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Debbie Travis
Debbie’s role is to give you a memorable adventure not only into the Tuscan lifestyle but, more importantly, into yourself. Combining two of her greatest passions, the joys of southern Tuscany and the thrill of inspiring other women. Our guests will share this wonderful villa and farmhouse and its spectacular surroundings while enjoying scrumptious, traditional cuisine, famous local wines and fascinating trips.
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Jacky
Debbie met Jacky over 30 years ago as models working in Tokyo, Japan and have been best friends ever since. Jacky has been holding the retreats with her friend since they began. Jacky is there to ensure that your stay is comfortable, memorable & enjoyable. She is also our resident naturopath with a degree from the Naturopathic Medicine College in London, England. She brings all the latest nutritional advice to Villa Reniella, specializing in regaining and preserving optimum vitality though lifestyle and dietary changes.
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Hans
Hans is a successful businessman who runs a tight ship of two production companies, a branding office and a large editing facility. His biggest daily challenge is his high maintenance wife, Debbie, of 29 years. Hans hangs up his business suit for your week to don a chauffeur’s uniform and be at the beck and call of our guests.
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Chef Francesco
Francesco is our wonderful chef during our Tuscan Getaways. He has a passion for cooking and creating delicious gourmet meals. Turning this passion into a career was a natural progression. He will be preparing mouth-watering dinners at the villa. Francesco believes in locally sourced food, following in the footsteps of the great Tuscan culinary tradition.
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Pam
Pamela lives in Tuscany but originates from Boston, USA. She has thirty years of personal practice in meditation and mindfulness disciplines, and will guide us through drawing on research-based methods including mindfulness-based stress reduction (MBSR), acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT), and mindfulness-based cognitive therapy (MCBT).
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Lalla
Lalla is a qualified Ayurvedic massage therapist. She studied for 10 years in Kerala, India and is a master in Reiki, yoga and massage. Lalla will be offering everyone a relaxing massage in the new massage huts surrounded by woodland and olive groves.
