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

Experience Siena on a Women’s 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 our last evening together is spent in Siena, putting the sweetness of presence into practice.

Our five favorite things to do in Siena: watching golden hour on the Piazza del Campo, climbing the Torre del Mangia, visiting Siena Cathedral and the Piccolomini Library, wandering a contrada neighborhood, and tasting Siena sweets like ricciarelli and panforte.

Private and shared rooms are still available for 2027.

I’m ready to experience La Dolce Presenza