Italy Bhakti Retreat 2027

Imagine a week of slowing down in the Tuscan countryside, where the days begin with quiet mantra and end with voices rising together at sunset. The Italy Bhakti Retreat 2027 is an in-person wellness and spiritual retreat led by Radhika Das, set among soft rolling hills on the outskirts of San Casciano in Val di Pesa, Tuscany.

Bhakti is the heart-opening path of devotion, a practice that nurtures compassion, joy and a deeper connection with the Divine through kirtan, meditation, prayer and loving, selfless service. This retreat is a space for clarity, heartfelt connection and reconnection with your true self, whether you are new to Bhakti, preparing to travel to India for the first time, or deepening a practice you already hold.

You do not need a particular background or belief to belong here. The invitation is simple: an open heart and a willingness to explore. Many participants come alone, and the retreat is designed to help you feel part of a warm, supportive spiritual community.

What to Expect

The retreat unfolds as a gentle daily rhythm of practice, study, rest and song. Mornings begin with japa and meditation, followed by a seminar on living a bhakti lifestyle, drawing on teachings from the Bhagavad Gita and other Bhakti texts. Afternoons include a grounding yoga asana session, time for personal reflection and rest, and an afternoon workshop. Evenings close with kirtan led by Radhika Das and friends, often as the sun sets over the hills.

Between sessions there is room to unwind by the pool or in the villa's beautiful living spaces. Participants will also have the opportunity to visit Villa Vrindavan, a local Bhakti temple and ashram. The schedule includes a few surprise days and may shift with weather, local festivals and other circumstances.

Spaces are intentionally limited to keep the experience personal, and places are reserved through a short application form. You can expect to leave with gentle guidance toward a deeper connection with yourself, your spiritual nature and the purpose calling you forward, along with a community that loves, supports and serves one another.

About Radhika Das

Radhika Das is a London-born kirtan singer and mantra meditation leader who brings the ancient devotional practice of Bhakti Yoga into contemporary spaces. Born Ravi and raised in London, he was drawn as a teenager into the company of monks and Bhakti practitioners, whose chanting and stillness stirred a longing he could not shake.

Over more than a decade of practice, small gatherings have grown into mantra meditation nights in London, New York, Mumbai and beyond, where people of every faith and background come together to chant, sing and dance. Accompanied by a devoted band of musicians, he has shared kirtan at venues including the British Museum.

Venue & Logistics

The retreat is held at Casavecchia Villa, on the outskirts of San Casciano in Val di Pesa, Tuscany. The nearest major airport is Florence (FLR), roughly a 40-minute drive away, while Pisa (PSA) is about an hour and a half away. Once you sign up, travel details are provided and taxi or shared transfers can be coordinated closer to the dates. Check-in is on Saturday from 5pm, and check-out the following Saturday is by 10am.

Pricing is £1,499 per person for twin occupancy or £1,999 for single occupancy. A £200 non-refundable deposit secures your place, the balance is due three months before the retreat, and payment plans are available.