Let Go Yoga & Wine Retreat

1–4 October 2026 in Tuscany, Italy

Venue: Fattoria di Petrognano

Address: Via Petrognano, 13, 55012 Capannori

This quiet renovated country estate is near the small beautiful city of Lucca. The closest airports are Pisa and Florence. You can rent a car or we will pick you up at the nearest train station.

Total prices between 650–1200 EUR per person for the 3-night 4-day retreat. Shared & private rooms & apartments available.

(The lowest price per person is to book the 2-bedroom apartment that accommodates 2–4 people).

500 EUR deposit upon booking.

Contact me if you would like to arrange a payment plan!

Cancellation Policy:

Up to 3 months before the retreat, full refund (minus deposit); up to 2 months before, 50% refund (minus deposit); less than 2 months before, non-refundable

Morning class: Vicki’s signature Strong & Grounding class of 90 minutes starts & ends slow, with movement & some sweat in between. The focus is on the breath, gaze, & spine.

Afternoon class: yin yoga of 75 minutes for deep stretching of the muscles & fascia. The focus is on clearing the mind & calming the nervous system.

Vicki’s teaching style:

• The dynamic classes are based on Talia Sutra’s approach from Love And All Is Coming, which merges the Ghosh and Ashtanga lineages.

• The more relaxing classes are based on yin yoga by Sarah Powers.

• Vicki brings over 10 years of embodied yoga practice & 500-hour yoga teacher trainings with Talia Sutra, with foundations in anatomy, Sanskrit, & yoga philosophy.

Designed specifically for the Let Go Retreat, our in-house daily wine sessions are much more than tastings. Each 75-minute session highlights nature’s timeless principles in the soil, climate, & aging process.

Each evening, we engage in discussions connecting the technical details of winemaking with the holistic principles of yoga, leaving you with a deeper appreciation for the natural world & your own connection to it.

Twice daily on-site yoga

• 90-min morning practice: Vicki’s signature Strong & Grounding class

• 75-minute afternoon yin session of deep stretching

• Open level

Daily on-site wine sessions

• these are interactive experiences to discuss & learn about wine (see above under “Wine Sessions”)

• 3-4 wines per session

• notebook & pen for tasting notes

• If you do not drink alcohol, you can still participate by smelling & discussing the wines.

Accommodation

• Room in the B&B or Apartments (private or shared, depending on your registration) with towels, sheets, shampoo, soap, etc.

• Breakfast (2, 3, 4, October)

Extra Goodies

• Italian 101 workshop to learn language basics

• travel costs to Italy and the venue (but we will pick you up nearby if you train)

• travel insurance

• yoga mat (optional at registration)

• meals or drinks beyond breakfast & at the wine sessions

• off-site excursions

Note that you can bring food & drink with you, as well as purchase them at the venue. The restaurant offers local & reasonably priced dinner everyday & lunch on the weekend.

• clothing for about 15-25 C (59-77 F)

• clothes for yoga (anything comfortable to move in)

• sweatshirt or comfy sweater

• swimsuit, sun hat

• umbrella/ light rain jacket

• pajamas

• socks or slippers/ comfy indoor shoes - Tuscan floors can be chilly in the morning!

• comfortable sandals & sneakers

• yoga mat

• reusable water bottle

• sunglasses, hat, sunscreen

• toiletries

• a book, your knitting, journal, or anything for your free time

• any snacks you may want

• optional: dressier outfit for the final night!

Is this retreat appropriate as a siblings or a child-parent trip?

• Absolutely! While the typical guest is 30-60 years old, all adults are welcome. It is a great bonding retreat for friends, significant others, & family members.

Can I bring my own food & drinks?

• Definitely, bring what you like. In the past, guests often like to share wines together after dinner in the lovely gardens or in the rooms.

Does my room have a fridge or kitchen?

• The apartments have a full kitchen (stove, oven, sink, large fridge) but only some of the rooms have mini fridges.

What will the weather be like?

• October is Fall/Autumn in Tuscany. Expect cool mornings (sweatshirt & slippers) & warm afternoons. We hope for sun but it can also rain.

What can I see & visit nearby?

• Lucca! A 25-min drive from our venue, spend half a day here. See this list of what to see, and more information here. Vicki has been to this special city about a dozen times, as some of her husband’s family originated here.

• Pisa: 50-min drive away, you want to pop over just to see the Leaning Tower.

• Florence: a 75-min drive, the city offers so much, I recommend spending time before or after the retreat to visit at least the cathedral, Accademia, & Uffizi Museum (pre-book your tickets!).

• Bologna: 2 hours driving from the venue, this city is another excellent choice to visit before or after the retreat.

Is this a luxury retreat?

• No. The venue is a renovated country estate. It has a cozy family feeling to make you comfortable, but is classic rustic Tuscan. This means perhaps water pressure, mattresses, & heating/cooling could differ from where you live.

Is the yoga or wine too advanced for me?

• Let Go is open to all adults.

• Yoga: most guests do not have a regular yoga practice! However, some movement practice will help you in the morning sessions. You can always pause for a rest, take an alternative, or choose to skip sessions.

• Wine: these are designed to be helpful for beginners, yet inform & spark curiosity even in those who are more experienced.

What’s the vibe?

• Warm & friendly, markers of both Vicki’s personality & the venue’s atmosphere.

• Be ready to connect with fellow guests during the sessions, but also you will have free time for quiet or exploration.

• Overall fun & informal. The whole retreat is non-performative, meaning come as you are & enjoy!