Healing from Trauma: An IFS Journey Retreat in Italy with Jory Agate
A 7-day retreat for mental health professionals, 28 September – 4 October 2025 in Tuscany. Guided by IFS Lead Trainer Jory Agate, LMHC, MDiv, MA, this program integrates Internal Family Systems therapy, Conscious Connected Breathwork, and somatic practices to support both personal growth and professional development. Up to 25 CE hours available.
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A Week in Tuscany
The retreat takes place in Southern Tuscany, surrounded by hills, vineyards, and historic towns. The natural setting offers space for both reflection and rest. You’ll have time to engage with the local landscape, enjoy Italian culture, and slow down while being part of a supportive group experience.
Inner journey
This retreat is a process of insight and inner transformation, with the Internal Family Systems (IFS) model serving as its guiding framework. The program combines daily teaching and guided experiential work with somatic practices such as movement, dance, and sound healing, as well as local excursions to natural hot springs and a nearby town. Space is also included for rest and unscheduled integration.
An essential part of this retreat will be a Conscious Connected Breathwork group session, guided by a certified facilitator to support emotional healing by accessing inner body intelligence.
The venue
The retreat is hosted at ASHA, a center located on 15 hectares of natural land. Accommodations are comfortable, with multiple workshop spaces, a pool, and areas for rest. The design of the space blends with the surrounding nature and offers a supportive environment for internal work.
Small group
The retreat is intentionally limited in size to allow for meaningful connection and individualized attention. This format supports both depth of personal exploration and a sense of shared learning among peers.
Open to professionals in therapeutic, somatic, and healing fields: therapists, psychologists, coaches, breathworkers, movement and expressive arts practitioners, bodyworkers, and others working in client-centered roles.
Jory Agate
Jory Agate, LMHC, MDiv, MA, is an IFS Lead Trainer, therapist, and consultant with a private practice in Cambridge, MA. She brings a trauma-informed, culturally responsive lens to her work, and has trained therapists and healing professionals internationally through the IFS Institute and other organizations.
Meals
Participants are served three daily meals — plant-based, nourishing, and created with fresh local ingredients. Many herbs and vegetables come from the retreat center’s own garden. The meals are designed to be gut-friendly and supportive of overall well-being.
Pre- and Post-Retreat Support
Pre-retreat support: Once you register, you’ll receive access to Jory Agate’s on-demand course, IFS is Grief Work: Healing Unattended Losses, as well as a 12-day program, Introduction to IFS, designed by Michał Pasterski. Post-retreat support: Following the retreat, you’ll be invited to two group Zoom integration circles—held one month and two months after the retreat—to help you deepen and integrate your experience.
Space for Rest and Renewal
This retreat balances structured inner work with time for rest and self-care. You’ll have access to massage (optional), nature walks, the pool, or quiet time on the grounds. The schedule allows for both inward focus and deep relaxation.
This was my first retreat and, in every way, it exceeded my expectations. From inquiry and registration to group sessions and excursions, I felt incredibly heard, cared for, and nurtured. The location was beautiful and the staffing so attentive.
Treisha Peterson, Somatic Parts Work Retreat in Bali, April 2023
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A Sanctuary for Healing
Being human means navigating a landscape of pain, loss, and grief. At times, both we and our clients may feel profoundly misunderstood, unseen, or unvalued, leading to moments of deep aloneness. These emotional experiences, though universal, can overwhelm us. Often, even the well-meaning support from loved ones may not address the core of our healing needs.
This retreat offers a sanctuary—a place to pause, reflect, and deepen your capacity to attune to both your own inner parts and the inner systems of your clients.
Through teachings and guided experiential practices, we will embark on a journey of “being with” the parts of our inner system that need it most. Using the transformative lens of Internal Family Systems (IFS), we will:
- Explore and attend to the protective systems that shield us and our clients.
- Navigate the complex emotions held by vulnerable parts.
- Delve into the impact of legacy burdens—historical, familial, and cultural—that impact our capacity to be with them.
What You Will Learn?
