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Discover the Ancient Art of
Stress-Reduction & Self-Healing -
Unlock Your Inner Youth
Feel healthier, stronger and younger than ever
A 7-Day Exclusive Retreat in the breathtaking Tuscan Countryside.
Reignite your vital life force through the guidance of a Master.
August 10 - 17 | 2024
Tuscany | Italy
by Forest Rock Qigong
Over 26.000 students on Udemy, Teachable & In-Person
Thousands of 5-star reviews since 2000
Join Us for an Unforgettable and
Life Changing 7 Days in Tuscany, Italy
Reset, Recharge,
and Reclaim Your Health
Picture an intimate getaway where you can unwind, clear your head, and fully recharge.
Our exclusive Tuscany retreat offers exactly that. It goes beyond the usual vacation. It's about taking an inward journey to discover the fullness of your potential as a human being.
With the guidance of Master Peter Caughey, we'll introduce you to Qi Gong, an ancient Chinese practice combining meditation and gentle movements.
It's easy to learn and perfect for anyone, no matter your age or fitness level. It easily fits into your busy life, so you can practice anywhere, anytime.
Think of this Tuscan retreat as your personal sanctuary. You'll connect with like-minded people from around the world who share your passion for health, growth and well-being.
Master Qi Gong Teacher Peter About the Retreat
Qi Gong: the Fountain of Youth
As an ancient practice honed over millennia, Qi Gong offers a powerful path to well-being and vitality.
It has been proven to help you relax, sharpen your focus, and deepen self-awareness.
It also enhances longevity and improve overall physical & mental health. Qi Gong helps you harmonize your mind, body, and spirit.
You’ll cultivate a sense of inner peace, enhancing your body’s natural ability to heal and thrive.
With Qi Gong, a shift occurs within. The world seems to pulse with renewed energy, reflecting a newfound aliveness within.
This is our Qi Gong magic waiting for you at our Tuscan Retreat.
Why Choose Our
Forest Rock Qigong Retreat?
Founded in 2000, the Forest Rock Qigong School traces its lineage back to the Jen Gee Dao Tai Kit Kuen Monastery School in Southern China.
Our Founder, Master Peter Caughey, is the last known remaining heir of this powerful tradition. This lineage ensures the authenticity and effectiveness of our teachings, which we’ve continuously refined over the last 24 years.
Peter is not only a Taiji and Qi Gong Master, but also a Doctor of Traditional Chinese Medicine and a skilled Acupuncturist. He brings over 30 years of experience in healing, teaching, and guiding others.
True fulfilment lies beyond material success. At Forest Rock, we believe that a life of true significance is rooted in awareness and vibrant health.
Join our Retreat to experience for profound inner realisation firsthand. We’re excited to guide you every step of the way.
'He knows so much about Qi Gong, Traditional Chinese Medicine, and related aspects (health, mental and spiritual).'
- Ika Paramastri
'Peter is very approachable and full of compassion, creating safe space for people to ask questions and discuss.'
- Dyah Sresty
Our Exclusive Tuscany Qi Gong Retreat will...
- Cultivate your knowledge and awareness of your body, mind, and energy through Qi Gong practices.
- Help you take charge of your inner peace, well-being, and longevity.
- Spark your sense of adventure by unearthing the secrets of an Ancient Art in the heart of Tuscany’s stunning countryside.
- Awaken previously undiscovered dimensions of perception, enhancing your experience of the world.
- Help you establish a solid Qi Gong routine with the guidance of a Master.
- Help you strengthen your existing Qi Gong practice if you’re already a practitioner—through Master Peter’s in-person guidance.
- Create an intimate setting to connect with like-minded individuals from all over the world. People who are as committed to holistic wellbeing as yourself.
- Give you unparalleled access to Master Peter Caughey. In-person, Peter is known to be direct, compassionate, playful, and generous with his knowledge. This is your chance to ask questions, receive direct feedback, and learn from a true Master.
Our Exclusive Tuscany Qi Gong Retreat Includes...
- 8 days and 7 nights accommodation in the lavishly stunning Cugnanello Country Estate.
- The 18 exercises of the Shi Ba Shi Taiji Qi Gong System designed to improve your health, flexibility, strength, digestion, balance, respiration, coordination, and circulation.
