Barry Torrens is from the North Coast of Northern Ireland. He is an ex-Barrister, pilot and residential/ commercial landlord. When his final child of his 3 children left for University in 2023, he decided there was nothing stopping him from fulfilling a dream of his i.e. to live in Tuscany, so he sold/ gave everything away and emigrated to Italy. Barry set up an English school, Toscana English Academy in the local town where he lives, and he is successfully teaching Tuscans how to speak English. You can follow how Barry is settling into his new life by visiting his popular TikTok page #oldmanabroad, and on Facebook and Instagram #BarryTorrens.

Any spare time Barry gets he enjoys adventure trekking, having climbed most of the highest mountains in the UK and Ireland, Gran Paradiso (Italy), Mont Blanc (France), Maccu Picchu (Peru) and Everest Base Camp (Nepal - were he and his sister survived the deadly earthquake of 2015).

Barry is passionate about Italy and Tuscany in particular. He first visited Italy over 30 years ago and has returned many times since. He bought a property in Tuscany in 2016 and moved there as a permanent resident in August 2023.

If you follow his journey online, you will know that he is enjoying La Dolce Vita (The Sweet Life). He now wants others to experience the beauty of Tuscany. Barry has collated a team of dedicated individuals, mostly exceptional locals with knowledge of every nook and cranny of Tuscany, to assist him in this venture. The Sunflower Team are delighted to be involved and are looking forward to welcoming visitors to this amazing part of the world.

For the TUSCAN MENOPAUSE RETREAT Barry is joined on the team by Lisa, a seasoned functional health and hormonal practitioner with over 25 years of clinical experience in integrating mind and body to support women on their journey to naturally balanced hormones and vibrant wellbeing.

'Drawing on my wealth of experience, I specialise in guiding women towards sustainable hormonal harmony through personalised strategies that honour the intricate connection between physical health and emotional well-being.

Through the lens of integrated mind-body healing, I combine evidence-based approaches with a comprehensive understanding of the hormonal system, offering tailored solutions that nurture both your physical and emotional vitality.

Whether you're seeking relief from hormonal disruptions, looking to optimise your wellbeing, or discover a new phase to embark upon, I am here to support you every step of the way.'

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