Living
Slow
Retreat

• Accommodation for 5 nights
• Chef prepared meals, vegan/vegetarian and gluten free. Mindfully created meals, along with light snacks will
  be supplied each full day of the retreat. We will begin on DAY 1 with a dinner and end on last day with a light
  breakfast.
• A personalised aromatherapy massage treatment
• A specialised reflexology treatment
• Auricular Acupuncture Group Session
• Daily yoga practices per day, tailored for all levels
• A rejuvenating hike to Sibilla Mountain with packed lunch
• 3 Specialized Workshops—take home everything you create!
• Rituals to ground and inspire
• A farewell meal featuring the authentic flavours of Marche cuisine
• Mountain bikes available for use at your leisure
• Pre- and post-retreat support to help you prepare and integrate
• Round-trip transfers from Ancona or Pescara airports

• Flight ticket to and from the location
• Transfers from other airports other than Ancona or Pescara
• Extra Snacks and Meals
• Travel Insurance. We recommend you purchase travel insurance for cancellations. See refund policy.

1. Booking and Payment

1.1. Reservation: A deposit of £250 is required to secure your booking. Full payment is due 120 days before the
retreat start date. The payment schedule will be shared with you in advance.

1.2. Payment Methods: Payments can be made via bank transfer or PayPal

1.3. Late Payments: If the full payment is not received by the due date, your reservation may be cancelled and
your deposit forfeited.

2. Cancellation and Refund Policy

2.1. Guest Cancellations:

In case of cancellation, please note the following:.

a) For cancellations made 120 days or more before the retreat, a full refund minus the deposit will be given.

b) For cancellations made between 120-90 days before the retreat, a 50% refund minus the deposit will be
given.

c) For cancellations made within 60 days of the retreat, no refund will be given unless you find someone to
take your spot.

Dates to keep in mind

If you cancel on 1st of May 2025, or before a full refund minus the deposit will be given.

If you cancel between 1st of May and 1st of July 2025 a 50% refund minus the deposit will be given.

If you cancel after 1st of July, no refund will be given unless you find someone to take your spot.

2.2. Organiser Cancellations:

In the unlikely event that the retreat is cancelled by the organiser, a full refund of the payment made towards
the retreat will be provided. We are not responsible for any other costs incurred by participants (e.g., travel
expenses).

2.3 Force Majeure Clause: In the event of unforeseen circumstances (e.g., natural disasters, government
restrictions), the organiser may offer a credit for a future retreat instead of a refund.

2.4 Travel Insurance Encouraged: Clients are advised to purchase travel insurance to cover cancellation fees,
especially for unexpected emergencies.

If you’re a solo traveler looking to book a shared room, we will do our best to pair you with another guest based on your preferences given in the application form. If we are unable to fill the double occupancy room, you will only pay for your bed.

Yoga sessions will accommodate all levels and flexibility. The hike might require a moderate level of fitness so please if you have any doubt get in touch.

Reflexology is a therapeutic practice that involves applying pressure to specific points on the feet that corresponds to different areas of the body. Reflexology is used to reduce stress, enhance relaxation, improve circulation, and support the body's natural ability to heal. It is also thought to help alleviate symptoms of certain conditions, such as headaches, digestive issues, or hormonal imbalances.

An aromatherapy massage is a therapeutic treatment that combines the benefits of massage with the use of aromatic essential oils derived from plants. These essential oils are carefully selected for their specific therapeutic properties, so I will create a blend that suits your desidered outcome. The style of massage I use during an aromatherapy session is deep tissue but the pressure can be adapted to what feels safe and right for you

Ear acupuncture is based on the concept that the ear functions as a microsystem and an external organ that mirrors the entire body, with its representation found on the auricle—the outer portion of the ear. Physical, mental, or emotional conditions can be addressed by stimulating specific points inserting needles on the ear's surface.
What if you are scared of needles? We can stimulate the same point with seeds, they don’t pierce through the skin but they stick on the surface with special tape

The closest airports to the location of retreat are Ancona or Pescara and you can get a direct flight from London Stanstead. However, since Marche and neighbouring region of Abruzzo are becoming increasingly popular, to secure a good price on the flight we recommend to book before March.

Alternative routes are:

• Direct flight London Gatwick - Rimini.
From Rimini you can get a train to Porto S. Giorgio/Fermo station from this website: https://www.trenitalia.com
Depending on the day of the week and the time of departure, the train journey is about 2 hours.

• London Gatwick - Rome.
From Rome Fiumicino airport you can get a but to Porto S. Giorgio/Fermo with Flixbus (duration of the journey
is 3 hours and 40 minutes).

If you cancel on 1st of May 2025 or before, a full refund minus the deposit will be given.

If you cancel between 1st of May and 1st of July 2025 a 50% refund minus the deposit will be given.

If you cancel after 1st of July, no refund will be given unless you find someone to take your spot.

• Villa Rivo is located just 40 minutes away on foot or 25 minutes by bike from the nearest town. 
• Rooms are allocated based on availability and pairing with other guests. Room selection is not customizable
• The airport transfer is available only on the days of arrival and departure, on 6th of September and on the 11th of September.
• Parking is available at the location
• We highly recommend to purchase travel insurance and to apply for a GHIC before you travel