Alchemy of Elements
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Alchemy of Elements *
Art, Embodiment & Ancient Wisdom
Expressing the Five Essential Elements
Tuscany, Italy
June 27 - July 4, 2026
August 29 - September 5, 2026 (coming soon!)
Limited Time: Early Bird $200 Off
CODE: EARLYBIRD200
Join us in the rolling hills of Tuscany for a sacred week of embodied creativity, elemental ritual, inner transformation, and deep rejuvenation. Alchemy of Elements is a soul-centered retreat where the ancient wisdom of the elements—Earth, Water, Fire, Air, and Metal—guides and supports our journey home to ourselves.
Each day we’ll move through the elemental energies with a blend of intuitive painting, expressive movement and embodiment, sacred archetypes, and mystical wisdom designed to awaken our feminine essence and ignite our creative spirit. Then, we merge these experiences with the natural splendor, generous people, the delicious farm to table cuisine, and rich history of beautiful Cortona, Italy and surrounding areas of Tuscany.
With guided, intentional practices, connection to our inner creative, we reconnect with our own harmony and rhythm, reclaim our spirit, and remember the magic we carry within. This retreat is infused with time and spaciousness for relaxation, rejuvenation and reconnection to our essential selves.
YOUR GUIDES
Mary McKinley
Mary, an intuitive artist, leads our soul painting sessions, inviting you to express the unseen and reclaim your inner muse through color, texture, and personal symbolism.
Misa Terral
Misa, a somatic healer and movement guide, offers daily dance and embodiment practices to help you feel, release, and move with the wisdom of your body.
And special bonus facilitator: Halo-Bibi, the miniature Schnauzer!
Every retreat needs a guardian of joy for the pack, and we are thrilled to introduce Halo-Bibi, our beloved miniature schnauzer, as part of the facilitation team.
What’s Included:
7 Nights in a luxurious 16th-Century Villa in Tuscany
All Farm to table meals at the villa included, prepared by our private chefs. All dietary restrictions will be honored.
Daily soul-powered embodiment, movement and painting sessions honoring each element
Sacred group ceremony & guided integration and meditation
Opportunity for song circles, individual art making sessions including flower crowns and oracle card making
Two excursions to local villages
Time for nature walks and exploring the villa grounds of 200 acres
A visit to a nourishing and healing geothermal hot springs spa
Time for spacious relaxation and swimming in the two saltwater pools at the villa
Small and intimate group of 14 women
WhatsApp group connection for further details and travel coordination between participants
Transportation to/from local train station to the villa + organized excursions
What’s Not Included:
Airfare to Florence, or Rome Italy is not included.
Travel to and from airport to Cortona-Camucia train station is not included.
Two meals during excursions are not included (dinner is free time during the two outings to choose your own dining experience).
Tips for our excursion guide & drivers.