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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 Italy 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.
Looking for the domestic retreat?
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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 ancient roads under your feet, hearing the clank of the cup meeting the saucer as locals savor their morning cafe con leche. And the tastes... we'll fill our bellies (and our souls) with the cuisine of this sun-drenched region.
We will come home filled.
With experiences, with the love of a culture, with new friends, and with a renewed sense of self.
The capital of Spain's Andalusia region, Seville, is our home base for this culturally immersive retreat. Home to flamenco, Moorish architecture, and mixture of Christian, Jewish, and Muslim heritage, Seville is packed full of fascinating history.
Our retreat home is a former royal palace (yes, it is as wonderful as it sounds) in the lap of luxury. Each guest will be sharing a room with another fellow attendee, but will have their own bed. We will explore the history & gastronomy of the southern region of Spain (oh, the tapas...) while also immersing ourselves in the culture.
We'll stand in awe at the Alcazar, the oldest royal palace still in use in Europe. We'll step into the largest gothic cathedral in the world. We'll visit bodegas (wineries) where we will taste the country's famed wine & then follow it with more tapas than our bellies can handle. We will even spend one day walking a portion of the Camino de Santiago - a sacred pilgrimage route - where we'll have time for internal reflection.
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, understand that Europe means a decent amount of walking, and are flexible/happy travelers! For this trip in particular, we will be walking a decent amount so please be prepared to do so before signing up.
What is the group size & when we will know who is joining us?
The group will include up to 11 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?
Our home for this retreat is truly breathtaking. A former royal palace, our retreat villa (er, mansion) was built by the same architect who designed Plaza de España in Seville. It is truly dripping with character & charm. 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 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?
You can either fly right into Seville & take a taxi to our retreat villa, or into another city in Spain & grab the high-speed train to Seville. The train system in Spain is truly wonderful, so don't be afraid to add an extra day or two on to your trip & check out more of the country.
Our home for this retreat is nestled within Seville, just outside of Plaza de España and is easily accessible by taxi service.
Once-in-a-lifetime experience
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Go home refreshed & empowered
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Embrace the culture, history, and food of southern spain
Once-in-a-lifetime experience
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Go home refreshed & empowered
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EMBRACE THE CULTURE, HISTORY, AND FOOD OF SOUTHERN SPAIN
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 Spain - 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 VILLA
-7 days & 6 nights in a former royal palace - A stunning location to truly unwind like royalty
-Visits to other incredible parts of the Andalusia region (including breathtaking Ronda, one of Spain's most beautiful pueblos)
-We will be pilgrims for a day, walking a portion of the Camino de Santiago with guides who will help us understand the history while also reflecting inward on this sacred journey
-Enjoy private transfer during most activities as a group (though we may hop on Spain's lovely train system once as well!)
-One main meal per day will be provided (dinner or lunch depending on the day's schedule)
-Light breakfast daily in our Spanish villa
-Guided tour through Seville by locals to explain the vast history & art at every turn
-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 to do sightseeing & shopping on your own
-....and plenty of amazing surprises!
Details:
We ask that all guests arrive to the apartment by 2:00 on Friday, October 13, 2023.
The retreat will conclude at 10:00am on Thursday morning, October 19, 2023.
What is included:
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SOLD OUT
Our group will remain intimate in size, therefore spots are very limited. If you are not coming with a friend/roomate, you will be paired up with another solo attendee and will share a room.
A note:
SOLD OUT - Join the waitlist
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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