Healing Seasons Retreat
Are you ready to give yourself the gift of deep healing, connect to your inner knowing and restore your health?
What if there was a place and time for you to let go of busy-ness, to stop pretending to be whoever it is everyone else thinks you should be and to simply arrive back at your truest most divine self, completely comfortable in your body, mind and spirit?
The restoration and healing are all yours sister, when you press pause to drop into that sacred space of stillness that lives always within you, when you allow silence to be the sound you tune into and when you slow down enough that you begin to feed yourself with all the things that nourish rather than deplete you.
What if abundant health was no longer an illusion but part of your day to day and that every morning you could wake up feeling revitalized and full of energy to start each new day?
It’s all possible when you arrive into the hallowed space of my Healing Seasons retreat. This is the moment when time stands still so that you can heal old wounds, and reconnect with your body’s and Mother Nature’s innate wisdom.
This is your sacred invitation to join me in the rolling hills of Tuscany, Italy from 29 October - 2 November, for an incredible journey that will reveal the magical healing properties of Ayurveda, Yoga and Sound.
I know from years of experience and study of the ancient sciences of Ayurveda, Yoga and Sound that when we are willing to slow down and turn inwards, within an intentionally created circle of women, magical transformation occurs for each of us, more than we could even imagine or dream of.
My wish for all women, and most especially for you is that you experience abundant health in all realms of body, mind and spirit, that you feel healed and whole and that you know deeply your worth and how important your presence on this planet is. The world needs you and your magic sister!
Spend this hallowed time of Samhain (Halloween) with me, in magnificent Tuscany at the divine Podere Trafonti, a private domain, built with loving hands just 90 minutes outside of historic Florence. At Podere Trafonti you’ll experience sustainable hospitality and agriculture, in harmony with our natural environment, the territory, its inhabitants and their culture. It’s the perfect place to make magic.
Pay your CHF 500 deposit today and grab yourself a payment plan at no extra cost. Pay in full today and receive my luscious Love Letters online course absolutely free - the best way to receive a daily dose of love for an entire month and feel in love with yourself and with life long before you even land in Tuscany.
Email me directly if you have any questions at all about your booking to donna@emergencyoga.org.
Are you prepared to embark on this deeply healing journey and rediscover your inner wisdom to light the pathway to abundant health?
Each day I’ll guide you through Ayurveda inspired practices of yoga, asana, pranayama and meditation, in flow with the season and all designed to serve your complete health and well-being. You’ll experience potent sound healing journey’s with the Tibetan gong and nourish yourself fully with deep rest, incredible locally sourced and prepared food and a profound connection with Mother Nature and the sisterhood.
The Healing Seasons Retreat is specifically designed to…
Release samskaras and old patterns that longer serve you
Revitalize your health and deliver healing and abundant well-being
Transform your relationship with your innate body wisdom
Create deep connection with Mother Nature and her rhythms and cycles
Develop an expanded sense of love and gratitude in your life
Support your experience of sacred ritual as an every day practice
You’ll also learn…
To use the ancient science of Ayurveda to create abundant health in your life
To adapt your personal asana and pranyama practice to flow with the seasons of life and Mother Nature
About the ancient tradition of Samhain (31 Oct - 1 Nov), the cyclical nature of existence and the links with our ancestral heritage
The meaning of Italy’s I Santi and I Morti (All Saints and All Souls days) and enjoy local traditions and foods
Room Availability
Prices are in Swiss Francs (CHF) but use the currency converter to check out prices in your own currency. Prices in USD and Euros are similar to CHF.
‘Max’ Cottage
On top of the hill, “Max” reigns with its glorious view onto Montepulciano, the Monte Amiata and the surrounding hills, forests and fields. The cottage has two bedrooms each with an ensuite bathroom with walk-in shower. The spacious kitchen-dining-living area has a panoramic glass front which opens up to a glorious view onto the Tuscan scenery. In front of “Max”, there is a splashing fountain and a lovely terrace with a table and seats for outdoor dining.
Shared room CHF 1,950
‘Mel’ Pavilion
The pool pavilion “Mel” hosts two ample double (or twin) bedrooms, “Lido” and “Bosco”, and each with their ensuite bathrooms. The space “Mel” has a private terrace with table and chairs and is equipped with a bar and a fridge. Lido is a bright and cheerful room with a direct access to the pool. Bosco is a quiet double room with a big window looking onto the forest. Each room has its own ensuite bathroom with a walk-in shower and everything you need to relax.
