7/29/2010

EARLY BIRD SAVINGS:

Tuscany Oct 24-30, 2010
Early Bird by Sept 1st $1900
Regular $2,050

Moab Nov 4-7, 2010
Early Bird by July 31st $899
Regular $999

Pagosa Springs CO Dec 9-12, 2010
Early Bird Sept 9th $1195
Regular $1300

Big Island, Hawaii Dec 14-19, 2010
Early Bird by Sept 14th $2400
Regular $2580

Moab April 16-19, 2011
Early birds by December 21st $899
Regular $999

WHY GO ON A SPIRITUAL ADVENTURE?

We often live as if we are in a dress rehearsal for something better coming next. The reality is that this is it. Each day is the performance and we are fighting for our lives, the lives of our spirits that is.

If you feel the need to refresh your spirit, reignite your passion for living, and rediscover balance in your life, then this yoga retreat is what you need. Furthermore, your guides are 100% committed to helping you reach your full potential in a friendly, unpretentious, and supportive environment. We want to see you move beyond self-limiting belief or old paradigms into the empowerment of creating your best life ever!

Each fun-filled yoga adventure retreat combines physical, mindful, and spirit-filled activities that grow your self-confidence and teach you how to live your life more fully. We hold these spiritual adventures our favorite healing places, sacred places…they also just happen to be some of the most beautiful places on earth! Rest assured we’ve paid attention to every detail to make an exceptional experience for you.

Stuff To Know: Moab

USEFUL RESOURCES

Desert Solitaire | Edward Abbey. A vivid non-fictional account by the author, who worked as an Arches seasonal park ranger during the 1950s,that describes living in a harsh—spectacular—land threatened by today’s onslaught of tourism. A classic, relevant story.

Mastering Mountain Bike Skills | Brian Lopes & Lee McCormack. This book is packed with pictures and pointers illustrating how to handle any terrain from cross-country to freeriding and even urban skate parks. It provides clear, easy-to follow tips on braking, cornering, wheelies, drops, jumps, speed and everything in between.

A Naturalist’s Guide to Canyon Country | David Williams. Published by the Canyonlands Natural History Association, this guidebook is an excellent introduction to the region’s geology and ecology. It includes detailed drawings and descriptions of many of the popular flora & fauna found in the Moab area.

Arches National Park: Where Rock Meets Sky | Nicky Leach. This book’s large format lends itself to wonderful imagery of Arches National Park. In addition to a vast number of photographs, it is filled with valuable information about the geology of arches, the history of the park, and field guides to plants and animals.

Hidden Utah: including Salt Lake City, Park City, Moab, Arches, Zion & Bryce Canyon | Kurt Repanshek. This is an invaluable guide to all the beauty, diversity and recreational resources Utah has to offer. It describes less-traveled spots in Utah, providing details on scenic drives, parks, Indian reservations, fossil quarries and plenty of outdoor activities.

www.discovermoab.com This is the official site of the Moab area travel council. It is very comprehensive with a lot of useful tourist information about Moab and the surrounding area, including a daily weather update, as well as a number of maps.

www.moabhappenings.com This is the online site for the free local newspaper that details current Moab events.

www.poisonspiderbicycles.com Website for a favorite bike shop in town.Trail descriptions, bike rental information, great souvenirs and Moab area specifics from a biker’s point of

view. www.moab.net Similar to an online yellow pages, this site is another great resource when preparing for your trip to Moab.

Stuff To Know: Italy

USEFUL BOOKS
Read up on Italian culture with these suggestions.
Green Guide—Italy | Michelin Publications | The Green Guide is a very handy reference guide with maps, information, hotels and easy reference

Tuscany—Lonely Planet | An informative resource of history, culture, food and wine. Also a great starting point to uncover and explore the infinite number of gems in Tuscany.

Italy, A Short History | Harry Hearder | Elegantly written, generous and enormously informative, this compact book takes in the sweep of Italian history from the Roman Republic, through the Renaissance, World War II, and up to the present.

War in Val d’Orcia | Iris Origo | A well-written diary of a wife and mother protecting her family and neighbors amidst the challenges and terrors of World War II in the heart of Italy. The Italians | Luigi Barzini | This colorful portrait of the Italian people explores the Italian national character, discovering both its great qualities and its imperfections.

Under the Tuscan Sun | Frances Mayes | Mayes’ memoir of buying and renovating an abandoned villa in Cortona paints an unforgettable picture of the land, the people, and the never-ending allure of Tuscany.

