Last chance to join me in Italy!

One more spot left with a special discount

Apr 09, 2026

Just a quick note to say, we have one more spot left on the Tuscan food and writing retreat this April. It is a shared room and shared bath, and we are giving 10% off with code JOINUS because we want YOU to come.

The world is a mess. Grab a last minute plane ticket and join our wonderful group for a restorative and fun week in the Tuscan countryside. You can find more info below. Reach out with any questions!

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The Details

Where: Tertulia Farm in Tuscany, Italy

Group size: 6-12 guests

Duration: 7 days, 6 nights

When: April 19-25, 2026

This culinary travel and writing adventure will take place in the wild part of Tuscany, at Tertulia Farm, a restored Italian farmhouse from the 1700s. Tertulia Farm is rooted in permaculture principles, so along with writing we will also go foraging in the forest, visit local markets, take a cooking class together, and have morning practices of yoga and meditation.

We will practice writing, exploring memoir and culinary stories. We will gather over fresh meals in a beautiful natural setting, discovering the unique flavors and traditions of Tuscany.

We will connect with the land and local community, and meet people from around the world, emerging from the retreat refreshed and renewed.

Our Tuscan Farmhouse

Our accommodations are at Tertulia Farm, a restored farmhouse from the 1700s built with natural materials of wood and stone. Accommodations are simple and cozy, with shared and private options. Much communal activity happens in the kitchen—where the fireplace is so large you can sit inside it! There are gardens, a view deck, and walking paths into the forest.

Our Daily Program

We’ll start each day with yoga, quiet contemplation, or coffee with a fantastic view—whatever would be most nourishing for you. After breakfast, we will discuss writing techniques and do some generative writing and sharing. We will gather for lunch, and then head out on culinary or nature based adventure to savor the tastes, smells and sounds of local life. There will be lots of time to relax, work on your writing, and enjoy the grounds. Dinner will be made at the farmhouse, with opportunities to join in and learn how to make some Italian dishes.

The Foods of Tuscany

In Tuscany, you’ll find a flavorful Italian cuisine that is rustic and ingredient-forward. These earthy dishes often feature sun-dried tomatoes, pine nuts, lots of vegetables, and sweet elements like fruit and honey. Fresh herbs, robust olive oils, garlic, hearty beans, local meats, and tangy cheeses. And of course fresh bread and pasta!

We will have opportunities to learn to cook from a local chef. Other food experiences will include visiting a local farmer’s market and maybe even some foraging in the forest. We will discover a regenerative approach to living and reawaken our creativity through nourishing food.

The Writing Workshop

During your time in Italy, you will have the space to focus on your writing within a supportive group of peers. This workshop welcomes all writers, whether you are published or have never written much at all—don’t be intimidated! All levels of experience are welcomed, so long as you arrive with an open mind (and a curiosity for Italian food and culture)! There will be time to share your work and offer feedback as a group, as well as lots of time for your own generative work. We will create a nurturing and inspiring environment, helping you to unearth the stories you want to tell. Plus all the classes will be optional— if you prefer, you can spend that time lying in a hammock contemplating the view!

Included in the workshop:

Six nights stay in Tertulia Coliving in Tuscany
Daily meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Morning Practice: Activation of Body & Soul through Movement, Yoga, Stretching, and Medtation
Workshops: Daily Writing Workshop with Gina Rae La Cerva
Travel: Transfer from Vicchio train station to Tertulia and back

Not Included: