Invigorate | Unwind | Relax | Restore
At our Tuscany Wellbeing Retreat, we invite you to take a break in the verdant and lush, sun-soaked hills of Southern Tuscany. This retreat offers you the time to find a sense of deep peace and balance; enjoy the beauty of the landscape, warm water, exercise, organic food & daily massage.
Besides daily exercise sessions of our signature gymnastic fitness, we will be teaching participants how to massage!
This retreat is for all levels of fitness, with Wesley Tan and Claire Berthier we have two expert coaches on hand and thus the opportunity to tailor exercise sessions according to ability and where we can split into smaller groups if necessary.
2023 Retreat Testimonials
"It was a wonderful experience which I'd highly recommend to anyone. I felt energised, rested, alive, strong and flexible. I loved the food, sunshine. massages and exercise. We were incredibly looked after."
"At the end of the week I felt centred, completely present, strong, rested and relaxed. It was a very nurturing experience for the mind and body. I loved the feel of community and sharing meals. We were very well looked after by Claire, Wes and the staff."
"I thought it was excellent. I loved every minute of it. I also thought it was very reasonably priced!"
"Excellent varied classes and worked really well with the massage!"
"It was an incredible experience. Wes & Claire worked beautifully together, I loved the structure and it was hard to believe it was the first time you had run this retreat! "
Overview
The Organic Farm of Sasseta Alta is an oasis of peace in the pristine hills of Lower Maremma, a few steps from the medieval village of Scansano.
Besides the daily exercise & massage sessions, there will be sufficient space and time for personal relaxation and conversation with others.
Wesley & Claire will also be available for personal enquiries regarding health & fitness throughout the retreat, and are happy to share their knowledge and experience.
Soak in the heated pool at 38 degrees celsius, relax and detoxify in the outdoor sauna, walk in the private 60 hectare farm including woods, olive groves and large vegetable garden.
Key Information
The retreat seminar takes place over the course of four days/five nights.
Date: July 4th - July 11th
Arrival Day: Thursday July 4th - no scheduled activities.
Start: Friday 5th, 7.30am - Welcome & Introduction Gathering including exercise.
Rest Day: Monday 8th - Optional trip to one of the local beaches.
End: Thursday 11th, 7.30am - Final exercise session followed by breakfast & departure.
Location: Sasseta Alta | Tuscany | Italy
Accommodation: at Sasseta Alta | See below
Course Leaders: Wesley Tan & Claire Berthier
Max Capacity: limited to 18 people
Seminar Prices - Book Below
Early Bird: £750 (terminates January 31st 2024)
Full Price: £850
Returners: £650 (available only to those who attended our 2023 Wellbeing Retreat & payable by BACS)
*Prices do not include travel or accommodation costs.
**Accommodation booking and payment, full board inclusive, is made directly with Sasseta Alta: http://www.sassetaalta.it/en/ See the accommodation tab for more details on prices and how to book.
Two Exercise Sessions Each Day
Morning Mobility
Each day will start with a Morning Mobility session about 7.30am before breakfast. We'll get our bodies moving well to awaken and energise for the day ahead.
The focus will be on limbering up thoroughly and improving our flexibility. We will guide the group in developing greater ranges of motion, including the splits & bridge, and tailor to each individuals level of ability.
We will then break to enjoy a delicious organic breakfast and time to relax in the beautiful surroundings.
Afternoon Conditioning
At 5pm each day we will gather in the studio with a focus on toning the neuromuscular system and building up our strength.
As our exercise system utilises progressions from beginner through too advanced, we can make sure each attendee is appropriately challenged.
All areas of the body will be covered including core strength, legs and upper body. Specific movements and skills will be included such as guidance on developing the L-sit, V-sit, press handstands and single leg squat.
Handstands
Any participants who share Wesley's passion for handstands, have the option for a daily practice.
This will be either in the morning after our mobility session, or in the afternoon before our conditioning session.
Learn To Massage
Massage is a passion of ours! Not only does it feel wonderful to receive, it can also be deeply fulfilling, calming and relaxing for the giver.
The benefits of massage are manyfold:
- Helps improve the bodies circulation
- Tones and relaxes the muscles
- Decompresses the bodies joints
- Relaxes the nervous system
- Boosts the circulation of lymph (and thus bolsters the immune system)
- Generally promotes a balanced and healthy system.
We will have one massage sessions per day in the beautiful studio, shortly after breakfast at 11am.
Each massage session will last for an hour, where will focus on one major area of the body.
On the final day we will guide you through the entire sequence you will have been learning throughout the retreat.
The combination of daily exercise and massage will not only help cultivate a great feeling and bond between the group, it will leave you feeling so relaxed, peaceful and vibrant!
