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T U S C A N Y D R E A M S A w o m e n ’ s a d v e n t u r e f o r t h e m i n d b o d y a n d s o u l
magine waking up to the Tuscan sun and a cappuccino. The smell of vineyards and cypress trees floats across your senses. You begin your walk from village to village with eleven other women. As the trails turn to cobblestones, you make your way to the inn. After relaxing and
exploring each town, you dine on local seafood and pasta, drink the wine and unwind at ages-old hot-springs before you fall asleep to your Tuscan dreams.
Italy, a country known for its food, wine, architecture, passion, romance, and Renaissance art, will change the way you see your life! Let Italy awaken your passion, your creativity, your zest for life. As the culture, countryside, and camaraderie connect you to deeper parts of yourself, new dreams will arise of what's possible for your future. Join us as we walk in the footsteps of empresses and live those possibilities.
Give yourself the gift of a lifetime.
Join Kim Mlinarik LCPC, Colleen Russell MATP, and Eric Fulgenzi WFR for this playful, life-changing Alchemy Adventure!
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TUSCANY DREAMS June 11 - 18, 2016
June 11: Arrive Montepulciano Yo u w i l l a r r i v e i n t h e h i l l t o w n o f Montepulciano, the largest in Southern Tuscany, in the afternoon. Once you arrive at our hotel in the heart of the city, Albergo il Duomo, we will meet and greet with our fellow adventurers orienting everyone for the week. Look forward to heading out on the town with new friends for a traditional Italian feast!
June 12: Montepulciano With its beautiful Renaissance buildings, duomo (cathedral) housing 15th century art, and breathtaking views, Montepulciano is just the place to recharge your batteries after a long day of travel. The impressive Piazza Grande and its whimsical bell tower crown the town with cafes
and a wine tasting shop. There you can taste wines from the world famous Vino Nobile region or explore boutiques among the cobblestone streets. We'll gather as a group in the afternoon for sharing and reflection.
June 13: PienzaToday is our first day of hiking! Our destination, Pienza, is often referred to as "The Pearl of the Renaissance" with its almost perfectly intact town center, the palace of Pope Pio II, Bishop's Palace, and Town Hall. Once we arrive at the three star Hotel San Gregorio we'll kick off our shoes and enjoy everything our hosts Nikola and his family have to offer!
If you are brave enough to leave behind everything familiar and comfortingand set out on a truth-seeking journey externally and internallyand you are willing to regard everything that happens on that journey as a clue, and everyone you meet as a teacherthen the truth shall not be withheld from you.
-Elizabeth Gilbert Eat Pray Love
TUSCANY DREAMS June 11 - 18, 2016
June 14: Bagno Vignoni Bagno Vignoni has been famous since Roman times for the sulfurous waters that come bubbling up into the large rectangular pool that forms the town's main square, Piazza delle Sorgenti (Square of the Springs). Medieval pilgrims and modern hikers alike have soothed their tired feet in the pleasantly warm water that flows through open channels on its way to the River Orcia. Of particular interest are the ruins of a medieval bathhouse on the edge of town and the Chapel of Saint Catherine.
After our hike to Bagno Vignoni we'll be staying at the Albergo Le Terme constructed inside of Pope Pio II Piccolomini's summer residence, which overlooks the town's main square. Once we've rejuvenated from the magical waters, we'll gather as a group for creative play.
June 15: Montalcino Today we will be walking through the sweeping vistas of the Tuscan countryside: villas on hilltops, cypress trees, and neon-green expanses. Our destination is the impressive Abbey of Sant'Antimo, whose origins date to 352 A.D. After we have explored the cavernous abbey and witnessed the ethereal Gregorian chanting of the monks, we will be transferred to our lovely accommodation in Montalcino, Hotel Vecchia Oliviera.
June 16: MontalcinoPerhaps known best for its Brunello di Montalcino wine, Montalcino has a rich history of art and architecture. Today will be your opportunity to rest, take a low-key walk throughout the surrounding areas of Montalcino, soak up the glorious art at the Musei Riuniti, see the medieval fortress in town, or tour a winery. In the late afternoon, under pastel skies, we'll gather for sharing.
