The way of da vinci

A 7-day immersion in Florence, Italy, for leaders, makers,
and seekers to reconnect with the source of innovation and wonder.

7 Days/6 Nights

Florence, Italy and Tuscan Countryside

8-12 Participants

Creative Restoration & The Art of Seeing

Begin the Journey

Creativity is a memory, not a task.

You remember when ideas used to flow—when you created from joy instead of force. But somewhere along the way, you became “productive.” You started creating from your head instead of your heart, chasing outputs instead of trusting the source.

This retreat is about remembering and creative renewal. We aren’t here to add more tools or frameworks. We are here to see the world the way Leonardo did 500 years ago: through the lens of an innovation retreat that values observation and presence over output. You will walk the landscapes he walked, learn to see the way he saw, and remember that the creativity you’re seeking isn’t “out there.” It is already in you.

A Living Laboratory of Presence

We use Florence and the surrounding hills of Vinci as our studio. This is a non-linear journey designed to shift your frequency from pressure to presence.

  • Nature Immersion: Unstructured walks in the Tuscan countryside to move out of high-functioning noise and into the expansive state where ‘Aha!’ moments actually have room to land.
  • Morning Studio & Evening Reflection: Space to synthesize what you noticed through contemplative writing and radical curiosity.
  • Legacy Sites: We visit Leonardo’s birthplace and the museums of Florence, not as tourists, but as students of his methodology.
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Meet Your Guide

I’m Heather. I help people come home to themselves.

I’m Heather. I help people come home to themselves. While my background is in strategic communication, my heart is in the Italian Renaissance, where art, science, and spirit were never separate. Whether leading creative retreats or strategy sessions, I bring a sharp eye for subtext, a deep respect for the sacred, and a refusal to follow a rigid script when the moment calls for something more profound. I’m here to hold a container where your next evolution becomes possible.

The Logistics

What’s Included: 7 days/6 nights shared accommodation in a curated villa, all meals, site visits (Vinci & Florence), studio materials, and expert facilitation.

What’s Not: Flights, personal expenses, and travel insurance.

The Process: Because this is a high-proximity experience, we’ll start with an application and a brief call to ensure the group chemistry is right.

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FAQ

Absolutely not. This isn’t a technical art class — it’s an apprenticeship with curiosity. We use Da Vinci’s principles of observation and attention to help you see your life and work through a new lens. Whether you’re a writer, a founder, an educator, or a seeker in transition, the goal is creative restoration, not producing a masterpiece. This retreat is for anyone longing for creative renewal in Florence.

Traditional tours are extractive — you consume facts and move quickly. This retreat is regenerative. We slow down dramatically, spending hours in spaces where others spend minutes. We combine exclusive site visits with guided facilitation, somatic movement, contemplative writing, and quiet reflection so that Florence doesn’t just impress you. It changes you. This is not tourism; it’s a creative retreat designed for transformation.

Somatic practice helps you shift from mental noise into embodied presence. Through gentle movement, intentional walking, and nervous system regulation, we create the internal spaciousness needed for genuine creative insight. This is the foundation of creative renewal — the body becomes the doorway to imagination.

High Proximity means you’re not one of 40 people following a guide with a flag. With a limit of 8–12 participants, you have direct access to me as your facilitator and the intimacy of a small, thoughtful group. The proximity refers both to the community we build and to the closeness with Florentine culture — the kind of access that’s impossible in large groups.

We’ll walk the cobblestone streets of Florence and some gentle paths in the surrounding hills, but this is not a trek. You should be comfortable being on your feet for a few hours at a time, but the pace is contemplative, unhurried, and designed to support creative restoration rather than exhaustion.

Yes. Participants can come during seasons of transition — career shifts, creative blocks, life crossroads, or periods of quiet becoming. The Way of Da Vinci is designed to help you reconnect with your inner compass and see your next chapter with clarity, curiosity, and courage.

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Reclaim Your Creative Source

This isn’t a tour of Florence; it’s an apprenticeship with your own curiosity. Join the waitlist to receive the 2026 Prospectus and details on how we use the city’s Renaissance soul to reset your creative vision. Note: There is no commitment by joining the waitlist.