Tuscany Harp Retreat
with Sunita
La Dolce Vita: Inspiration, Creativity, Beauty, Food and Wine
8 days • 7 nights

2025 • May 3rd - 10th

Truffle Hunting • Wine & Cheese Pairing • Frescos and more
based in Tuscan village of Montisi

from $2,980

Info & Registration

Sunita takes you on a journey of beauty and inspiration with the Tuscany landscape providing a backdrop for creativity, harp music, and camaraderie.

You'll explore the countryside and walk on ancient streets. Harp workshops, private lessons and concerts will inspire and motivate your performance to new heights.

* This tour is open for harpists and non-harpists.

Day 1 - Saturday

Arrive in Montisi. Check-in at 4pm. Transport provided from Florence airport if arriving on Saturday before 2pm. Transport also provided from the train station Chiusi-Chianciano Terme if flying into Rome.

Welcome reception and BBQ in the garden of our villa and base for the retreat: Umberto 121 Evening harp circle. Share tunes and play together.

Day 2 - Sunday

Morning harp workshops. Lunch in the villa. Stroll around Montisi and learn about the village. Afternoon private harp lessons.

Evening dinner at local pizzeria.

Harp Concert by Sunita.

Day 3 - Monday

Morning harp workshops followed by lunch in our villa's garden. Afternoon excursion hunting for truffles in the nearby hills with a local expert, Nico and his dogs. Tuscany is known for the best truffles in Italy.

Dinner in our villa, perhaps sample dishes with truffles we find. Evening discussions on beauty and sharing tunes.

Day 4 - Tuesday

Morning harp workshops. Afternoon excursion to the Monastery Monte Oliveto Maggiore  View the frescoes and enjoy lunch at their restaurant. Ristorante Bar La Torre di Monte Oliveto Asciano

Evening on your own to enjoy the local wine bar, dine at a local restaurant, or stay in our lovely villa and sit in our garden.

Day 5 - Wednesday

Morning harp workshops. Early afternoon private lessons. Wine and cheese pairings experience at local wine bar.

Festive dinner at local restaurant, Trattoria L'Ombelico del Mondo "Il Barrino" di Montisi.

Day 6 - Thursday

Morning tour of the local village, Pienza, home of the famous Pecorino cheese. Lunch in Pienza overlooking the rolling hills. Afternoon visit to learn about olives and olive oil in the village of Castelmuzio. Late afternoon private lessons in Montisi. Dinner in our villa. Evening harp circle and playing music together.

Day 7 - Friday

Optional 3 mile hike in the surrounding hills (weather permitting)

Optional private harp lessons. Lunch in the villa.

Pack and enjoy Montisi. Afternoon cooking class with Jacqueline. Enjoy a farewell dinner in the villa with the food we created.

Day 8 - Saturday

Departure by 10am to airport or train station if exploring more of Italy