Conscious Taste of Tuscany Spring Renewal

Apr 11 - 18, 2026

🌸 Conscious Taste of Tuscany: Spring Renewal Retreat

Location: Villa Albizi, Gaiole in Chianti, Tuscany
Dates: April 11–18, 2026

Pricing: $5800 (Single Room) $4800 (Double Room)

Planning and Service Fee: $1000 ( Deposit)

Supplier Fee: $4800

Given we are now within 70 days of travel, payment in full is required. If you need to split in two payments, we can discuss.

Awaken Your Senses in the Heart of Tuscany — Spring 2026

Step into a week designed to nourish your body, expand your spirit, and immerse you in the quiet beauty of the Tuscan countryside. Hosted by Lauren McLaughlin, founder of Conscious Strong® and A Conscious Taste of Luxury Travel & Retreats, this intimate 7-day journey welcomes women seeking reconnection—with themselves, with nature, and with the timeless art of living well.

Your home for the week is the serene and historic Villa Albizi, surrounded by olive groves, vineyards, and the soft golden light of Chianti. Here, life slows, inspiration rises, and renewal unfolds naturally.

Each day is thoughtfully curated to blend movement, mindfulness, and meaningful exploration:

  • Morning Pilates and breathwork overlooking the rolling hills
  • Guided excursions through Siena, Montepulciano, Pienza, Chianti, and hidden Tuscan villages
  • Culinary experiences, including hands-on cooking with Chef Tommaso
  • Private wine tastings with boutique estates and historic cellars
  • Art journaling, creative pauses, and reflective sessions woven throughout the week
  • Slow evenings with candlelit dinners, conversation, and community

This retreat is both an outer journey into the soul of Tuscany and an inner journey back to your natural rhythm—where clarity, joy, and balance return with ease.

Whether this is your first Conscious Strong® retreat or a deepening of your ongoing practice, you’ll leave Tuscany feeling restored, inspired, and reconnected to what matters most—ready to carry this grounded clarity into the next chapter of your life..

What’s Included

  • 7 nights’ luxury accommodations at Villa Albizi in Gaiole in Chianti
  • Daily Tuscan breakfasts, lunches and dinners
  • All private excursions and curated experiences, including:
    • Wine tastings and vineyard tours in Chianti and Montepulciano
    • Olive oil tasting and artisan visits
    • Private tour of Siena with guided cultural and culinary experiences
    • Art and journaling sessions at the villa
    • Spa day with one included treatment (massage or facial)
    • Castello di Brolio Private Tour and Lunch
  • Daily Pilates, stretch, and mindful movement sessions with Lauren
  • Private transportation throughout the retreat, including airport transfers within designated arrival and departure windows
  • Welcome aperitivo and farewell dinner celebration at Villa Albizi
  • Curated retreat gift 

What’s Not Included

  • Round-trip airfare to and from Florence Italy
  • Travel insurance (required and strongly recommended)
  • Alcoholic beverages beyond what is served at included meals and aperitivo hours
  • Personal shopping, spa add-ons, or additional treatments beyond the one included service
  • Optional activities arranged outside the group itinerary
  • All gratuities for villa staff, guides, and drivers (always optional upon your discretion)

Itinerary

  1. Trip Details

  2. Sat, Apr 11: Gaiole in Chianti, Province of Siena, Italy

  3. Sun, Apr 12: Villa Albizi, Gaiole in Chianti

  4. Mon, Apr 13: Villa Albizi, Gaiole in Chianti

  5. Tue, Apr 14: Villa Albizi, Gaiole in Chianti

  6. Wed, Apr 15: Villa Albizi, Gaiole in Chianti

  7. Thu, Apr 16: Siena

  8. Fri, Apr 17: Villa Albizi, Gaiole in Chianti

  9. Sat, Apr 18: Villa Albizi, Gaiole in Chianti

Full Itinerary

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Your Advisor

Lauren McLaughlin

Conscious Taste of Travel & Retreats

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lauren@consciousstrong.com

919-698-9447