June 17: Siena The center of Siena, with its shell-shaped Piazza del Campo, has been declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The square is home to a number of architectural treasures and a semi-annual horserace. The Duomo di Siena is one of the greatest examples of Italian Romanesque-Gothic Architecture. Hundreds of thousands of people flock to the city each year to see the art and architecture of this jewel of the renaissance.
"Travel is more than the seeing of
sights: it is a change that goes on, deep
and permanent, in the ideas of living."
-Miriam Beard
TUSCANY DREAMS June 11 - 18, 2016
After breakfast we will walk out of Montalcino toward Siena where we will be scooped up and chauffeured to Hotel Chiusarelli. Once we’ve cleaned up, we'll change into our happiest outfits and celebrate our week's accomplishments!
June 18: Siena Our final breakfast together will leave us with full bellies and full hearts. Take the morning and a f t e r n o o n f o r l a s t - m i n u t e s h o p p i n g , cappuccinos, sight-seeing, and good-byes before your departure to the airport or your next destination.
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Your Guides
Kim Mlinarik LCPC has a Masters Degree in Marriage and Family Therapy and is a licensed mental health and addictions counselor. She has been working with teenage girls, women, and families for over 17 years in private practice, wilderness, residential, and international settings. She has studied different forms of indigenous healing and energy work for the past eight years. Kim’s greatest passion is exploring cultures around the world. She has led treks in Europe, the United Kingdom, and Costa Rica and has traveled to five continents to experience the diversity of each culture and discover the common threads that connect us all. Kim uses fun, adventure, and cultural immersion to guide women in the work of nurturing the feminine spirit and empowering them to step into their authentic selves to create their dreams. She enjoys yoga, trapeze, and sharing her experiences through writing.
Colleen Russell MATP is an expert in guiding individuals through life transitions. She has a Masters degree in Transpersonal Psychology and is trained and certified as a facilitator in Self-Esteem, Neuro Linguistics, Grief Counseling, Dream Coaching, BodySoul Rhythms, Storytelling, and the Creative and Expressive Arts. She is a published author in the Spring 2010 Issue of Sage Woman Magazine and a book entitled Overcomers, Inc, Stories of Strength, Hope, and Courage. Her main passion is helping women discover their authentic selves and to live their creative dreams.
Eric Fulgenzi WFR has a BA in English Education. He has worked in alternative, experiential, and therapeutic education for over ten years as a teacher, counselor, and field guide. His current passions are alpine climbing, trail running, mountain biking, photography, music, and travel. With passport stamps from thirteen countries he has found that the beauty of travel is experiencing new tastes and smells, discovering what connects each of us to one another, and being open to what may come along the journey. For three and a half years Eric guided treks in the Oregon wilderness and he has guided treks in Europe and Costa Rica. He and a friend once rode bicycles from Sandpoint, Idaho to Phoenix, Arizona to celebrate Thanksgiving. Quick to smile and count his blessings, he approaches life with inquisitiveness and spontaneity.
TUSCANY DREAMS June 11 - 18, 2016
Your Tuscan Adventure Includes:
Eight days and seven nights in five Renaissance cities and villages
Three and Four Star luxurious Villas and Hotels*
The stunning cities of Siena and Pienza, and the golden valleys of theVal d’Orcia region
The famous Sant'Antimo Abbey and hot springs of Bagno Vignoni
Renaissance art and architecture in the most well preserved cities in Tuscany
All transportation and luggage transfers
Sixteen of 21 meals
Morning Yoga
Four professionally guided town-to-town hikes through rolling hills and vineyards
Creative play and discussions to support you in clarifying which dreams carry the most meaning to you
P r e - a n d p o s t - t r i p g r o u p conference calls with Kim and Colleen to support one another in integrating the experience
*accommodations based on double occupancy
$3495plus airfare
$500 non-refundable deposit required upon registration
TUSCANY DREAMS June 11 - 18, 2016
Contact Alchemy Adventures [email protected]
or go to www.alchemyadventures.com/tuscanydreams
to register
Kim Mlinarik - (208) 352-2242 - [email protected]
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