Things to do in Siena, Italy: golden hour on the Piazza del Campo with the Torre del Mangia and Palazzo Pubblico
Climbing the Torre del Mangia in Siena, seen from the Palazzo Pubblico courtyard
Frescoed ceiling of the Piccolomini Library in Siena Cathedral
Contrada flags on a street corner in a Siena neighborhood
A Siena bakery window glowing at night, a sweet stop for local treats before a Chianti tasting in Tuscany

Start in Florence, Then Retreat in Tuscany

La Dolce Presenza is a women’s wellness retreat at Villa Macchione in Tuscany, Italy, May 24–28, 2027, hosted by Ashley Johnson and Michelle of Soul Ambitions and Mind Body Pilates. Our days at the villa are filled with meditation, sound baths, Pilates, fascia release, and plenty of joy, and the journey begins in Florence, where we pick you up on May 24.

Our five favorite things to do in Florence: grabbing an authentic affogato at Vivoli, climbing Brunelleschi’s Dome, visiting the Uffizi, watching sunset from Piazzale Michelangelo, and wandering the Oltrarno. Arrive by Friday or Saturday, since Vivoli and the Uffizi are closed on Mondays. Watch the Vivoli affogato reel.

Private and shared rooms are still available for 2027.

I’m ready to experience La Dolce Presenza