THIS IS NOT AN ESCAPE, THIS IS A RETURN
A return to nature, presence,
simplicity and connection
The Barefoot Collective creates thoughtfully curated wellness retreats and adventures designed to help you reconnect with nature, with others and with yourself. Rooted in the elements and shaped by meaningful experiences, each retreat blends movement, rest, exploration and connection in extraordinary locations around the world - inviting you to slow down, embrace a simpler rhythm and return home feeling lighter, grounded and deeply renewed.
THE TUSCAN RETREAT
A landscape shaped by history, food, art and slow living
Slow down and sink into the rhythm of Tuscany through daily yoga, nourishing and exquisite local food, Chianti wine tastings and authentic cultural experiences. Set amongst rolling hills, vineyards and medieval towns, this retreat invites you to reconnect, explore and savour the beauty of Italian slow living.
Dates: 6–12 September 2026 Location: Siena, Tuscany
From: £1,700 per person Group: Small & intimate
UPCOMING RETREAT • SEPT 2026
OUR PHILOSOPHY
The barefoot method
01
RESTORE
Create space to slow down, rest and reconnect with yourself.
02
EXPLORE
Embrace movement and adventure. Discover new places and experiences.
03
CONNECT
Cultivate deeper relationships with yourself, others and the world around you.
04
RETURN
Leave feeling lighter, clearer and renewed from within.
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The Tuscan Retreat
A thoughtfully curated blend of yoga, culture, connection and slow travel amongst golden vineyards, medieval villages and rolling Tuscan hills.
6–12 Sept 2026 • Tuscany, Italy • From £1,700
"Wellbeing doesn't need to feel complicated, sometimes it begins with fresh air, open landscapes and the freedom to simply be present."
THE BAREFOOT COLLECTIVE • BRAND PHILOSOPHY
FROM THE FOUNDER
SARA DURANTE
The Barefoot Collective began with a simple belief: that time in nature changes how we move through the world. Step outside in nature long enough and something shifts. The pace slows. The mind clears. The body remembers its own rhythm. This is why I created The Barefoot Collective - to capture that feeling and to share it with others.
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