“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; […]
Where you will stay During your time at La Dolce Vita you will have the opportunity to experience authentic Italian country life. Our host estate, Borgo Personatina, is an Agriturismo with a small Olive Oil production, located in the hills of Tuscany. Accommodations will be fulfilled by our retreat collaborator e20Toscani, a Siena based Italian […]
Exploring the city in Italy During our day trips we will be exploring some beautiful Tuscan cities. Read on to discover where La Dolce Vita Retreat attendees will journey in 2024. Visiting Siena Our group will visit the medieval city of Siena which is undoubtably one of the jewels of Tuscany. Famous because of its […]
La Dolce Vita 2024 will include a visit to two Tuscan markets. First the Lucca antique 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 […]
Celebrating Creativity and making meaningful connections to the local community are core values at La Dolce Vita. It is my pleasure to introduce you to the special guest who will be joining + guiding us as we stretch our creative muscles while exploring Tuscany together. Meet Danielle Kartes. She is a living embodiment of a joyful […]
I vividly recall the first time I tried this recipe at the Tuscan home of my friend, and retreat collaborator, Sveva. A delicate combination of fresh shelled peas, shallots, goat cheese, and just enough mint, it felt like the heavens opened up and angels sang when I took my first bite. INGREDIENTS: 1 or 2 […]
“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; […]
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. September 16-23, 2023 Retreat Special Guest: I am incredibly excited to welcome Rebecca Sower back to La Dolce Vita […]
Exploring the city in Italy During our day trips we will be exploring some beautiful Tuscan cities (Italy). Read on to discover where La Dolce Vita Retreat attendees will journey in 2023. Visiting Siena Our group will visit the medieval city of Siena which is undoubtably one of the jewels of Tuscany. Famous because of […]
La Dolce Vita 2023 will include a visit to two Tuscan markets. 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 […]
