The Retreat

The Retreat is Cultivate Travels’ newest experience, a gentle, restorative invitation to step out of your routine and into a slower, richer rhythm of travel.

Held in a fully staffed villa nestled in the Italian countryside, this is a sanctuary designed for women who are ready to reclaim time for themselves. Whether you join for one week or two, you’ll settle into your own private room alongside a small circle of eight like-minded travelers, creating a warm, intimate environment where calm, curiosity, and inspiration can flourish.

This is slow travel in its truest form. Each day unfolds without pressure or expectation. Instead of rushing from sight to sight, you’ll savor the luxury of unstructured time—moments to breathe, stretch, wander, and reconnect with the interests you’ve long said you’d explore “someday.”

Depending on your passions, you may
• practice Italian language and cooking with local experts,
• learn the gentle meditative flow of watercolor painting,
• deepen your craft through needlepoint or writing workshops, or
• simply enjoy the profound and often overlooked art of being still—with no distractions and no guilt.

This is a new type of wellness-centered experience, it’s wellness on your terms. A few optional yoga sessions, countryside bike rides, or guided walks are available, but the heart of The Retreat lies in creating space: space to focus, space to dream, space to rediscover the parts of yourself crowded out by daily life.

Most importantly, there is no schedule you must follow. Join activities when they call to you, step back when you want some personal time, and let each day unfold in a way that feels right. You’ll have the companionship of other women who are also here to rest and explore, yet plenty of room to move at your own pace. The villa’s staff and Cultivate Travels’ attentive team ensure that every detail—from meals to moments of quiet—is shaped for your comfort, creativity, and personal renewal.