Retreat to Tuscany in 2025!

Plan your own retreat

Have you ever dreamed of taking a week to write, or create, or just relax in Italy with friends? In partnership with Galabid, we’re able to help your get there. On our silent auction site, you’ll find the Tuscany Gourmet Retreat. With a successful bid, you and up to nine friends can spend a luxurious week in Cortona, Italy.

Tuscany Gourmet Retreat in a Luxury Pool Villa

7 Nights for 10 People

Your home for seven luxurious nights will be a gorgeous five-bedroom villa situated in the famous Tuscan countryside. The property is nestled amongst soft hills and olive trees in a serene and peaceful setting just a short drive away from the charming hill town of Cortona, famous for being the inspiration of the book and movie Under the Tuscan Sun.

The villa can hold 10 guests in its five double bedrooms. With traditional and authentic Tuscan charm, the villa has all modern conveniences, spacious common areas and a fully equipped kitchen, making for a comfortable and relaxing stay that will feel like home away from home. The swimming pool is private, with lounge chairs set in a green and spacious garden, creating a peaceful and relaxing atmosphere. A beautiful outdoor area will make your stay even more enjoyable, spending time with family and friends, the perfect way to truly rejuvenate and soak up some of that famous Tuscan sun!

The convenient location of the villa makes it the perfect base for exploring the region and is just a short distance from Cortona where you can stroll amongst the monuments and enjoy a variety of shops and restaurants.

Your experience also includes:

• Italian aperitivo. Enjoy one of the most famous traditions of Italian lifestyle in a cool wine bar in the main piazza of Cortona. 2 bottles of Prosecco and tapas included.
• In villa Handmade pasta cooking class with a private chef, 3-course dinner included
• In villa Pizza masterclass with a private chef. Learn how to prepare the perfect dough, create your favorite toppings and cook your pizza in a traditional wood fire

The dates at the villa are subject to availability.

For any questions related to this package, you can contact the friendly and dedicated Galabid team on 0438 137 240 or redeem@galabid.com.

Retreat to Café Duello this Sunday

There’s a lot happening in Vancouver this weekend. Between the excitement of Taylor Swift, Canucks Games, the Federation of BC Writers’ EditFest and all the Christmas markets and festivals of light, come in to Cafe Duello in downtown Vancouver. You can grab a warm drink, listen to some soul-soothing readings, and engage in cosy literary chat. There will be an open mic, as well as readings from the winners of the Magpie Award for Poetry, the longlisted Kingfisher Prize poets, and a few of our Pulp Lit authors and judges, past and present.

The event is free, but please RSVP here to let us know how many chairs to set out!