Yoga Travel Adventures with Alchemy Tours

Are you interested in a healthy holiday including the Yoga you Love? Well, see below for quick summaries or for all the details of our 2010-2011 vacation retreats click here! These retreats are provided to you by Silvia Mordini and Jacob Young founders of Alchemy Tours. See us on Facebook.

QUICK CALENDAR 2010 - 2011
October 24-30, 2010: Tuscany, Italy
November 4-7, 2010: Moab, Utah
December 9-12, 2010: Pagosa Springs/Wolf Creek, Colorado
December 14-19, 2010: Big Island, Hawaii
Feb 2011: Lake Louise, Banff National Park, Canada
April 16-19, 2011: Moab, Utah
June 2011: Tuscany, Italy
June/July 2011: Dolomiti, Italy

Tuscany is a life-changing place for many. The Chianti region is nestled between Florence and Siena, and this rugged, beautiful vine-filled countryside is the setting for this Yoga, Cycling and Cultural Adventure of a lifetime!

We will be guests at an 800 year old classic Tuscan farmhouse converted into a stylish yoga retreat. Looking out one of the many windows of the different accommodations in Ebbio, you will be captivated by the undulating hills swept with thriving vineyards, olive trees and enchanting evergreen forests. The amazing part of Ebbio is that it is still a working organic Tuscan Farm with its own Chianti wine production to create the exquisite fine foods we'll be served. Located in the breathtaking countryside of Tuscany, it is close to Florence, Siena, Castellina in Chianti and Monteriggioni, a little medieval castle. Activities include yoga, cycling, hiking, and of course visiting art cities like San Gimignano, Volterra, Montalcino, and Siena along with a trip to the natural hot springs of Petriolo and a day at the beach (the Mediterranean!), private wine tastings and Tuscan cooking class. Investing in yourself is the best investment!!

SPECIAL TUSCAN CULTURAL PROGRAMS DURING OUR 7 DAYS:
Day 1, Oct. 24, 2010: Arrivals, Deplane Yoga, Farm Hike, Welcome Dinner
Day 2, Oct. 25, 2010: Monteriggioni castle morning, Siena afternoon
Day 3, Oct. 26, 2010: Cycling Morning, Radda in Chianti Wine Tasting and private walking tour afternoon
Day 4, Oct. 27, 2010: Morning drive to the Meditteranean relax on the beach, afternoon lunch and visit to Petriolo Natural Hot Springs, Tuscan Cooking evening
Day 5, Oct. 28, 2010: Morning free time or bike trip, San Gimignano and Volterra afternoon and evening
Day 6, Oct. 29, 2010: Morning free time or bike trip, Montalcino afternoon Wine Tastings and tour, evening closing dinner party
Day 7, Oct. 30, 2010: Final Yoga, Breakfast and Departures

RESERVATIONS:

$500 deposit to hold your spot.
Early birds by September 1st, $1,900.
Regular price $2,050

BOOK NOW: Visit www.alchemytours.com

INCLUDED IN THE TRIP PRICE:
-7 days and 6 nights accommodations
-Breakfast, lunch and dinner
-Airport transfers
-All day trips and walking tours
-Private wine tours and tastings
-Traditional Tuscan cooking class
-Soaking in the healing crystal waters of the Rapolano hot springs
-Visits to the art cities of Italy
-Two Daily Yoga Classes and Evening Group Activities
-Spa Treatments are available upon request
-A quality bicycle and an experienced cycling guide with knowledge of the greatest rides in the region
-Entrance fees to all group events and activities
-All transportation during the trip
-Comprehensive trip literature
-All gratuities for special events, lodging and restaurants

NOT INCLUDED IN TRIP PRICE:
Airfare to and from the trip and gratuities for your guides.

Download Tuscany Yoga Retreat Brochure Here

Click for all details on the Tuscany Yoga Retreat

Where is Moab Utah?
Moab Utah is in the southeastern section of Utah. It has an amazingly unique geography that harbors artifacts of ancient peoples, impressive geologic formations, and intricate sandstone layers. Surrounded by national parks (Arches and Canyon lands) Moab is both a surreal and energetically amazing place. Whether you’re a dedicated yoga enthusiast, or a more casual Yoga practitioner--whether you’re an avid mountain biker looking to up your game or a cycling newbie who wants to get started right, this weekend is for you!

