It s all too easy to allow the days, weeks and even years pass without taking the time out to be kind to yourself, your mind, your body and your general state of well-being.
The Tuscan Empowerment Project is all about empowering people. We realize this means different things to people at various times in their lives. I remember when I was in the corporate world; at certain times of stress and conflict, I just wanted to get away and forget. I didn’t want my conflicts to be resolved. I didn’t want to think of anything that would push my buttons or “make me think”. Sometimes I just wanted to go somewhere where I could relax, be pampered and left to my own thoughts or even better, be able to cuddle up with some mind candy beach read or glamour magazine – “Here’s my money, don’t talk to me just feed me, pamper me and please just shut up! And the wine better be good too.”
Our Tuscan Treat Weeks and Weekends provide you with good food and wine, great shopping and spa experiences, an inspiring setting to relax within, and great conversation, unless you want to be left alone.
Monday begins with breakfast in the garden followed by a relaxing day at the retreat centre. Optional spa services will be available throughout the day followed by a gourmet Tuscan meal in the evening.
On Tuesday sleep late or enjoy the retreat centre before your driver takes you into Lucca for another shopping experience in charming boutiques and shops featuring famous Italian designers and local artisans. Wrap up your shopping day with a gourmet Tuscan meal in a local family-run trattoria famous for its delectable regional cuisine.
Wednesday begins with breakfast in the garden followed by a relaxing day at the retreat centre. Optional spa services will be available throughout the day followed by a gourmet Tuscan meal in the evening.
Thursday is another chance to be pampered. Your driver will take you to a beautiful local spa with a wide range of services and treats for you to choose from. Stay as long as you like, and return to the retreat centre to relax and relish in the after glow of your pampering day. In the early evening enjoy wine and appetizers followed by a gourmet Tuscan meal.
Friday begins with breakfast in the garden followed by a relaxing day at the retreat centre. Optional spa services will be available throughout the day followed by a gourmet Tuscan meal in the evening featuring some magical surprises to delight you at your farewell meal.
Saturday begins with breakfast in the garden before your driver arrives. Guests leaving on Saturday will be driven to the Pisa airport.
Arrive on a Friday afternoon and be driven to our retreat centre in the luscious Tuscan countryside.
Settle in and relax with wine and appetizers before being escorted to a gourmet Tuscan meal in our formal salone (dining room).
On Saturday sleep late or enjoy the retreat centre before your driver takes you into Lucca for an unparalleled shopping experience in charming boutiques devoted to dressing a woman’s body along with the quality and style of famous Italian designer shops such as Dolce & Gabbana and Versace. Wrap up your shopping day with a gourmet Tuscan meal in a local family-run trattoria famous for its mouth-watering home-made pasta and roasted meats.
Sunday is your day to be pampered. Your driver will take you to a beautiful local spa with a wide range of services and treats for you to choose from. Stay as long as you like, and return to the retreat centre to relax and relish in the after glow of your pampering day. In the early evening, our sommelier Franca will treat you to a very special chocolate and wine-tasting experience that you won’t forget! What could be better than treating yourself to dessert before dinner? Save room for a special farewell Tuscan dinner for our weekend guests!
Monday begins with breakfast in the garden before your driver arrives. Guests leaving on Monday will be driven to the Pisa airport.
