PAST TRIPS

GOOD LIVING | SICILY
OCTOBER 3-9, 2021
7 Days + 6 Nights in an Exquisite Villa located in the Noto aera of Sicily
Daily Yoga, Fabulous Food, Fantastic Wine + Great Company

**CANCELED**
GOOD LIVING | PUGLIA
JUNE 28 - JULY 4, 2020
7 Days + 6 Nights of Southern Italian Living

Explore and experience the stunning natural beauty of the heel of Italy’s boot while immersing yourself in the unique regional culture of Puglia.

Spend a relaxing week in the countryside outside of Ostuni at an immaculately restored resort property comprised of authentic stone trulli and lamie paired with modern amenities. The spacious, yet intimate, property is reserved for the exclusive use of our group of 14 travelers.

Begin each day with yoga practice led by Katie at the villa. Let the ritual of the asanas practiced within the ancient stone buildings center your mind and spirit and set the tone for a day of good living.

After morning yoga, nourish your body with a breakfast in the Italian style - local fruits, juices, pastries from the nearby pasticceria or homemade by Cara, yogurt and cheese direct from local farms and, of course, espresso.

Journey throughout the region to explore Puglia’s beautiful and varied landscape - from ancient hilltop towns to white limestone beaches with turquoise waters. Free time is yours to spend as you wish, doing what feeds your soul. Lounge poolside and get lost in a novel, paint with watercolors or knit in the shade of an olive tree, meander through the kitchen to see what Cara is preparing, walk along the country roads, tag along on a trip to the market to shop for the nights dinner or simply enjoy a nap in a hammock.

Each day’s menus will be based on the best seasonal offerings of the local markets, focusing on traditional regional recipes and presenting a wide variety. Meals will be served family style and always include an abundance of dishes ranging from simply prepared vegetables to homemade pastas and grilled meats and fish. Guests with dietary restrictions such as vegan, vegetarian and gluten-free can easily be accommodated.

After a late afternoon restorative yoga session or planned outing we will partake in the Italian tradition of the Aperitivo - a small snack paired with a cocktail or glass of prosecco enjoyed before dinner. Again, in the ways of the Italians, dinner will be served in the early evening in one of the properties outdoor dining rooms. Like the midday meal, dinner will be served family style and paired with regional wines.

Over the course of the trip you will be introduced to regional specialties like Orecchiette con Sugo di Pomodoro e Cacioricotta, Purea di Fave con Cicoria, Ciceri e Tria and Pasticiotto. Experience fruits, vegetables and sea creatures not found in the US and taste some of the finest cheeses, olives and olive oil you’ll ever have. You’ll learn how the incredibly varied landscape of the Puglian region is the source of an incredible bounty of diverse foods, from olive oil and wheat to burrata, lamb and seafood.

Come live ‘La Dolce Vita’ next Summer in Puglia!

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GOOD LIVING | TUSCANY
SEPTEMBER 15-21, 2019

Good Living Retreats is teaming up with celebrated Seattle sommelier Chris Horn, floral whiz Keita Horn and Certified Iyengar Yoga Teacher Katie Davidson for a week long retreat in the hills of Tuscany. Join us as we explore and enjoy the bounty ‘La Terra Toscana’. Stroll through vineyards, visit wineries and taste and learn about regional wines. Tour an organic flower farm, taking in the colors, textures and fragrances while selecting armfuls of blooms to arrange and bring back to adorn our villa. Journey to ancient hilltop towns and search out the best cheeses, olive oils and salumi.

Spend a relaxing week in the green hills of Tuscany at a beautifully restored historic property comprised of three ancient stone structures steeped in history yet outfitted with luxurious, modern amenities. The spacious, yet intimate, property is reserved for the exclusive use of our group of travelers.

Begin each day with a revitalizing yoga practice led by Katie Davidson. Let the ritual of the asanas center your mind and spirit and set the tone for a day of good living.

After morning yoga, nourish your body with a breakfast in the Italian style - seasonal fruits and juices, cereals, yogurts, cheeses, traditional pastries and, of course, espresso.

Days will be spent enjoying the Tuscan countryside with excursions to wineries, farms and hill towns. Excursions are of course always optional and you may instead choose to spend your day as you wish, doing what feeds your soul. Lounge poolside and get lost in a novel, paint with watercolors to capture the beauty of the Tuscan countryside, walk or bike the country roads, meander through the kitchen to see what Cara is preparing, enjoy a massage, or simply take a nap. The agenda is yours to create each day to fit your own definition of ‘good living’.

Lunches will be served at mid-day and guests can choose to enjoy their meal in the company of the group or on their own in the many peaceful nooks around the property. Each day’s menu will be based on the best seasonal offerings of the local markets, focusing on traditional regional recipes and presenting a wide variety. Meals will be served family style and always include an abundance of dishes ranging from simply prepared vegetables to homemade pastas, soups and grilled meats and vegetables. Guests with dietary restrictions such as vegan, vegetarian and gluten-free can easily be accommodated.

After planned outings or a late afternoon restorative yoga session partake in the Italian tradition of the Apertivo - a small snack paired with a cocktail or glass of sparkling wine enjoyed before dinner. As is the custom in Italy, dinner will be served later in the evening either al fresco on one of the villa’s terraces or in the beautiful dining room. Dinner will always be perfectly paired with wines chosen by our personal sommelier, Chris.

Over the course of the trip you can expect to feast on regional specialties like Ribollita, Pecorino di Pienza, Sugo di Cinghiale, Schiacciata, Pici, Arista di Maiale, Cantuccini and Pappa al Pomodoro. Experience fresh fruits and vegetables bursting with flavor and taste some of the finest cheeses, wines, olives and olive oil you’ve ever had. You’ll learn how the incredibly rich lands of Tuscany are the source of an amazing bounty of diverse foods, from wine to olive oil, grains, sheeps’ milk cheese and beef.

Come experience Good Living with us this fall in the Tuscan hills!