In this retreat, you’ll develop advanced skills for working with protectors, creating space for exiles, and bringing a steady, compassionate presence to pain and loss. By turning toward your own vulnerable parts, you’ll strengthen your ability to support clients, loved ones, and communities with greater clarity and care. Together, we’ll create a structured space for reflection, integration, and growth. Key areas of focus include:
Deepening Understanding of Inner Systems:
- Exploring the parts of yourself that seek to avoid pain, loss, and grief.
- Identifying protective parts that resist vulnerability.
Expanding Your Healing Skills:
- Learning tools for negotiating with protective systems.
- Accessing Self-energy during times of overwhelm.
- Differentiating burdens that can be released from experiences that need to be witnessed.
Cultivating a Sustainable Healing Practice:
- Reflecting on cultural narratives that avoid engagement with pain and loss.
- Applying IFS’s “healing steps” protocol for navigating pain and grief.
Integrating Personal and Professional Growth:
- Practicing advanced techniques for creating inner healing spaces.
- Enhancing your ability to support others by working with your own system.
During this retreat…
After organizing and facilitating over 30 retreats, we’ve developed a format that balances depth, structure, and space for integration. During this retreat, you will:
- Be guided by an IFS Lead Trainer Jory Agate, LMHC, MDiV, MA.
- Join a group of professionals and practitioners from around the world with a shared interest in IFS and inner work.
- Engage in multiple ways of exploring your internal system — including IFS-based teaching, small group exercises, movement, and sound-based practices.
- Participate in a Conscious Connected Breathwork group session leb by a certified facilitator to connect with inner body wisdom and support emotional integration.
- Learn practical therapeutic tools and deepen your connection to Self-energy, supporting both personal and professional growth.
- Enjoy a variety of excursions and local experiences as a part of the retreat package: a drum circle, enjoying hot springs, visiting a nearby town, eating at a local restaurant, sound healing and more.
- Additional optional excursions will be available, such as visiting a winery with wine tasting or going to a seaside.
- Spend time in a natural setting that supports rest, reflection, and informal connection with peers.
- Step away from daily routines, with time for relaxation, movement, shared meals, and spaciousness.
All of this, and much more will be a part of our 7-day Being With: An IFS Journey Retreat in Italy. We will co-create a safe space for exploring our parts with a support of an experienced guide.
Who is this retreat for?
This retreat is designed for professionals familiar with Internal Family Systems Therapy (IFS) who wish to deepen their personal and professional practice.
Completion of at least an introductory IFS workshop or course is a prerequisite. If you didn’t do any IFS workshops yet, we will share a 12-day online course “Introduction to Internal Family Systems” with you, for free (created by Michael Pasterski). Going through this course will provide you with a base of knowledge to join this retreat.
This retreat is mainly for:
- Mental health professionals, therapists, clergy, bodyworkers, educators, and others integrating IFS into their work.
- Practitioners willing to explore their own systems and vulnerabilities to enhance their capacity to support clients.
Meet the Teacher
Jory Agate
Jory Agate, LMHC, MDiv., MA, IFS Certified, is an Internal Family Systems therapist, trainer, and consultant with a private practice in Cambridge, MA.
Jory is committed to creating a collaborative clinical space that honors the cultural uniqueness of her clients. She specializes in treating trauma without pathologizing individuals for the creative ways they may have learned to cope. Jory had previous careers as a Unitarian Universalist minister and Sign Language interpreter/Deaf educator in the US and abroad. She works in English and ASL with hearing and Deaf individuals, families, couples, clergy, staff teams, and parents of individuals with major mental illness. Jory is a trainer/presenter for the IFS Institute, PESI, the Unitarian Universalist Association, and the National Alliance for Mental Illness (NAMI).
In addition to her private practice, she provides training and consultation in IFS therapy, cultural agility, sexuality education, leadership development, and group dynamics. The mother of two young adults, one hearing and one Deaf, she lives with her wife and their pandemic puppy in Cambridge, MA.
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Trips & Experiences
As part of the retreat package, we have put together a variety of experiences for you to enjoy. Set in the heart of Tuscany — a region known for its hills, vineyards, and historic towns — these activities are woven into the schedule to complement the inner work with moments of presence and exploration.
