Day 1 

The arrival day! 😊  

Welcome to your Tuscan crochet dream! 

Once you have arrived in Italy, coordinated private transport will be available from both Pisa and Florence airports (between 3 – 5 pm), as well as Lucca train station.  From there you will be taken to the Villa in the heart of the Tuscan Hills to begin your retreat.  Check in is from 3pm. 

Once you have unpacked and settled in, we will gather for an introduction and a relaxed afternoon crochet workshop set in one of the many amazing spaces within the villa. 

Dinner is served around 7pm, and is especially prepared by our own private chef Karolina.  You will enjoy a 3-course meal featuring the best of Italian cuisine, all made with fresh local seasonal produce. 

After dinner it’s time to really unwind and relax in to your amazing home from home for the next few days. 

Day 2 

Morning starts with a wonderful selection of breakfast items that will get you ready for the first session of the day.   

Weather permitting, we will enjoy an outdoor morning workshop within the villa’s beautiful grounds, amidst breath taking views of the Lucca Hills. 

Lunch will be ready for 1 pm, and is prepared again by Chef Karolina. After lunch we will continue with our morning project, and then prepare to depart for our first outing together.   

At around 4.30 pm we will depart for wine tasting at the beautiful Fabbrica San Martino, a bio-dynamic winery set in 20 hectares of 18th century Italian estate. 

Once back at the Villa, a 3-course Tuscan dinner awaits. 

After a wonderful day, the evening remains your own to continue as you please. 

Day 3 

Breakfast is served at 8.30 am, and our morning crochet workshop will follow.   

The morning’s events will take us to around 12.30 pm where we will embark on a guided walking tour of Lucca and enjoy lunch within the local area.   

Visiting Lucca will give you an opportunity to bring your project(s) and/or current WIP along for our ‘city crochet’ afternoon session.  Taking in the scenery whilst blissfully crocheting outdoors in one of the town’s picturesque locations. 

A special evening awaits, with the chance to witness a renowned Puccini concert within a spectacular Romanesque church.   

After the concert, we will enjoy dinner at our favourite restaurant in Lucca town and reflect on a truly memorable day. 

Day 4 

In preparation for a day of crochet and exploring, your breakfast buffet will be served at 8.30 am on day 4. 

At 9.30 am we will depart on a journey to the vibrant city of Florence for an unforgettable crochet excursion.  You will have time to visit some of the most spectacular sights, including a charming yarn shop, and enjoy some crochet time in a fabulous location hand-picked by a local crochet designer. 

By early evening we will return to the villa to freshen up and prepare for a delicious Tuscan pizza festival starting at 7 pm. 

Day 5 

The penultimate day of your crochet retreat will be spent soaking up the surroundings of Villa Selva.  

Breakfast will be served at the later time of 9 am today after a busy couple of days out and about. 

With a morning crochet workshop to finish up the weekend’s projects or your current WIP, everyone will have a chance to feel a great sense of accomplishment and pride in what they have achieved. 

Lunch will be served by chef Karolina at 1 pm, and will bring us to our final afternoon session together.  A relaxed affair, the afternoon’s session will focus around achievements, reflection, and winding down after a glorious few days away.   

You will have the opportunity to share your work and exchange stories, hacks and tips with your peers over prosecco and appetizers. 

Enjoy the final evening of your retreat with a fantastic dinner fiesta watching the sun set over the hills of Lucca. 

Day 6 

Departure day! 🙁 

A farewell breakfast is served at 8.30 am on our final day together to set you up for your journey home.  You are free to take an early start and enjoy the villa before checking out.   

Coordinated transport will be available once more to take you to your place of departure, leaving the villa at 10 am. 

Safe journey onwards and happy hooking!