ACCOMMODATIONS
Villa Casa Cornacchi
Toscana
Tuscany, ITALY
The Villa is an ancient noble estate, is situated among the rolling hills of the Chianti wine region north-east of Siena in the typical Tuscan environment of pine and oak woods, among olive groves and vineyards where it is possible to admire one of the most enchanting landscapes, captivating anyone who has the opportunity to lay eyes upon it. History has bound for many centuries these lands developing cultural centers and strategic defenses. As such the Villa Estate was erected in 1529 AD. Through the centuries the Chianti area has growth to being an important cultural and wine production center with farms such as Castello di Bossi, Felsina and others acquiring international resonance.
This villa commands breathtaking views in this unique territory and has graceful landscaping which surrounds its beautiful lodgings. As one descends towards the courtyard to the garden and swimming pool area, a one-of-a-kind landscape of the Chianti region near Siena appears. A rose-covered bower separates the 20 by 7 meters infinity swimming pool from the large 7 by 2,50 meter outdoor jacuzzi
HOTEL CARLTON ON THE
GRAND CANAL
With a stay at Hotel Carlton on the Grand Canal, you’ll be centrally located in Venice, steps from Grand Canal and 5 minutes by foot from Piazzale Roma. This 4-star hotel is 0.6 mi (1 km) from Port of Venice and 3.6 mi (5.7 km) from St. Mark’s Square.
Make yourself at home in one of the comfortable guestrooms featuring minibars and flat-screen televisions. Complimentary wireless Internet access keeps you connected, and satellite programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with bathtubs or showers feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include phones, as well as safes and complimentary newspapers.
Take in the views from a rooftop terrace and a garden and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless Internet access. This hotel also features concierge services.
Accommodations and Cost
The pricing shown here includes the 2-night stay at Hotel Carlton in Venice and your accommodations at Villa Cornacchi
Double occupancy from USD $3,295 – $3,550 per person. Single occupancy is shown below. The specific cost of this retreat depends on the type of accommodations you choose. To support the power and flow of this program, we are asking for everyone attending, to stay at Villa Cornacchi for the entire time. Please note…between now and April of next year, Casa Cornacchi will be undergoung remodeling and renovations. Given these upgrades, the description and locations of the room you will be staying in may vary from what is written here, and know that it will be comperable to the information stated here. There will be no construction or renovation during our stay.
The following is included in the cost:
- All of Arielle’s lectures, presentations and demonstrations
- Pick up and return from the Florence airport within set time frames
- All internal transportation
- All accommodations at a beautiful Tuscan villa for 5 nights
- All evening offerings
- All breakfasts
- Four lunches
- Four dinners
- Excursions to: Florence, Siena, San Gimignano, Assisi and the Chianti trail
- Wine tasting at the villa
- Tenuta Torciano Cantina Wine Tour, tasting, and lunch
- Transportation to Venice
- 2-night stay at Carlton Hotel, Venice
- Attendance at Gregorian chant session
- Optional morning yoga/meditation sessions
Not Included:
- Air Fare
- Personal Items
- Tips
The Various Rooms in the Villa Estate
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La Torre – Two private bedrooms with ensuite bathrooms and a queen bed in each. The tower bedroom is $4,895 per person single occupancy. The lower bedroom is $4,825 single occupancy.
Located in the most ancient part of Villa Cornacchi Estate, La Torre apartment is 80 square meters/861 square feet, and on the ground floor it features a comfortable living room with fireplace.
The panoramic double bedroom has an en-suite bathroom and is next to the living room. The stone staircase leads to the top of the old tower where you will find beamed ceilings adorning another double bedroom with en-suite bathroom. Both bathrooms have showers.
The dining room on the ground floor has a table for 4 people and an equipped kitchen with dishwasher, microwave, stove, electric oven, refrigerator and freezer. The apartment also offers air-conditioning in all rooms, satellite-tv, and hair dryers. A private table for four is located in the shared garden just in front of the tower. Torre apartment can connect with Giorgio apartment through internal doors.
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Giorgio – Two bedrooms, each with private bathrooms. One has a queen bed and the other has two single beds. Each is $3,350 per person double occupancy. Single occupancy is $4,685.
As you enter this very large apartment from the private patio, you will see two floors with a dining/living room and kitchen on the ground floor. The first floor also hosts two double bedrooms and one of them can be accommodated to have two single beds. Both are air conditioned and have a Satellite -TV. The apartment has two bathrooms, one with a shower and the other with bathtub and shower, and both have a hair dryer.
An outdoor private table for 4 people is also available for refreshments and snacks. Remodeled and furnished with Tuscan architectural concepts, the apartment provides you with comfort and stylish decor. It connects to Torre through a common door.
