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Location: Artists Village Create your own hand-tied bouquet using beautiful, fresh flowers from the grounds of Villa Lena. During this...
Location: Artist Villa Find out more about the Villa Lena Art Foundation with an introduction to the residency programme and...
Get creative in our kitchen! Delicious, fresh and totally-your homemade pasta from scratch, cooked to perfection by our chef. Before sharing your creations together over a communal lunch, learn about the traditional and organic techniques used to harvest Extra Virgin Olive Oil from the 2,000 olive trees on the Villa Lena estate and sample the distinctive product we create here.
Workshop includes:
- how to make fresh egg Italian pasta
- olive oil tasting
-pasta lunch
- 2 glass of house wine (one during the workshop and one during the lunch)
Suitable for children. Please email host@villa-lena.it to inquire about prices
Location: Artists Village Create your own springtime flower crown with our fresh local blooms. Choose flowers and sprigs of foliage...
Morning yoga with Maria Kristensson
Location: Fattoria Yoga Studio
Start your day with meditation followed by a grounding hatha flow. The intention for this class is to connect to presence and set a foundation from which you can strengthen, expand and open up for a bright new day. You'll be invited to tune into your breath and what's present within. Then guided through a variation of postures linking breath with movement, finally landing for a soothing while's rest in shavasana. A class for all levels
Location: Osteria San Michele
Wine Tasting
At Villa Lena we produce our own wine on site. Start your experience off with a tour of our vineyard and then sample both our own products, plus some from the local region, and delve into the world of organic, biodynamic and natural wines.
Wine will be served with fresh focaccia and local cold cuts.
Must be booked 24 hours in advance!
Villa Lena is pleased to invite you to the first Art Happening of 2023. By the San Michele Pool Bar, this May...
Morning yoga with Maria Kristensson
Location: Fattoria Yoga Studio
Start your day with meditation followed by a grounding hatha flow. The intention for this class is to connect to presence and set a foundation from which you can strengthen, expand and open up for a bright new day. You'll be invited to tune into your breath and what's present within. Then guided through a variation of postures linking breath with movement, finally landing for a soothing while's rest in shavasana. A class for all levels
In this workshop the participants will work with clay using their hands and basic tools in order to create wall...
Location: Panoramic Terrace
Unleash your creativity on cookies! In this hands-on class, our Pastry Chef will teach how to prepare delicious cookies and to decorate them with colorful icing, chocolate fondant and more. Get ready to roll out fresh dough and be creative with artsy decoration.
Morning yoga with Maria Kristensson
Location: Fattoria Yoga Studio
Start your day with meditation followed by a grounding hatha flow. The intention for this class is to connect to presence and set a foundation from which you can strengthen, expand and open up for a bright new day. You'll be invited to tune into your breath and what's present within. Then guided through a variation of postures linking breath with movement, finally landing for a soothing while's rest in shavasana. A class for all levels
Location: Artists Villa
Arrange and compose contemporary still-lifes with found objects from the Villa Lena estate. Stroll around Villa Lena estate and find nature objects and wild flowers to accompany your composition.
Location: Osteria San Michele Bar
Learn about cocktail preparation, tools, traditional Italian cocktail recipes and how to make a seasonal twist to traditional cocktails. Cocktail tasting, 1 selected individual cocktail+ shared aperitivo platter
Morning yoga with Maria Kristensson
Location: Fattoria Yoga Studio
Start your day with meditation followed by a grounding hatha flow. The intention for this class is to connect to presence and set a foundation from which you can strengthen, expand and open up for a bright new day. You'll be invited to tune into your breath and what's present within. Then guided through a variation of postures linking breath with movement, finally landing for a soothing while's rest in shavasana. A class for all levels
Location: Artists Village Walk in the surroundings of the studio and look for leaves, bark, small objects to transfer to...
Location: San Michele Pool Join us for a party at San Michele pool. Enjoy some live music and dance the...
Morning yoga with Maria Kristensson
Location: Fattoria Yoga Studio
Start your day with meditation followed by a grounding hatha flow. The intention for this class is to connect to presence and set a foundation from which you can strengthen, expand and open up for a bright new day. You'll be invited to tune into your breath and what's present within. Then guided through a variation of postures linking breath with movement, finally landing for a soothing while's rest in shavasana. A class for all levels
Meeting Point: Osteria San Michele
Pick what's best in season in our vegetable orto and get to know about produce and what each season delivers to our table. Select vegetables and aromatics with our Chef, crunch on some fresh greens and prepare delicious farm to table dishes. Share your preparations over an easy lunch together.