Here are some of the scheduled experiences:
A Trip to Pitigliano
Pitigliano is a small hilltop town with a unique blend of medieval and Jewish heritage. During the visit, you’ll have time to walk through its narrow streets, observe its architectural details, and reflect on the layered history and atmosphere of the place.
Hot Springs
The local hot springs offer an opportunity to unwind in warm, mineral-rich waters in a quiet, natural setting. This experience supports physical relaxation and can serve as a gentle space for integration.
Visiting a Local Restaurant
A shared meal at a nearby Italian restaurant will offer a taste of seasonal Tuscan cuisine. The focus is on simple, fresh ingredients and a relaxed atmosphere, allowing time to enjoy local flavors together as a group.
Nature Walk
A guided walk through the surrounding countryside creates space to connect with the natural landscape. Olive groves, soft hills, and shaded trails provide a peaceful setting for movement, observation, and quiet reflection.
Drum Circle
The drum circle provides a shared experience of rhythm and sound in a welcoming, collaborative setting. Participants are invited to engage at their own pace, exploring how movement and music create a sense of community and expression.
Gong Bath
The gong bath is a sound-based meditation where the vibrations of the gongs create an immersive and calming atmosphere. The session offers space to settle, release tension, and listen inwardly.
Silent Afternoon
One afternoon of the retreat will be held in intentional silence. Without conversation, music, or digital devices, this time offers space to turn inward and allow whatever is present to emerge and be witnessed with care.
Techniques & Modalities
Our retreats are designed to integrate various approaches and modalities. This program was carefully crafted as a joint effort of our teacher Jory Agate and Michał Pasterski, the founder of Life Architect and program director for all retreats we offer.
Experiential Learning Approach
This retreat will immerse you in dynamic learning experiences, including:
- Guided meditations to access and connect with inner parts.
- Small and large group activities to foster community and shared insights.
- Dedicated time to process insights with peers.
- Didactic presentations to deepen theoretical understanding.
- Role-playing exercises and video demonstrations for skill-building.
Conscious Connected Breathwork
Conscious Connected Breathwork will be an essential part of this retreat. It’s a powerful and safe way to get in touch with our inner body intelligence. It activates and facilitates the healing process by calming the thinking / rational mind (our protector parts) and allowing for our emotions to surface.
With guided support, allowing emotions and other experiences of mind and body can be highly transformative. The practice of connected breathing causes shifts in our physiology and will enable us to explore altered states of consciousness.
We will practice Conscious Connected Breathwork in a group setting, lying on comfortable mattresses. Your process will last for around 60-90 minutes and will be fully guided by a certified breathwork facilitator.
The essence of this practice may be different to each group member. For some it will be the integration of previous experiences and closure, for others it may be deepening of the work done during the retreat, or experiencing embodied connection to heart and Self.
Experiential activities
In addition to the core retreat sessions, we’ll engage in a range of practices that support embodiment, integration, and reflection. Below is a list of activities included throughout the 7-day program:
- IFS workshops, demonstrations and sharing circles
- Guided experiential exercises and small groups
- Conscious Connected Breathwork session
- Morning movement
- Dancing
- Drawing and journaling
- Sound healing with Tibetan gongs
- Time in nature
- Silence practice
- Mindful eating
- Connections, relaxation, rest, play, fun
Continuing Education (CE) Credits
This retreat isn’t just nourishing on a personal level — it also supports your professional growth.
Mental health professionals can earn up to 25 CE hours for participating in the full program. These Continuing Education credits are available for eligible participants attending the retreat in person.
Want to know if these credits apply to your license? You’ll find all the official details, including eligibility and contact info, in the “Retreat Details” section below.
Learning Objectives
Below are selected learning objectives, representing some of the skills and insights participants will gain through the program’s structured teaching sessions:
- Describe two key ways the Internal Family Systems (IFS) model approaches healing from trauma.
- Describe trauma and explain the role of the Self in the healing process.
- Analyze how cultural, familial, and systemic contexts shape the expression and suppression of grief, pain, and intense emotions.
- Demonstrate the ability to recognize, honor, and build trusting relationships with protector parts as essential allies in the healing process.
- Explain the therapeutic role of symbolic ritual in the healing process.
