AN ODE TO BEING
— A Gathering for Mindfulness, Creativity & Connection
October 27th - November 3rd 2024, In Sabina, in the heart of Italy
THE GATHERING
Are you up for a week that will involve both silence and mindful communication? Would you like to explore both stillness and movement? Movement in the stillness, stillness in the movement?
Would you like to open up to profound peace?
Are you ready to fall in love with meditation? Or at least give it a serious try?
Would you like to ignite your creativity without pressure to perform or produce?
Would you like to meet new and old friends?
And how about being rather than doing?
If you answered yes to many of these questions, I'd love to welcome you to this year's autumn gathering at the gorgeous retreat sanctuary In Sabina, in central Italy.
This time I am teaming up with Grace Farmer, who will, among other things, teach her amazing creation SWEAT BODY, which I call 'spiritual aerobics' a fun, but intense dance-inspired workout, set to a kickass soundtrack. She'll also offer other movement-based explorations and deep dives.
Joining us is also Mexican-born, Italy-based ceramic artist Karla, who will guide us through a slow, sensual and meditative exploration of terracotta clay and its potential.
A complete digital detox is very much encouraged, but not mandatory.
THE TEAM
Mindful movement & Meditation by Victoria
Ceramic Workshop by Karla of Geografica Ceramica
Sweat Body, dance & general awesomeness by Grace Farmer
THE PRACTICE
SAMPLE SCHEDULE
6:45 -7:30 (optional) un-guided meditation
7:30 -- 9:30 Flow Yoga & Meditation
10:00 Brunch
silence until 10:30
13:00 Creative Workshop
17:00 Yin Yoga & Meditation
18:30 Dinner
20:00 Dhama talk/Meditation/movie night
THE SPACE
In Sabina is a gorgeous retreat sanctuary, in the Sabine Hills. This beautiful area of unspoilt nature, a mere forty minutes north of Rome, is one of Italy's best kept secrets.
And In Sabina is a haven of peace, sprawled over acres of land. The old farm house turned retreat centre offers rustic and comfy accommodation. There's a pool, a little library, and an indoor yoga shala. If weather allows, we'll eat our meals outside on a terrace looking out over the soft hills.
There's also a big outdoor yoga deck which is reached through a sweet walk through a bamboo grove. Hopefully it will be warm enough to practice there from time to time (or all the time :)
At In Sabina there's also a pool and many quirky spots dotted around the property where one can curl up with a book or a journal, or just do nothing.
HOW TO GET HERE
From Rome the train to Stimigliano takes about 40 minutes. From there we can help organize taxis.
It's also possible to travel by train to Torri in Sabina and walk from there.
PRICE
€1250 in a Shared double
€1450 in a single room (limited supply) FULLY BOOKED!
returning retreaters receive €30 off any price!
This includes accommodation, bedding and towels.
It includes daily brunch & dinner, except on Friday night when the kitchen staff is off and we'll organize a dinner out (at an extra but affordable cost).
It also includes the tea, coffee and snacks available throughout the day.
It includes the course fee plus all materials.
Use of pool, yoga mats and props.
The price does not include flight/train tickets, transfers or travel insurance (which is recommended).
Without insurance, refund of paid amount is only possible if someone takes your spot (minus a €90 admin fee)
Your spot is reserved by paying a deposit of €400
Remaining balance will be due by August 25th, 2024.
SOLD OUT! If you want to be on the waiting list, get in touch.