Suitable for children. Please email host@villa-lena.it to inquire about prices
Location: Osteria San Michele Bar
Learn about cocktail preparation, tools, traditional Italian cocktail recipes and how to make a seasonal twist to traditional cocktails. Cocktail tasting, 1 selected individual cocktail+ shared aperitivo platter
Location: Yoga Deck.
Morning Yoga with Melissa Koh
Transition from a vibrant day into a peaceful evening. The first half of class is a breath-based, meditative flow. The second half of class will focus on ground-based movement, restorative stretches, and meditation. Created to help you filter out any unwanted energies and maintain spiritual balance, this class will leave you grounded and ready for a relaxing sunset. This class is healing for people with back and neck pain.
Get creative in our kitchen! Delicious, fresh and totally-your homemade pasta from scratch, cooked to perfection by our chef. We will share your creations together over a communal lunch
Workshop includes:
- how to make fresh egg Italian pasta
-pasta lunch
- 2 glass of house wine (one during the workshop and one during the lunch)
Suitable for children. Please email host@villa-lena.it to inquire about prices
Location: Osteria San Michele
Wine Tasting
At Villa Lena we produce our own wine on site. Start your experience off with a tour of our vineyard and then sample both our own products, plus some from the local region, and delve into the world of organic, biodynamic and natural wines.
Wine will be served with fresh focaccia and local cold cuts.
Must be booked 24 hours in advance!
Location: Yoga Deck
Morning Yoga with Melissa Koh
Transition from a vibrant day into a peaceful evening. The first half of class is a breath-based, meditative flow. The second half of class will focus on ground-based movement, restorative stretches, and meditation. Created to help you filter out any unwanted energies and maintain spiritual balance, this class will leave you grounded and ready for a relaxing sunset. This class is healing for people with back and neck pain.
During this workshop, participants will play with colors decals and porcelain surfaces to compose their own drawings. Learn how to...
Location: San Michele Pool
Meet our residents and enjoy an aperitivo with them.
What's included:
- 1 glass of Villa Lena rose
- snacks
Get creative in our kitchen! Delicious, fresh and totally-your homemade pasta from scratch, cooked to perfection by our chef. We will share your creations together over a communal lunch
Workshop includes:
- how to make fresh egg Italian pasta
-pasta lunch
- 2 glass of house wine (one during the workshop and one during the lunch)
Suitable for children. Please email host@villa-lena.it to inquire about prices
Location: Yoga Deck
Morning Yoga with Melissa Koh
Transition from a vibrant day into a peaceful evening. The first half of class is a breath-based, meditative flow. The second half of class will focus on ground-based movement, restorative stretches, and meditation. Created to help you filter out any unwanted energies and maintain spiritual balance, this class will leave you grounded and ready for a relaxing sunset. This class is healing for people with back and neck pain.
Meeting Point: Osteria San Michele
Pick what's best in season in our vegetable orto and get to know about produce and what each season delivers to our table. Select vegetables and aromatics with our Chef, crunch on some fresh greens and prepare delicious farm to table dishes. Share your preparations over an easy lunch together.
Suitable for children. Please email host@villa-lena.it to inquire about prices
Location: Artist Villa Find out more about the Villa Lena Art Foundation with an introduction to the residency programme and...
Location: Yoga Deck
Morning Yoga with Melissa Koh
Transition from a vibrant day into a peaceful evening. The first half of class is a breath-based, meditative flow. The second half of class will focus on ground-based movement, restorative stretches, and meditation. Created to help you filter out any unwanted energies and maintain spiritual balance, this class will leave you grounded and ready for a relaxing sunset. This class is healing for people with back and neck pain.
Get creative in our kitchen! Delicious, fresh and totally-your homemade pasta from scratch, cooked to perfection by our chef. We will share your creations together over a communal lunch
Workshop includes:
- how to make fresh egg Italian pasta
-pasta lunch
- 2 glass of house wine (one during the workshop and one during the lunch)
Suitable for children. Please email host@villa-lena.it to inquire about prices
Location: Yoga Deck
Morning Yoga with Melissa Koh
Transition from a vibrant day into a peaceful evening. The first half of class is a breath-based, meditative flow. The second half of class will focus on ground-based movement, restorative stretches, and meditation. Created to help you filter out any unwanted energies and maintain spiritual balance, this class will leave you grounded and ready for a relaxing sunset. This class is healing for people with back and neck pain.
