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CREATIVE & INSPIRING RETREATS FOR WOMEN IN SOME OF THE MOST BEAUTIFUL PLACES ON EARTH
You're a giver.
To your family. To your work. To your friends. To your community.
To continue to give, you must also receive.
This experience is designed to allow you to do just that. Enjoy the company of fellow women on their own personal journeys, all while soaking in the beauty the south of Croatia has to offer. If you're longing for inspiration, self-care time, adventure, or a mental break - One thing is for sure. You will leave this trip changed. We believe that sharing meals together leads to sharing our hearts. That sharing a bottle of red leads to sharing our fears. Illuminare provides a space attendees to look within ourselves & encourage our new friends, too. There is simply no better place on earth for a conversation like this one. Europe has a beautiful way of getting down deep into your soul & stirring alive passions you forgot were there. Of reigniting ideas & bringing a new perspective to our lives.
If you've been longing for clarity & inspiration in your life, this is for you.
It's time for you.
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This retreat truly was one of the best weeks of my whole life. Amanda really rolled out the red carpet for us attendees. Everything from the accommodations to the experiences to the personalized notes and gifts were all done with such attention to detail. I have never felt more pampered! I left the retreat with so much more clarity about how I want to live life and make others feel. I would 1000% recommend these retreats for any woman who needs a little blood pumped back into her veins. You will be astounded at how someone pouring into you will change your mind and heart.
-Kate
"We travel initially to lose ourselves...and we travel next to find ourselves."
what to expect
There's something about all 5 senses being engaged. Taking in the smells & the sights. Feeling the sand beneath your toes, hearing the waves slowly falling into the shore. And the tastes... we'll fill our bellies (and our souls) with locally sourced meals that you won't soon forget (thanks to our private chef).
We will come home filled.
With experiences, with the love of a culture, with new friends, and with a renewed sense of self.
For this retreat, we’ll call a stunning 9 bedroom boutique hotel home for the week. With a total buyout of the property exclusively for our group, we will be enjoying both the features of a luxury hotel alongside that of a private villa. With features by Condé Nast, Vogue, and National Geographic - you can expect to have your breath taken away at every turn - while also having the services of a family-run private hotel stay.
Situated in a quiet village just 20 minutes drive from bustling Dubrovnik, our property overlooks the Dalmatian Coast and the Elaphiti Islands. Imagine lingering dinners alfresco prepared by our private chefs - waves crashing in the distance. Relaxing poolside afternoons with a cocktail in hand. And (of course) we’ll get out to do some exploring too, visiting nearby Dubrovnik and other local areas.
During this particular retreat you can expect equal amounts of time relaxing and adventuring.
Our environment will be one that promotes a natural and authentic experience while in a luxurious setting. Our private chefs focus on sourcing locally grown products (most of which are grown in their own garden). The seafood beautifully presented on your plate at night will be freshly caught by the property’s own fisherwoman. The design of the property leans into a natural, simple aesthetic. Sustainability and eco-friendly practices guide the staff at Ninon. My hope is that you too will show up as your truest self. Embracing days of pool hair, lazy mornings, and sharing real conversations among new friends.
who is this retreat for?
Women from all walks of life who need a little time away, reconnecting with themselves while being in a picturesque setting. Retreat members are eager to make new connections/friends and are flexible/happy travelers. Specific to this retreat: We will have both active and relaxing times together. We are staying in an area that requires walking on hills, steps and uneven terrain, so please bear that in mind if you have any mobility concerns as this would not be the right retreat for you. Reach out directly with questions, happy to help answer them for you.
What is the group size & when we will know who is joining us?
The group will include up to 14 participants, plus the host Amanda & retreat staff.
Approximately 4 months prior to the trip, a Facebook group will be created for our retreat members to get to know each other, ask questions & share more about themselves.
I have a special diet, can you accommodate?
On the application, you'll see a spot to let us know any diet needs you have & we will absolutely do our best to meet those at all meals. If you have specific concerns, please feel free to email with questions.
**If you have serious dietary restrictions, please email before registering with your specific needs so we can assess if this is the right retreat for you.
What are the accommodations like?
Perched above the water, lies Ninon - our home for the week. Taking over the entire boutique hotel, we'll have the rule of the roost of this 9 bedroom property. Each bedroom will sleep 2 guests, has its own bathroom, housekeeping services, and sea view.
Step outside to take a dip in the infinity pool, have a seat at our poolside bar, read in a cabana, or walk down to the shore of the Adriatic. Top that off with a private chef selecting the day's menu while picking out of the property's own garden.
It's easy to see why Ninon has been featured by the likes of Vogue & Conde Nast.
Will we have wifi?
We will have wifi available for you within our retreat home so you can stay connected to your family & friends. If you'd like to have wifi on the go throughout the day as well and your cell provider doesn't offer this, please reach out and we'd be happy to help you arrange a personal hotspot.
how do i get there?