During this 4-day Yoga Adventure Retreat you will:
• Integrate Spirit and Nature as you practice yoga, ride, hike and meditate with a group dedicated to doing the same.
• Fully discover (or rediscover!) the Joy of Yoga.
• Experience some of the most beautiful and famous mountain biking trails in the world—canyons, long climbs, beautiful descents, rolling scenery with options to ride Slickrock, Gemini Bridges and Porcupine Rim.
• Enjoy exceptional yoga, hiking, cycling and camaraderie, all designed to help you spiritualize every aspect of your long weekend!
• Recharge and renew, leaving totally more inspired about your life!

RESERVATIONS: $999 (Early Bird $100 OFF by July 15th so only $899!)

BOOK NOW: Visit www.alchemytours.com

WHAT IS INCLUDED IN TRIP PRICE?
• 3 nights of accommodation
• Daily breakfast, 3 lunches, 2 dinners

• All snacks and drinks for each day’s activities
• A social hour on select evenings
• All transportation during the trip, including private coaches
• 7 Yoga classes with Silvia Mordini
• Private evening Dharma and wilderness talks facilitated by your Guides
• Entrance fees to all group events
• Informational cycling and safety clinic with Jacob Young
• All gratuities for special events, transfers, lodging and group meals.

NOT INCLUDED IN TRIP PRICE:
Airfare to and from the trip and gratuities for your guides.

Download Moab Yoga Retreat Brochure Here
Click for all the details on the Moab Yoga Retreat

WHERE IS PAGOSA SPRINGS/WOLF CREEK SKI AREA?
Pagosa Springs is located in the Four-Corners region of southwestern Colorado which offers an abundance of interesting activities and attractions. The region is known for its access to archeological sites, unmatched mountains, beautiful rivers, canyon lands and a wealth of cultural history. The town of Pagosa Springs is nestled in a beautiful valley on the banks of the San Juan River, surrounded by the 3 million acre San Juan Forest and adjacent to the largest contiguous wilderness area in the nation, the Weminuche Wilderness. "Pagosah" means healing waters in Ute and Pagosa Springs is home of the world's largest mineral hot springs. Wolf Creek, thirty minutes from Pagosa Springs, is a mom and pop ski resort in the Southern San Juan Mountains of Colorado, mountains where some serious soul is to be found. No frills here, just boarding and deep quality snow. Its mantra, The Most Snow in Colorado, averaging 465 inches of powder a year is dry and light. Expect sun as this area averages 300 days of sun a year. Whether you’re a dedicated yoga enthusiast, or a more casual Yoga practicioner--whether you’re an expert on the slopes and looking to get ready for the season or a boarder/skier newbie who wants to get started right or you simply yearn for the peacefulness of the mountains and hot springs, this weekend is the perfect place to welcome the winter as you discover your own little piece of heaven!

DURING THIS 4-DAY YOGA RETREAT YOU WILL:
• Integrate Spirit and Nature as you practice yoga, ride the mountains, heal in hotsprings, and meditate with a group dedicated to doing the same.
• Fully discover (or rediscover!) the Joy of Yoga.
• Experience the mom and pop Wolf Creek Ski Resort, known for its abundant and light, powder snow, surrounded by the gorgeous Southern San Juan Mountains. Experience small crowds and gentle terrain for the beginner to the steep and deep for the advanced.
• Enjoy exceptional yoga, riding/skiing and camaraderie, connecting with the mountains, all designed to help you spiritualize every aspect of your long weekend!
• Recharge, refresh and renew, leaving totally more inspired about your life!

We look forward to your registration! You are in excellent hands!

TRIP COST:
$1195 for Early Birds by September 9th
$1300 Regular

WHAT IS INCLUDED IN THE TRIP PRICE?
• 3 nights of accommodation at The Springs Resort and Spa
• 24 hour unlimited hot springs soaking access
• Daily breakfast, three lunches, two dinners and all snacks and drinks for each day’s activities
• Apres ski on select evenings
• Transportation to & from the airport to Pagosa Springs, in private coach
• 6 Yoga classes
• Private Dharma and wilderness talks facilitated by your Guides
• Two days of transportation, demo rental equipment and full day lift tickets to Wolf Creek Ski Area
• Informational snowboarding skills and safety clinic
• Private guided snowshoe tour with equipment
• All gratuities for special events, transfers, lodging and group meals.
• A special goodie bag gift

NOT INCLUDED?
Airfare to and from the trip, gratuities for your guides, spa services at the Springs Resort and Spa, other activities not listed and personal items purchased during your trip. Some meals are not included during this trip to allow you the opportunity to explore the cuisine on your own.