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Niccolo – Bedroom #1 Booked per person double occupancy. Bedroom #2 -Booked per person dbl occupancy (this bedroom can be accommodated with two twin beds)
This bright apartment, Niccolo, has a living room, one bathroom and a kitchen on the ground level with direct access to the terrace and the two bedrooms and one bathroom in the first floor.
The fully equipped kitchen has a dishwasher, refrigerator, freezer, microwave oven, stove, and electric oven. All rooms have air-conditioning, the apartment has a TV set, and a hair dryer in the bathrooms.
Francesco Booked has a queen bed per person dbl occupancy
This apartment is set on the ground floor with direct entrance from the private garden. Entering the apartment, the sunny living room opens up with the kitchen and the bedroom on the left.
It includes a living room and fully equipped kitchenette with dishwasher, refrigerator with freezer, microwave oven, stove, and electric oven. The queen bedroom features air-conditioning, satellite-tv and a bathroom with shower and bathtub. The hair dryer is provided. Its private terrace/garden area is perfect for alfresco eating.
Giovani has two bedrooms both with ensuite bathrooms. The master bedroom has two single beds and a third bed in the mezzanine. The other bedroom has a queen bed. Each is $3,450 per person double occupancy. Single occupancy is $4,825.
This apartment is one of the largest at the Villa Cornacchi Estate, and it is composed of two floors.
The ground floor features a living room with a dining table for four people and a fully equipped kitchen with dishwasher, refrigerator and freezer, microwave oven, stove, and electric oven. In addition there is a service restroom and private access to the garden of the apartment with private outdoor seating for four people to dine alfresco.
On the first floor are the two queen bedrooms of which one can become a twin bedroom, and two bathrooms with shower. This accommodation has air conditioning in all bedrooms, satellite-TV, and hair dryers in both bathrooms.
Ferdinando has two bedrooms both with ensuite bathrooms. The master bedroom has two single beds and a third bed in the mezzanine. The other bedroom has a queen bed. Each is $3,450 per person double occupancy. Single occupancy is $4,825
This apartment is one of the largest ones in the Villa Cornacchi Estate. It has three private entrances from the terrace and the private garden. The apartment encompasses two floors. On the first floor it features two double bedrooms with queen size canopy beds and ensuite bathrooms. One of the bedrooms can be accommodated to have two single beds. One bathroom features a shower and a bathtub, while one with a shower.
The ground floor includes a sunny living room with open access to the shared terrace. In the living room is the dining table for four people, while the fully equipped kitchen with dishwasher, refrigerator with freezer, microwave oven, electric oven and gas stove is right next to it. A service bathroom is also on this floor, and an outdoor private sitting area is located in the garden where you can have refreshments and snacks. All bedrooms feature air-conditioning, Sat-TV and both bathrooms have hair dryers.
Caterina Cottage has two bedrooms, one with a queen bed and one with two double beds. Each is $3,595 per person double occupancy. Single occupancy is $4,995
Caterina is a very large independent cottage on two floors facing the Villa Cornacchi Estate. It is completely separated from the main body of the main villa and overlooks the Chianti valley on the opposite side.
On the ground floor it features a bright living room with a stone fireplace and a comfortable sofa with armchairs, a dining room with a table for 6 people, and a fully equipped kitchen with dishwasher, refrigerator with freezer, microwave oven, electric oven and gas stove. The first floor has two double bedrooms, one with ensuite bathroom with shower and bathtub, while the other one is adjacent with shower. All bedrooms feature air conditioning, TV set, and both bathrooms have a hair dryer available.
This cottage has an independent garden access and usage. An outdoor patio and garden area are available and a great place to have snacks and refreshments.
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Cornacchi Suites. There are eight newly renovated suites for double occupancy at $3,550 per person. Photos are not availble for these since they are being currently refurbished.
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Villa Locanda has five suites. Each suite is $3,295 per person double occupancy. Single occupancy is $4,595.
Rose has a queen bed for single occupancy at $4,595
All the others have 2 beds for double occupancy
This is an independent cottage completely separate from the main body of Villa Cornacchi Estate. Set in a very rewarding position at the hamlet, it faces wonderful views of the Tuscan countryside. Surrounded by its own private garden, it is composed of five independent suites. Each suite features one double bedroom with ensuite bathroom.
On the ground floor is the common area featuring a dining room with a table for 8 people, a fully equipped kitchen with full amenities such as dishwasher, refrigerator with freezer, a microwave oven, gas stove, and electric oven. The outdoors are very private and feature a dining area for alfresco snacks and beverages.