- Apply the “unblending” technique to maintain Self-energy during client sessions.
- Identify ethical considerations when facilitating ritual and symbolic work in multicultural client contexts.
These objectives are intended to enhance participants’ professional knowledge and therapeutic skills within a safe and experiential group format.
Example day schedule
Each day of the retreat includes a balance of workshops, somatic practices, rest, and optional excursions. The schedule is designed to be spacious and responsive, and may be adjusted to meet the needs of the group. Below is a sample outline.
7:00 – 8:00
Movement
8:00 – 9:00
Breakfast
9:00 – 13:00
Workshop
13:00 – 14:00
Lunch
14:00 – 16:00
Free time
16:00 – 19:00
A Trip to Pitigliano
19:00 – 20:00
Dinner
20:00 – 21:30
Gong Bath
Are you interested in this retreat but want to get to know the lead teacher first? Get a free 3-day access to Jory Agate’s on-demand course, IFS is Grief Work: Healing Unattended Losses, before committing to the retreat.
The Venue
Asha: Alchemy School of Healing Arts
ASHA Retreat Center is located in Southern Tuscany, surrounded by hills, forests, and open land. Designed to support personal growth and restoration, the center offers a peaceful environment for immersive group work, quiet reflection, and rest. ASHA emphasizes sustainability, simplicity, and connection to nature.
Workshop spaces
The center includes three dedicated spaces for group sessions and movement practices:
- Dharma Den – A smaller, quiet room well suited for small group work and reflective activities.
- Nadi Shala – A light-filled studio designed for yoga, movement, and meditation, with views of the Tuscan countryside.
- Prana Shala – A spacious room that blends rustic elements with modern comfort, used for larger group gatherings.
Additional spaces
ASHA also offers shared spaces for rest, creativity, and informal connection:
- The Pool – A quiet spot for swimming or relaxation between sessions.
- Outdoor Café – A shaded area for conversation or enjoying tea and light refreshments.
- The Ark – A flexible space for art-making, group activities, or quiet time.
- Healing Hut – A private space available for individual treatments and holistic therapies.
Life changing. Absolutely wonderful all the way around from start to finish! I was so impressed with the overall experience I will definitely consider doing another retreat with Life Architect again!
Holle McRae, IFS & Breathwork Retreat in Bali, November 2024
Sign up for the 7-day Healing from Trauma: An IFS Journey Retreat in Italy with Jory Agate
Date:
7 days
Trainer
Jory Agate
This price includes: Accommodation (a Twin Room with bathroom), 3 meals a day, IFS workshops, Trips & experiences and Airport transfers.
Book your spot
To book your spot on this retreat, please contact our travel manager Daria Szychta.
Please note that your place will be officially reserved only after making a deposit of 1000 USD. This deposit is non-refundable.
Available rooms
The retreat price depends on the chosen room option. Upon booking, please let us know which room option you choose. Here are available room options with it’s prices:
Private Cottage (1 spots left)
$4,570
Single Room with bathroom (not available)
$3,970
Twin Room with bathroom (4 spot left)
$3,570
Single Room, shared bathroom (1 spot left)
$3,770
Twin Room, shared bathroom (not available)
$3,870
Triple Room with bathroom (not available)
$3,570
Single Glamping Tent, shared bathroom (4 spot left)
$3,570
Double Glamping Tent, shared bathroom (not available)
$3,370
Retreat details
- Accommodation at ASHA Retreat Center (6 nights/7 days = 5 full workshop days + check-in day + check-out day)
- Full board (3 meals a day) except a meal in the local restaurant
- Coffee, tea, lemonade, water and snacks throughout the whole retreat, including sweets and desserts
- Transfer from the Rome airport (FCO or CIA) to ASHA Retreat Center (on the day of check-in)
- Transfer from ASHA Retreat Center to the Rome airport (FCO or CIA) on the day of check-out
- Activities described in the “Trips and experiences” section (transportation, guides, entry tickets)
- Pre-retreat support: Once you sign up, you’ll receive instant access to Jory Agate’s on-demand course, IFS is Grief Work: Healing Unattended Losses, as well as a 12-day program, Introduction to IFS, designed by Michał Pasterski.
