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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 exploring stunning Florence, Italy. If you're longing for inspiration, self-care time, or a mental break - One thing is for sure, you'll find that here.
Illuminare Retreats provide a curated & immersive travel experience for women from all walks of life. In the company of new friends, you'll find time to relax & recharge - while also being inspired & renewing your sense of adventure. 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 aren't many other places in the world that can inspire quite like Florence. Home to countless works of art, mesmerising culture, and fantastic food, what better place to kick off your 2025 could there be?
During our 6 night retreat in the heart of Florence, we'll engage out senses as as we dive into the culture, history, and culinary wonders of Italy. We'll enjoy the quiet, empty streets that only a month like January can provide - far away from the rush of tourist season, we'll experience the city like a local. Surrounded by other women who are on their own personal journeys in life, we'll encourage and push one another on towards living our very own La Dolce Vita.
Taking in the smells, the sights. Feeling the ancient roads under our feet, hearing the clank of the cup meeting the saucer as locals savor their morning espresso in cafes. The tastes... Oh, the tastes. Nothing feeds the soul quite like fresh Italian pasta & vino made from the vineyard down the road.
There's something about Italy.
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. Specific to this retreat, attendees should come ready to explore Italy in the off-season. This means cooler tempeatures (highs in the 50s. We think coats make the best fashion accessory anyway!). Our attendees are eager to mix & mingle amongst their new friends, aren't afraid of doing some walking throughout the day, and are excited to eat their way through Florence.
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What is the group size & when we will know who is joining us?
The group will include 9 participants, plus the host Amanda
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.
What are the accommodations like?
We will be staying in a stunning apartment in the heart of Florence overlooking the Ponte Vecchio. 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, check with your cell phone provider or please reach out and we'd be happy to help you arrange a personal hotspot.
how do i get there?
Our retreat home is located approx. 10 miles from the Florence airport, and 50 from the Pisa airport. However with Italy's wonderful train station, flying into Rome & taking the train up is even an option! We can pass along private driver information for your airport transfer upon request.
Guests are responsible to get themselves both to the apartment for the retreat as well as back after the retreat is over. Travel is included during any group related activities where transport is required.
How active is this retreat?
Each Illuminare Retreat is a little different than the next. During this retreat you can expect to do a good amount of walking. Private transportation will be provided for some activities, but others we will be exploring on our feet (the best way to see any city in my opinion!)
Some days you will be with the group the entirety of the day exploring together, other days you'll have more free time. What you do with that free time is up to you! Sleep in, utilize our apartment Turkish bath - or get out & explore on your own!
Is this retreat wine focused?
While the wine is always flowing in Italy, you do NOT have to drink to join us on this retreat.
We will spend one day in the Tuscan countryside on a wine tour of some wonderful family-run wineries where we will not only taste their wines, but also some delicious food & hear heartwarming stories.
While most retreat attendees participate in all tours, you're always welcome to stay back on this day if you prefer.
Once-in-a-lifetime experience
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Go home refreshed & empowered
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Food lovers paradise of Italian food & wine
Once-in-a-lifetime experience
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Go home refreshed & empowered
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Food lovers paradise of Italian food & wine
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 Italy - and flip your own light back on in the process.
illuminare
/ il:umi'nare/ verb:
to illuminate, to light up
The view from our beautiful retreat home for the week
What is the group size & when we will know who is joining us?
The group will include 9 participants, plus the host Amanda
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.
What are the accommodations like?
We will be staying in a stunning apartment in the heart of Florence overlooking the Ponte Vecchio. 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, check with your cell phone provider or please reach out and we'd be happy to help you arrange a personal hotspot.
how do i get there?
Our retreat home is located approx. 10 miles from the Florence airport, and 50 from the Pisa airport. However with Italy's wonderful train station, flying into Rome & taking the train up is even an option! We can pass along private driver information for your airport transfer upon request.
Guests are responsible to get themselves both to the apartment for the retreat as well as back after the retreat is over. Travel is included during any group related activities where transport is required.
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
our retreat home
-6 night stay in a private stunning apartment in the heart of Florence, complete with 5 bedrooms, gym, Turkish bath, and incredible view of the Ponte Vecchio
-Double accommodations in all rooms. (Coming solo? No problem! We will pair you up with a fellow attendee & new friend)
-Private tours by expert tour guides to uncover the heart of Florence's history & art
-A day spent on a wine tour through the countryside of Tuscan, visiting incredible small family-run vineyards
-All dinners & most lunches (with wine) provided
-A deep dive into understanding what keeps everyone longing for more of Italy: The Food
-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
-Free time for relaxation & exploring Florence on your own (plenty of time to shop! January is Italy's "sales" season - a great time to go shopping!)
-....and plenty of surprises (my favorite part)
Details:
We ask that all guests plan to arrive at 2:00 on Saturday, January 25, 2025.
The retreat will conclude at 10:00am on Friday morning, January 31, 2025.
WHAT IS INCLUDED
join us.
investment
Retreat cost: $4800
Deposit required to hold your space: $800
Remaining balance paid in 2 payments
Note: Airfare & travel to/from villa before & after retreat is not included.
Registration opens to waitlist members on December 13, 2023.
Our group will remain intimate in size, therefore spots are very limited.
A note:
SOLD OUT
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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