Awaken My Soul Retreat
La Dolce Vita
" The Sweet Life "
May 28 -June 6, 2026
Tuscany, Italy
Your Invitation is Here Along with a temporary Early Bird Special
for those that are ready to Say YES
$300.00 off for a limited time.
This is Intentionally Small Group Retreat
"TRAVEL IS THE ONLY EXPENSE THAT MAKES YOU RICHER."
ANYONMOUS
This is a unique opportunity of a lifetime to
Experience the Best of All Worlds
Whole Being Wellness, Personal Growth & TUSCANY
This Retreat is for those who want more in life.
A Personal Empowerment life experience,
while experiencing the Blessings & True Essence of what Tuscany offers.
Friends, Partners, Solo Travelers.
Solo Does not mean Alone
Please know this Retreat was created with the Solo traveler in mind.
To feel seen, safe, at ease, connected
taken care of, while excited to say yes to
an empowering experience of traveling solo.
This is not just an ordinary trip to Italy.
Whole Being Transformational
Teachings, Practices and Experiences
as well as
The exquisite essence of the full experience
Tuscany offers.
You most certainly can have it all.
I am beyond excited to share this experience.
I have planned & planned & planned so All you have to do is Show Up.
~ 9 Nights 10 Days
of opportunities of deeper connection, beauty, pleasure, and effortless Joy where every moment is savored and life is lived with an aliveness, a willingness to say Yes, become awe inspired, awaken passion, embody intimate presence and playfulness.
We all need experiences that allow us to
AWAKEN THE SPARK WITHIN US
Beyond the All of the Extraordinary Experiences that Come with this
Retreat in Tuscany, Italy...
The Beauty, The People, The Foods, The Wines, The Local Villages, Our Location and Our Planned Experiences as well as a few Surprise & Delights...
~ This retreat also includes over 25 hours of embodied yoga, powerful breath-work that moves energy & releases block, active meditations, life changing teachings, journaling, with an opportunity to heal & transform,
and soul nourishing togetherness within our private Sacred Yoga Sanctuary.
I put my heart and soul into serve and care for you at my highest level
throughout this retreat.
So you may lean back and fully enjoy every moment.
Hours, upon hours of teaching & life shifting experiences
AND....
of course, savoring the pure Pleasure that a Retreat in Tuscany, Italy can offer.
Togetherness & Deep Connections makes sense to my Soul.
Our Retreat Begins
~ Thursday May 28th, 2026 pick up in Florence @10:30 AM at a central hotel,
from here allow the Surprise and Delights begin.
We will pick you up in the beautiful city of Florence at an easy to find hotel,
From the moment of pick up, you may lean back,
and know all is well within your Soul.
You will be deeply cared for, nourished and gifted
an experience that most will never receive, nor new existed.
This is an opportunity to experience, learn, grow, evolve and let go. It is time to fall in love, with yourself, with life, with the sacredness of pleasure, inner freedom, while honoring the Whole of You.
Our accommodations ~ An Italian Sanctuary specifically designed for you to experience pure relaxation, well being and harmony with nature, nestled upon over 350 acres. The layout was designed for tranquility, privacy, and the enhancing the quality of life. It is home to an essential oil distillery, flowing with fields of aromatic plants.
~ it includes five ~ one or two bedroom apartments
apartments are spacious and ever so sweet.
~ We have our own chef kitchen and dining room
plus outdoor dining options
~ a heaven sent built in pool
~ spa with a jacuzzi, infrared sauna, steam room & private terrace
~ outdoor spaces overflowing with details, places to linger, sit, wander, journal, hammocks, games such as bocce, darts, and ping pong table
~ on site washer & dryer
~ A Holistic Experience with soothing atmosphere,
the perfect environment to
Reconnect with your True Self, Awaken Your Soul
Ideal in every way for a Whole Being Wellbeing Empowerment Immersion
and of course our home base for
the true essence of a Tuscan experience
We will have...
Private Drivers for pick up & drop off in Florence and for our excursions.
Private Italian Chef
Healthy, Delicious Fresh Cooked Italian Food to Savor
Wine to Enjoy
Pure Pleasures of La Dolce Vita (The Sweet Life)
~ On & Off site cooking classes
Enjoy Freedom & Space to Nourish your Soul
Our schedule is deliberate, at times full, at times spacious.
