FLAGSHIP PROGRAMMES
National Network
Italy
Address
GrempoliCountry
City
PontassieveProvince
FirenzeStreet address 2
7 Via UscioliMobile Phone
+393451324134Telephone
+39 345 132 4134E-Mail (2)
premarpana@gmail.comWebsite
Click HereYear of Establishment
2016Contact Person1
Sara MeliJob Title 1
PresidentContact Person 2
Isabella FineschiJob Title 2
Vice-PresidentOrganisation Type
Public/Private Non-Profit FoundationFields of Activity
Environment/Sustainable development, International/Cultural relations, OthersGeneral Information
Grempoli Retreat is a non-profit Cultural association founded by a small group of people coming from different countries and backgrounds, who share common values.
We are a place of learning through educational activities, meetings, gatherings, courses and retreats. We promote:
- a simple lifestyle based on sustainability
- a respectful and heartfelt connection with the Earth
- inter-cultural dialogue and cooperation
- the practice of integral yoga, as a means to know and improve oneself
- the practice of work undertaken as selfless service and as a means of self-observation
Mission and Objectives
Mission
A sanctuary in the Tuscan hills where people from across the Mediterranean and beyond can retreat from the demands of modern life, engage in meaningful intercultural dialogue, and cultivate holistic wellbeing through the practices of integral yoga, contemplative living, and cross-cultural exchange.
Objectives
1. Promote Intercultural Dialogue and Understanding
- Welcome guests and residents from diverse Mediterranean and European backgrounds to share perspectives, traditions, and experiences
- Create opportunities for meaningful cross-cultural exchange through shared practices, conversations, and collaborative activities
- Foster mutual respect and understanding between people of different cultures, faiths, and backgrounds
2. Foster Inner Awareness and Personal Growth
- Provide a supportive environment for guests to develop self-awareness and deepen their yoga practice through teaching, workshops, and retreats
- Create space for contemplation, stillness, and personal transformation that honors diverse spiritual and philosophical traditions
3. Cultivate Connection with Nature and Sustainable Living
- Maintain and share our relationship with the Tuscan landscape through gardening, trekking, and mindful interaction with the natural environment
- Promote sustainable and simple living practices that can be shared across Mediterranean cultures and contribute to environmental stewardship
4. Build Inclusive Community
- Create a welcoming space where people from all backgrounds can participate in retreats, workshops, and cultural activities
- Strengthen bonds between Mediterranean communities through hospitality, shared values, and collaborative projects
Main Projects / Activities
Retreats, workshops, cultural activities.
Among other activities in 2026, we are planning to organise a dialogue with Lebanese, Syrian, Palestinian and Israeli school teachers, social workers, trauma experts and yoga teachers about addressing trauma among children in the Middle East.
How can you contribute to the Network in your country?
We provide a welcoming space where people from all backgrounds can participate in retreats, workshops, and cultural activities.
Why do you want to join the ALF Network?
To be part of a network that is focused on dialogue and bridging differences in our shared Mediterranean and European space.