UMBRIA RETREAT OCTOBER 2024

Shayna’s Transformational Wellness Retreat – October Edition

Set in the serene Umbrian countryside, Shayna’s October retreat was a deeply immersive experience designed to nourish the mind, body, and soul. Hosted at the beautiful Villa Bastille, guests were welcomed with thoughtfully curated touches, including matcha upon arrival, personalized goodie bags, and a warm introduction to the transformative journey ahead.

Each day was carefully structured to promote self-reflection, movement, creative expression, and deep connection:

Day 1: Arrival and Grounding

• Guests settled in with a detox tea and welcome ceremony, setting the tone for relaxation and renewal.
• The evening featured a grounding sound healing session led by Shayna and Brittany, allowing guests to unwind from their travels.

Day 2: Reconnecting with Self

• Morning meditation, journaling, and a group sharing circle opened space for self-reflection and intention-setting.
• Rejuvenating yoga with Brittany, followed by a nourishing lunch prepared by a private chef.
• Mindfulness ceramics workshop with Shayna, allowing creativity to flow through hands and clay.
• Authenticity workshop with Phoebe, fostering vulnerability and connection through self-exploration exercises.
• Dinner with intentional conversation prompts, encouraging deeper reflection and bonding among guests.

Day 3: Creative Expression

• Pilates Yoga Fusion with Brittany to invigorate the body.
• A scenic hike through the Umbrian countryside, leading to a beautiful picnic lunch in nature.
• Massages for deep relaxation, followed by an intimate sound healing session in the evening.

Day 4: Food as Medicine

• Strength yoga with Brittany, emphasizing the connection between movement, nourishment, and well-being.
• Gut health-focused cooking class with Shayna, offering hands-on experience in crafting meals that promote wellness.
• Matcha face masks and gua sha session, blending skincare and self-care rituals.
• A silent dinner, encouraging mindful eating and deep appreciation for food’s role in healing.

Day 5: Integration and Celebration

• Ecstatic dance with Phoebe, allowing guests to move freely and embrace joy.
• Integration workshop, offering tools to bring the retreat’s teachings into everyday life.
• Olive oil and organic wine tasting, a sensory experience celebrating the richness of Italian culture.
• Closing bonfire ceremony, where guests reflected on their journey and set intentions for their return home.

Day 6: Departure

• A final breakfast gathering, followed by heartfelt goodbyes as guests departed with a renewed sense of self and sisterhood.

This transformative retreat left guests feeling grounded, inspired, and deeply connected, with newfound tools to integrate balance and wellness into their daily lives.