Accommodation Options
Please note that the seminar cost does not include accommodation. Reservations at Sasseta Alta must be made directly with them - see below.
We have arranged to have Sasseta Alta pretty much to ourselves throughout the course of the retreat.
This includes use of the bio-lake, all common relaxation areas including the wellness centre and of course the pool and sauna.
All accommodation options include Full board; that is 3 meals per day (breakfast, lunch and dinner) prepared in the onsite Organic Restaurant by expert chefs, with fresh produce grown onsite and sourced from the local region.
If you have any specific dietary requirements such as vegetarian or vegan options only, speak to us at Forma so that we can arrange for suitable options with Sasseta Alta.
Room Options and Prices (per person per night) in Euros €
- Double room shared €120 (8 available)
- Triple room shared €115 (2 available)
- Shared apartment for 2 €125 (1 available)
Sasseta Alta Contact Details
website: http://www.sassetaalta.it/en/
Tel. +39 0564 509124
Fax +39 0564 509987
Mobile +39 3314467030
If you have any questions first, please don’t hesitate to contact us:
email: info@formastrength.uk
Mobile: Wesley: +447792510682 | Claire +447952558638
Planes, Trains & Automobiles
The nearest International Airports to Sasseta Alta are situated in Pisa (Pisa International Airport) and Rome (Fiumicino Airport).
From Pisa
The onward journey is by train and will cost £18-30 (€20-32, $22-$34) approximately.
A 5 minute journey will take you from the airpot (departs every 10 minutes) to Pisa Centrale Station.
From Pisa Centrale you will need to change and catch a train to Grosseto, Tuscany. There are a few train line options, high speed and direct like Intercity 501, Intercity 505, Frecciabainca 5605 and others (about 1 hour and 20 minutes) as well as other more regional lines (slower with more stops). Train schedules and tickets can be viewed and purchased online at https://www.trenitalia.com/en.html please note that schedules and tickets are generally not release until 120-90 days before departure dates for high speed services and up to 60 days prior for regional services.
From Grosseto we can arrange for a pick up service to the retreat centre directly with Sasseta Alta.
From Rome
The onward journey is also by train and will cost £13-£18 (€14-€20, $15-$20) approximately.
A 30 minute journey on the FL1 service will take you from the airpot (departs every 30 minutes) to Roma Ostiense Station.
From Roma Ostiense the IC510, IC518 & IC522 all go to Grosseto, Tuscany and take about 1hour 30 minutes. There are other slower, regional services available also.
Train schedules and tickets can be viewed and purchased online at https://www.trenitalia.com/en.html please note that schedules and tickets are generally not release until 120-90 days before departure dates for high speed services and up to 60 days prior for regional services.
From Grosseto we can arrange for a pick up service to the retreat centre directly with Sasseta Alta.
For help with planning your travel arrangements we recommend the following site for your own research: https://www.rome2rio.com/
We appreciate the journey to Sasseta Alta is one of many steps but we believe the journey is truly worth it and what's life without a little adventure from time to time!
Please note that we at Forma can not be liable or responsible for any travel costs incurred in the event of any unexpected event cancellations, due to for example; global pandemics, travel restrictions or natural causes of any kind. Please make sure you take out any necessary travel insurance to protect yourself against these possible causes of event cancellations. In the event that that the retreat is cancelled due to circumstances beyond our control, we will issue a refund for the cost of your retreat seminar booking with us. Accommodation refunds will have to be taken up with the retreat centre directly but we will of course endeavour to assist you in such unforeseen cases.
Seminar Prices
Please read all the information carefully before placing your booking.
Early Bird: £750 (terminates January 31st 2024)
Full Price: £850
Returners: £650 (available only to those who attended our 2023 Wellbeing Retreat & payable by BACS)
You can either pay the relevant cost in one go or alternatively, you can secure your place on the retreat by paying a deposit of £100 (non-refundable) and pay the rest to us by bank transfer at a later date. We will contact you with details of how to pay your outstanding balance costs.
Prices do not include travel or accommodation costs, please read the relevant information under the accommodation and travel sections.
Accommodation booking and payment, full board inclusive, is made directly with Sasseta Alta: http://www.sassetaalta.it/en/
See the accommodation tab for more details on prices and how to book.
Cancellation Cost Summary
If you decide to cancel your booking on the retreat 70 days or more before the scheduled start date, you will be charged the deposit cost of £100.
If you decide to cancel your booking on the retreat 30-69 days before the scheduled start date, you will be charged 50% of the cost of the retreat in place at the time of your booking.
If you decide to cancel your booking on the retreat less than 30 days before the scheduled start date, you will be charged 90% of the cost of the retreat in place at the time of your booking.