- An introduction to 5-Element & Yin-Yang Theory as the foundations of health and wellbeing in Traditional Chinese Medicine.
- Daily Sound Journeys with Sound Artist & Singer Josephine Costain to guide your nervous system into integration and relaxation with heavenly soundscapes.
- Three nutritious meals per day, plant-based and buffet-styled, lovingly prepared with locally-sourced ingredients;
- Guided day-tour of beautiful local areas rich in history and walking excursion into nature.
- Optional Activities such as cooking classes, horseback riding, and ayurvedic massages (not included in the course fee)
Sample
Daily Schedule*
07.30 – 09.00am | Breakfast
09.00 – 09.30am | Opening Circle & Daily Q&A Session
09.30 – 10.45am | Qigong Practical Lesson
10.45 – 11.00am | Break
11.00am – 12.00pm | TCM Theory Lecture
12.00 -13.15pm | Lunch
13.15 – 14.30pm | Qi Gong Practical Lesson
14.30 – 14.45pm | Break
14.45 – 15.45pm | TCM Theory
15.45 – 16.00pm | Break
16.00 – 17.00pm | Sound Journey
18.00 – 19.00pm | Dinner
*Daily Schedule is subject to change.
Ready to Join Us?
Accommodation Options
The Cugnanello Country Estate offers a spacious indoor dining room, a gorgeous outdoor terrace, a beautiful wine cellar, 2 well-equipped gyms, a big outdoor swimming pool, a fire pit, a lush garden, and many other cozy outdoor spaces.
Check-in Time: 2:30 pm
Check-out Time: 10:30 am
Nearest airports: Pisa, Florence
Closest villages: Radicondoli, Montecastelli Pisano, Castelnuovo Val di Cecina
There are two accommodation options available:
1. Private Rooms
2. Shared Rooms
All rooms are equipped with fans and mosquito screens.
Private Room
Savor your alone time with a private room. Featuring one large bed and a bathroom. Ideal for those of you who desire more privacy.
Shared Room
Book with a friend or request a roommate. Featuring two large beds and a bathroom.
Ideal for those of you who want to stay in with friends, or those who don’t mind sharing the room with a new connection.
A Timeless Investment
You deserve to feel full of energy, confidant and amazing. Our exclusive retreat is designed to help you achieve just that.
It’s more than just a vacation – it’s an investment in your well-being that will pay off for years to come.
Think of it this way: many people spend a lot of money on healthcare to feel better after they get sick. Our retreat helps you take a proactive approach to your health, investing in yourself to feel your best now – and for years to come.
Qi Gong Course Price
$1515 US (€1399)
What’s Included:
* Expert Teaching on Qi Gong & Traditional Chinese Medicine
* Detailed Manual
*Daily Sound Journeys
*Mindful Meditations
*Nature Excursion
Bonus
* Free Online Shi Ba Shi Qi Gong Course (Value $98 US)
Accommodation Package Price
Single Room with Private Ensuite
– $1645 US (€1520)
Twin Room (Must be booked for two people)
$1360 US (€1260) per person
What’s Included:
* 7 Nights Accommodation
* 3 Healthy Plant Based Meals a Day
* Free Access to Pool & Gym
Ready to Join Us?
What’s not Included?
Airfares
Visa
Insurance
Winetasting is €35 per person
Cooking class is also €35 per person
Horseback riding is €50 per person, including transfer.
Massage is €90 for 1 hour Ayurvedic massage
Transportation Costs To The Venue
(price per van, each van fits up to 8 people)
- Firenze Train station SMN to Cugnanello €330
- Cugnanello to Firenze Train station SMN €330
- Firenze Airport to Cugnanello €340
- Cugnanello to Firenze Airport €340
- Pisa Airport to Cugnanello €360
- Cugnanello to Pisa Airport €360
** If you would like to pay by bank transfer or wise.com
please message us on 
WhatsApp or email us at info@forestrock.com for more details.
Email us at info@forestrock.com or reach out directly through WhatsApp for a chat by clicking here.
We’d be happy to get to know you; book a call with us to help with anything you need.
