Hire Mela Rosa Retreat

 
 

A place of creative refuge, 45 minutes from Florence.

At Mela Rosa Retreat you can create the perfect experience that balances learning and free time, tailored to the number of attendees and the time of year. 

The property

The retreat is a 20-acre property including a restored tower built in 1225 and a teaching annex. We are surrounded by agricultural fields and steep wooded hills, and enjoy panoramic views towards the Apennine Mountains.

 
 

Teaching Space

 A renovated barn comprising two rooms plus bathroom

  • Teaching Studio with capacity for 20+ people depending on preferred configuration – set up for the requirements of modern teaching in a tranquil ancient setting of wood burning stoves and an 800-year-old stone floor

  • Kitchen / Dining Area – glass surrounded and opening on to the garden

The property has extensive outdoor spaces that lend themselves to creative use with long tables set in greenhouses, a pergola in the vegetable field, and solo work spaces set along tree-lined terraces dropping away to a cool river.

Accommodation

Bed and breakfast at a 4 star Medician Villa is provided by our partners on the estate

  • 100 meters from door to door

  • A beautiful terrace, huge swimming pool and lots of space to walk

 
 
 

Catering

Breakfasts are served at the hotel and are hearty.

Lunches can be provided by the retreat – sample menus on requst

Dinner Options

  • At Mela Rosa Retreat

  • At the hotel

  • Local Restaurants

  • Self-catered experiences such as pasta making

Additional activities 

By arrangement with our local partners:

  • Go truffle hunting with a local organic winemaker and his family of lovely dogs

  • Explore local market days

  • Hike up to Monte Giove (approx. 4 hours and steep!) See where the Etruscans had a temple to observe lightning stoms and priests interpreted the moods of the gods

  • Visit the local organic farmers market run by a young group of activist farmers and food producers which also has beer, music and entertainment into the evening (Thursdays, seasonal)

  • Aperitivo on the bridge of the local town, usually with a DJ - (Thursdays, seasonal)

  • Yoga and other wellness activities are available from teachers in the area

Getting to Mela Rosa Retreat

We are 45 minutes northeast of Florence by road

  • Flying - Florence or Pisa airports

  • Rail - Trains from Florence station

  • Road - SatNav details available on request

For more information, availability and pricing and to discuss your needs please contact Fiona.