May 2 - 9, 2026
Immersive Mediterranean Diet & Lifestyle Retreat
Join Dr.s Parissa & Judah Bunin in this week-long immersive Mediterranean Diet & Lifestyle wellness retreat in Tuscany!
Live the Mediterranean Lifestyle
Experience the Mediterranean Lifestyle during our week of relaxed social meals, fun active excursions and luxurious rejuvenation.
Enjoy the Mediterranean Diet
Let our private chef indulge you with homemade three-course meals showcasing the most important aspects of the Mediterranean Diet. Get your hands busy in the kitchen learning how to cook the Mediterranean Diet during a cooking class with Med Diet expert and chef Dr. Michelle Qaqundah.
Naturopathic Doctors Parissa and Judah Bunin have owned and operated the Fredericton Naturopathic Clinic since 2003. They are passionate about promoting health through natural means and are firm believers in the fundamental role that diet and lifestyle play in maintaining wellness and prevention of disease. To this end, they have begun organizing wellness retreats as an opportunity for their patients to immerse themselves in environments that are conducive to health and wellness. Their 2024 retreat in Tuscany, based on experiencing the Mediterranean Diet & Lifestyle, was so successful that they are eager to repeat it with another group of participants in 2026.
Intimate event
This small group event ensures an authentic experience and creates an intimate social enviroment.
Balance of activity & relaxation
Experience the Italian “passeggiata” or social walks in Tuscany’s most beautiful places. Relax in our private pool surrounded by the green Tuscan hills or enjoy a massage by our amazing massage therapist.
Historic Luxury Villa
Stay in a historic private Villa that has been completely renovated with all of the modern comforts such as en-suite bathrooms, air conditioning and wifi. The Villa is situated on its own private parks with private pool and chapel giving you a beautiful place to relax and explore. For more pictures of the Villa, please click here.
Private Chef
Our private chef & staff will indulge you with genuine, gourmet & healthy coursed meals throughout the week giving you an opportunity to experience the Mediterranean Diet. Menus are developed by Dr. Qaqundah and tailored to each group’s dietary necessities and preferences making sure to meet the weekly goals of the Mediterranean Diet as found in studies to be beneficial for health.
The Itinerary
Cinque Terre
Cinque Terre is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of our favorite places in the world for its spectacular beauty. Consisting of five small & colorful villages interspered along the rugged coast-line of the Mediterranean Sea, it offers opportunities for a beautiful walk along the coast between villages, characteristic towns to explore and an opportunity to eat pesto & seafood in a sea-side square.
Lucca
Lucca is the home of Puccini and boasts a completely intact Medieval wall surrounding the city. The city itself is paved with cobblestones and is filled with quaint shops, beautiful churches, characteristic restaurants and social squares. Enjoy a private walking tour, a tasting menu of local foods and time to explore.
Barga
Drive through the verdant Garfagnana Valley dotted with hilltop villages to visit the “Devil’s Bridge” and Barga which received the award for “One of the Most Beautiful Villages in Italy” for its historic, artistic and characteristic importance. Enjoy a walking tour, a short hike in nature and lunch in a Farm-to-Table agriturismo with sweeping views.
Spa Day
Rest in the same thermal waters as the Romans and the Medici at the Grand Duke of Tuscany’s historic luxury spa.
Med Diet Cooking Class
We will get our hands busy in the kitchen together during our culinary class while Dr. Michelle Qaqundah teaches you simple hacks to get the healthiest benefits of your ingredients. You will learn Mediterranean recipes that can be applied in many different ways to maintain variability, creativity and the ability to follow the seasons.
Biodynamic EVOO & Wine Tasting
Take a tour of an award-winning local winery & taste biodynamic Extra Virgin Olive Oils and wines.
Yoga
Connect your body, breath and mind during a Flow Yoga session at our on-site yoga studio.
Wood-fired Pizza Party
No trip to Tuscany is complete without a wood-fired pizza party!
What are you waiting for? Reserve your spot today!