Meeting point: Reception shop Perfect for the first pottery experience, this workshop will teach participants how to transform a small...
Location: Osteria San Michele
Wine Tasting
At Villa Lena we produce our own wine on site. Start your experience off with a tour of our vineyard and then sample both our own products, plus some from the local region, and delve into the world of organic, biodynamic and natural wines.
Wine will be served with fresh focaccia and local cold cuts.
Must be booked 24 hours in advance!
Location: Yoga Deck
Morning Yoga with Melissa Koh
Transition from a vibrant day into a peaceful evening. The first half of class is a breath-based, meditative flow. The second half of class will focus on ground-based movement, restorative stretches, and meditation. Created to help you filter out any unwanted energies and maintain spiritual balance, this class will leave you grounded and ready for a relaxing sunset. This class is healing for people with back and neck pain.
Location: Osteria San Michele Bar
Learn about cocktail preparation, tools, traditional Italian cocktail recipes and how to make a seasonal twist to traditional cocktails. Cocktail tasting, 1 selected individual cocktail+ shared aperitivo platter
Location: Yoga Deck
Morning Yoga with Melissa Koh
Transition from a vibrant day into a peaceful evening. The first half of class is a breath-based, meditative flow. The second half of class will focus on ground-based movement, restorative stretches, and meditation. Created to help you filter out any unwanted energies and maintain spiritual balance, this class will leave you grounded and ready for a relaxing sunset. This class is healing for people with back and neck pain.
Location: Artists Villa
Arrange and compose contemporary still-lifes with found objects from the Villa Lena estate. Stroll around Villa Lena estate and find nature objects and wild flowers to accompany your composition.
Location: Panoramic Terrace
Unleash your creativity on cookies! In this hands-on class, our Pastry Chef will teach how to prepare delicious cookies and to decorate them with colorful icing, chocolate fondant and more. Get ready to roll out fresh dough and be creative with artsy decoration.
This exclusive event will offer a one-of-a-kind experience that you won't want to miss. Savor the flavors of Tuscan cuisine and enjoy an afternoon of good company and delightful drinks and snacks in an unforgettable setting. With stunning views and a mystery location, this Summer celebration promises to be a truly unforgettable experience. Enjoy a performance by Joviale, a multidisciplinary artist from North London making otherworldly, immersive music that plays with “minimal textures, killer interjections and vocals that are equal parts restraint and rage.
Location: Artist Villa Join us in June to celebrate the changing seasons, creative cuisine and the very best of farm-to-table...
Location: San Michele Pool
Join us for a party at San Michele pool. Enjoy some live music and dance the night away with a cocktail in hand!
Please note that beverages are not included.
For kids price, please email host@villa-lena.it
Location: Yoga Deck
Morning Yoga with Melissa Koh
Transition from a vibrant day into a peaceful evening. The first half of class is a breath-based, meditative flow. The second half of class will focus on ground-based movement, restorative stretches, and meditation. Created to help you filter out any unwanted energies and maintain spiritual balance, this class will leave you grounded and ready for a relaxing sunset. This class is healing for people with back and neck pain.
Location: Panoramic Terrace
Enjoy a fresh and luxurious buffet lunch and celebrate the beginning of summer together with our June resident artists.
Menu soon available.
For kids prices and booking, please email host@villa-lena.it
Location: Yoga Deck
Morning Yoga with Melissa Koh
Transition from a vibrant day into a peaceful evening. The first half of class is a breath-based, meditative flow. The second half of class will focus on ground-based movement, restorative stretches, and meditation. Created to help you filter out any unwanted energies and maintain spiritual balance, this class will leave you grounded and ready for a relaxing sunset. This class is healing for people with back and neck pain.
Perfect for the first pottery experience, this workshop will teach participants how to transform a small portion of clay into...
Location: Osteria San Michele
Wine Tasting
At Villa Lena we produce our own wine on site. Start your experience off with a tour of our vineyard and then sample both our own products, plus some from the local region, and delve into the world of organic, biodynamic and natural wines.
