Frequently asked questions-
No. Morning classes are fifty minutes of mat work with small props, taught by Jenna with Susan in the room to help with cues. Mats and props are provided. If you have a practice, you’ll be challenged. If you don’t, you’ll be looked after. There is also one longer workshop for anyone who wants to go further. Please note any injuries on your application.
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Not at all. Every meal is at one table, and by the second night it’s hard to remember who arrived with whom. Solo guests book one of the private rooms.
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Yes. Class is every morning and nobody takes attendance. There is plenty to enjoy with the wine, the food, and the pool.
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Not at all. There are non alcoholic options at every meal, and you’re welcome at every tasting either way.
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Everything except flights, travel insurance, and massages or facials. Meals, wine at dinner, drinks through the week, classes, excursions, and group transfers to and from Rome are all covered.
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Yes. The villa’s kitchen cooks for vegetarian, gluten free, dairy free, and allergy needs. Just let us know on your application.
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You should be comfortable walking up a hill town’s main street, which can be steep. Nothing else in the week asks much of you.
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Rome Fiumicino, which has nonstop flights from many major US cities. Plan to arrive by September 19. We meet the group in Rome on September 20 and drive everyone back on September 27. Exact pickup and drop off details will be sent before the trip.
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For the evening of September 27 or the following day.
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Once you book, we’ll send a short list of favorite Rome hotels.
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Fourteen guests, plus Jenna and Susan. The number is set by the house and by one dinner table, and it doesn’t go up.
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No. Shared rooms are for two people traveling together. If you’re coming on your own, you’ll have a private room.
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Late September in the hills above Cortona is usually warm during the day and cool at night. Bring a layer for dinners outside.
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A 25% deposit holds your room, with three equal payments due February 1, April 1, and June 1, 2027.
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Payments are nonrefundable, but your spot is never lost. If you can’t come, you can pass your place to someone you'd love to see at the table, up until August 1, 2027. We strongly recommend travel insurance that covers cancellation.
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A week in wine country that begins on the mat each morning and ends at a long table each night.
Still have questions?
We're happy to help.Email Jenna at jenna@contourretreats.com, or start your application and she’ll be in touch personally.
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