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La Dolce Presenza · May 24–28, 2027
Pilates Retreat in Tuscany, Italy
Four nights of Pilates, sound baths and Tuscan sunshine for 6 to 12 women at Villa Macchione, a private villa in the hills outside Siena. Your mornings move, your afternoons are yours, and your evenings end with a sound bath or a dance party. All bodies and abilities welcome.
A Day at Our Tuscany Pilates Retreat
Morning Pilates
Sound Baths & Guided Meditation
Slow Tuscan Afternoons
Start each day with mat Pilates or gentle movement led by Michelle. The group is small, so you get personal attention and options for every body.
Slow Tuscan Afternoons
Sound Baths & Guided Meditation
Slow Tuscan Afternoons
Afternoons are yours. Wander the villa grounds, read in the sun, nap without guilt, or head into Siena for gelato and people-watching.
Sound Baths & Guided Meditation
Sound Baths & Guided Meditation
Sound Baths & Guided Meditation
As the light goes gold over the hills, Ashley leads sound baths and guided meditation for a full nervous system reset.
Evening Roll & Stretch
Evening Roll & Stretch
Sound Baths & Guided Meditation
Rollga foam roller and yoga strap sessions to melt out the flight, the desk hunch and the long lunches.
A Villa Dance Party
Evening Roll & Stretch
Your Roller Comes Home
Yes, really. One night ends with the music up, the shoes off and the whole group dancing under the Tuscan sky.
Your Roller Comes Home
Evening Roll & Stretch
Your Roller Comes Home
Every guest gets her own Rollga foam roller, shipped to her door, so the retreat keeps going in your living room.
Meet Your Retreat Hosts
Michelle · Pilates
Michelle owns MindBody Pilates PDX in Portland, Oregon, and teaches Pilates that makes everyday life feel easier: lifting, carrying, and getting up off the floor with a grin. She leads every movement session at the retreat.
Ashley · Sound & Somatic Healing
Ashley is a hypnotherapist in Portland, Oregon, who helps your nervous system exhale. She leads the guided meditations, hosts the healing dance parties, and brings the sound bath to life, including a floating one in the pool, all as part of the retreat's nervous system reset sessions.
Villa Macchione · Near Siena
Our home for four nights: a private villa in the Tuscan countryside outside Siena, reserved just for our small group.
Pilates Retreat in Italy: Your Questions
Do I need Pilates experience?
No. Every morning session can be mat Pilates or gentle movement, and Michelle offers options for every level. All bodies and abilities welcome.
Where is the retreat?
At Villa Macchione, a private villa in the Tuscan countryside near Siena, Italy, with a sunlit movement studio, a pool overlooking the golden hills, and a shaded terrace for lounging.
When is the retreat?
May 24–28, 2027. Four nights in Tuscany, arriving May 24 and departing May 28.
How big is the group?
6 to 12 women, so every Pilates class stays small and personal.
Can I come on my own?
Absolutely. Solo travelers are welcome, and the Cielo triple room is an easy way to arrive alone and leave with two new friends.
How do I book my spot?
Tap Reserve Your Spot and put down a $500 non-refundable deposit. The balance is paid in installments, with the final payment due February 24, 2027.