ELECTION
SPECIAL TILL NOV 29!
WHAT'S INCLUDED
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Seven days, six nights' lodging
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One-hour pre-trip travel consultation with experienced Italian speaker and traveler
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Daily farm-to-table meals from local chef
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Group transportation to/from retreat center
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Restorative movement and grounding practices
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Customized massage therapy session with Olympic massage therapist
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Creative arts and journaling sessions
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Relaxing, slow pace to explore
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Excursions to historic sites and seaside hikes
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Access to pool and beautiful grounds, sea nearby
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Welcome ritual and farewell ceremony
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Handmade gifts
Dive deep into a self worthy of wholeness. Experience a grounded and centered version of yourself. Share a magical experience in a stunning and unique place.
Not a tour, not just a retreat:
FIND YOUR CENTER with me,
Dana Saylor - artist, historian and
Italian travel consultant
with
Michelle Calabrese, LMT - USWNT Olympic massage therapist, restorative movement specialist.
Sardinia’s magical Costa Smerelda, a Blue Zone where residents live long and healthy.
April 27- May 3, 2025
ADDITIONAL OFFERINGS
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Excursion meals at local restaurants
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Creativity and travel consulting sessions with Dana Saylor
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Private therapeutic sessions with Michelle Calabrese, LMT
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Shopping for gifts with local boutiques and creators
THE LOCATION
Our luxury retreat is nestled along the coastline of northern Sardinia; Porto Rafael boasts some of the most breathtaking beaches and pristine natural landscapes in the Mediterranean.
The villa is a mix of tradition and innovation. It boasts a large infinity pool surrounded by sun loungers, several spacious terraces and outdoor dining areas, all set in a lush garden with vibrant shades of green, granite rocks and olive trees.
Next to the pool, a luxurious lounge area with comfortable deck chairs awaits you, providing the perfect place to immerse yourself in the tranquil atmosphere. Additionally, a rooftop terrace provides an ideal setting for enjoying downtime.
THE TEAM
DANA SAYLOR, CO-LEADER
I'm an artist, historian, preservation advocate and event planner. In 2007, my first trip to Italy was life-changing; I visited my ancestral hometown and felt connection to a physical place for the first time. In 2016, an art/history residency outside of Florence changed my trajectory and led me toward collaborations I couldn't have imagined. My cousins in Italy have helped me stay connected to my heritage, and I am so excited to share the beautiful countryside with you there.
I have planned this retreat with you in mind, and selected our teachers and venue with great care. I look forward to meeting each of you individually during a coaching session, or one of our unstructured meal or down times.
MICHELLE CALABRESE LMT, CO-LEADER
I'm a New York and nationally board certified LMT with over 20 years' experience. I was selected to support the U.S. Women's Soccer Team, and had the incredible opportunity to work with the team at the Paris Summer Olympics in 2024 to bring home the Gold medal. I specialize in chronic pain and sports injury. Utilizing cupping massage, deep tissue modalities, trigger point therapy and passive and active fascial stretching protocols.
From relaxation to pain management, I enjoy the challenge of creating a treatment plan tailored to you, and bringing your body back to homeostasis.
DON'T MISS THIS OPPORTUNITY
Our retreat in Porto Rafael, Sardinia will be the chance of a lifetime for a deeper, more fulfilling relationship with your Self. Not to mention the chance to visit a part of Italy that is top-of-the-list for Italian holiday travelers, that has been compared to the Maldives for its stunning waters and coastline.
Designed to serve beginner or experienced travelers, this retreat offers a variety of luxury rooms, most with ensuite bath. Paying an initial non-refundable deposit of $500 per person will lock in your rate and hold your space.
