Retreats

Q: Is this a "luxury" retreat or a rugged one?

My retreats are what I call Soulfully Curated . Expect high‑quality linens, beautiful aesthetics, and incredible local food — because beauty is a foundational resource . But also expect to do deep, sometimes uncomfortable internal work. This is not a spa vacation; it’s Executive Restoration for the soul.

Immersive renewal retreats in Italy for those longing to slow down, reflect,
and engage deeply with the sacred and creative life.

A retreat isn’t an escape; it’s an arrival.

While my workshops focus on teams, these retreats provide a space for deep reflection and restorative immersion. Drawing inspiration from the same radical interconnectedness the Italian masters understood (that nature, spirit, and creativity are never separate) we move away from the noise of “doing” to remember how everything is connected. Whether in the galleries of Florence or on the ancient trails of the Via Francesco, these retreats invite you to reconnect with your own inner rhythm and creative source.

The Three Pillars of the Retreat Experience

Presence & Grounding

We create a supportive container to help you step out of pressure and into calm awareness, allowing clarity and insight to emerge.

Creative REnewal

Italy’s art, architecture, and landscapes serve as mirrors for reflection. As Da Vinci and St. Francis demonstrated, the threads between nature, humanity, and creativity reveal the depth of possibility in our own lives.

Living the Path

Each retreat is an immersive practice. You experience the rhythms, practices, and perspectives in real time, within a small, intentional group.

Retreat Options

The Way of Da Vinci: The Architecture of Creation

The Vibe: Intellectual, expansive, reflective

The Focus: Reconnect with curiosity and creativity. Architect your next chapter: personal projects, creative endeavors, or a fresh perspective on life.

Location: Florence, Italy.

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The Way of St. Francis: The Art of Letting Go

The Vibe: Contemplative, grounded, and restorative.

The Focus: Move from busyness to presence. Cultivate stillness, reflection, and simplicity through contemplative walks, sacred sites, and guided inquiry.

Location: Florence & The Tuscan Countryside.

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The Pilgrimage: A Journey of Grounded Presence

The Vibe: Active, reflective, and stripped-back.

The Focus: A literal and metaphorical walk home to yourself. Walking sections of the Via Francesco, we let the landscape and steady movement create space for reflection and transition.

Location: The Via Francesco.

Discover the St. Francis Way

One saw the divine in the mathematics of the human body and the flight of a bird; the other saw it in the brotherhood of the sun and the soil. Both Leonardo da Vinci and St. Francis of Assisi understood a fundamental truth: nothing exists in isolation. My retreats are built on this same principle: that presence, reflection, and connection to the world are woven together in a living architecture of life.

FAQ: The Retreat Experience

You may need a retreat when your inner pace no longer matches the pace of your life. Common signs include emotional fatigue, creative stagnation, decision‑making fog, or a sense that you’re living from obligation rather than purpose. Renewal retreats in Italy offer the space to find your rhythm, reconnect with clarity, and return to yourself.

Yes — when it’s designed for genuine Creative Renewal rather than escape. These retreats create the conditions for deep restoration: beauty, slowness, contemplative practice, and honest reflection. Many leaders return home with renewed purpose, clearer boundaries, and a more grounded sense of who they are and what they’re here to create.

Don’t overschedule yourself, perform for others, or try to “optimize” the experience. A retreat is not a productivity hack — it’s a pause. The work is to slow down, listen, and let the noise fall away. Leave urgency at the door. Bring presence instead.

My retreats are what I call Soulfully Curated. Expect high‑quality linens, beautiful aesthetics, and incredible local food — because beauty is a foundational resource. But also expect to do deep, sometimes uncomfortable internal work. This is not a spa vacation; it’s Executive Restoration for the soul.

Whether you paint on a canvas or build an organization, you are in the business of bringing the un‑manifest into the world. These retreats are designed for anyone longing for Creative Renewal — not just artists.

To maintain high proximity and deep facilitation, retreats are capped at 8–12 participants. This allows for intimacy, safety, and meaningful transformation without the overwhelm of large groups.

Most renewal retreats in Italy involve gentle walking, time outdoors, and contemplative movement. You don’t need to be an athlete — just comfortable with light activity and open to finding a more grounded way of being.

They are spiritually grounded but not religious. The work draws from contemplative traditions, place‑based wisdom, and regenerative ecology. People of all belief systems are welcome.

The Road Is Open

Arrival is just a conversation away. These aren’t standard getaways: they’re immersive journeys into your own presence, creativity, and connection. Join the waitlist to receive the 2026 Retreat Prospectus and early access to registration. We’ll help you discover which path (the Da Vinci, the St. Francis Florence retreat, or the St. Francis Pilgrimage) resonates with where you are in this season of life. Note: Joining the waitlist is simply an expression of interest, not a commitment.

The Immersion: 5–7 days of guided reflection, contemplative walking, and the timeless beauty of Italy.
The Proximity: Small groups (8–12) with high-touch guidance and facilitation.
The Outcome: A renewed sense of clarity, connection, and alignment with your own rhythm and intentions.