We know that visiting the markets, second hand shops and vintage dealer’s warehouses will be a memorable part of your La Dolce Vita: Antiquing Edition 2025 experience. Here’s a short recap of our plans: We will visit two large-scale markets: the Lucca antique market, followed by the Siena weekly market on a different day. The […]
La Dolce Vita: Antiquing Edition is a comfortable, relaxed, welcoming retreat that is tailor made for those who love both European antiques and creative living. Our founder, Carolyn Peeler, invites you to attend this very special spin off of Prone to Wander Retreat’s flagship retreat, La Dolce Vita. While continuing our strong tradition of community […]
During your time at La Dolce Vita and La Dolce Vita: Antiquing Edition you will have the opportunity to experience authentic Italian country life. Our host estate is an Agriturismo with a small Olive Oil production, located in the hills of Tuscany. The estate is an olive oil producing, family run farm located 14 km […]
“You have to taste a culture to understand it.” – Deborah Cater In Italy food is more than just sustenance, it is art, tradition and community rolled into one; specialized butcher and bakery shops where the proprietors have served the same clients for years and where they know the providence of each cut they sell; […]
First an antique Tuscan market followed by the Siena weekly market on a different day. The two Tuscan markets will have vastly different offerings, affording attendees a look at two different Italian market styles. Siena weekly market The Siena weekly market is where locals go to purchase food and reasonably priced clothing, shoes and household items. While […]
One aspect of La Dolce Vita which is eagerly anticipated by attendees are the days filled with creativity! Carolyn envisions a retreat where women of all skill levels enjoy flexing their creative muscles while learning, or improving, their working knowledge in a variety of different creative fields. You don’t have to be a expert, dabbler, […]
Celebrating Creativity and making meaningful connections to the local community are core values at La Dolce Vita and it is my honour to introduce you to the special guest who will be guiding us as we stretch our creative muscles. Oct 4-11, 2025 Retreat Special Guest: I am incredibly excited to welcome Marian Parsons to La Dolce Vita. […]
With a focus on artistic and creative expression, culinary explorations, and market shopping, this women’s gathering will give each attendee the opportunity to participate in a supportive, encouraging environment. THE SWEET LIFE When translated, La Dolce Vita means “the sweet life” and throughout our week together we will indeed be enjoying a sweet time in Italy! […]
Our time together will be punctuated by several excursions and activities that will help us get to know this region and its culinary, cultural and market scene better. I want to introduce you to the people, places and activities that made me fall in love with this intriguing part of Italy. HERE IS A PREVIEW […]
In Italy food is more than just sustenance, it is art, tradition and community rolled into one; specialized butcher and bakery shops where the proprietors have served the same clients for years and where they know the providence of each cut they sell; weekly community markets where local farmers sell their produce, and dish gossip, […]
