Courses

Tuscan Crochet Retreat with Emma – Oh So Pretty And Clever & Marina – Bloodimaryart Crochet

With Emma & Marina

At Lucca , Tuscany - Villa Vistosa

23 October - 28 October, 2023

Join our crochet experts on this all-inclusive 5-night Tuscan crochet retreat. Indulge in your favourite hobby whilst taking in the best of what Tuscany has to offer. We aim to inspire you through the natural beauty of Italy, envelop your senses with a warm, welcoming atmosphere, awaken your taste buds with delicious home-cooked organic cuisine, and excite you with local culture and extraordinary experiences centred around your love of crochet. Re-ignite your creative spark and nurture your body, mind, and spirit with an abundance of nature, and magnificent views of the Tuscan valley and Italian countryside. All yarns, patterns & daily workshops are included for a truly immersive experience doing the craft that you love with like-minded people.

Course Highlights

1. Daily crochet workshops with Emma & Marina
2. Beautiful all-inclusive accommodation in a traditional Tuscan Villa on the hills of Lucca
3. Coordinated private transportation
4. A range of tailored crochet projects with instruction and guidance
5. A wonderful gift bag including all materials, patterns and extras from our sponsors
6. Day trip to Florence and a visit to a charming family run yarn shop
7. Personal chef offering freshly prepared gourmet Italian cuisine & wine throughout the entire stay
8. Tour of Lucca and the local area
9. Wine tasting at a local bio-dynamic winery
10. Traditional pizza feast with a private Pizzaiolo
11. Puccini concert set in a 13th century Romanesque church followed by delicious dinner at a local restaurant
12. Glamorous Tuscan farewell dinner & showcase of projects

Day by Day Workshop Schedule

1. Day 1: ● The arrival day! Coordinated private transport will be available from both Pisa and Florence airports between 3 – 5pm. From there you will be taken to our Villa in the heart of the Tuscan Hills to begin your retreat. 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 7 pm and is specially prepared by our own private chef. You will enjoy a 3-course meal with wine, featuring the best of Italian cuisine. All made with fresh local seasonal produce. After dinner, it’s time to really unwind and relax in your amazing home from home for the coming days.
2. Day 2: ● Crochet & wine tasting! The 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 our private chef. After lunch, we will continue with our morning project. 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 with wine awaits. After a wonderful day, the evening remains your own to continue as you please.
3. Day 3: ● Crochet, Lucca & Puccini concert! Breakfast is served at 8.30 am, and our first crochet workshop of the day will follow. The morning’s events will take us to around 12 pm when 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 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 enjoy a world-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.
4. Day 4: ● Crochet in Florence & yarn shopping! In preparation for a day of crochet and exploring, your breakfast buffet will be served at 8.30 am. 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 the charming yarn shop Campolmi Filati, and enjoy some crochet time in a fabulous location. By early evening we will return to the villa to freshen up and prepare for a delicious handmade pizza feast starting at 7 pm.
5. Day 5: ● Crochet & relax! The penultimate day of your crochet retreat will be spent soaking up the surroundings of the Villa. 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 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 our private chef at 1 pm and will bring us to our final afternoon session together. A relaxed affair, it will focus on achievements, reflection, and winding down after our glorious time away. You will have the opportunity to share your work during our crochet showcase, and exchange stories, hacks, and tips with your peers over prosecco and appetisers. Enjoy the final evening of your retreat with a fantastic dinner fiesta watching the sunset over the hills of Lucca.
6. Day 6: ● Departure day! 🙁 A farewell breakfast is served at 8.30 am to set you up for your journey home. You are free to take an early start and enjoy the villa before checking out.

Course Cost: 2850 £