- Post-retreat support: Following the retreat, you’ll be invited to two group Zoom integration circles—held one month and two months after the retreat—to help you deepen and integrate your experience.
- Airfares
- Individual/personal insurance
- One meal during a visit in a local restaurant
Why does the price of the retreat not include airfares? Because it is difficult to predict the cost of all flights, since participants come from all over the world. In addition, the airline ticket prices vary depending on the time of purchase, which will differ for each participant.
You don’t need to take any extra money with you, as you will be provided with everything (food, water, tourist attractions entrance tickets). However, you may take under consideration the possibility of buying souvenirs.
To secure your spot, you can pay the full price or start with a deposit of 1000 USD.
Please note: The deposit is non-refundable.
There are three payment options:
- Credit or debit card,
- Transferring money to our Wise account,
- A traditional bank transfer.
Please note that if you choose to pay the deposit, you must pay the remaining amount within 60 days.
The final payment deadline is the 10th of August 2025.
Installments
It’s possible to pay for the retreat in 3 installments (we do not charge any interest): the first installment being the deposit, in the amount of 1000 USD. It’s payable on signing up for the retreat. The next two installments should be paid monthly within three months; however, the last installment is due 30 days before the retreat. If there are any delays with the payments, we reserve the right to cancel your participation without a refund (although we will send a reminder first).
According to our General Terms and Conditions, a non-refundable deposit of 1000 USD is required to secure your spot on the retreat. In the case of resignation, the deposit will not be refunded. Also, the following refund terms apply to the remaining balance after the deposit:
- 50% of the retreat price will be refunded for cancellations made between 45 and 69 days before the event start date.
- 10% of the retreat price will be refunded for cancellations made 44 days or less before the event start date.
The amount will be returned the same way the payment was made.
If you have to resign, but you will indicate another person to fill in the vacated spot, this person will be able to participate without incurring any additional costs.
We don’t take responsibility for the necessity to move the dates of the retreat due to the sickness of the trainers or other unexpected events that we are accountable for. If you won’t be able to attend on chosen dates, then we will refund you 100% of the amount you paid.
In the unlikely events of a natural disaster, war or other unexpected events that we are not accountable for, we may not be able to refund your money. To avoid losing money, please buy personal insurance including such events.
We are not accountable for cancelling or moving the flight dates. Please buy flight insurance in order not to lose the money for your flight.
The retreat price depends on the chosen room option. Here are available room options with it’s prices:
- Private Cottage (1 spot left) – $4,570
- Single Room with bathroom (not available) – $3,970
- Twin Room with bathroom (4 spot left) – $3,570
- Single Room, shared bathroom (1 spot left) – $3,770
- Twin Room, shared bathroom (not available) – $3,870
- Triple Room with bathroom (not available): $3,570
- Single Glamping Tent, shared bathroom (4 spots left): $3,570
- Double Glamping Tent, shared bathroom (not available): $3,370
Upon booking, please let us know which room option you choose. Check the current room availability in the section above.
Day 1
Arrival day and check-in at ASHA (available from 3:00 PM). Dinner will be served at 7:00 PM. After dinner, around 8:00 PM, we’ll gather for a 1.5-hour opening circle, which will include introductory workshop activities.
If you’re arriving in Italy earlier, please arrange your own accommodation and meals. You may contact us to check if early check-in at ASHA is possible a day or two before the retreat begins.
A free group transfer from the airport in Rome to ASHA is provided for those arriving on the first day of the retreat.
Days 2–6
Five full retreat days. Each day includes 4 hours of workshop time and a unique combination of experiences in the afternoon or evening – such as breathwork, visits to local hot springs, or somatic practices.
Day 7
The final day of our stay at ASHA. After breakfast, we’ll gather for a 2-hour closing workshop and circle, followed by lunch at 1:00 PM. Check-out from rooms must be completed by 10:00 AM, so we recommend doing this before the morning session begins. The retreat center can be used until 2:00 PM. A free group transfer to the airport will be provided.
