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THE RETREAT
Ebbio is a magical place surrounded by an evergreen forest, nestled in the heart of an ancient volcano that was sacred to the Etruscans. Located in the breathtaking countryside of Tuscany, it is only 42 km from Florence, 11 km from Siena, 9 km from Castellina in Chianti and 1km from Monteriggioni, a little medieval jewel. Ebbio is an 800 year old classic Tuscan farmhouse converted into a charming yoga retreat. Looking out one of the many windows of the different accommodations in Ebbio, you will be captivated by the undulating hills swept with thriving vineyards, olive trees and enchanting evergreen forests. The amazing part of Ebbio is that it is still a working, organic Tuscan farm with its own Chianti wine production.

ACTIVITIES
Activities include hiking, horseback riding, mountain biking, and of course visiting art cities like San Gimignano, Volterra, Siena. In the town of Petriolo, about 45 minutes drive from Ebbio, there is a hot sulphur spring with a crystal clear river running next to it. The National Park of Alberese, about 1 hours and 1/2 drive, is a fantastic location for long walks along the shore, and swimming in the Mediterranean Sea.
Students can make appointments for massages.
There is a hot tub. Usually we include a couple hours usage in the cost of the retreat, otherwise its use is charged separately.
There are also two floating pools created each with half a barrel. One has water with chlorine and the other without.
Your group’s activities schedule can be arranged in accordance to your preferences.

MEALS
Ebbio's restaurant serves vegetarian meals only. Most of the produce comes from their organic production. The picnic on the day of the ocean excursion is included; lunches during other excursions are not included (usually one.)
Meals are served in the outside porch if the weather is warm; otherwise upstairs in a common living / dining room.
Water and seasonal fruit are available throughout the day.

WEATHER
The retreat is open from March or April till October or November. The weather in March is still cold, averaging in the 40s and 50s. April is a little unpredictable; average temperature of 50-60, with possibility of warmer days and/or colder days.  Easter usually marks the day after which the days become longer than the nights so it is usually warmer after Easter.
June is usually warm but not hot.
July and August are usually quite warm, with temperatures between the upper 70s and upper 80s.  There is always a breeze in the countryside, but it's not good for those who cannot live without air conditioning. September is a little cooler and a little unpredictable; October is cooler, averaging 50s, with warmer days at the beginning of the month.

ACCOMMODATION
The accommodation is in double, triple, and quadruple rooms. All rooms are cute and cozy and have a special name.  There is about 1 bathroom every 2 rooms.  All bathrooms are different, some with showers, some with bathtubs. There is also a bathroom with showers off the yoga room. 
Max number of people: The farmhouse can host up to 24 people.


For more info on retreats in this location or if you want to organize your retreat or workshop here please call 1 619 822 2913 or email info@italyyogaretreats.com or yoga@culturalitaly.com

Photos by Elliot Shev