An Intimate Gathering · Umbria, Italy · Sep 17–23, 2026
L'arte di
Vivere
Come exactly as you are. This is a space to reconnect, to explore, and to gently return to the deeper layers of your Soul.
Dates
Sep 17 – Sep 23, 2026
Duration
6 Nights · 7 Days
Location
Monastery in Umbria
Gathering
12 Women
The Invitation
More than a journey
to a place, a return
to your whole self.
We invite you to pack lightly, just the essentials, and leave behind what has stopped serving you. Together, we'll step into a rhythm that echoes another time. Something reminiscent of the 14th century, when life moved more slowly, and presence itself was enough.
Nestled in a beautiful monastery in Umbria, Italy, we will gather in sisterhood. To connect with our surroundings and to rediscover the wisdom of our own hearts and intuition. Because it is from the heart that life becomes meaningful, from the heart that we create, love, and truly experience what it means to be human.
When we return to Soul, something shifts within us, and in every dimension of our lives. Our bodies soften. Our emotions find their voice. Our minds grow still. Our relationships begin to mirror the truth we've uncovered. This retreat is an invitation to reconnect with all of who you are, physical, emotional, mental, spiritual, and relational, and to watch as clarity, softness, and a kind of quiet magic begin to unfold, the art of living.
Inscribed at the entrance
Prima di entrare... lascia fuori per qualche istante le umane preoccupazioni. Fai un bel respiro...
Quando oltrepassi questa soglia, entra lentamente. Concentrati su quanto stai per fare, non entrare distrattamente. Apri il tuo cuore e fai posto all'umiltà.
Before you enter... leave all human worries behind for a moment.
Take a deep breath...When you cross this threshold, enter slowly. Concentrate on what you are about to do; don't enter distractedly. Open your heart and make room for humility.
The Sacred Container
Where the Soul
Learns to
Breathe Again
Built by master stone masons over several years, this sacred space rises from the ruins of a medieval hermitage in the heart of Umbria, in between Tuscany and Rome, worlds away from everything else.
Its intimate Celluzze, simple, radiant monastic rooms with underfloor heating, hand-embroidered linens, and stone balconies overlooking ancient oak forests, invite you to lay down the armor of modern life and simply be.
Without televisions, phones, WiFi and all the things that have kept us separate from ourselves. Dinner is eaten in candlelit silence. The bread is baked daily. The pasta is made by hand with intention and love. Everything here conspires toward one end: your remembering, the essence of who you are.
"There is warm stone and bright stars, wind whispering around the trunks of trees, and a river winding through verdant hills. This is a place where the Soul learns to breathe again."
A Sacred Space in Umbria
Condé Nast Traveler, Best Mental Recovery Space
Tatler UK, Best Spa Award
Travel + Leisure, Best New Hotels
Everything Held
What Is
Included
We've considered every detail so that you arrive with nothing to arrange. Your only responsibility is presence.
This gathering is intentionally intimate. Space is held for 12 women, ensuring each person receives the depth of attention and connection this experience calls for.
A Glimpse Inside
Where Stillness Lives
The Journey
Four Phases of
Whole-Self Transformation
Over six nights, we move through a natural arc, reconnecting with body, heart, mind, spirit, and the relationships that define our lives. When we return to Soul, everything shines and makes sense. Slowly and together we learn the art of living.
Hover or tap a phase to explore
"After all, we are made of stardust. And sometimes, we just need the space to remember."— Marcela
"By stepping away, we learn to truly arrive. And in remembering the simplicity of being, we begin to see this present moment with new eyes, the eyes of the heart."
— Marcela, Natalia & Geno
Your Guides
Held by Women
Who've Walked the Path.
Each guide brings a distinct gift, and together, they create a container that is both deeply safe and quietly transformational.
Yoga · Movement · Breath
Marcela Lembi
Owner of NOW Power Yoga in Marin County, Marcela's practice bridges the ancient and the visceral. Her sequences are built to move energy, not just muscles, guiding you toward stillness through intentional intensity and the deep wisdom of the body.
Art · Healing · Feminine Expression
Natalia Arias
A Latin American artist whose luminous canvases transmute grief into radiant color, Natalia discovered painting as a path to healing at Parque Lage academy in Rio de Janeiro. Through art, she invites women to find power in self-knowledge and authenticity, recreating themselves as exquisite, eccentric, and whole.