Each day of the retreat will be varied and unique to incorporate the workshops, somatic practices, free time, excursions and more. Here is a sample schedule:
- 7:00 – 8:00 / Movement
- 8:00 – 9:00 / Breakfast
- 9:00 – 13:00 / Workshop
- 13:00 – 14:00 / Lunch
- 14:00 – 16:00 / Free time
- 16:00 – 19:00 / A Trip to Pitigliano
- 19:00 – 20:00 / Dinner
- 20:00 – 21:30 / Gong Bath
Please note that the schedule might be fluid at times, and it may change following the group’s needs.
During our retreats, we prioritize the well-being of all participants while maintaining a relaxed and supportive environment. We trust in everyone’s personal responsibility to contribute to a safe and mindful space. Below, we outline our approach to health and wellness during our retreats.
Before the Retreat
- If you are feeling unwell before the retreat (e.g., fever, persistent cough, body aches, or any other symptoms of a contagious illness), we kindly ask you to stay at home for the well-being of the group.
- If you cannot attend because of illness, we will do our best to accommodate a transfer of your payment to another retreat only if we can find a replacement to fill your spot. Otherwise, the fee is non-transferable. However, you may use all of your payment towards Life Architect’s live and on-demand online workshops. Our library has more than 30 on-demand workshops (hundreds of hours) for mental health professionals.
- We do not require proof of vaccination or negative test results. However, if you have been recently exposed to someone with a contagious illness or are experiencing mild symptoms, we encourage you to act responsibly before travelling.
During the Retreat
- If you begin to feel unwell during the retreat, we encourage you to listen to your body—rest, hydrate, and inform our team if you need support.
- If you develop symptoms such as fever, persistent cough, or other concerning signs, we expect you to inform the team immediately and wear a mask in communal spaces and group activities to minimize the spread of illness.
- We will have masks available for those who need them.
Respect for Each Other
- Our retreat is built on mindfulness and collective well-being. Please be considerate of others, especially those who may be more cautious about health concerns.
- We encourage open communication—if you have any concerns about your well-being or that of others, please feel free to speak with our team.
This policy is based on trust, mutual respect, and a shared commitment to fostering a positive and inclusive retreat experience. Thank you for helping us create a mindful and healthy space for everyone!
After signing up for the Being With: An IFS Journey Retreat in Italy you will be provided with a guide in PDF format, full of practical information on how to pack wisely for the retreat, what to do prior to the travel to avoid the so-called “jet lag” (time-zone change fatigue) and where to buy a ticket at a good price, and last but not least, what is worth seeing in Italy if you plan to arrive earlier or stay longer after the retreat is completed.
The retreat will be run entirely in English. Speaking in any other language is not required at any stage of the retreat.
For the retreat to proceed, we must have a minimum of half the participants signed up and paid (at least 12 participants). If this minimum requirement is unmet, we will notify all participants no later than 30 days before the retreat.
In ASHA, the food supports the physical, emotional, and spiritual journey of a retreat. They understand retreats can be transformative, and they prepare every meal with care, providing grounding and comfort to nourish the body and soul.
ASHA’s kitchen is vegan, with vegetarian options available upon request. The cheeses and eggs they offer are locally sourced from farms with high animal welfare standards.
ASHA provides gut-friendly food that nourishes and energises. They can tailor their offerings for special diets, including raw, religious needs, gluten-free, and allergen-free options.
If you have special nutritional requirements, just let us know about it prior to the retreat.
On the first day of the retreat, there will be a dinner served. On the last day of the retreat, there will be a breakfast served. Other than that, on all other days you will get 3 rich and tasty meals a day, with one exception – during a visit to a local Italian restaurant, where everyone will need to pay for themselves.
Information on Continuing Education Credit for Health Professionals:
CE credits for psychologists are provided by the Spiritual Competency Academy (SCA) which is co-sponsoring this program. The Spiritual Competency Academy is approved by the American Psychological Association to sponsor continuing education for psychologists. Spiritual Competency Academy maintains responsibility for this program and its content.
The California Board of Behavioral Sciences accepts CE credits for LCSW, LPCC, LEP, and LMFT license renewal for programs offered by approved sponsors of CE by the American Psychological Association.
