Limbo Retreats

Limbo Retreats is a wellness center in Barga, in the Tuscany region of Italy. It runs retreats on the 600-hectare Il Ciocco estate. This natural area has forests, vineyards, and 42 kilometers of hiking and biking trails. Other retreats take place at Agriturismo I Cedri, a 16-hectare residence with the 18th-century Villa Mordini at its heart.

The estate climbs above 1,000 meters in the Serchio Valley. Guests choose from five types of accommodation. Options include a boutique hotel, mountain chalets, B&B rooms, and holiday homes. Glamping tents are available too.

Collaborations and Wellness Programs

Limbo Retreats partners with The Art of Living on silence retreats. These programs use advanced breathing techniques, such as Sudarshan Kriya, to quiet mental chatter. Across all programs, the focus is on yoga, meditation, and whole-body regeneration.

Wellness sessions include the following methods:

• Akhanda Yoga, which combines Hatha, Raja, Mantra, and other yoga traditions.
• Shinrin-yoku, or forest bathing, a Japanese practice the center links to stress relief and immune support.
• Nada Yoga, which explores how sound affects the body and mind.
• Guided meditations and sharing circles.
• Breathwork and blindfolded dance in the Soul Therapy program.

Jolanda Sebastio leads sessions as an Art of Living teacher of meditation, breathing, and yoga. She has over 30 years of experience in training and education. Psychotherapist Rosalinda Del Lungo leads programs as well. Her specialty is psychosomatic medicine, which she combines with contemplative practices. Creative workshops cover ceramics, floral design, and mindful photography.

Nature and Cultural Activities

Professional nature guides lead botanical excursions to explore the estate's biodiversity. E-bike tours follow paved roads and mountain paths through the Tuscan Apennines. The route crosses the Prade Garfagnine pastures, with their cherry trees and historic rural buildings. For something slower, alpaca walks follow the trails alongside the animals.

Both restaurants on the estate focus on local ingredients:

• Locanda alla Posta, with a large terrace for summer dining.
• Taverna dello Scoiattolo, a cozy lodge at 1,000 meters.

Participants can join the Tuscan Flavors program at a nearby biodynamic winery. It includes a cooking class with traditional recipes and a tasting of five biodynamic wines. Lunches are largely vegetarian or vegan, with gluten-free and dairy-free options on request.

International Patient Services

Retreats and workshops run in both Italian and English. The center provides yoga mats, and rooms come with towels and bathrobes. Pisa Galileo Galilei International Airport is about a 70-minute drive from the estate.

Guests can use these logistics services:

• Airport transfers from Pisa at an additional cost.
• Pick-up from Barga train station, also at an additional cost.
• Free shuttle service between event areas on the Il Ciocco estate.
• On-site parking for cars and caravans.
• Wi-Fi in all guest rooms.

Families are welcome. Clear age rules apply to children on hikes and bike activities.