Day 2 - Day 9 experience a daily Embodiment of Gentle Yoga
Excursions to local small villages, with time to wander in awe of the
beauty & Grace, of the people, architecture, time to shop, grab lunch and experience the local Tuscan culture.
Gentle Hiking as a Meditation for deep connection with yourself, walk our labyrinth and feel the palpable energy of the Tuscan land
~ Added Local experiences that will add surprise & delight
An excursion to local home/farm where the owner deeply listened to her heart, gave up the corporate world, and lives her passion, raising a small group of goats cared for with pure love. We can taste the ripple effects of that love in the Goat Cheeses they are know for.
~ We will visit an absolutely stunning Italian Tuscan Villa, that has roots to the Mona Lisa, a place like no other. Where producing olive oil is a family matter. "We care for the hands in our field the same as we care for the mouths at our table. It is important to us that you know that the oil you drink, eat, and bathe in is our love as much as it is our work." We will be invited into their world for a fun and lighted hearted cooking class and followed by a beautiful dinner together
to experience our creations. This is a not to be missed experience.
~ Saturday June 6th, Our Departure is at 10:00 AM, with drop off at the Florence Airport from there the choice is yours. Whether you are flying out that evening, there are also plenty of taxis if you want to continue your stay, in Florence, dare to rent a car or head to train station for an added adventure. Infinite Possibilities
This experience is Intentionally limited
to a very small group of people
with
Open Minds ~ Kind Hearts
A Desire to Learn, Grow & Evolve
and
A Desire for MORE...
This is NOT just a trip to Tuscany,
this is Whole Being Personal Empowerment AND Life Transforming...
If you are looking for a life transforming experience,
Why not do it in Italy?
If YOU are ready to...
Reconnect with Yourself
Practice Radical Self Care
Step out of your comfort zone
Re-Awaken Your Spark for Living Daily Life,
Allow Your Passion & Purpose to come to life
Increase Your Desire for More Pleasure, More Meaning, More Fullfilment
Awaken Your Energy
Align with Your True Self
Amplify Your Ability to FEEL & LIVE Fully Alive
Experience Pure Beauty through the Eyes of the Heart
Pleasure, Pleasure, & More Pleasure
Embody the Depths of Intimate Presence
This Retreat was created for YOU
~ 97% of meals are included
Yes, Breakfasts, Lunches & Dinners
~ Coffee & Tea is available at our Accommodations
~ All classes, workshops, & offerings with me are included as well as the Bonus offerings of 2 Pre-retreat teachings and 2 Post Retreat teachings.
Plus...
~ 9 Nights of Shared Accommodation (Two twin beds are in the bedrooms) within a beautiful spacious Italian Apartment each with a small kitchen, sitting area.
***** Limited single bedrooms available for an additional cost of $995.00
~ Group pick up & Group drop off in Florence
~ Our Private Drivers
~ A Glass of wine served with the majority of dinners is included.
~ All of our excursions, cooking class, wine tasting, local visits
*** ADDED BONUS ~ for the first time ever included with this retreat are 4 additional virtual learning, growing & connection opportunities
2 Prior to Our Retreat & 2 Post Retreat
Price = Priceless
as the Value for all you are receiving is absolutely incredible
this too is intentional
The temporary Early Bird Price
including the $300.00 off is
$5495.00
$1000.00 Deposit required to hold your spot. This deposit in non-refundable.
Final remaining total payment is due on or before Friday March 27, 2026
***if you desire the very limited option for a single bedroom accommodation the additional cost is $995.00
this is available on a first come first serve basis and due at the time of deposit.
(1 is already taken)
What is not included:
~ Airfare / Travel Expenses
~ Travel Insurance (Highly recommended. In most cases this purchase must be made within two weeks of purchasing your plane ticket)
~ Accommodations prior to & post group pick up (I highly recommend arriving in Florence the day before, to assure our on time group departure. We will depart on time, pause for a light lunch and be transported to our Italian Villa Sanctuary about 45 minutes away. If by chance you are not on time for group departure, you are responsible for your private transportation to the villa which can be extremely costly.)
