ODE TO SELF
JULY 12 - 14
at Casa Respiro
a cottage nestled in the mountains above Bologna
Who are you when the world goes quiet?
When no one but the moon is awake? Do you remember?
Do you give yourself the chance to?
Find the truth in your reflection. Free yourself of inhibitions.
Your power lies in your intuition.
What can you expect?
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Yoga Flow
Women's Circles and Ceremonies
Sound Healing
Forest Bathing
Vision Board & Mirror Work
Nourishing Plant-based meals
RETREAT PROGRAM
Start: July 12th 3pm | End: July 14th 12pm
Day 1 ✺ Embracing stillness : Who are you when the world goes quiet?
Welcome & Orientation: Introduction to this retreat, meet-and-greet with facilitators and participants.
Opening Ceremony: A mindfulness meditation session to center the mind. Guided journaling to explore initial thoughts on the theme of self-discovery and set intentions for the retreat.
Day 2 ✺ Discovering the truth : Find the truth in your Reflection.
Morning Meditation & Yoga flow: To start the day with clarity and focus.
Self - reflection workshop & Mirror Work: To delve deeper into personal truths and self-awareness.
Creative writing & Vision Board creation: To visualize and Manifest intuitive insights and future goals.
Candlelight sound bath: A soothing session to foster inner peace and clarity.
Day 3 ✺ Unleashing intuition : Free yourself of Inhibitions. Your power lies in your Intuition.
Intuitive Movement: Free movement session to liberate the body and the spirit, to strenghten intuitive abilities and trust inner guidance.
Closing ceremony: To honor the journey taken, with gratitude and celebations. Sharing committments to living intuitively.
This retreat is designed to guide you through a journey of self-discoverty, truth and empowerment. By embracing stillness, uncovering inner truths, and freeing yourself from inhibitions, you'll reconnect with your intuition and find strenght in your true self.
The retreat will be held in both Italian and English.
LOCATION
Casa Respiro is an enchanting Cottage nestled in the mountains above Bologna, where the symphony of rustling leaves, melodic bird songs, and the gentle murmur of a nearby spring intertwine to create a harmonious escape from the hustle and bustle of everyday life.
In this heaven of serenity, time slows down and the natural world becomes your sanctuary.
YOUR HOSTS
Valentina Pioner Flow - Yoga, Women's circles and Sound-healing
Holistic practitioner and Prema Vinyasa teacher. “Prema” means “unconditional love”: her classes are mainly inspired by this concept. Introduce a practice that grounds body awareness and softens mental structures; an evolutionary quest not only as individuals but also as human beings.
Francesca - Retreat Curator
Pottery & wellness enthusiast, Francesca is the founder of Villa Jandaia. With a background in luxury, she is on a mission to create transformative retreat experiences and bring awareness around different healing arts.
Silvia - Plant-based Chef & Retreat curator
Travel & sustainability enthusiast, Silvia is the co-founder of Villa Jandaia. Nature loving, approached veganism and sustainability while living in Amsterdam. Will help you nourish your body with food from the Earth.
RETREAT PRICING
All-inclusive 2 nights immersive experience
✺ Early Bird *June 23rd
Private Room - King Bed €700
Shared Room - Single bed €400
Shared Room - Shared King Bed €370
Booking deposit of €200 required to secure your spot. Rest of the amount due two weeks prior the event
*prices are per person. All bathrooms are shared.
✺Regular Booking *June 24th - July 12th
Private Room King Bed €750
Shared Room - Single Bed €450
Shared Room - Shared King Bed €420
Booking deposit of €200 required to secure your spot. Rest of the amount due two weeks prior the event
*prices are per person. All bathrooms are shared.
FAQs
Is this retreat for me?
All our workshops are designed for all levels.
This retreat is for a female prospective, we welcome trans women, cis women, intersex, genderqueer, gender fluid and non-binary people.
How can I reach you?
By car
from Firenze is 1:20
from Milano is 2:30
By train
you can reach Bologna and get a connection to San Benedetto Val di Sambro from here we can pick you up with an extra fee or you can arrange a transfer on your own.
From Firenze is 55 minutes by train with a change in Prato.
From Milan is 2h15 minutes by train with a change in Bologna.
We will be creating a whatsapp group chat for everyone a little closer to the retreat start date where you can find other guests you might like to carpool with.
Please note that we’ll provide more detailed and accurate directions to guests as we get closer to the date.
What language is the retreat facilitate in?
The retreat will be in English and Italian.
What's not included in the price?
Transportation is not included in the price. Towels on request with extra fee.
What is the cancellation policy?
We will only accept cancellations due to serious medical reasons with a notification of min. 15 days before the retreat dates. However, the participation can be transferred to another person.
In case of force majeur or if the minimum of person required is not met where the retreat must be cancelled , we will fully refund the total amount and the deposit paid by the guests.