Italy Retreat:
September 7th - 14th, 2025
RELEASE - BREATHE - SHINE
If you’ve been carrying too much for too long,
this is your invitation to finally exhale, be held by nature, and reconnect with the joy that you deserve
— all within a warm, compassionate retreat designed with care and intention
You were not meant to carry meant to carry it alone.
You weren’t meant to wait unitl you “deserve” rest, ‘you time’, or joy.
You were meant to rise - and be held as you do.
— this retreat is not a quick escape, it is a full transformation. So, you just don’t come back relax, but you come back showing up differently in your entire life.
Claire - Italy Retreat 2024
“The retreat was more than I expected, it was a journey of the soul. I was able to take time for myself to reflect, go deep emotionally and physically. I was able to breathe again. I was able to release all that was not me.
I honestly didn’t know what to expect, I’m glad that I answered the universe. I came as I was, and left as a new person, remembering that it was always there within me. I had it all along; I just forgot. I am reminded of who I am, who I was, and who I want to be. ”
Why Choosing Us Compared to Others
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Most retreats are in plain buildings or resorts. Our location is a symbol of the path of rebirth we'll embark on together.
We’re in a remodel and remote 1,000 years old monastery in Italy, surrounded by untouched forest. It feels like stepping into a fairy tale.
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Most retreat just have yoga practices as part of it. Our retreat provides deep inner work. It is a journey where different mindfulness activities and workshops progressively lead you to remove what is blocking you and open yourself up to a new version of you, calmer, more joyful and with more clarity.
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Other retreats might help you relax, but they don’t teach you tools to feel calmer in stressful situation once you go back to your every day life. We provide you a tool kit for you to integrate once you get home.
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Some retreats don’t get special attention. We ask you to fill an intake form before signing up to make sure you get what you need and you are a good match for the group. This intial screening creates a safe and supportive environment and create real connections with others.
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Most retreats are done by foreigns into pretty locations. Gaia takes you to her home country so you can truly immerse in the culture and get any curiosity answered.
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Other retreats are a nice escape. But, our retreat is structured as a journey where details matter. This is why we also align our retreats during a full moon to tap into this powerful astrological moment in supporting us to cleanse and let go both physically and energetically.
Meet Gaia, your host
Rooted in her native Italy, Gaia shares her heritage with pride and authenticity, offering an experience unlike any other to those who walk alongside her. With Gaia, expect nothing less than a journey of profound transformation, guided by a spirit of dedication and passion.
Energetic Exchange
$3,888 $3,588 Single person in private Room (last room available)
Come with a friend for $3,288 each in shared room
Read inclusion / exclusion below. See day by day itinerary below.
How to Apply:
Step 1 : Pay a $1,111 non-refundable deposit by credit card here or Zelle at flowwithgaia@gmail.com
Step 2 : Fill out your application here
Make sure to read Terms & Conditions here.
Note: Applications will be reviewed to ensure a good fit for the retreat experience. We reserve the right to refund the deposit and decline participation if an applicant does not meet the necessary qualifications.
FAQs
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Taking time for self-care is essential, especially if you’re feeling stressed and overwhelmed. The week you invest in yourself here can lead to increased productivity, clarity, and well-being in the long term, which can positively impact your work and you’ll return home recharged and better equipped to support your loved ones.
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We’re here to support you every step of the way. We’ll share other participants travel information, so you can join their flight and we assist you with any flight related question. Our goal is to make your journey as smooth and stress-free as possible.
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We ask each participant to fill out an intake form. Everyone that is accepted is here with a shared intention of growth and healing, so you’ll find it easy to connect and feel a sense of belonging. Most of the participants join solo and go home with new found friends.
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We’ve designed this retreat based on proven practices and years of experience. The combination of the serene environment, expert guidance, and deep work creates a powerful catalyst for long lasting change and gives you simple tools to bring back home into your life.
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You don’t need any prior experience with the methods we use. Everything is taught in a way that’s accessible and easy to understand. We’ll guide you through each practice step by step, so you’ll never feel out of place.
“Be patient, it’s all coming together, stay in gratitude. Even right now, you are living one of your answered prayers. Trust the process.”
by a 2024 retreat partecipant
What is included
Inclusions:
1 nights of accomodation in Florence (3 stars hotel)
6 nights luxury accomodation at Monastero Sant’Alberico Relais (4 stars hotel)
Gourmet Italian food meals (7 breakfasts, 6 lunches, 5 dinners)
Intention Settings & Altar Creation
Daily Sound Baths
Daily Meditations
Daily Yoga Practices (ayurvedic kriyas practices + all level yoga practices)
Self Love & gratitude Practices
(3) Life changing workshops:
1. The Window of Tolerance: Stress & The Body
2. Overcome Limiting Beliefs (inspired by Byron Katie’s work & Tony Robbins’ Work)
3. heArt Workshop
Full Moon Ceremony
Italian Cooking class with chef Andrea
Private 2-hour spa access for our group (including a sauna, steam room, jet pool with mineral water, and a relaxation zone with snacks and teas)
Silent walking meditation in the surrounding forests
Gift bag and workbook for the retreat
Spring water for local source while at the monastery
Coffee or Tea with meals
(2) sightseeing tours:
1. Florence walking tour
2. San Leo guided tour
Transportation from Florence to the monastery
Transportation from the monastery to Florence airport (FLR).
Exclusions:
Flight to / from Italy
Taxi from the airport to the hotel upon arrival
Travel Insurance
Health Insurance
Dinner In Florence (day of arrival - about $40)
Lunch in Florence (on day 1 - about $30)
Alcholic Beverage
Beverage beside water, coffee or tea
Optional hotel services such as massage and other personal services not included in the package
Items of a personal nature such as, gifts, toll calls, medical costs, the costs of hospitalization and
evacuation, and additional expenses arising from the delay or extension of a trip due to weather, political disputes, sickness, failure of transportation, or other causes beyond our control
Medical Costs
Itinerary.
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Day 1
Arrival to the hotel in Florence.
Afternoon Stroll alogn the river Arno
Sunset appreciation
Dinner In Florence
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Day 2
Meditation
Breakfast
Florence Walking tour + lunch
Bus to the 1,000 years old monastery
Welcome Italian Happy Hour Dinner
Intention Settings
Altar creation
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Day 3
Meditation + Kriyas Practice
Breakfast
Stress & The Body Workshop
Lunch
Free time
Nervous System Balancing Practice
Dinner
Full Moon Sounbd Bath Meditation
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Day 4
Meditation + Kriyas Practice
Breakfast
Overcoming Limiting Belief Workshop
Lunch
Free time
Silent Walk Reflection + Yoga Practice
Dinner
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Day 5
Meditation + Yoga Practice
Breakfast
Italian Cooking Class
Lunch
Free Time
Self Compassion Workshop
2-hour spa access for our group
Dinner
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Day 6
Meditation + Yoga Practice
Breakfast
Free Time
Lunch
San Leo Visit (Walking Tour + Free time)
Dinner in San Leo
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Day 7
Mediation + Kryias Practice
Art Workshop
Lunch
Free time
Silent Forest Walk
Dinner
Gratitude Practice & Sound Bath
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Day 8
Meditation + Yoga Practice
Closing Circle
Breakfast
Bus to Florence Airport. Estimate arrival 1:00 pm