Testimonials
Rich feminine rituals and profound personal growth
The exquisite nature of Annamarie’s Goddess Retreat in Italy is manifested by the incredible attention to detail Annamarie captures in each daily experience.
From a leisurely morning breakfast of delectable local fare, to cappuccinos prepared to order for each guest, the table is adorned with fresh flowers greeting you each day. Nadia, a local chef extraordinaire, graces each meal with a kind and loving presence which delightfully complements her food delicacies.
The days are spent with a perfect interweave of rich feminine rituals which Annamarie has designed to encourage both personal reflection and group connections. These daily experiences lead to profound personal growth as well as
the opportunity for deeper connections with other women, should that be desired.
The retreat villa is beautifully located in a natural setting of Italian vineyards, cypress trees, lovely gardens and an inviting pool. The villa itself is gorgeously appointed with perfect furnishings and local art adorning each room and communal space.
I returned from my Goddess Retreat in Italy this past summer (2022) fully renewed, fully in love with a deeper part of myself self, and with a desire to live life more fully each day!
~Sue
Many, many meaningful and beautiful moments!
I don’t know where to start with how much Annamarie’s Tuscan Retreat meant to me. What were my most memorable moments? The dining table heaped with Tuscan goodness each day? The excitement of day trips to neighboring towns and cities? The rustic grounds to explore? The connections with the amazing women? The laughs? Even the tears? It’s hard to choose my most memorable moments from a week full of memories Ihope will stay with me forever. I’m smiling as I write this, remembering the moonlit walk after dinner. And the morning walk to the tiny town on the hill, not by road, but by vineyard and stream, rewarded by the most delicious macchiato and views. I hope to never forget my first aperol spritz on the plaza in Florence, and so many more small and not so small meaningful moments.
~Jenny
Give yourself the gift of being a Goddess for a week!
This was the most nourishing week in so many ways. The art, culture, food, wine, music, and landscape of Italy fed my soul each day. Everything was taken care of and our only goal for the week was to receive—imagine that! And what gifts there were. Amazing women who tended each other. New friendships. Being held in the arms of the Villa. Walking amongst vineyards. Exploring Florence and the magical town of San Gimignano. Time for myself to write, to reflect. Time to exhale. Delicious Italian meals by candlelight. Poetry. Wine from different Italian regions every night. Cooking together. Laughing together. Connecting, crying, reflecting, dreaming. Most of all, Annamarie’s nurturing presence gracefully held each of us in our own process. I didn’t know how changed I was until I returned home, refreshed and renewed. I will carry this experience in my heart, always, with deep gratitude. ~Jennifer
The goddess retreat in Italy was not only a cultural adventure, but a spiritual experience.
The only objective Annamarie had for us was to take the time to nurture ourselves and fill up our soul with all that beautiful Italy has to offer. The Villa was something out of a movie and provided such a safe space with lots of freedom to walk the grounds, lay by the pool, or take a nap under the covered porch. I felt at home immediately. Annamarie did an incredible job of finding people who could guide us through Florence and share what Italy means to them. The pace of the trip was perfect—we would rest a day or two, venture out into the city, and then have ample time by the pool. I loved coming home to our Villa, having our aperitivo, and reflecting on the day with prosecco! I truly embraced the Goddess within me in a way I didn’t know was possible. I’m forever grateful for this experience because it reminded me how valuable and important it is to take time for myself. I also loved connecting with the other women on the trip. It all feels like a dream still where I’m drinking rose by the pool outside my 500 year old Tuscan villa amongst the olive trees. Ciao Bella! ~Jillian
It was an amazing experience!
I had the immense pleasure and honor to go on the trip Annamarie led to Italy last fall (2021). It was an amazing experience in large part because of the way in which Annamarie curates opportunities for connection, depth, and soul awakening. If you have the opportunity to go, you must! You will feel tended on a mind-body-soul level while also enjoying a beautiful and rich culture and landscape. I highly recommend!
~Esther
Annamarie tends hearts and souls with deep wisdom and compassion.
The retreat in Italy was all that and more ... time for quiet reflection, time for community, breathtaking surroundings and wonderful surprises throughout the week. We were wined and dined throughout the week with course after course of beautifully prepared, decadent food paired with wonderful wines from the surrounding countryside. Truly one of the most magical, nurturing, meaningful experiences of my life. ~Barb
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I loved my trip to Peru so much that I went on a second retreat to Tuscany. It far exceeded my expectations! Italy is just a delicious place to go, and this retreat was an amazing opportunity to reconnect with myself, relax, explore, and fill my spiritual cup. Annamarie is a treasure, and has a remarkable ability to make everyone feel special, seen, and supported. She does this on multiple levels: deep conversation and connection, well-researched locations and excursions, fabulous food, and the very best helpers who live in and love the destination. Italy in particular was a symphony of good company, good art, good food, and a magical setting in a gorgeous Tuscan villa. I was nervous to go by myself, but I had a blast! This trip was a highlight experience of my life. Highly recommended! ~Rachel
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