WHERE IS THE BIG ISLAND, HAWAII?
Larger than all of the other islands combined, the island of Hawaii, or Hawaii's Big Island, is vast enough to hold 11 of the world’s 13 climactic zones—from sandy beaches to snowcapped mountains. Seewaterfalls, rainforests and botanical gardens in Hilo, explore the calm and clear water off of Kona, or view Kilauea, one of the world's most active volcanoes, in Hawaii Volcanoes National Park. Hawaii’s Big Island isn’t just big, it’s still growing. The Island of Hawaii is the youngest island in the Hawaiian chain and is also by far the biggest, providing a vast canvas of environments to discover a variety of unrivaled natural wonders. This is the home of one of the world’s most active volcanoes (Kilauea), the tallest sea mountain in the world at more than 33,000 feet (Maunakea), the most massive mountain in the world (Maunaloa) and the largest park in the state (Hawaii Volcanoes National Park). All but two of the world’s climate zones generate everything from lush rain forests to volcanic deserts, snow-capped mountaintops to beautiful black sand beaches. Whether you’re looking for a romantic getaway or a journey off the beaten path, you’ll discover it all on Hawaii’s Island of Adventure.

TRIP PRICE:
$2400 EARLY BIRD By September 14, 2010
$2580 after September 14, 2010

BOOK NOW: Visit www.alchemytours.com

WHAT IS INCLUDED IN TRIP PRICE?
· 6 nights of accommodation
· Daily breakfast, 4 lunches, 5 dinners
· Daily snacks and drinks for each day’s activities
· 2 social hours on select evenings
· All transportation during the trip, including private coaches
· 9 Yoga classes with Silvia Mordini
· Private evening Dharma talks facilitated by your Guides
· Entrance fees to all group events
· Informational cycling and safety clinic
· A special goodie bag with loving gifts

NOT INCLUDED?
Airfare to and from the trip and gratuities for your guides. Some meals.

HAWAII DAILY AGENDA
8:00am - 9:00am Breakfast
9:30am - 11am Vinyasa flow yoga
12:00pm - 1:30pm Lunch
1:30pm - 5:30pm Daytime Fun (Beach, Spa, Hiking, & More)
5:30pm - 7:00pm Vinyasa flow yoga
7:30pm Dinner

Download Hawaii Yoga Retreat Brochure Here

Click for more details about Hawaii Yoga Retreat

Where is Moab Utah?
Moab Utah is in the southeastern section of Utah. It has an amazingly unique geography that harbors artifacts of ancient peoples, impressive geologic formations, and intricate sandstone layers. Surrounded by national parks (Arches and Canyon lands) Moab is both a surreal and energetically amazing place. Whether you’re a dedicated yoga enthusiast, or a more casual Yoga practitioner--whether you’re an avid mountain biker looking to up your game or a cycling newbie who wants to get started right, this weekend is for you!

During this 4-day Yoga Adventure Retreat you will:
• Integrate Spirit and Nature as you practice yoga, ride, hike and meditate with a group dedicated to doing the same.
• Fully discover (or rediscover!) the Joy of Yoga.
• Experience some of the most beautiful and famous mountain biking trails in the world—canyons, long climbs, beautiful descents, rolling scenery with options to ride Slickrock, Gemini Bridges and Porcupine Rim.
• Enjoy exceptional yoga, hiking, cycling and camaraderie, all designed to help you spiritualize every aspect of your long weekend!
• Recharge and renew, leaving totally more inspired about your life!

RESERVATIONS: $999 (Early Bird $100 OFF by December 21st so only $899!)

BOOK NOW: Visit www.alchemytours.com

WHAT IS INCLUDED IN TRIP PRICE?
• 3 nights of accommodation
• Daily breakfast, 3 lunches, 2 dinners

• All snacks and drinks for each day’s activities
• A social hour on select evenings
• All transportation during the trip, including private coaches
• 7 Yoga classes with Silvia Mordini
• Private evening Dharma and wilderness talks facilitated by your Guides
• Entrance fees to all group events
• Informational cycling and safety clinic with Jacob Young
• All gratuities for special events, transfers, lodging and group meals.

NOT INCLUDED IN TRIP PRICE:
Airfare to and from the trip and gratuities for your guides.

Download Moab Yoga Retreat Brochure Here
Click for all the details on the Moab Yoga Retreat