Florence is a very easy city to navigate.
~ Single Supplement Bedroom Accommodations
~ Additional Wine/ Alcohol / Beverages
~ Snacks, drinks, gelato's, 1 or 2 lunches or any personal purchases when traveling to local town villages to explore, wander & shop.
~ Personal purchases made on our excursions.
~ Personal Toiletries, Sun Screen, Bug Spray,
First Aid/Over the counter medicines.
~ Personal Driver Transfers
~ Massages
Optional ~ Additional Gratuities you may generously decide to offer at the end of our experiences with our cooking classes, tours/tastings, our private drivers, our private chef, cleaning staff upon leaving your apartment.
They are always appreciated when you experience their services.
This is a soul-nourishing, transformational, exploration of self, deep connection
and a journey into the vibrant Tuscan culture like no other.
An experience to awaken your Spirit, see through the eyes of the heart, igniting new energy, and discovering the magnificent YOU, you have been waiting for.
Awaken My Soul Retreat ~
La Dolce Vita
An immersion of the best of all worlds.
All you have to do is say YES and then Show Up.
Once we are together there is nothing for you to do, but to receive all that Beauty & Grace this Retreat has to offer you.
Explore deeper realms of body, energy, mind, emotion and spirit, forging a new powerful connection with yourself.
Experience an opportunity for transformational integration of Whole Being practices and Personal Development tools to return home with.
You will learn the life-changing Art of Intimate Presence, as we explore each local experience.
Our days will be filled with pleasure, an aliveness of joy, connection, nature, food, wine, and intimate visits and experiences.
You will have time and space to linger, breathe, and nourish your spirit with rest and renewal, at our exquisite property. You will have time time to linger by the pool, spend time at our Spa, possibly schedule a massage, go for a hike, walk the labyrinth, practice in our yoga room or choose one of the many sitting spots to dream, journal and manifest.
We’ll cook alongside passionate Tuscan chefs – who bring a lifetime of wisdom about nature and seasonal delights.
We’ll indulge in sharing of cultural secrets, fresh cooking, and indulge in the magic of Tuscan living.
Togetherness & a felt sense of community is a powerful part of this retreat. After meals we will share in the cleaning up. This is not a five star hotel, your space, your apartment is your responsibility to upkeep and deeply honor those you share it with. Leaving no traces behind.
I will offer experiences to transform life as you know it, it is time that you to come alive again. This retreat is not just an extraordinary tour of Tuscany. It is an Awakening of YOU, a journey into your inner world, body, energy, mind, emotions & soul. A time to to reconnect with your True Self, re-awaken passion, presence, energy, gain greater clarity, and so much more.
You will experience gentle embodied yoga (no yoga experience needed), dance, powerful movement meditation and transformational consciousness breath-work to clear blocks and move energy. There will be time for renewal, reflection, journaling and deeper connection in nature.
My hope is you will choose far less time on phones, tablets or computers, let go of attachment of the internet and seize the powerful opportunity to connect within, each other and nature. This is when magic happens, in the space between, when Intimate Presence and nothingness reveal the wisdom of your heart & souls inner-net.
We’ll travel to explore our amazing surroundings in nature and meet with authentic Tuscan farmers, cooks, and artisans. These intimate, once-in-a-lifetime experiences are not easy to find. The connections with local people, mean we will be creating unforgettable memories together.
The magic of Tuscan living unfolds in exploring full sensory experiences. Including, daily Laura-led pauses to appreciate, feel, and activate all our senses.
This experience has been designed to welcome those who want more in this life, those who want to embody the La Dolce Vita, as the Sweet Life begins within.
This is for those with a desire for embodied experience, deeper connection with themself, a desire to learn and grow, those that want more than just a vacation in Tuscany but instead want the whole package, a transformational heart and soul nourishing experience, all the while experiencing the essence, take your breath away beauty and delicious food, wine, and local version of Tuscany.
This retreat is designed perfect for the solo traveler, or those that want to experience this with a friend or their partner that is also interested in a Whole Being experience.
Awaken My Soul Retreat ~ La Dolce Vita is a don't miss retreat.
You will return home with a full heart, a new experience of life and a nourished Soul.