Connect with Like-Minded
Health Enthusiasts
You will get to meet people who share the same passion in health, growth, well-being, and Qi Gong.
Connection and friendship thrive in such an atmosphere, and the bonds you form will enrich your practice throughout the retreat and beyond.
Flavorful & Nutritious Fare
Fuel your body for a delicious and nourishing retreat experience with our healthy plant-based meals.
Picture hearty bowls of freshly made pasta brimming with garden veggies, or soulful stews simmered in rich tomato broths — each meal a celebration of classic flavors, reimagined in a healthy, plant-based version.
We only use fresh, local, seasonal ingredients. Healthy can be truly delightful!
Limited Spots Available.
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What People Said About Our Tuscany Retreat
'Great teacher - full of passion & knowledge. Amazing ambience, location, food, hospitality, and people. I learnt about my own energy & how to deal & change with it. The course opened a door on a new world.'
- A. Lisa Tronbella
'I learned to open my heart and to look deeper into my heart, let things go. It has changed a lot inside. Go and do it, it will change you to better.'
- Angelika Van Rooyen
'Beautiful space, teacher, and food. A wonderful opportunity to recharge and reset, as well as to learn Qi Gong.'
- Hannah Hill
'I feel very privileged to have spent a week with Peter in this beautiful house. Do it! The week with Peter was so much more than learning the physical form. I am leaving this retreat a different person than when I arrived, for the better.'
- Maria
'You will discover a whole new world where it is so nice to thrive. Just to be there is extraordinary.'
- Freya Vanderhoeven
'I learnt 3 new Qi Gong forms and I feel able to practice them by myself now. Excellent detailed generous information about the forms, and how to feel them on a more profound level. Peter is so generous with knowledge and sharing his experience. So I realy feel I have learnt the forms in-depth in a short time.'
- Zoe Nash
What People Said About Master Peter
'“Humorous and well knowledgeable about Qi Gong.'
- David Calvin Salim
'Very knowledgable, approachable, not stingy in sharing knowledge.'
- Adinda Proeheoman
'Great showmanship, great knowledge of Qi Gong!'
- Francisca Johanese
'Helpful, patient and creates a relaxing & casual environment for conversation.'
- Sameera Anande
'Peter is very detailed and attentive during the course practice, not boring while delivering the theory.'
- Heni Tjhia
'Peter is very approachable and full of compassion, creating safe space for people to ask questions and discuss.'
- Dyah Sresty
'He knows so much about Qi Gong, Traditional Chinese Medicine, and related aspects (health, mental and spiritual).'
- Ika Paramastri
'(Peter has...) spontaneity - truly a light.'
- Olga Ascurra
What People Said About Other Forest Rock Retreats & Courses
'I thought I had overcome my fear. I thought I had forgiven people who hurt me. I thought I had had peace with my past and myself. I didn’t. I found out when I had Qi Gong course. The course helped me let go of all my past trauma, fear & hurt.'
- Francisca Johanes
'…A wonderful journey feeding my mind, body and soul. With Qi Gong, Meditation, and Sound Session combination makes it a perfect retreat.'
- Adinda Proeheoman
'Understanding Qi energy helps me understand my body and self. By practicing Qi Gong, I am balancing, detoxing, energizing, even expanding the Qi in my body & mind, and helping my overall wellbeing.'
- Franciska Wihardja
'The most wonderful thing about the course is the combination of guided meditation, Qi Gong exercise, and sound medicine experiences - relaxing and powerful at the same time. It's also easy to follow, fun, and relaxing… it helps me to connect my mind, body and heart because my mind becomes calmer during Qi Gong exercise.'
- Anggrek Tien Laut
'I highly recommend the Qi Gong Course with Master Peter Caughey as the course is very useful for a better, healthier living. It has broadened up my understanding about wisdom living.'
- Gitta
'I would recommend this course to everybody who wants to go or continue his/her life journey to reach balance and stay healthy.'
- Jana Horcickova
'The course is simple yet so useful, the movement are not hard to follow nor to remember.'
- Fatima Lasahido
Frequently Asked Questions
Our Forest Rock Tuscany Qi Gong Retreat is an exclusive gathering of 10 to 20 student maximum.
Yes. The fee includes your lodging and three delicious, plant-based meals per day – breakfast, lunch, and dinner.
