Find sanctuary in pilates, yoga, meditation, drawing, writing, photography and wholesome nutrition in boutique private settings in ancient southern Italy and Greece

Experience curated retreats that balance movement and stillness, creative practice and restorative nourishment. Practice pilates and yoga in sunlit stone courtyards and terraced gardens, guided by teachers who honor alignment, breath and presence. Enter meditation sessions designed to quiet the mind and deepen awareness, from gentle guided practices to silent sits overlooking tranquillity

Savor wholesome, locally sourced meals rooted in Mediterranean traditions. Seasonal vegetables, whole grains, fresh fish, local olive oil and herbs, prepared to nourish body and spirit. Accommodations are intimate in restored stone villas, and family-run guesthouses with privacy and attentive service

Express yourself through drawing and writing workshops that use landscape and light as inspiration; learn simple techniques to capture texture, form and mood, and build routines that keep your creative flow alive long after the retreat. Explore photography principles tailored to capturing the region’s architecture, coastline and everyday life composition, natural light, and mindful observation

These retreats are for seekers of calm, creatives wanting focus, and anyone longing to reset in places steeped in history and natural beauty. Small groups and private bookings ensure personalized guidance, time for reflection, and a slower rhythm that lets you return home refreshed, centered and creatively renewed

It came to me in a dream. Upon reaching my 4th decade on Earth, I realized I wanted to learn to tame time. The business of my everyday life leads me to difficult nights in which I lay in bed sleepless (without being able to shut off my overworked brain). On good nights, it leads me to deep exhaustive sleep (which allows me to peek into my soul... and dream). During one such dream-filled night, I envisioned myself breathing in the pure Mediterranean air, perched atop a calcite white cliff, in southern Italy, meditating and emptying my mind of all ailments, concentrating on ME. I have sat in silence, listening to the ocean waves, many times before, but this dream made me feel... different. It made me inspired to find sanctuary away from every day life, for an extended period of time... and it made me visualize the experience alongside a small group of equally deserving women. I cannot possibly be the only one in this stage of life!

The idea came to me in a dream, but during daylight I researched, and organized, and created… The Anima Club. She was born out of my inner need for relaxation and peace, but expanded into wanting to share this peace with other women-sisters whom could benefit from a time away from reality.

Join me and let us reset in peace!

~ Alice