Wine will be served with fresh focaccia and local cold cuts.
Must be booked 24 hours in advance!
Location: Artist Villa Find out more about the Villa Lena Art Foundation with an introduction to the residency programme and...
Get creative in our kitchen! Delicious, fresh and totally-your homemade pasta from scratch, cooked to perfection by our chef. We will share your creations together over a communal lunch
Workshop includes:
- how to make fresh egg Italian pasta
-pasta lunch
- 2 glass of house wine (one during the workshop and one during the lunch)
Suitable for children. Please email host@villa-lena.it to inquire about prices
Location: Osteria San Michele Bar
Learn about cocktail preparation, tools, traditional Italian cocktail recipes and how to make a seasonal twist to traditional cocktails. Cocktail tasting, 1 selected individual cocktail+ shared aperitivo platter
Meeting Point: Osteria San Michele
Pick what's best in season in our vegetable orto and get to know about produce and what each season delivers to our table. Select vegetables and aromatics with our Chef, crunch on some fresh greens and prepare delicious farm to table dishes. Share your preparations over an easy lunch together.
Suitable for children. Please email host@villa-lena.it to inquire about prices
During this workshop, participants will play with colors decals and porcelain surfaces to compose their own drawings. Learn how to...
Location: Artist Villa Find out more about the Villa Lena Art Foundation with an introduction to the residency programme and...
Location: Yoga Deck
Afternoon Yoga with Melissa Koh
Get ready to sleep well in this meditative, restorative yoga class. We will use bolsters and blankets to hold each pose for 5-15 minutes in a slow release. Along with guided meditation, this will activate deep relaxation and rebalance your systems. Melt into your mat and tune in with your breath. This is an accessible practice for all levels and physical abilities, including those living with disability, anxiety, or chronic pain.
Location: Yoga Deck
Morning Yoga with Melissa Koh
Transition from a vibrant day into a peaceful evening. The first half of class is a breath-based, meditative flow. The second half of class will focus on ground-based movement, restorative stretches, and meditation. Created to help you filter out any unwanted energies and maintain spiritual balance, this class will leave you grounded and ready for a relaxing sunset. This class is healing for people with back and neck pain.
Get creative in our kitchen! Delicious, fresh and totally-your homemade pasta from scratch, cooked to perfection by our chef. We will share your creations together over a communal lunch
Workshop includes:
- how to make fresh egg Italian pasta
-pasta lunch
- 2 glass of house wine (one during the workshop and one during the lunch)
Suitable for children. Please email host@villa-lena.it to inquire about prices
Perfect for the first pottery experience, this workshop will teach participants how to transform a small portion of clay into...
Location: Osteria San Michele Bar
Learn about cocktail preparation, tools, traditional Italian cocktail recipes and how to make a seasonal twist to traditional cocktails. Cocktail tasting, 1 selected individual cocktail+ shared aperitivo platter
Location: San Michele Pool
Villa Lena is pleased to invite you to Art Happening, a monthly appointment of creative art performances by current artists in residence. Celebrate the beauty of togetherness and the power of art practices!
Location: Yoga Deck
Morning Yoga with Melissa Koh
Transition from a vibrant day into a peaceful evening. The first half of class is a breath-based, meditative flow. The second half of class will focus on ground-based movement, restorative stretches, and meditation. Created to help you filter out any unwanted energies and maintain spiritual balance, this class will leave you grounded and ready for a relaxing sunset. This class is healing for people with back and neck pain.
Perfect for the first pottery experience, this workshop will teach participants how to transform a small portion of clay into...
Location: Osteria San Michele
Wine Tasting
At Villa Lena we produce our own wine on site. Start your experience off with a tour of our vineyard and then sample both our own products, plus some from the local region, and delve into the world of organic, biodynamic and natural wines.
Wine will be served with fresh focaccia and local cold cuts.
Must be booked 24 hours in advance!
Location: Yoga Deck
Morning Yoga with Melissa Koh
Transition from a vibrant day into a peaceful evening. The first half of class is a breath-based, meditative flow. The second half of class will focus on ground-based movement, restorative stretches, and meditation. Created to help you filter out any unwanted energies and maintain spiritual balance, this class will leave you grounded and ready for a relaxing sunset. This class is healing for people with back and neck pain.
