Datu Wellness
Tuscany, Italy
Overview
Datu is one of the most exciting new retreat openings in 2023 for Ayurveda, Yoga and Meditation where some of India's best Doctors, teachers and therapists have been hand picked to create a transformative week long retreat in Italy. The retreat offers ancient holistic health and wellness practices for mind, body and soul, with a realism about Western lifestyles and teachings to help support the ongoing benefits once you have left the retreat.
Retreat dates
Dates: 19 - 26 October; 27 October - 3 November; 5 - 12 November; 13 - 20 November
What we love
- The high level of expertise from the Doctors, teachers and therapists
- The extensive activity schedule. From morning yoga to pre sleep sound healing.
- The location of the where the retreat is held amongst the rolling hills of Tuscany.
Who should go
- Those who want to experience authentic Ayurveda and Yoga without travelling to India
- Those who would like a gentle detox and reset
- Those who like a mixture of a group environment and personal time
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Highlights
Wellness at Datu is centred around the included treatments and extensive daily activity schedule. It is not a spa with facilities but a retreat where expert teachers, Doctors and therapists can help you heal and reset on a physical, mental and emotional level.
Example treatments at Datu Wellness
- Ayurvedic therapies
- Shiatsu
- Massages
- Acupuncture
- Diet consultations
- Ayurvedic consultations
Fitness & Activities
Activities available at resort
- Massages and treatments
- Group activities as per schedule
- Relaxation
- Swimming pool
- Evening group talks and workshops
Activities available at the surrounding area
- Nature walks
- Thermal hot springs
- Tuscan Culture tours
- Hikes
- Organic farming introduction
Rooms
The Retreat will take place in a traditional Italian Borgo which has an interesting historical relevance to the area dating back to Medieval times.
The rooms are spacious, comfortable and all your needs will be met however do not expect modern luxury as the Borgo is traditional in style and somewhat rustic. Each room had private bathroom with a bath and shower. Due to the property layout each room is different.
We suggest choosing flight that arrives in Italy at noon or later. Please avoid booking flights that land in Florence before 10.30am.
Suggested departure time on the last day of the retreat is 10.30 am and guests are welcome to stay for lunch.
Classic room
The classic rooms are decorated in rustic Tuscan colors, that give each of them its own character. Each has a traditional travertino style bathroom.
Superior room
These are spacious rooms with reading area and armchairs. They have been furnished with antique furniture and decorated in the original style.
Suite
The Suites are cozy Apartments with a bedroom, plus a separate lounge with sofa bed. These spacious rooms are perfect for a family holiday. All in warm colours and with antique furniture.
What’s on the menu
Food is an integral part of the retreat as Datu Wellness believe that food is medicine. The food is wholesome, locally sourced, seasonal and based on sattvic Ayurvedic principles.
All your meals (breakfast, lunch and dinner) as well as some guilt-free snacks are included in your retreat.
Communal dining table is available for those who want to be social and eat with the others. Those guests who want to eat on their own, private tables are available too.
Please note there will be no alcohol or coffee available.
Location
Datu Retreat will take place in heart of Tuscany, near Sienna, Italy and will be hosted in a traditional Borgo which has been transferred into a country retreat. The Borgo is surrounded by rolling hills, vineyards and olive groves - a perfect setting for a transformational retreat! You will be able to step out onto the ancient cobblestone street, explore the gardens and enjoy the views of the rolling Tuscan hills.
Nearest airport
Nearest airport is Florence. Transfer takes about 1 hour and 20 minutes. Your transfer is included if you book with Wellbeing Escapes.Rome and Pisa are little further afield but transfer can also be arranged. Contact us for prices and details.
Stella's Travel Review Datu Wellness Retreat
Families, Children & Infants
This is an adults only retreat. Minimum age is 16 and these young guests must be accompanied by an adult.Reviews
I felt so nourished, held, healed after my stay at Datu Wellness. The team have a unique ability to help everyone reconnect with themselves truly and allow to recharge, heal, relax and learn new things about your own wellbeing. Definitely recommend
Anonymous
What a magical place with a team of nearly 20 of India's best practitioners, teachers, healers travelling to Europe twice a year, offering the most authentic treatments of Ayurveda, Yoga practice and so much more in Italy.
The team are so gentle, loving, caring that I felt nurtured and held throughout amidst a small group of other lovely guests
Anonymous
What a magical place with the most authentic therapies, practitioners and classes outside of India. Definitely try this
Anonymous
It's hard to pick my favourite things to share but the Indian staff to represent ayurveda and yoga, which are both my passions. And Tuscany, my most favourite place in Italy. I have also made some great friends with whom I am constantly in touch with since returning.
Thank you so much to all these wonderful people on the team 💗 Suyash by far stood out as a shining star. Hitesh was very knowledgeable and Komal's voice moved me on every occasion when she sang like an angel at the end of some yoga sessions. Dr Therese, too, showed me amazing insights. Loved Safiras massage, and Vlads myotherapy added something very new to my knowledge of myself.
Anonymous
Suryash radiates kindness, Boris is a beam of joy and Molly was the perfect yoga instructor but my favourite aspect was finding time and space for myself at Datu
Anonymous
The whole team was AMAZING! You have cherry picked the best of the best. Thank you so much for opening our eyes to the world of Ayurveda and the complementary holistic approach of yoga, meditation & diet, very enlightening.
Anonymous
A really well balanced program and treatments. Will definitely return there for more
Anonymous
Sometimes the universe takes you to the right place at the right time with the right people and my week with @datuwellness in Tuscany was exactly that. The place was gorgeous, the team looking after us incredible and the guests super interesting and lovely. The daily agenda was meticulously planned, the attention to detail awe inspiring.
The yoga activities progressed beautifully throughout the week, complemented by meditation, art therapy, cooking classes, sound healing, talks and a daily treatment.
Thank you Wellbeing Escapes for introducing me to this magical place 🙏🏻
Anonymous
A really well balanced program and treatments
Anonymous
Beautiful location with first class teachers and therapists .A very nurturing experience with an interesting and varied schedule combining Ayurveda principals with yoga , massage and much more .
Anonymous
Sometimes the universe takes you to the right place at the right time with the right people and my week with @datuwellness in Tuscany was exactly that. The place was gorgeous, the team looking after us incredible and the guests super interesting and lovely. The daily agenda was meticulously planned, the attention to detail awe inspiring.
The yoga activities progressed beautifully throughout the week, complemented by meditation, art therapy, cooking classes, sound healing, talks and a daily treatment.
Thank you @wellbeingescapes for introducing me to this magical retreat
Katja.kyk
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