7 Day Restorative Experiences, Sail & explore tuscany 2027
Opening May 2027
All are welcome aboard
All are welcome aboard
SLYS Tuscany
Wellbeing in Motion is a 7 day experience designed for first responders and members of the public who give a lot of themselves, at work, in family life, or to others and are ready for time that genuinely restores.
This is not a high intensity retreat or a packed itinerary.
It is a carefully paced journey that blends connection
SLYS Tuscany
Wellbeing in Motion is a 7 day experience designed for first responders and members of the public who give a lot of themselves, at work, in family life, or to others and are ready for time that genuinely restores.
This is not a high intensity retreat or a packed itinerary.
It is a carefully paced journey that blends connection, culture, food, movement, and time on the sea.
Small groups. No pressure. Just space to reset.
All are welcome aboard
All are welcome aboard
All are welcome aboard
This program has been created with first responders at its heart — including healthcare workers, emergency services, and those working in high-stress, responsibility heavy roles.
It is also open to the general public who resonate with the SLYS ethos and are seeking meaningful escape.
You do not need sailing experience.
You do not need to be “good at relaxing.”
You just need to arrive.
A collaboration between SLYS and Little Miss Tavola
A collaboration between SLYS and Little Miss Tavola
A collaboration between SLYS and Little Miss Tavola
The Experience at a Glance
- 7 days in Tuscany, Italy
- Intimate groups of 4–6 participants
- Land-based wellbeing experiences + 3 days of gentle sailing.
A collaboration between SLYS and Little Miss Tavola
A collaboration between SLYS and Little Miss Tavola
The week is shaped around the 5 Ways to Wellbeing, brought to life through slow, grounded Tuscan experiences.
Each day flows naturally — nothing forced, nothing overwhelming.
The 5 Ways to Wellbeing — Tuscany Edition
Transform Your Mind, Body, and Spirit with Sailing Lifts Your Spirits
4 Days exploring the magnificence that Tuscany has to offer with Little Miss Tavola.
Connect
- Shared meals and time around the table
- Conversations with local hosts and artisans
- A sense of belonging through simple human connection
Be Active
- Gentle walks through vineyards and hill towns
- Movement that supports the nervous system
- No fitness expectations, just fresh air and ease
Be aware
- Slowing down and tuning into your surroundings
- Sensory experiences through food, landscape, and place
- Moments of quiet that allow perspective to return
Keep Learning
- Cooking, sailing, or cultural experiences
- Stories of place, people, and tradition
- Learning for enjoyment, not achievement
Help Others
- Supporting local makers and communities
- Mindful contribution rather than obligation
- A reminder that giving can feel nourishing too
3 Days
Sailing the Tuscan Coast — The SLYS Way
Three days are spent sailing along the Tuscan coastline, following the long standing SLYS philosophy of gratitude, restoration, and time on the water.
For many first responders, this becomes the most powerful part of the journey.
- Space to decompress
- The rhythm of the sea
- Shared silence, conversation, and horizon-watching
This is time given back — without expectation.
Why Tuscany?
Tuscany naturally supports wellbeing without trying to.
- A slower pace that allows the nervous system to settle
- Rich culture and history that gently re-engage curiosity
- Landscapes that invite reflection
- Warm, everyday hospitality that feels human and real
For those who spend their lives responding to others, Tuscany offers something rare:
a place where nothing is urgently required of you.
A Collaboration Rooted in Care
This experience brings together:
- Sailing Lifts Your Spirits — supporting wellbeing through time on the water and shared experience
- Little Miss Tavola — creating connection through food, culture, and slow Tuscan living
Both organisations share a belief that wellbeing is built through relationship, presence, and trust.