You may do so, but it won’t affect your fee. And while you’re welcome to book accommodation outside the Cugnanello Country Estate, we believe being fully engaged in the retreat experience supports a stronger sense of belonging. This is why we encourage everyone to stay on-site.
Amazing! Each of you need to purchase a separate SHARED ROOM ticket. After your check-out, we’ll provide instructions within a few weeks on how to inform us if you want to select a specific roommate.
Your purchase includes:
- 8 relaxing days and 7 cozy nights at the beautiful Cugnanello Country Estate.
- Daily practice of Shi Ba Shi Taiji Qi Gong System – designed to boost your overall health.
- Daily Sound Journeys with Josephine Costain, a sound artist and singer, to help your mind and body unwind.
- An introduction to 5-Element & Yin-Yang Theory as the basics of health and wellbeing in Traditional Chinese Medicine.
- Three delicious, plant-based buffet meals each day, lovingly made with fresh local ingredients.
- Guided tours of nearby historical gems and scenic nature walks.
- We also offer optional activities which have not been included in the retreat fee, such as cooking classes, horseback riding, and Ayurvedic massages.
Every day at the retreat is a mix of fun lessons and relaxing breaks. Here’s what a typical day looks like:
- Each day begins with a delicious breakfast, followed by an Opening Circle and a Morning Bow to get ready for a mindful day.
- Then, it’s time for a Q&A session with Master Peter to clear any doubts or questions you might have.
- We will then kickstart the morning practice with a guided meditation, followed by Qi Gong postures to get our energy going. We’ll take a short break after this.
- After the break, we come together for insightful teachings from Master Peter about Traditional Chinese Medicine and Qi Gong.
- Afterwards, we gather for a shared lunch to connect with our new friends and fuel our bodies.
- In the afternoon, we’ll do some more Qi Gong practice, have another short break, and listen to more guidance from Master Peter.
- To conclude the day and promote restfulness, we’ll have a special Sound Journey with Sound Artist Josephine Costain.
- Then, we’ll enjoy a delicious dinner together.
- After dinner, it’s all yours! Chat with friends, relax and think about what you learned, or explore the beautiful Cugnanello Estate.
This schedule might seem busy at a glace, but we’ve planned it carefully so you can learn new things, relax, and feel great.
The bread and butter of this Retreat is our Qi Gong practice, but as mentioned above, we have many other activities that support your learning.
The goal of all our courses is to help you learn specific Qi Gong techniques and their benefits. Meanwhile, our Retreat guides you to a more well-rounded experience that includes Qi Gong practice, guided meditations, sound journeys, lectures, and opportunities for self-reflection in a pristine setting. The goal of the Retreat is to promote overall well-being and relaxation in addition to learning the techniques.
Here’s the list of the shuttle routes you can take, along with their prices:
- Firenze Train station SMN to Cugnanello €330
- Cugnanello to Firenze Train station SMN €330
- Firenze Airport to Cugnanello €340
- Cugnanello to Firenze Airport €340
- Pisa Airport to Cugnanello €360
- Cugnanello to Pisa Airport €360
This can be booked through the venue – please message us in advance at info@forestrockqigong.com or Whats App to let us know your flight details.
Kindly do not bring your pets with you, as we would like to ensure the comfort of all participants.
For sure. We believe that connecting with like-minded people can enhance your practice both in the Retreat and beyond. We’ll have plenty of time for that.
The reservation deposit is non-refundable.
Please note that we can’t offer refunds within 45 days of the retreat. All tickets include a non-refundable deposit of $500. However, we do understand things come up, so if you urgently need to change your plans, we can move your investment to another one of our future Courses or Retreats. If you would like to discuss cancellation & re-schedule options, please contact us at info@forestrockqigong.com.
Contact us at info@forestrockqigong.com or Whats App.
Great news! You can indeed extend your stay after the retreat. Here’s what you need to know:
- Rooms are only available one week after the retreat (18 – 24 August).
- Room Rates range from €180 to €220 per night for a double room. This price includes breakfast for two people.
- We recommend contacting us as soon as possible to secure your preferred extended stay dates.
- Reach out to our team through Whats App or email to check availability and book your extension.