Presence · Regression · Inner Wisdom
Geno La Placa
A former finance executive turned transformational coach, Geno works at the intersection of purpose and Soul. Her methodology weaves somatic, emotional, and intuitive intelligence with her unique ability for regressions, helping women reconnect with what moves them beyond achievement and into authentic, Soul-led living.
What Awaits
Practices That Nurture
Every Part of You
Body, heart, mind, spirit, and connection, each experience is a different doorway into the same destination: your whole, radiant self.
Mindful Movement & Yoga
Daily practices that nurture both body and spirit, from invigorating flows to deep restorative stillness. The body remembers what the mind has forgotten.
Sound Healing & Breathwork
Crystal singing bowls in the monastery's stone-vaulted chapel. Ancient vibrations that quiet the mind and open the heart in unexpected ways.
Pottery & Creative Expression
Hands in clay. Mind gone quiet. A local Umbrian ceramicist guides you through the ancient art of vessel-making. You'll take home what you create.
Farm-to-Table Cooking
Hands in the soil, reconnecting with the quiet intelligence of nature. Food becomes more than nourishment, it becomes a living connection between the land, our bodies, and the present moment.
Painting & Artistic Ceremony
Guided by Natalia's luminous practice, painting becomes a doorway to self-knowledge and authenticity, a way of transmuting what lives inside into radiant color.
Reflection & Inner Journey
Journaling, meaningful conversations, Stoic philosophy, and evening ceremonies under the vast night sky. Moments that open the heart in unexpected ways.
Nature & Ancient Towns
Hike through protected forest, explore enchanting medieval towns, and allow yourself to be held by the timeless beauty of this land.
Transformational Coaching & Integration
Intimate group sessions with Geno and Natalia. A space to discover what has kept you from living your Soul purpose in life, and bringing clarity to what truly matters.
The Calling
Who Is This
Retreat For
For the woman…
Who is ready to trust herself and stop overthinking.
Six nights. One ancient monastery. Learning the art of living. A return to the woman you've always been, underneath all the noise of the world, to the deeper layers of your Soul.
A rare calling brought you here. Are you ready to listen?
Practical Details
Everything You Need to Know
Location
Umbria, Italy
Two hours north of Rome. Exact location and directions shared upon registration.
Arrival & Departure
Day 1 from 2:00 PM · Day 7 by 12:00 PM
Call 1 hour before arriving. Property accessed via unpaved forest road, part of the magic.
Full Agenda
Shared upon registration
A detailed day-by-day itinerary will be sent to you after you secure your place.
Transportation
We'll help you get there
Transportation to and from Rome to the retreat is not included, but we can arrange and support you with all the details.
Group Size
12 Women
Intentionally intimate. Small groups allow for real depth and genuine personal attention.
Experience Required
All Levels Welcome
No prior yoga or coaching experience needed. Bring an open mind and willingness.
What to Bring
Comfortable clothing & an open heart
Yoga mat provided. Bring layers, walking shoes, and a journal. Digital detox is part of the experience.
Cancellation Policy
Deposit is non-refundable
You are welcome to find someone to take your spot. We strongly recommend purchasing travel insurance for your peace of mind.
Optional Add-On · Extend Your Journey
Begin with Rome.
Why rush? Let Italy receive you gently — arrive a night early in the Eternal City before the retreat begins.
A Magical Night in Rome
The Eternal City has a way of beginning the unraveling before the retreat even starts, its ancient streets, golden light, and impossibly good food loosening everything that needs to be loosened. We'll arrange a curated evening near Piazza Spagna, with a private welcome dinner and gentle orientation with your guides.
Investment
Your Path to Umbria
Secure your place with a flexible plan that begins with a deposit.
Available Now · Final Payment Aug 15
Beginning with a $1,000 deposit, followed by five monthly payments.
Flights & Rome to Umbria transfers not included (we can help arrange) · Optional Rome add-on available
"This retreat is more than a journey to a place, it's a return to yourself.
A chance to fall in love with who you are, and with life itself."
Sometimes, we just need
the space to remember.
If you have shown up for everyone, and somewhere along the way you forgot to show up for yourself, this invitation is for you.
With love, Marcela, Natalia & Geno