LCSW, LPCC, LEP and LMFTs, and other mental health professionals from states other than California need to check with their state licensing board as to whether or not they accept programs offered by approved sponsors of CE by the American Psychological Association.
SCA is approved by the California Board of Registered Nursing (BRN Provider CEP16887) for licensed nurses in California. RNs must retain their certificate of attendance for 4 years after the course concludes.
For questions about receiving your Certificate of Attendance, contact p.sidorczuk@lifearchitect.pl. For questions about CE, contact Spiritual Competency Academy at info@spiritualcompetencyacademy.com.
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3-day Tuscany Experience
Why not stay a few days more and see the best of Tuscany?
Sign up for an additional 3-day package of Italian experiences with some of the most beautiful spots in Tuscany. Our program is not a “cross out from the checklist as many sights as you can” type of thing – we will give you a slow travel experience, thanks to which you will be able to sink into the unique atmosphere of this region.
This adventure starts on the same day that the Being With: An IFS Journey Retreat in Italy ends and is dedicated only to the retreat’s participants. We will take care of everything – accommodation, food, transportation and entrance tickets for all three days: the 4th, 5th & 6th of October 2025.
Scroll down for the program highlights and the package price (Being With: An IFS Journey Retreat in Italy + 3-day Tuscany Experience including accommodation and meals).
Day 1: Pienza & Montepulciano
On the first day of our 3-day excursion, we’ll explore the charming hilltop village of Pienza (often called the “ideal Renaissance city”), renowned for its stunning views over Val d’Orcia.
We will also enjoy a guided farm tour, uncovering the secrets behind their cheese-making process, including the famous Pecorino cheese. The tour will finish with an authentic Tuscan lunch and the tasting of their delicious raw milk cheeses.
We will end the day with a magical dinner set among the rows of a beautiful vineyard in Montepulciano. We’ll enjoy a typical Tuscan menu, crafted with seasonal and locally sourced ingredients, perfectly paired with wines from the Valdichiana Senese region.
Day 2: Montepulciano & Argentario
On the second day, we’ll dive into Tuscany’s rich craftsmanship by visiting local artisan workshops, including copper workers, ironworkers, mosaic artists, and terracotta makers. We’ll also meet food artisans who create wine, salami, cheese, and pastries.
After that, we will enjoy free time exploring the medieval historic center of Montepulciano. We’ll stroll through its narrow streets, admire the stunning architecture, and take in panoramic views of the surrounding valleys.
After driving to Argentario (at the seaside), we’ll conclude the day with a delicious dinner in Porto Santo Stefano, home to world-champion pizzas.
Day 3: Argentario
On the third day of our excursion, we’ll trek through the stunning coastal landscapes of Monte Argentario. The trails offer a mix of natural beauty and historic sights, making it a great opportunity to connect with nature and take in the serene atmosphere of this incredible region.
In the afternoon, we’ll spend time at one of Argentario’s beautiful beaches, enjoying a delicious beachside lunch.
We’ll conclude the day with a delightful dinner at Il Gambero Rosso, a renowned seafood restaurant in Porto Ercole
What’s included:
What’s included in the 3-day Tuscany Experience package?
- 3-day excursion program: 4.10, 5.10 and 6.10.2025,
- Two nights in Montepulciano and one in Argentario (4.10 – 7.10.2025),
- Full board (3 meals a day),
- All-day transportation and a transfer back to the airport after check-out,
- Care and support of the organizers and tour guides.
The price presented below is the price of the Being With: An IFS Journey Retreat In Italy (3570 USD) and the 3-day Tuscany Experience (1470 USD).
Sign up for the 7-day Healing from Trauma: An IFS Journey Retreat & the 3-day Tuscany Experience
Date:
10 days
Trainer
Jory Agate
This price includes: Accommodation (a Twin Room with bathroom), 3 meals a day, IFS workshops, Trips & experiences, Airport transfers – both for the retreat and the 3-day program.
Book your spot
To book your spot on this retreat, please contact our travel manager Daria Szychta.
Please note that your place will be officially reserved only after making a deposit of 1000 USD. This deposit is non-refundable.
Contact us
Daria Szychta
Travel manager
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