OUR ETHOS
The Art of Slow Travel
We believe travel is an act of creation and inspiration. Ulysse Retreats crafts small-group expeditions designed for the visual storyteller. We trade the tourist trail for the golden hour, blending the rigour of photography and brand workshops with the effortless comfort of a grand tour.
TOSCA RETREAT
A Journey to Creativity
We host this edition of our retreats with Sean Tucker at the 800 years old villa situated in a picturesque landscape of uniquely wild beauty. House and nature melt into an aesthetic unit radiating the typical flair of Tuscany.
This hidden gem in Tuscan forest is out home away from home, where you can meet some fellow visual storytellers and photographers, explore Tuscany, and spend some time refilling your creative tank.
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NEW FOR 2026: ATLAS
A Moroccan Odyssey
With Sean Tucker, we have designed a photography experience like no other. From the literary haunts of the Blue Pearl of Morocco, Chefchaouen to the silence of the High Atlas via the medina of Marrakesh. Join a select group of photographers for an nine day immersion into the lights and shadows of the Maghreb.
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OUR PHILOSOPHY
Why Ulysse Retreats
TOSCA EDITION with SEAN TUCKER
5 - 12 July 2025
We have partnered up with Sean Tucker and we host this edition of our retreats at the 800 years old villa situated in a picturesque landscape of uniquely wild beauty. House and nature melt into an aesthetic unit radiating the typical flair of Tuscany.
The historic estate lies nested amidst vineyards and is surrounded by olive groves and idyllic hills.
We were lucky enough to discover this hidden gem in Tuscan forest where you can relax for a week, meet some fellow journeying creatives and spend some time refilling your creative tank.
Unique, curated experiences
Our tours and trips are meticulously designed and highly curated with a clear purpose. Based on our slow travel principles, we balance the rich itinerary with enough time to explore but also get inspired and rest.
Skilled and trusted trip leaders
Experts in their fields and seasoned voyagers, our tour leaders are more than that, they are a part of your journey. We always have the locals with us for the most seamless experience.
FUN, HANDS-on workshops
Every itinerary includes a plethora of workshops, so you take something away from our expeditions. From working on your photography, your branding, designing a photography zine to preparing photos for print.
Making friends and the community
The heart and soul of each of our trips are the people and the wonderful community that forms organically. Many of our guests have made friends for life.
TOSCA EDITION with SEAN TUCKER
5 - 12 July 2025
We have partnered up with Sean Tucker and we host this edition of our retreats at the 800 years old villa situated in a picturesque landscape of uniquely wild beauty. House and nature melt into an aesthetic unit radiating the typical flair of Tuscany.
The historic estate lies nested amidst vineyards and is surrounded by olive groves and idyllic hills.
We were lucky enough to discover this hidden gem in Tuscan forest where you can relax for a week, meet some fellow journeying creatives and spend some time refilling your creative tank.
our home away from home
view at the tuscan castles
view from the outdoor dining area
restored relics
massage and spa
“In order to understand the world, one has to turn away from it on occasion.”
RETREAT highlights
Nurture Your Creativity,
Nourish Your Body
Our retreats are a unique opportunity for you to disconnect and return to yourself. Everything will be taken care for you, down to every single wholesome meal prepared specially for our group by our retreat chefs.
There will be a plethora of activities to get involved with. A few highlights would be:
Workshops and sessions - more details to follow
Daily morning yoga practice with journalling and time to reflect
Excursions to beautiful local Tuscan town(s), including opportunities for a street photography workshop
Optional morning runs through the stunning countryside, HIIT guided condition training outdoors and in the gym, and hiking through the surrounding hills and forests.
Organic, locally grown food with options for omnivores, vegetarians and vegans. All meals included and prepared by a local chef
Documentary screenings on photography, food and local culture
Swimming pool next to a lavender field and plenty of sun to bathe in and work on the tan
Open plan spaces and cosy outdoor nooks to spend time reading, relaxing, or making new connections
On site gyms
Massages and therapies
Wine tasting options
Or none of these things. Everything on our programmes is 100% optional. If you want to just take the time to reboot, catch up on reading, engaging in conversation or taking long walks on your own, the time should be used as you choose, because we believe that you need to listen to that inner voice telling you how to retreat.
Yoga Shala
Gym #1
wine cellar
“I lose myself in the southern hills
the mountain air the sunset light
birds flying home together
in this there is a truth
to know but not to say.”
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Future
Editions
We have a few new destinations in the pipeline. Watch this space.
Kiron
Just like famous heroes in ancient Greece used to retreat to the mountains to learn and train with the centaurs, we discovered a special place in Crete sea to escape any traffic, tourist crowds and enjoy the same sea and air like Achilles.
ALBA
A paradise in Mallorca’s mountains but close to the sea.