Beautiful Memories of a Lifetime
A New Look on Life.
An understanding of La Dolce Vita
A felt sense of Love, Connection, Hope, Ease and Joy
Embodiment Practices
Felt Sense of New Energy.
A Self-Empowerment tool-bag to take home with you.
Learn the Foundation for manifesting
You will experience greater alignment with your True Self.
Feeling more free from within, with the ability to connect with a renewed empowered you.
A Place of Harmony
About Our Italian Villa & Spa~
The Our Italian Villa (Place of Harmony) offers you the best of Chianti in an authentic Tuscan style, natural and sensory-awakening setting. It is nestled in is a place designed for rest, health, and development in harmony with nature.
It is made up of 5 independent apartments with separate entrances, a swimming pool, a soul-nourishing spa, and an exquisite energy-filled yoga room, all surrounded by fields and forests.
Price is based upon shared bedroom accommodations, each apartment with its unique character varying from one to two-bedroom configurations, the common dining room and professional chef kitchen allow for spaciousness and connection, creating a felt sense of community.
Limited single supplement bedroom accommodations are available for an extra fee of $995.00
for those who desire a private bedroom.
Our Italian Villa is located in the heart of a region of unparalleled cultural wealth.
The surroundings have been designed to offer calm, privacy, and quality of life. The surroundings allow you to connect in nature, walk to the labyrinth, wander the garden paths, reconnect with yourself, journal, rest in a hammock, or have a connection on one of the 5 shaded terraces.
There are marked walks on the property that allow you to discover the surroundings.
Apartments are Spacious
Located between two mythical cities: Florence and Siena.
I have always felt privileged to have such a very special yoga teacher in a serene little chapel in my small town.
So committing to a trip to Tuscany with Laura was easy. Even though I had never traveled without my family, I trusted that a trip with this very special person would be wonderful
In retrospect it was so much more than I expected. Everything about the trip was amazing and inspiring.
Our private villa with deluxe accommodation. The food was beautifully served, healthy and fresh. Other than our shopping excursions we did not see another tourist. We were taken to beautiful farms, where natural grains & goat cheese were made. Meeting the families that produce these goods, learning how it is done and than sharing a meal that they prepared. One of the things I enjoyed so much was being taken care of. Laura and Carol did so much to help us get the most from this experience. Being a Mom, I am always caring for someone, this environment was so peaceful and removed from the world outside of us.
When I signed up for Awaken Your Soul in Tuscany, a yoga trip. I didn't expect the the title to mean so much. We did great yoga, and also a lot of self searching exercises and experiences.
I have no idea if the delicious meals with new friends, the safe feeling that I'm being taken care of, the serenity and splendor of our villa, the farmers that shared so much. I don't know what caused the awakening but I came home feeling awake and alive. It was a life changing journey.
Laura is so grateful and aware. She truly loves life and passionately wants to share her philosophy with all who seek to live their best life.
Collen Wolf RN
My experience at the "Awaken Your Soul" yoga retreat in Italy was nothing short of transformative. Guided by the incredible teacher, Laura, and the ever-inspiring tour guide, Carol, every detail of this journey was meticulously planned and executed to perfection. From the breathtaking location of the charming villa, every aspect of the retreat was thoughtfully considered. The yoga room, bathed in natural light, became a sanctuary for personal growth and reflection. The food was a delightful culinary journey in itself, with each meal bursting with fresh, local flavors. The excursions were beautifully curated, providing a perfect balance of adventure and relaxation. But what truly stood out were the deep and meaningful connections formed with fellow participants. New friendships blossomed and deepened quickly, creating a sense of community that was both heartwarming and inspiring. The content of the retreat was at times awkward and uncomfortable, pushing us out of our comfort zones. Yet, it was precisely these moments that led to the most profound transformations—intense, heartfelt, and deeply satisfying. The agenda was seamlessly crafted, allowing for a natural flow that enhanced the overall experience. I am immensely grateful for this once-in-a-lifetime experience. The harmony of all the elements—the location, the people, the activities— even our re-direct - blended perfectly to create a retreat that truly awakened my soul. Thank you, Laura and Carol, for a journey I will treasure forever. Xo
Denise Dumont ~ Executive Assistant