Our retreat home is 20 minutes from the city of Dubrovnik, and 45 minutes drive from the Dubrovnik airport. We aren't too far from exploring a few other countries, so you may even consider adding a few extra days to your trip to explore afterward! We are happy to help provide you with contacts to arrange a private driver for your transportation from the airport to our retreat home.
Should I be a wine drinker to enjoy this trip?
Great question! Some of our retreats are more wine focused than others. This trip does not have a wine emphasis per say. There will certainly be wine available at dinners and other times (solid chance you're going to visit a winery...) but you can absolutely enjoy this retreat in full without consuming alcohol.
How active is this retreat?
Each Illuminare Retreat is a little different than the next. This retreat will have a good balance of both relaxing time at our retreat house combined with time out exploring.
Please do bear in mind that we will be traversing some rocky territory, with slippery rocks, cobblestone streets, and lots of steps/hills.
This is not a good retreat pick for guests with mobility concerns.
Once-in-a-lifetime experience
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Go home refreshed & empowered
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Embrace the culture, scenery, and be pampered in croatia
Once-in-a-lifetime experience
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Go home refreshed & empowered
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EMBRACE THE CULTURE, scenery, and be pampered in croatia
While this retreat is experience focused, it is also designed to allow you to reconnect with yourself.
Titled after the Italian word for Illuminate, we hope you leave this retreat not just with an incredible experience, but feeling a new sense of purpose, peace, or clarity in your own life. Whatever it is you're coming to look for - there is a good chance that once you clear out the noise of your day to day life & immerse yourself in the experience designed for you, you'll find it was within you the whole time.
Come experience the tastes, sights, smells & wonders of Croatia - and flip your own light back on in the process.
illuminare
/ il:umi'nare/ verb:
to illuminate, to light up
What is the group size & when we will know who is joining us?
The group will include 8 participants, plus the host Amanda
Prior to the trip, a Facebook group will be created for our retreat members to get to know each other, ask questions & share more about themselves.
I have a special diet, can you accommodate?
On the application, you'll see a spot to let us know any diet needs you have & we will absolutely do our best to meet those at all meals. If you have specific concerns, please feel free to email with questions.
What are the accommodations like?
We will be staying in a stunning apartment in the heart of Florence! You will be sharing a room with another attendee so either come with a friend or be ready to make a new one! We believe that sharing builds our community & is part of this intimate retreat style experience!
Will we have wifi?
We will have wifi available for you within the apartment so you can stay connected to your family & friends at home. If you'd like to have wifi on the go throughout the day as well, please reach out and we'd be happy to help you arrange a personal hotspot.
how do i get there?
We recommend flying into either Florence, Rome, or Bologna. Transportation within the country is wonderful thanks to Italy's train systems. As the trip gets closer, you'll receive a comprehensive travel email with tips on finding the best flight deals, and how to navigate transport to our apartment once in Italy.
can i pay in installments?
Yes - We've provided a few options for you:
-You may pay a non-refundable deposit to secure your spot, with the remaining balance due on December 1, 2021.
-You may pay a non-refundable deposit to secure your spot, breaking up the balance into 3 payments due by December 1, 2021.
-You may pay in its entirety in one lump sum at the time of booking
retreat home
-6 night stay in our exclusive-use 9-bedroom boutique hotel only for Illuminare guests perched above the Adriatic coastline
-Private in-house chef, infinity pool, poolside bar - all exclusively for our guests use
-Daily breakfast & housekeeping included
-Exploration of nearby Dubrovnik and other local areas (both as a group as well as free time)
-Most meals included (you will have 2 meals on your own while in town during free time, all other meals are included). Wine is always included with dinners
-Guided yoga by the pool (optional)
-All transportation for group activities included
-Conversations with other women on their own journeys. A once-in-a-lifetime style girls trip to grow & be inspired
-Your custom journal to help spur on ideas & meditation
-A digital travel guide to aid you in planning your adventure
-A mixture of free time to relax by the water's edge in our stunning home, mixed with a balance of time to get out and explore
-....and plenty of amazing surprises! (My favorite part!!)
Details:
We ask that all guests arrive to our accommodations at 2:00 on Thursday, June 4, 2026.
The retreat will conclude at 10:00am on Wednesday morning, June 10, 2026.
What is included:
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investment
Retreat cost:
-$6900 (Per Person) Double Occupancy room with Twin Beds and ensuite
-$6500 (Per Person) Double Occupancy One King Bed to Share with ensuite (must be booked 2 guests at a time for a set of friends, mother/daughter, etc to share!)
Non-Refundable deposit required to hold your space: $850
Remaining balance paid in 2 installments (Sept 2025 & Feb 2026)
Airfare & travel to/from our accommodations before & after retreat is not included.
Our group will remain intimate in size, therefore spots are very limited.
A note:
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If you’re considering going on a retreat, do it. Don’t try to convince yourself you don’t deserve to go, or that you’ll do the next one, or that you can’t afford it. Pull the trigger. You won’t regret it if you go. I promise.
-Karen, 4 time retreat attendee
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