Love and Gelato
7th-10th August 2026
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Accomodation
All food and drinks
Welcome bags including the book
Walking tour
Local activity
Let’s Talk Final Meal — Private Chef Edition
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Please note you will have to purchase your own flights
Airport transfers are not included but we can help you arrange them
Step into the pages of Love & Gelato and escape to the sun-drenched hill towns of Tuscany, where cobbled lanes wind past medieval towers and every corner promises a new adventure.
Join us for an intimate three-night book retreat in San Gimignano, the storybook Italian town that captures the same magic, romance, and sense of discovery that fills the novel. Designed for readers, dreamers, and lovers of slow travel, this retreat invites you to wander, taste, and savour Tuscany together.
We’ll be staying in a beautiful Tuscan villa surrounded by rolling vineyards and golden countryside — the perfect setting for long lunches, lazy afternoons, and evenings under the stars.
Days are intentionally unhurried. Think gelato breaks in sunlit piazzas, strolls through historic streets, reading in shady gardens, and lingering conversations over local wine. Whether you're curled up with the book that inspired our journey, journaling beneath cypress trees, or watching the Tuscan sunset with new friends, this retreat is about slowing down and letting the magic of Italy unfold.
More about our book of the retreat here:
https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/25756328-love-gelato
Itienary
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Check-In from 4:00 PM.
Arrive at your own pace and settle into your room.A quiet window to explore nearby paths, read on your terrace, or simply rest after your journey
Gather for sunset welcome drinks and dinner overlooking the views
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A slow, nourishing breakfast to start the day
Long, uninterrupted hours dedicated to reading, journaling, or wandering at your own pace
A relaxed shared lunch featuring local flavours
A gentle walking tour through the local area
Dinner together at a local restaurant, with unhurried conversation and optional book sharing
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Morning breakfast with time to linger
A spacious morning and early afternoon reserved entirely for reading or rest
Shared lunch
A curated local experience offering a deeper connection to the area
Golden Hour Reading
A relaxed final dinner together served by a private chef, with reflections and closing conversations
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Final breakfast together
Pack and departure
Rooms
Please note that the images shown are examples of rooms on site, and your assigned room may vary slightly in layout or appearance.
An intimate three-night retreat in San Gimignano, Tuscany inspired by Love and Gelato, a celebration of sunlit days, shared tables, and the beautiful mess of time away together.
An intimate three-night retreat in San Gimignano, Tuscany inspired by Love and Gelato, a celebration of sunlit days, shared tables, and the beautiful mess of time away together.
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