Crochet Retreat in Tuscany, Italy
The Art of Crochet in Tuscany
A 6-night all-inclusive creative escape in Lucca | 25th - 31st May 2027
Lose yourself in the rhythm of your stitches, the warmth of Italian sun, and the beauty of handmade creation!
Join us in the heart of Tuscany for a soul-soothing crochet retreat: six luxurious nights of connection, inspiration, and calm, set against a backdrop of vineyards, olive groves, and timeless villages.
This is your invitation to pause, create, and breathe deeply.
What Makes This Retreat So Special
A blend of creativity, culture, and utter indulgence.
This is more than just a retreat.
It’s a celebration of art, rest, and connection!
Maybe you’ve just rediscovered your love for crochet, or maybe you never put your hook down…. Either way, this retreat is here to sparkle your creativity and bring fresh inspiration to your craft.
Every detail has been lovingly curated: from the luxury villa and organic meals to exclusive workshops and intimate excursions.
It’s all here to support your joy, your rest, and your craft.
This retreat is perfect if you’re craving:
Creative rejuvenation
Deep relaxation
A meaningful community
An unforgettable Italian adventure
A little time completely for yourself
No rush. No pressure. Just joy!
The Venue
Our charming villa, with its rustic elegance, sits high on the panoramic Ciciana hill in one of the most picturesque corners of Terre di Matraia: an area known for its excellent wines and some of Tuscany’s most beautiful historic villas. Just 20 minutes from the heart of medieval Lucca, the villa offers a peaceful, timeless atmosphere with breathtaking views all around.
Once a hunting lodge, the house has been lovingly restored by its owners with great care and attention to detail. Traditional Tuscan materials like cypress beams, pietra serena, and terracotta tiles blend beautifully with refined, simple furnishings to create a space that feels both welcoming and inspiring, a place where memories are made.
Spread across three spacious floors, the villa offers plenty of room for everyone. Thoughtfully designed common areas make it perfect for groups, while still giving guests the space and privacy to relax at their own pace. Each of the 11 beautifully decorated bedrooms is air-conditioned, has Wi-Fi, and boasts sweeping views of the surrounding Forci estate: 1,000 acres of olive groves, vineyards, and woodland.
The heart of the home is its Tuscan-style kitchen, where you’ll be introduced to the region’s culinary traditions and feel the warmth and hospitality of this magical place. Outside, the colorful garden unfolds in layers of beauty: elegant lounge areas, a panoramic swimming pool, and a wisteria-draped pergola with a long table perfect for alfresco meals. There’s also a barbecue and plenty of quiet corners for soaking in nature’s charm.
The garden invites you to unwind and reconnect: with the land, your creativity, and yourself. It's an ideal setting for outdoor crochet or simply walking and breathing in the fresh country air.
The swimming pool, set about 50 meters from the villa, is a true gem. Surrounded by sun loungers, large tables, and umbrellas, it’s the perfect place to relax under the Tuscan sun. The pool measures 6 x 14 meters, with a depth that gently slopes from 1.20 to 1.80 meters: ideal for a refreshing dip at any time of day.
Nourishment for the Soul
Handmade stitches meet handmade meals because artistry belongs in the kitchen, too.
Just as every crochet project begins with quality materials and intention, so too does every meal at our retreat. During your stay, you'll be treated to the kind of food that makes you close your eyes and savour every bite: fresh, organic, seasonal, and deeply nourishing.
Prepared by our private chef Karolina with love and local ingredients, each dish is a celebration of Tuscan traditions.
You’ll enjoy long, leisurely meals under the pergola, warm conversations over wine, and that unmatched feeling of being deeply taken care of.
This is more than just eating: it’s coming home to your senses!
What to Expect at the Table
A bountiful breakfast buffet with fresh fruits, pastries, eggs, cheeses, breads, yoghurts, juices, tea, and rich Italian coffee to start each day slowly and beautifully.
Delicious 2- or 3-course lunches and dinners, featuring homemade pastas, locally grown vegetables, wild herbs, fresh cheeses, and meats or vegetarian dishes.
Organic wines from nearby vineyards, served with meals and selected for their balance and character.
Unlimited teas, herbal infusions, coffees, and fruit juices, always available so you can sip and stitch at your leisure
A traditional pizza-making evening, where we gather for handmade pizza baked in a wood-fired oven and eaten beneath the stars.
A farewell prosecco celebration, with canapés and sweet treats, to toast to a week well spent.
We believe food is part of the creative experience. Just like crochet, it invites you to slow down, connect with what’s in front of you, and savour the beauty of process and detail.
About the Activities
Your retreat is set in and around the historic town of Lucca in the Tuscan region of central Italy on the Serchio river. Nicknamed Citta d’Arte (City of Art), Lucca is surrounded by walls that date back to the 16th century and were designed by the famous architect Leonardo da Vinci.
In Lucca, Puccini’s birthplace, you can enjoy the music of Puccini’s operas, in concert, throughout the year.
Giacomo Puccini was an Italian composer, descended from a long line of composers and regarded as the greatest and most successful advocate of Italian opera after Verdi. You will enjoy some of his most renowned works such as La Boheme, Tosca, and Madama Butterfly whilst surrounded by the most amazing Romanesque church setting.