Italy: Journey of Savoring
A Sensory Journey Through Southern Italy
Life in Italy is experienced vibrantly, with each delicious bite, energetic conversation, and intentionally shared moment.
Our journey is a slow & immersive through Southern Italy, designed to support restoration, presence, and connection.
Beginning on the island of Ischia, known for its natural thermal waters & volcanic landscape, the sea environment encourages your body to soften.
In Sorrento, traditional food and cultural exploration invite deeper engagement with Italian daily life.
Savor each moment as it unfolds.
The Journey
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Arrival on Ischia marks a gentle transition into island rhythm. At Borgo Romantica, sea-view rooms and open horizons create space to land, unpack, and breathe. The first days are shaped by ease, allowing the body and nervous system to relax naturally into a new rhythm.
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Water is a steady presence throughout the Ischia portion of the journey. Thermal pools, coastal views, and time by the sea invite rest and renewal, offering moments of quiet recalibration. These experiences support a sense of softness and presence that carries through the week.
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In Sorrento, food becomes a primary way of connecting with culture and daily life. A Sorrento lemon farm visit and limoncello, wine, and olive oil tastings invigorate your senses. A family-run cooking class offers direct engagement with regional traditions shaped by land and lineage. Meals are unhurried, shared, and deeply rooted in place.
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Time is intentionally left open for personal exploration and choice. Guests may wander coastal towns, visit Capri or Pompeii, head out on the water, or simply enjoy unstructured hours in Sorrento. Staying at Hotel Palazzo Guardati, a boutique hotel centrally located in the historic heart of town, makes it easy to move between rest and discovery.
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Throughout the journey, shared meals provide a natural rhythm for connection. Conversations unfold over long tables, ferry crossings, and evening dinners, allowing relationships to form with ease. The group experience is shaped by presence, warmth, and the simple act of spending time together.
What You’ll Receive
This journey is thoughtfully curated so you can relax into the experience, knowing the details are cared for.
You’ll receive a balance of guided experiences and personal space, with accommodations selected for comfort, location, and atmosphere. Ferry transfers between locations are arranged, and experiences are intentionally paced to support presence and enjoyment rather than constant movement.
Throughout the week, you’ll be supported by on-site facilitation in a small-group container that allows connection among each other and with Italy to unfold naturally through shared meals, conversation, and activities.
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Traveling together creates a natural sense of ease — shared meals, ferry crossings, and daily rhythms offer moments of connection while still leaving room for personal exploration and rest.
Southern Italy invites this kind of shared experience. Days may include snorkeling in clear coastal waters, wandering the historic streets of Sorrento, visiting a lemon grove to learn how limoncello is made, or settling into island life on Ischia with sea views.
Some join on their own, others as couples or with friends. The connection unfolds organically, shaped by the warmth of Italy and the pleasure of experiencing it side by side.
These moments are simple, sensory, and joyful — best savored in good company.
Feel called to slow down and experience Italy beyond surface-level sightseeing
Crave experiential nourishment from the sea and through shared cultural experiences
Appreciate spacious itineraries with room for rest and personal exploration
Want to return home feeling restored, grounded, and reconnected to presence in your life
Sense a quiet inner yes reading these words
This experience is for you if you…
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What’s Included & Pricing
Everything you need for a supported, meaningful journey—before, during, and after Italy.
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Dates
August 13 to 22, 2027
Detailed Itinerary
Coming soon!What’s Included
7 nights accommodation with breakfasts (Ischia + Sorrento)
Ferry transportation between Ischia and Sorrento
Welcome dinner on Ischia
Sorrento arrival dinner
Snorkeling experience with a marine biologist
Italian cooking class with shared meal
Sorrento farm & food experience (olive oils and regional tastings)
Group coordination and on-site facilitation
Thoughtfully curated experiences aligned with slow travel principles
Pre-departure group gatherings for preparation and cohesion
Post-retreat connection
Access to the detailed digital itinerary
What’s Not Included
International airfare
Most lunches and dinners
Travel insurance
Personal expenses
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Standard Shared Room Rate: $4,950
Deposit: $500 (non-refundable)
Private Room Upgrade: +$1,150 (limited availability)
Payment
A special rate is available if you pay in full at registration.
Early registration rate $4,750 available until Feb. 1 using code: SAVOR
Structured monthly plan is also available.
Full program balance is due by June 1 to prepare for our August departure.
Spaces are limited to 12 people.
Your deposit secures your place.
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Arrival & Departure
The retreat begins on the island of Ischia and concludes in Sorrento.
You’ll arrive and depart in Naples (NAP). The hotel stay on Ischia begins on August 17th, and the final day in Sorrento is August 24th.
Suggested arrival and departure times will be shared after acceptance.
International Flights
International airfare is not included. Many opt to extend travel to explore Italy. You’ll receive a flight guide and recommendations to support planning.
Domestic Travel
Your ground transportation for program activities in the itinerary is included.
Travel Insurance
Strongly encouraged for international travel.
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Room Types
Shared rooms are included. You do not need to know someone before you go. The beauty in this experience is becoming friends with aligned individuals.
Private room upgrade: + $1,150 (limited).
Hotel Stays
Our accommodations are chosen for comfort, calm, and a strong sense of place—supporting the unfolding of each phase of the experience.
Location Flow
Borgo Romantica on Ischia Island → Hotel Palazzo Guardati in historic Sorrento
Full lodging details appear in the detailed digital itinerary.
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This retreat is intentional, spacious, and embodied.
Our locations include:gentle hills
stairs
uneven stone pathways
We move slowly and allow time for rest and integration, but there will be more steps than many experience in a typical day. As an ancient location, walkways and city areas contain cobblestone and are not ADA-compliant. Also, please keep in mind that you will be carrying your luggage during transition periods.
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Pre-Departure Gatherings
We will meet online before the retreat to cover logistics, cultural context, and gentle introductions with others on the journey. These gatherings create early coherence and connection.
Group Coherence & Support
You’ll begin the retreat feeling prepared and familiar with your fellow travelers.
Post-Retreat Integration
After returning home, we will gather to reflect on our experiences together and support a continued connection to how we felt in Italy, to help bring it back into your everyday life.
Integration is an essential part of the experience.
If you feel the pull, reserve your space
by Feb 1.
Early registration rate until Feb. 1 with code: SAVOR
Limited to 12 to preserve intimacy and integrity.
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This journey is held by an experienced facilitator who guides the flow and cultural understanding.
Tanya
Retreat designer and facilitator rooted in experiential journeys and meaning-rich travel. Tanya guides the journey's arc with depth, grounding, and intentionality, weaving cultural context and embodied practices throughout the path. Learn more about Tanya.
Your Facilitator
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