Cooking Courses
MEDITATION, YOGA AND RELAX WITH A VIEW ON CHIANTI
Podere Felceto was born not only as a place of hospitality, but also of spirituality, in order to create a dedicated space, the Villa's turret, which was formerly used for breeding silkworms, was restored. The Silk Room is now a welcoming spot, ideal for living wellness experiences, such as massages, meditation sessions, yoga and courses. The silk room offers an intimate and suggestive atmosphere given by the wooden floor and the incredible view on the Chianti hills. It is a 38 mq room with A/C.
The peace and silence of nature make Podere Felceto an ideal place to host teachers and their groups for wellness and creative retreats, as yoga, meditation and art.
PRESENT MOMENT, WONDERFUL MOMENT
Zen meditation
A walking and sitting meditation experience. A moment in which you will have the opportunity to come into contact with inner self, calm your mind and enjoy the present moment, acquiring a different awareness of being and things. Your guide will be Roberto, owner of the Agriturismo and founder of the “Ewan Center”, a Buddhist center in Florence. After having meet with the master Thich Nhat Hanh in Plum Village in '92 he began to follow the teachings of Zen Buddhism, from which he still draws inspiration in his daily life.
Availability: by reservation only
PHYSICAL AND MENTAL WELL-BEING
Shiatsu massage
A practice of Japanese origin, performed mainly by pressing the fingers on the body. Shiatsu massage can be beneficial when we feel under stress, or muscular tension and pain, or are short of vital energy. The treatment does not involve the use of oils and the need to remove clothes.
Availability: by reservation only
PHYSICAL AND MENTAL WELL-BEING
Swedish massage
Swedish massage aims to provide psychophysical well-being through manipulation techniques to rebalance the organism in its physical, mental and spiritual entirety. Beneficial effects are found in the quality of sleep, level of concentration and reduction of stress and anxiety. The treatment involves the use of oils and the need to remove clothes.
Availability: by reservation only
FREE YOUR CREATIVITY
Art Lab
Using pencils and colors, we can reveal our emotions, and observe them just as we do when we contemplate nature in its many manifestations. The workshop is suitable for all those who want to immerse themselves in a creative experience, without necessarily being familiar with drawing and painting. Davide, an artist and art teacher, will guide you through this journey, with colors, collages and simple magic wands: pencils!!
Availability: by reservation only
