barn on their property into an exquisite new...