Introspective photography in Coltibuono
THE WAY BACK WITHIN
The Essence of the Visible
In the timeless silence of Badia a Coltibuono, an ancient Vallombrosan abbey nestled among the woods and vineyards of the Chianti Classico, Lelia Scarfiotti invites guests to a three-hour experience that blends contemplative photography and mindful presence.
This is not a technical workshop, but an invitation to slow down—an opportunity to step outside the pace of everyday life and rediscover the world through a more attentive, intentional gaze.
The Experience
The journey unfolds between the centuries-old chestnut grove and the hidden corners of the abbey, where breath and landscape begin to align. Under the monumental cedar tree or within the soft light of the cloister, the camera becomes a quiet instrument for observation and inner return.
Guided by Lelia, participants are invited to notice subtle details, natural geometries, and shifting light—elements that reveal an essential, often overlooked beauty. A visual language that is not only seen, but felt.
The Value of the Path
At the end of the experience, each guest takes with them a simple practice to integrate into daily life. Photography becomes more than an expressive tool: it turns into a form of grounding and clarity, a way to reconnect with presence and to find calm in moments of intensity or distraction.
Daily Program
10:00 AM
- Arrival at Badia a Coltibuono. Welcome with a glass of wine and introduction by Lelia.
- Start of the photography experience (approximately 3 hours).
1:00 PM
Lunch with tasting menu
Rates (lunch included)
- 1–2 people: €195.00 per person
• 3–6 people: €170.00 per person
• More than 6 people: price upon request
Bookings
Available every day upon request, with a minimum of 48 hours’ notice.
Information and reservations: reception@coltibuono.com
Lelia Scarfiotti Biographical notes
“Photography is a silent language, a tool to slow down and look within.”
With a twenty-year journey that has seen her work featured in publications such as Vogue and Harper’s Bazaar, Lelia Scarfiotti views photography as a medium for deep exploration. A speaker and workshop facilitator, she has enriched her practice since 2021 through the study of Naturopathy, Psychogenealogy, and Therapeutic Self-Portraiture. Now based in the Tuscan countryside, where she embraces nature and a quiet life, she helps others use the image not for aesthetics, but as a path for inner growth and listening to one’s inner voice.
