The Seven Principles of Seventh Heaven
1 ~ CELEBRATION OF DIVERSITY ~
At Settimo Cielo Retreat we welcome and respect all nationalities, creed and culture with open arms.
2 ~ WORLD KITCHEN ~
A kitchen equipped to suit a world of chefs.
Wood burning stove with a hotplate, gas hob, electric oven and outside pizza oven.
Settimo Cielo Retreat has its own vegetable, fruit and herb gardens.
The shelves are stocked with spices from around the world and everyone is encouraged to cook and hand write their recipes in our Kitchen Book.
In this kitchen we respect all dietary requirements; meals are adapted so that everyone is catered for.
Sharing food is a passion, playing an intrinsic part of our lives.
The best, organic seasonal ingredients are sourced from local farmers, if we don’t have it growing in our own garden.
We eat all that is grown and reared right here, even the flour we use comes from the mill in the village.
Olive oil is produced by our dear neighbours, Laura and Luciano, the best ever to pass your lips.
We believe living simply with an emphasis on organic farming is of the utmost importance.
Food produced without pesticides or additives is of the utmost importance for our well being.
3 ~ PROFOUND ENERGY ~
We are situated high on a ridge surrounded by the Apuane and Appennine Mountains affording the most beautiful views.
The approach to the house is along a track within woodland, close to nature.
Deer, wild boar and porcupines inhabit the area.
We are living in the northern area of Tuscany known as Lunigiana…meaning Land of the Moon.
The enchantment of Settimo Cielo Retreat will remain close to your heart…It really is quite magical.
4 ~ MINDFULNESS ~
We live and promote life in the present, count our blessings and embrace each day.
It’s the small joys that bring true happiness - a paragon I like to use is when collecting eggs from our hens, especially when an egg is still warm from being newly laid. I like to encourage our guests to hold the egg in the palm of their hand, to stand for a few minutes feeling the warmth. Let thoughts focus on the fact that this is food, a meal you will not go hungry.
The egg in your hand still warm is a reminder that this is a gift from our hens. Think about this for a few moments…how blessed we are. Please don’t ever leave without thanking the hens. It's so important to show our gratitude.
5 ~ CREATIVE GARDEN ~
We hold the belief that everyone needs to explore creativity of one kind or another, in order to feel a sense of balance.
We wish to inspire, whilst providing the canvas for you to fill in the colours, the most stimulating environment, for all to flourish.
6 ~ UPCYCLING ~
The need to re-use and breathe new life and inspiration into materials that would otherwise be scrapped, is a strong passion.
From vintage fabrics, linen, hemp and cotton to old doors and windows. Materials have been used to hand stitch Lavender bags, as well as being made into clothing. Our Potting Shed was beautifully built by Lance, one of our super HelpX guys using old windows and doors, I found scrapped by the bins.
7 ~ MOTHER NATURE ~
Nature makes us happy…soothing to all the senses.
Inhale the earthy, woodland fragrance it’s all around us at Settimo Cielo Retreat.
Combined with the fresh fragrant air wild flowers, bees and butterflies we believe nature and our environment instills an immense feeling of well being.
At Settimo Cielo Retreat we welcome and respect all nationalities, creed and culture with open arms.
2 ~ WORLD KITCHEN ~
A kitchen equipped to suit a world of chefs.
Wood burning stove with a hotplate, gas hob, electric oven and outside pizza oven.
Settimo Cielo Retreat has its own vegetable, fruit and herb gardens.
The shelves are stocked with spices from around the world and everyone is encouraged to cook and hand write their recipes in our Kitchen Book.
In this kitchen we respect all dietary requirements; meals are adapted so that everyone is catered for.
Sharing food is a passion, playing an intrinsic part of our lives.
The best, organic seasonal ingredients are sourced from local farmers, if we don’t have it growing in our own garden.
We eat all that is grown and reared right here, even the flour we use comes from the mill in the village.
Olive oil is produced by our dear neighbours, Laura and Luciano, the best ever to pass your lips.
We believe living simply with an emphasis on organic farming is of the utmost importance.
Food produced without pesticides or additives is of the utmost importance for our well being.
3 ~ PROFOUND ENERGY ~
We are situated high on a ridge surrounded by the Apuane and Appennine Mountains affording the most beautiful views.
The approach to the house is along a track within woodland, close to nature.
Deer, wild boar and porcupines inhabit the area.
We are living in the northern area of Tuscany known as Lunigiana…meaning Land of the Moon.
The enchantment of Settimo Cielo Retreat will remain close to your heart…It really is quite magical.
4 ~ MINDFULNESS ~
We live and promote life in the present, count our blessings and embrace each day.
It’s the small joys that bring true happiness - a paragon I like to use is when collecting eggs from our hens, especially when an egg is still warm from being newly laid. I like to encourage our guests to hold the egg in the palm of their hand, to stand for a few minutes feeling the warmth. Let thoughts focus on the fact that this is food, a meal you will not go hungry.
The egg in your hand still warm is a reminder that this is a gift from our hens. Think about this for a few moments…how blessed we are. Please don’t ever leave without thanking the hens. It's so important to show our gratitude.
5 ~ CREATIVE GARDEN ~
We hold the belief that everyone needs to explore creativity of one kind or another, in order to feel a sense of balance.
We wish to inspire, whilst providing the canvas for you to fill in the colours, the most stimulating environment, for all to flourish.
6 ~ UPCYCLING ~
The need to re-use and breathe new life and inspiration into materials that would otherwise be scrapped, is a strong passion.
From vintage fabrics, linen, hemp and cotton to old doors and windows. Materials have been used to hand stitch Lavender bags, as well as being made into clothing. Our Potting Shed was beautifully built by Lance, one of our super HelpX guys using old windows and doors, I found scrapped by the bins.
7 ~ MOTHER NATURE ~
Nature makes us happy…soothing to all the senses.
Inhale the earthy, woodland fragrance it’s all around us at Settimo Cielo Retreat.
Combined with the fresh fragrant air wild flowers, bees and butterflies we believe nature and our environment instills an immense feeling of well being.