Welcome to Central Italy
Ciao a tutti! Thank you for your interest in our Central Italy Retreat!
We are so excited to announce that we will be traveling to Central Italy this June and taking up to 12 passionate wine and wellbeing enthusiasts with us on an incredible wine and culinary journey through four different regions of Central Italy.
Join us for a 5-day artisanal wine and culinary retreat from
June 22rd - 26th 2026 in Central Italy
I am so excited to announce our Central Italy trip that was born and created in collaboration with my dear friend Angela Cordoni, owner of the organic winery Agricola Cordoni Maser in Umbria. After visiting her beautiful property last July and falling in love with the wine, the land, and the people, the idea of creating something together was born in an instant. From that shared moment with our families in this area of Central Italy came the vision for curation of experience rooted in authenticity, friendship, and a deep respect for these sacred lands.
This journey through Central Italy is an invitatio to slow down and immerse yourself in a landscape shaped by centuries of culture, craft, and connection to the land. Our intention is to merge mindful travel, exceptional food and wine, and moments of presence. This journey offers space to step out of daily routine and into a rhythm that feels intimate, nourishing, and alive.
As we will travel together through Tuscany, Umbria, Marche, and Abruzzo, the days will allow us for a lot of exploration and connection - with yourself and others. We will gather around tables meant for long conversations, taste wines crafted by hands that know their land deeply, wander through ancient stone villages of Montone, Solomeo, Sirolo and Portonovo, and spend unhurried time by the sea. Rather than rushing from one highlight to the next, this journey creates space - to arrive fully, to notice, and to let each experience sink in.
At the heart of this experience is the understanding that exploration happens both outwardly and inwardly. While discovering new landscapes, flavors, and traditions, we also create room to reconnect with ourselves. Each morning will begin with a gentle mindfulness practice where we will ground and sink into the body, connecting with the land beneath our feet, and setting a simple intention for the day ahead. These moments become a soft thread woven throughout the journey, deepening every meal, every tasting, and every shared laugh.
Food and wine are central to our time together. We will visit an exceptional lineup of artisanal and natural winemakers - including Agricola Cordoni Maser, Baracchi, Paolo Bea, Tabarrini, Fattoria San Lorenzo, and Emidio Pepe - spending time tasting, listening, and learning directly from those who live and breathe their craft. Our meals range from fine dining restaurants to intimate dining experiences hosted by winemakers themselves, all prepared with fresh, organic, local ingredients - often grown in our hosts’ own gardens.
To support deeper integration and restoration, this retreat weaves together wine and culinary exploration with mindful and somatic practices. Alongside meditation and yoga, we explore somatic movement, energy healing, and moments of stillness, complemented by beach walks and visits to local spas for massages and restorative treatments. The intention is not simply to return home inspired, but genuinely rejuvenated, quietly expanded, and more grounded in who you are.
This trip is a small, intentionally curated gathering shaped by presence, care, and connection - to the land, to one another, and to yourself. The kind of experience that stays with long after you will return back home.
Trip Details
Location: Central Italy (Tuscany, Umbria, Marche, Abruzzo)
Dates: June 22nd – 26th, 2026
Limited Availability: This is a small retreat, intentionally limited to 12 guests to preserve intimacy and depth of experience.
Accommodation:
We will stay at two exceptional boutique properties:
– Il Falconiere, a 5-star Relais & Châteaux wine resort
– Marino 1958, a refined beachside boutique hotel
Wine:
Private visits and tastings with leading artisanal and natural producers:
Agricola Cordoni Maser, Baracchi, Paolo Bea, Tabarrini, Fattoria San Lorenzo, Emidio Pepe
Food:
Incredible meals throughout the journey - from fine dining restaurants to intimate winery tables - prepared with fresh, organic, seasonal ingredients sourced locally from our hosts and their gardens.
Mindfulness & Wellness:
A curated blend of meditation, yoga, somatic movement, energy healing, and spa experiences, including massages, designed to support deep rest, presence, and integration.
We love questions, comments, and hearing from you in general. If you have any questions about the retreat or just want to say hello please email maja@wineforte.com.
Please click the link below for detailed information + itinerary and registration.