Shared room CHF 1,750
Tramonto Main House
The room “Tramonto” is adjacent to the library on the second floor of the main house. This part of the house is independently accessible from the outside. Tramonto is on the Western side of the main house, to the sunset. It has ample wardrobe space with a desk area. It shares a well appointed bathroom with walk in shower with one other single room. This is a comfortable, bright and spacious bedroom.
Single room @ CHF 1,900 SOLD OUT
What’s included in all room types
5 days and 4 nights luxury accommodation in your room of choice at the divine domain of Podere Trafonti
Daily delicious brunch and dinner, prepared fresh with local and organic vegetarian and gluten free options (note only 1 meal on arrival and departure days)
Daily morning Ayurveda yoga, movement, meditation and breath practices to enhance your sense of awe and wonder in life
Late afternoon sessions with sound healing, yoga, ritual and deep dives in the ancient wisdom of Ayurveda
A traditional Samhain celebration and ritual
A very special retreat gift bag to support you to uplevel your health and well-being
A pre and post retreat connection call with Donna and the other retreat goddesses
Full access to Podere Trafonti including a guided foraging lesson
All yoga props including mats, blocks, eye pillows, straps and more
Free Wifi
Donna Williams / Retreat Doula / Ayurveda Yoga Goddess / Sound Healer / Transformational Mentor
Donna has been leading and hosting retreats for over a decade, born out of a deep commitment to create a more peaceful world, knowing that peace always starts within ourselves as individuals. Originally trained as a Sports Scientist and having spent decades working as a humanitarian in some of the toughest places on earth, Donna is passionate about holding safe spaces for women to re-become the truest most connected version of themselves so that they can go out and share their unique magic with the world.
As a child of the earth, having grown up running bare foot through the bush in Australia, Donna’s retreats are deeply inspired by Mother Nature and intentionally weave together the ancient sciences of Ayurveda and yoga to help you return to your most natural, blissful state of being.
What do I need to organize myself?
Travel to Italy and to the retreat centre
Health and travel insurance
Massages and treatments if that’s your gig
Day trips and excursions
Frequently asked questions
What is the nearest airport?
By air, the closest airports are Rome and Pisa (ca. 2 hours), Florence (ca. 1,5 hours), Perugia (ca. 45 minutes). There are car rentals in all these airports, or else train and bus connections to Chiusi-Chianciano Terme, Montepulciano or Torrita di Siena.
Is there public transport to the retreat centre?
By train, the nearest train stations are Torrita di Siena and Montepulciano (with local train connections) and Chiusi-Chianciano Terme, Arezzo and Florence (with regional and national train connections). From these train stations, pick-ups by car can be arranged (at a reasonable additional cost) or else guests can rent cars to drive to Trafonti.
What kind of yoga is there?
This is an all levels retreat so everyone is welcome whether you are completely new to the practice of yoga or you’ve been on your mat for years. The yoga classes are inspired by Ayurveda and ebb and flow with the weather, the group energy and the natural world. There will be specific healing practices including sound healing with the Tibetan gong (safe for all) and the yoga always includes pranayama (breathing techniques), asana (postures) and meditation to enjoy the full spectrum of yoga. Donna also teaches from a trauma informed place so you are assured that you are safe and secure and have plenty of choice in your practice to honour your own individual needs.
What is there to see and do around Podere Trafonti?
For many people on retreat, the luxury is to do not much more than sun yourself by the pool and read a good book. If you are feeling adventurous then Podere Trafonti is situated in the countryside of the province of Siena, in the midst of beautiful rolling hills, fields, forests and olive groves, at a short drive from Montefollonico, the local village of reference, and 15 minutes from Montepulciano and Pienza. From the Trafonti property, you have a breathtaking view onto Montepulciano and the Monte Amiata.
Montalcino, Siena, Perugia and Arezzo – to name but a few Tuscan and Umbrian jewels – are at about 45 minutes’ driving distance. Florence, Rome and Pisa are at about 1,5 – 2 hours. The nearest seaside beaches are at less than two hours from Trafonti.
If you plan to enjoy the region whilst on retreat it can be interesting to think about hiring a car but certainly not essential to have a divine retreat experience.
What will the weather be like at this time of year in Tuscany?
October and November are great months to visit Tuscany, as they usually see pleasant weather with a few more sunny days being traded in for cloudy, rainy ones. Temperatures across the region run between 10-21°C (52-72°F). You’ll miss the summer crowds and even if it does turn a little cooler, it’ll be a great excuse to bring out some cosy sweaters. Layers are always where it’s at for autumnal weather.
Is there WiFi and internet?
There is free WiFi available throughout most of the retreat centre.