My trip to Italy with Jenny was everything I had hoped for, plus so much more! It was the perfect mix of great exercise, wellness seminars, wonderful food, wine, great excursions and new friends. La Montalla was the perfect location, and the authentic Italian food prepared for us there was just divine. Lisa made sure every detail of our stay at Montalla was well planned and carried out flawlessly. What a great introduction to the beauty of Tuscany! This was my “trip of a lifetime,” and I would not change one thing. In fact, I would love to do it all again!

I’ve been following Jenny McClendon on YouTube since the summer of 2020. She kept me upbeat and smiling during Covid. When she announced the Retreat in Tuscany I immediately knew that I had to join. I wasn’t disappointed!!! When I met Jenny and the other participants at the airport I knew that I had made the right decision. Jenny was so enthusiastic about absolutely everything. Exercising with her in person was wonderful. Early morning stretches and walks with the breathtaking views of Tuscany were like something out of a picture postcard. Just sitting around and chatting was terrific. We had so much fine line-dancing (under Jenny’s tutelage) in a plaza in Contignano (whuda  thunk it ). La Montalla was a wonderful place to stay. Just what I had hoped for. Once again, just like something out of a brochure on Tuscany. The rooms were charming. If you’re expecting a 5 star hotel this is not for you – but its charm and comfort couldn’t be topped. The outdoor area was lovely. We ate together three times a day. I think that communal dining is a wonderful way for a group of strangers to get to know one another and to become friends – which we did. There was much talking and laughing at these meals. The group of women that participated were basically strangers when we met and at the end of ten days we had become wonderful friends. If I used too many superlatives I apologize…but it was fabulous!!!

OMG – THE MOST AMAZING TRIP OF A LIFETIME – That is how I describe the recent Wellness Retreat to Tuscany headed by Jenny McClendon, our fabulous aerobics and workout instructor with her own YouTube channel. Our days started with a morning hike overlooking the most beautiful scenery imaginable, followed by an hour and half of aerobics/boot camp/serenity/yoga which allowed us to eat amazing food and drink great wine “guilt free “ the rest of the day. Afternoon excursions to quaint towns in Tuscany, wine tasting in Siena, fortresses and of course, hot spring baths. Evenings were deliciously prepared dinners by our private “in villa” cooks followed by evenings of schmoozing, seminars and dancing. Twelve women, most of whom never meet before, and spent 10 (some of us 12) days together and all had the most amazing time – and we all had one person in common, Jenny! I cannot say enough about the organization, thought and planning Jenny put into this once in a lifetime trip. She is absolutely the best!!!

10 days of fun, relaxation, and healthy activities all in the most gorgeous surroundings!

I found Jenny on YouTube in March of 2020 at the beginning of the Covid pandemic and became a member of her "Fit Bunch" when she first started her members group. When the retreat was advertised I thought long & hard about it because it was something I was interested in and I love to travel, but this would be outside my comfort zone as I would be going alone & didn't know anyone.  With my husband's encouragement and support and knowing that the women going would be "like minded" I decided to take the leap. Am I ever glad that I did!!

What a fabulous group of people I got to spend the next 10 day with at the beautiful La Montalla, a 600 year old villa with gorgeous views of vineyards and olive trees near the village of Contignano. A very comfortable, rustic yet modern, "farmhouse" with delicious food & wine served at meals. Exercise was plentiful but a perfect amount mixed with down time. But, if you didn't feel like taking part in an activity/exercise no worries, you didn't have to and it was made clear right at the start that this was "our" retreat and we could do as much or as little as we wanted. Having said that, I didn't miss a single walk, stretch or class!  We also had time to do some sight seeing, eating & shopping in beautiful Sienna, Pienza & Montepulciano. You didn't have to stick with a large group either. You could easily venture off on your own or maybe with a couple of new friends! I absolutely loved this retreat, Jenny and the women I got to spend it with.

The Jenny Fit Start Retreat in Italy exceeded my every expectation! Our "home away from home" for 10 days, La Montala, was very comfortable and the staff went above and beyond to meet our every need. The excursions were wonderfully planned by our host. The exercise options including morning hikes, mid-day group exercises, and a variety of special workshops were great! If the goal was to make this a life changing trip, the mission was accomplished!!

My expectations were high of Jenny’s Tuscany Wellness Retreat. It exceeded expectations and was unique in so many ways that I’ve told many after returning home that it was truly “a trip of a lifetime.” It was the perfect balance of fitness activities, seminars, delicious food, and emersion in Tuscan culture, all catered perfectly to the group of 10 active senior women. The rural 600 year old villa on a working farm was the perfect setting for such an experience. The bonds that were formed among the group were fostered by Jenny’s enthusiasm, positive energy, and expertise in the physical needs of our population. I would recommend this retreat to anyone and am immensely grateful to have been a part of the experience.