20-27th June 2026
Join Lime House Yoga’s principal teacher Jock Orton in the Italian sunshine as we return to the Tuscan/Umbrian border from 20th-27th June 2026 for this sumptuous Italian yoga retreat. Nestled in the beautiful hilltop village of Lippiano with views over the surrounding countryside, this retreat is designed to relax, restore and recharge you.
Each day will start with a guided meditation and yoga class, covering specific breathing techniques and physical postures (asana’s) taught by our principal teacher Jock. Whether you are new to yoga or have been practicing for years Jock is experienced enough to be able to offer you personalised instruction suitable for any level. He has over twenty years’ experience and regularly teaches around the world.
With our love of food, we would naturally only go somewhere the food was exceptional and the food here is amazing – trust us, we’ve sampled it! Traditional and authentic Italian dishes with a buffet breakfast and lunch followed by afternoon tea with homemade cakes and a 4-course evening meal, all eaten together outside under the shade of umbrellas. All food, snacks, drinks including unlimited barista coffee and alcohol are included in the price.
This week was one to never forget … my body agrees too. I miss it already – the yoga, the location, the views – oh wow, the views! I am in awe of Jock’s teaching – all encompassing and full of empathy, humour and stillness too. – Participant, Italy 2024
What’s not included:
Optional Extras, payable direct to the venue:
Sat 20th – Sat 27th June 2026
Board options:
Example Retreat Day:
7:30am Morning meditation followed by yoga class 9:00am Breakfast 1:00pm Lunch 4:30pm Technique masterclass 7:00pm Dinner
If you would like to pay via instalments, select which board option you would like using the buttons below.
Once you have purchased your instalment package, you will then be sent further details on how to register for the retreat using that package.
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When booking a holiday or retreat with Lime House Yoga, full payment is required, of which £250 is a non-refundable deposit. Some holidays or retreats may have instalment options available. The first £250 of your instalment payments will be treated as the deposit. Please note that payment schedules may differ for different retreats/holidays.
We understand that there are times where you may be unable to attend once payment has been made and we will always try to help where we can. In the event of cancellation 60 days or more prior to the retreat/holiday, you will be entitled to a refund (less the non-refundable deposit).
In the event of cancellation 59 days or less prior to the retreat/holiday, payments are not refundable. If however your place(s) can be given to someone on the relevant retreat/holiday waiting list then we will refund you the payment (less your deposit).
Should Lime House Yoga cancel the retreat/holiday, you will be offered a full refund or if you would prefer, credit against future events held by Lime House Yoga.
Cancellation of your booking should be confirmed and notified by email.
You can choose from:
· Full board, shared occupancy with yoga
· Full board, single occupancy with en-suite with yoga
· Full board, single occupancy with shared bathroom with yoga
· Full board, shared occupancy, no yoga
The nearest airports are Florence, Pisa and Perugia. The villa is fairly remote so if you want to get out and about to explore the local countryside during your stay, you may consider hiring a car.
Taxis and airport transfers will need to be arranged independently and we have included some contact details below.
The retreat hosts Jock and Emma will confirm which flight they are on when they have booked it.
Our retreat venue is set in 5 acres of Italian gardens against a lush backdrop of forests, olive groves and vineyards.
You will either be staying in the main house, which a 15th century Italian country manor house, once the summer residence for a Florentine family. The large, rustic house plus converted barn and stables provide 17 bedrooms, all with private bathrooms. Every room is unique, retaining original and traditional features and furnishings. The house opens out onto the courtyard, where guests play, relax, have breakfast and lunch, or enjoy an aperitivo.
If you are not in the main house, you will be staying in the beautiful, restored building, “Palazzo Regina”, which is a two-minute walk from the main house.
Guests congregate together for all meals at the main house.
The food served at the retreat is based on a traditional local Italian cuisine. All meals will include a selection of meat, fish and vegetarian options as standard. Vegan, GF or other requirements can be catered for on request.
Food is prepared freshly every day by the wonderful retreat chefs. If you have any food allergies/sensitivities, please let us know. There is a self-service tea & coffee station for guest use. You have the option to enjoy your food either inside or outside in the beautiful garden.
In case you’re hungry outside of mealtimes, you also have 24/7 unlimited access to a fridge full of milk, yoghurt, cereals, bread, butter and jams, fresh fruit and a barista coffee machine as well as wine, beer, liqueurs and spirits.
On Thursdays the kitchen is closed but all of the above is available, plus a staff member can help you book a restaurant or order a take-away. There is also a local bar that makes delicious snacks.
Yes! This Italian yoga retreat is designed for everyone, wether you are travelling alone or with a friend or partner.
If your travelling partner does not practise yoga there is plenty for them to enjoy and lots for you to enjoy together after your daily practise. Relax and read by the pool, play tennis, hire bikes and explore the beautiful countryside or book an Italian cookery class. After your afternoon workshop-style yoga session, we all come together for a delicious 4-course evening meal.
There is plenty of mobile phone and internet access at the retreat venue. There are a range of both indoor and outdoor communal spaces where you can catch up on emails or work should you need to.
The retreat venue offers a pool, tennis court, a library, a music room, therapeutic and beauty treatments, art classes, cooking classes and woodland walks.
It is said that we all come to healing in our own time and this was true for me when in 2000, I fell down a mountain snowboarding, breaking my back in four places and shattering my collarbone. After numerous unsuccessful operations, I decided to take matters into my own hands so that I might stand a chance of being mobile by the time I hit forty.
I began a regular yoga practice and as the ancient saying goes, ‘When the student is ready the teacher will appear.’ I moved back to Cornwall at the same time as Bridget Woods-Kramer, a world renowned Anusara teacher. I did my first two teacher trainings with no intention of ever teaching yoga, I just wanted to further my knowledge for my own practice. It was Bridget who dropped the bombshell on me that she needed cover for a Saturday class that forced me into teaching my first class. I was completely terrified………but I loved it!
I spent six years studying and teaching with Bridget and have developed a style that is physically challenging with attention to posture and alignment and above all, playful. My experience has taught me to cherish the physical practice of yoga, but it is the connection between mind, body and soul that inspires my practice. Over the last decade, my personal practice has moved towards Ashtanga and I have undertaken Ashtanga teacher trainings with David Swenson, Manju Jois and John Scott.
I have been teaching for 20 years and over this time I feel deeply privileged to have been taught by some of the worlds best teachers from a range of different schools of yoga, including Richard Freeman, David Williams, Sianna Shermann, Rod Stryker, Doug Keller, Bruce Bowditch, John Friend, Nancy Gilgoff, and Doug Swenson. In my classes I call upon the teachings of all of my teachers to best serve my own students, with a blend of the styles, techniques and adjustments I’ve learnt along my yoga journey. I am also co-founder and director of Lime House Yoga with my partner Emma and a dad to two wonderful children who constantly inspire and challenge me to be more present in the world and on my mat.
Jock teaches:
Dynamic & Strong Vinyasa – Mondays | 6:30-8pm
Mysore (Self-Practice) – Wednesdays | 7-9am
Vinyasa: All Levels – Wednesdays | 6:30-8pm
Yoga Kurunta (Yoga with ropes) All Levels – Thursdays | 9:30-11am
Ashtanga Vinyasa – Saturdays | 8-9:30am
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Seasonal Gong Bath and Supper Evenings. Join us on for an inner journey of sonic healing and deep meditation, food and connection with Ali Gunning.
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