Spiritual & Transformational
The Long Exhale
A long weekend of silence, breath and gentle practice for busy minds.
Destination
Val d’Orcia
Duration
3 nights
Next date
18–21 March 2027
Group
Up to 14 guests
From
€1,290
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Overview
The retreat
Three nights in the Tuscan hills, held mostly in silence, with guided meditation, breathwork and slow walks between the cypresses.
Silence is lifted at the closing lunch, which tends to be the loudest meal of the year.
Designed for
First-timers and people who can only get away for a weekend. Most of the retreat is held in noble silence.
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Highlights
Highlights and activities
Highlights
Guided silent practice
Breathwork with Inês Calado
Somatic rest sessions
Closing long lunch
Activities
Meditation
Breathwork
Walking meditation
Journalling
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Itinerary
Day by day
A sample rhythm for the week. Exact timings shift with the weather and the group.
Day 1
06:30
Silent sit
An unguided early meditation, followed by breakfast in silence.
Day 2
16:00
Walking meditation
A slow walk between the cypresses, ending at the chapel on the hill.
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Accommodation
Rooms and pricing
Prices are per person for the full retreat and include all meals and sessions.
2 guests, twin beds
Shared Farmhouse Room
Calm stone rooms in the main farmhouse.
Garden view · Ensuite
Per person
€1,290
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What’s included
What’s included
Included
Three nights’ accommodation
All meals
All sessions
Station transfers
Not included
Travel to Chiusi
Travel insurance
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Food & travel
Food, dining and getting there
Food & dining
Simple, nourishing vegetarian food, eaten together in silence until the last day.
Travel & arrival
Take the train to Chiusi-Chianciano Terme. We collect guests at 16:00 on arrival day.
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Hosts
Your hosts
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Venue
Podere Lucciola
A stone farmhouse with a loggia, a walled garden and writing rooms that look out over the valley.
Amenities
Saltwater pool · Writing studios · Walled garden · Library · Wine cellar
Best season
April to June, September to October
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Gallery
Inside the retreat
From
€1,290
per person, shared room
Next date
18–21 March 2027
Duration
3 nights
Group
Up to 14 guests
Level
Beginners welcome
Where
Tuscany
No payment today. Send an inquiry and we’ll confirm availability within one working day.
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Guest stories
From people who’ve been
Booking & cancellation
Flexible until 90 days out
— Secure your place with a deposit of 20%.
— Balance due 60 days before arrival.
— Full deposit refund up to 90 days before.
— Transfer your place to a friend at any time.
Questions about this retreat
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The Long Exhale