Why I Love What I Do

Ciao Bella! I like to make things beautiful. Probably the Libra in me. I want people to connect to self-love and remember their dreams....

Donatella Cinelli Colombini: The Woman Behind the Vineyard

Today I want to briefly introduce you to the ever-elegant, imperturbable Donatella Cinelli Colombini! She is the mastermind behind the...

Jane's Guide to Bologna

Bologna is the capital of Emilia Romagna in Italy. Located in Northern Italy, this region is the wealthiest in the country. Its fertile...

How to BE on Retreat

What do you imagine when you picture a retreat in Italy? Rest Space Quiet Meditation Slow food Community Joy Pleasure Creativity Long...

Jane's Guide to Siena

Siena is a medieval city in Tuscany with a UNESCO-listed historic center. Surrounded by a well-preserved 1,000-year-old wall, it's best...

Jane's Guide to Orvieto

Orvieto seems to rise up from the earth, perched on a rock cliff about an hour north of Rome. It is a common day trip from the Eternal...

Jane's Guide To Rome

The best advice I can give you for Rome is to leave plenty of space for sitting in squares and eating gelato. Rome can be overwhelming in...

The Walk to Trequanda

At some point on retreat, either as a group, or on your own, you will want to make use of the darling little trail that runs from...

Tuscan Views (from the Estate of Fattoria)

When I turn left on the road that leads to Fattoria del Colle, I roll down my windows and slow the car way down. I sit up tall to catch...

Receive, Reset, & Retreat in Italy with Mara Glatzel

Mara Glatzel is an intuitive coach, writer, and podcast host. She is a needy human who helps other needy humans stop abandoning themselves

Osteria di Donatella (Donatella's Restaurant)

Meal times are such an important part of our retreats in Italy. So much happens between us when we sit down and share food together. The...

Il Fienile (The Barn)

A few years ago, the family that hosts our beautiful retreats in Tuscany turned an old barn on their property into an exquisite new...

Jane's Guide to Pienza

Pienza is the heart of Tuscany in Italy. Located between Florence and Rome, this beautiful hill town is considered the “capital” of...

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