FAQ's & Info About our Retreats
Q. Why choose an Elixir Luxury Yoga Retreat?
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Easy, it's the retreat of your dreams. Sheelagh & her team are the heart of everything to ensure high standards & relaxed atmosphere are maintained. You will experience yoga, meditation & great food in Tuscany, alongside like-minded people, & find complete relaxation in our boutique resort. Elixir Resorts & Luxury Yoga Retreats has been put together with a vision to fully deliver your expectations of a dream-holiday & retreat combined.
This is not a hotel setting, you will be the sole guests in comfort & exclusivity, just like home.
Q. What’s the itinerary?
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Each retreat is slightly different, yet the essentials of yoga, relaxation, food & fun are always in there. We have a dedicated HOT yoga room (40 degrees & 40% humidity), a Wellness Spa by Jacuzzi, & Salt infinity pool. Great food, all inclusive beverages, & a day trip to a nearby town…be surprised, it could be Siena, Florence, Rome, Perugia, Assisi, Montepulciano to name a few! Ad-hoc activities include hiking, biking, relaxing in a secluded spot, maybe an excursion to nearby natural thermal waters & more. You are guaranteed delicious food - we are not a restaurant, so no menu, just local produce to feed your soul & your belly. (see below).
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Q. What’s the cost?
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We offer 2 rooms in the main 17th century Libertine Villa, & 3 more spacious suites in the annex, plus one budget room in the owner’s apartment. Please contact us directly for the budget option & availability! Rates range from €2500 - €5200 per person depending on your choice of room/occupancy. Please check the retreat pages for current rates, early bird specials etc.
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Q. Is the retreat all-inclusive?
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TOTALLY: Yoga, train station transfers (Chiusi/Chianciano Terme), cuisine, spirits, wine, beer (local), excursions. The only extras are merchandise from our small boutique.
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Q. Where is the villa, which airport do I fly in to, & how do I get to you?
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L'isola che non c'è is located in Tuscany, strategically close to the historical centre of Chiusi (2,3km). Fly to Rome, Perugia, Florence or Pisa then take a train to Chiusi Scalo & we’ll collect you. The villa is 8 minutes from the train station. Or, fly & take a rental car. Once you have booked, send us your travel details (we can arrange an airport pick up at extra cost email contact@elixir-resorts.com). If you are in Europe maybe you would prefer to take a road trip. The Villa boasts breath-taking panoramic views of the Southern Valdichiana countryside & the natural park of Mount Cetona. Montepulciano, Pienza, Cetona, Sarteano, Assisi, plus, the thermal centres of Chianciano & San Casciano dei Bagni are all very accessible.
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Q. I have an allergy or a specific dietary requirement. How does that work?
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We aim to have everything sourced locally or home grown on the estate. Therefore, please communicate any food requirements before the retreat so we can be prepared & confident to offer you the best we can. Wherever possible we will cater for all needs.
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Q. I’m not a yogi, can I come?
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Yes, why not immerse yourself in ‘a week in the life of a yogi.’ Yoga is life, & we want you to enjoy your time-out from reality to the fullest. Here you can learn to slow down, stretch, feel good, enjoy the spa, & sink into the perfect relaxing holiday. Do as much or as little yoga as you like. Learn to be kind to yourself. That's yoga too.
Q. I’m a yoga teacher. Should I do this?
Absolutely. As well as practicing yoga together, you will always find someone to chat yoga with. Likeminded people doing what they love most is the ideal harmony. Deepen your knowledge & take advantage of the heated yoga room & plenty of outdoor options to drop to your mat. You can immerse yourself, learn & share from each other, all in a relaxed light-hearted atmosphere.
Q. Can I come with friends?
Yes, please do. We have a quadruple room in our annex as well as smaller rooms for sharing. Email us contact@elixir-resorts.com for special arrangements & booking options.
You can also opt to do your own bespoke retreat & customize your own private luxury yoga experience. Contact us for more options.
Q. Is the weather good?
Outstanding! L'isola che non c'è sits on the top of a hill (340m) with far reaching views across the world-renowned Tuscan rolling countryside. Being at this height means we have beautiful fresh air & an abundance of beautiful Tuscan sunrises and sunsets. Plenty of photo opportunities for you social media junkies!
Q. Do you have mats/towels/props?
Yes.
Q. Laundry?
We have a laundry room at your disposal. Bed linen will be changed twice during your retreat.
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Q. How do I pay?
Please pay here on the website to reserve your space. We will contact you within 24 hours to introduce & share travel & other information. Bookings cannot be held without payment. You can contact us to pay via bank transfer.
Q. What are the terms?
Please see our Waiver & Registration, T's & C's below.