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Villa Buonvisi, the beautifully restored 16th century master villa

at the Fattoria Mansi Bernardini,

a luxury farm estate in the hills near Lucca

surrounded by vineyards and olive groves, with magnificient views

a little piece of paradise ...

there is magic in the air !

Dates

Dates: 2012

05 May to 12 May

29 September to 06 October

P rice:

£ 1200 each*

2 persons sharing

£ 1650 per person**

in your own double room

*further reductions available if 3 or more friends book together

Included in the price:

7 nights in your own ensuite double room**

Yoga, mornings and evenings

Breakfast buffet, lunch buffet, delicious Tuscan dinners,

Tea, coffee, water available all day

Tennis court

Private swimming pool and extensive gardens

Daily maid service and linen

Airport pick up from Pisa at certain time tbc

Airport drop off to Pisa

Book now: Your massage package

Three massages : choice between Ayurvedic massage, Classic Swedish massage, Light massage (massaggio della luce), and a unique new method

'Il percorso del tempo', using only divine natural products.

£ 150

normal rate £ 60 per hour

Book now: Your horse riding package

1 hour lesson per day with world champion

Walter Bandiera

£ 150

Daily 2 hour excursions on horse back

£ 240

Activities

S u p e r b H o r s e R i d i n g

World champion Walter Bandiera has openend his new riding stables in this magical spot 5 minutes walk from Villa Buonvisi. He offers riding lessons in the pitch and excursions of various duration.

C o o k e r y l e s s o n s

L earn how to prepare a mouthwatering Tuscan Meal at Villa Bernardini, with a refreshing aperitivo and delicious dinner afterwards

W i n e a n d c i g a r t a s t i n g

with master sommelier Lorenzo Lazzareschi

P r o f e s s i o n a l I t a l i a n l e s s o n s by certified linguist. One2One or group lessons available.

T h e c h a r m i n g t o w n o f L u c c a - P u c c i n i , h i s t o r y and s h o p p i n g

You will fall in love with this gem of a town: within its perfectly kept city walls there is only beauty! The home of Puccini, opera lovers will delight as much as the shopaholic, the history lover, the architect, the gourmet and the conoisseur of all fine things ! Our own experienced city guide can take you on an unforgettable tour.

T h e L e a n i n g T o w e r o f P i s a

We can arrange for a guided tour or for a lift to this unique world famous sight.

B i k e T o u r s

We can arrange for bikes to be delivered to us and for guides to accompany on tours around the surrounding palatial villas.

S p e n d a d a y o n o n e o f t h e m a g n i f i c e n t T u s c a n b e a c h e s

A day to enjoy the endless white sandy beach of Viareggio, at Balena Spa 2000, where you can also have a sporty swim in one of the pools, work out in the open gym, or indulge in a spa round with various saunas, steams and beauty treatments.

And to treasure those moments forever:

P r o f e s s i o n a l p o r t r a i t o r / a n d r e p o r t a g e p h o t o s h o o t

with your very own Couture coffee table book (unique hand crafted books that will last for generations)

Your special moments captured by a professional photographer(reportage style or portrait shoot or mix of both).

Combine the most wonderful location with a talented photographer and your moments of bliss and have your personal leather bound coffee table book (vegan options avialable) designed to treasure forever and wow friends and family with.

Divine Team

Lydiya - massage therapist

Lydia Heilig

Yoga teacher

28 April - 5 May

Ina Kristine Løvdal

Yoga teacher

29 September - 6 October

Carmen Klammer

your host and photographer

Ondrej Matej

nutritionist

personal trainer

Yoga

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Ina Kristine Løvdal

Ina's classes create an inner journey towards healing, bliss, peace and empowerment.

She has been teaching yoga since 1998, blending both a dynamic flow practice, influenced by Ashtanga, Iyengar and Vini yoga drawn from the Indian yoga master Krishnamacharya, combined with energetic qigong movements to harmonize the qi flow and yin sequence of long held poses to enhance the connective tissues/meridian systems of the Chinese Taoism and acupuncture tradition.

Ina found her way in to the Eastern healing traditions in 1989 when she started to study Homeopathy at the Norwegian Academy of Natural Medicine for 5 years, and continued with Acupuncture and Medical Qigong studies for 6 years. Travelled to China, studied Acupuncture, Taoist cultivation and medical Qigong with various healers, professors and spiritual mentors, who educated her and deepened her awareness into the complexities of the human psyche and beyond.

She did her first yoga teacher training in Ashtanga with Manju Pattahbi Jois, and further teacher trainings in Virya yoga, Prenatal yoga from Blooma, USA, Pranassage from Nosara yoga, Costa Rica, as well as many workshops and retreats with wonderful teachers, like Irene Hessling, Shiva Rea, Simon Low, Sri T.K. Sribashyam, Ganesh Mohan, Chuck Miller, Maty Ezraty, Mark Whitwell ...

Ina's website: qiyoga.no

"As we move, breathe and experience ourselves, the yoga practice becomes a Divine dance that deeply connects us with our bodies and heart - our own natural peace, joy and bliss inside . "

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Reviews

Page 1

"I had high expectations and throughout the whole week, everything I had hoped for was exceeded. I had the most wonderful time, in fact, it was quite life changing for me. Firstly, it was so much fun, and the people that were there were amazing. Secondly, it really helped my mind body and soul. The location was incredible, the therapists world class and the yoga instructor really made me fall in love with Yoga. I would go on another Divine Retreat in a second! It was simply fantastic!" Anna

"The week was very well organised and the location, the hospitality, the food, the scope of the programme and the general experience exceeded my expectations by miles! I could not have dreamed of such an incredible holiday and I feel very privileged to have had the opportunity to be there and spend time with a group of such wonderful people. The yoga and massage were absolutely excellent. Thank you for creating such an incredible experience!" Tansy Sibley

"Simply divine!"

Yogi Malik

editor

Yoga magazine

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"The setting was unbeatable!"

"I just wanted to say a genuine and heartfelt 'great to meet you all last week'. I truly had the most amazing time and quite possibley one of the best weeks of my life. I came back a different person, with a sense of peace and calm and motivation to keep my lifestyle stress free! I haven't felt this happy, ever!" Anna Rodgers

"As a complete beginner at yoga, I was a little worried about going on a yoga holiday- but I needn't have worried.

The classes were applicable to all levels and when it came to the grounds of the Tuscan villa- I couldn't have asked for a more relaxing or beautiful place to be.

At the end of this holiday, I not only came away rejuvenated with a new skill, but I came away with an amazing group of new friends too.

I have recommended this trip to all of my friends and look forward to going again this year." Kristina Beggs

"Francis made the classes so much fun!"

"Amazing."

"The choice of venue is what sets Divine Retreats apart from others. Luxurious and homely hospitality with truly fascinating history."

Yanar Alkayat

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"Wonderful to do yoga twice a day in such a lovely place. The classes were tailored to suit everybody's ability whether they were a beginner or ha been doing yoga for years. The relaxed timetable allowed plenty of free time to swim in the pool, read or cycle arund the walls of nearby Lcca. The welcome was warm and the location peaceful with fabulous views. We laughed a lot and came home feeling refreshed and regenerated." Helen Dunford

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How to get there

how to get there

By car

From Lucca: leave the motorway A11 Firenze-Mare, taking exit LUCCA EST and follow direction to the centre. Keep the right hand side and take the SS435, direction PISTOIA. After about 7 km you will reach Zone. At that point turn left and follow directions for SEGROMIGNO MONTE and Villa Mansi. At the end of the avenue turn left, pass the Church on your left and when you reach the cemetery turn right, direction VALGIANO. We are 200 m on the left.

From Capannori: leave the motorway A11 Firenze-Mare, taking exit Capannori. Take the left hand side and turn right at the first roundabout, direction ALTOPASCIO. At the second roundabout take the 3rd on the right, direction ABETONE-BAGNI DI LUCCA. At the end of the avenue turn right and reach the traffic light. At this point turn left and follow directions for SEGROMIGNO MONTE and Villa Mansi. At the end of the avenue turn left, pass the Church on your left and when you reach the cemetery turn right, direction VALGIANO. We are 200 m on the left.

By train Departing from Firenze Santa Maria Novella Station, route to Viareggio, get off the train in Lucca Station

By plane the nearest airports are located in Pisa (Galileo Galilei) and in Firenze (Peretola)

Satellite

Longitude est 10° 35 28

Latitude nord 43° 54 3

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