There are retreats that give you rest. And then there are retreats that mark a turning point.
The Well Retreats in Italy are for women who are ready to step away from the noise of everyday life and enter a quieter, more sacred rhythm for a while. A week of movement, stillness, conversation, food, reflection, ritual and emotional release — held in the hills of Abruzzo, in a sustainable eco-village close to a Mother Mary pilgrimage site. This is not a bootcamp. Not a detox. Not another place to perform. It's a week to exhale.
.Join us for a carefully curated retreat and let's withdraw from all responsibility for seven transformational days. We're flying from Stansted to Pescara, then we'll be whisked away to a stunning eco village in the hills for seven days away from the noise, the lists, the holding, the doing, the managing, the being everything to everyone.
This retreat has been created for women who are ready to pause, soften and remember themselves again. Here you will be held in the beautiful landscape of Abruzzo, Italy, with gentle yoga, somatic meditation, writing therapy, energy healing, nourishing food, shared conversation and enough space to simply breathe.
This is not about pushing, performing or fixing yourself. It is a return to balance. A time just for you.
THE WELL RETREATS IN ITALY
THE RETREAT AT A GLANCE
Date: 14-21 September Location: Abruzzo Borgo, Italy
Nearest airport: Pescara, approximately 20 minutes away
Length: 7 days
Investment: £1,395 - £1,595 dependent on room preference
Deposit: £300 to secure your space after application and conversation
Payment: Pay in full or by smaller instalments
Rooms: Private bedrooms within shared apartments
Hosted by: Kym Vincenti and Louise Reader
WHO THIS RETREAT IS FOR
This retreat is for you if you are:
tired of holding everything together
craving warmth, rest and gentle connection
ready to move your body in a softer way
curious about writing as a way to release and reflect
drawn to meditation, energy healing and deeper inner work
longing for nourishing food and meaningful conversation
ready to step away from your usual life for a little while
wanting space to come back to yourself
You do not need to be “good” at yoga. You do not need to arrive with answers. You do not need to be anything other than yourself.
WHAT’S INCLUDED
7 days in beautiful Abruzzo, Italy
private or twin bedroom accommodation within shared apartments (you choose)
all meals catered
daily gentle yoga and movement
somatic meditation and nervous system support
writing therapy and reflective prompts
an emotional reprogramming session with Kym
a talisman blessing by Louise
evening gatherings
time to rest, wander, read, sleep, swim, breathe or simply be
small group support and gentle community
This retreat is designed to be spacious, nourishing and deeply restorative.
THE EXPERIENCE
Morning light over the hills. Gentle yoga to wake the body. Somatic meditation to settle the nervous system. Writing therapy to hear yourself clearly again. Energy healing and emotional release. Nourishing food shared slowly. Conversation, laughter, quiet, ritual.
Time alone when you need it - women around you when you don’t.
The theme for this retreat is Flexibility & Fluidity — in the body, yes, but also in the way we move through change, midlife, uncertainty and the next version of ourselves.
Each day will have rhythm, but not pressure. You can take part in what feels right for you. This retreat is not about doing everything. It is about listening to yourself again.
THE SETTING
Abruzzo is wild, beautiful and deeply grounding.
There is something about the Italian light, the warmth, the food, the hills and the slower rhythm of life that invites the body to unclench.
This Eco Village offers a peaceful setting for women to gather, rest, reconnect and feel held by the landscape.
The retreat venue is approximately 20 minutes from Pescara airport, making travel simple and manageable.
THE THEME: FLEXIBILITY & FLUIDITY
The theme of this retreat is flexibility and fluidity — in mind, body and spirit. So many of us become rigid without realising it.
Rigid in the body.
Rigid in thought.
Rigid in our routines.
Rigid in the roles we have carried for too long.
This retreat is an invitation to soften those edges. Through yoga, somatic meditation, writing, energy healing and gentle community, we will explore what it means to become more fluid again — to move with life rather than brace against it.
HOSTS
Kym Vincenti - Yoga Teacher & Wellbeing Coach
Kym brings together yoga, writing therapy, seasonal living, nourishment and lived wisdom. Her work is rooted in helping women soften, regulate, reflect and return to themselves with honesty and compassion.
Louise Reader - Buddhist Monk & Somatic Meditation Teacher
Louise brings somatic healing and a deeply supportive presence to the retreat, offering women space to release, restore and reconnect at a deeper level.
Together, Kym and Louise will hold a gentle, intuitive and grounded space for the women who join them.
Interested in joining us?
This is a small, intimate retreat for women who are ready to step out of the noise and into something slower, deeper and more sacred.
You can use the button below to ask a question, arrange a gentle retreat chat, or check whether the retreat feels like the right fit for you.
PAYMENT DETAILS
A £300 deposit secures your space.
Payment in full is welcome, and smaller instalments are available if that feels easier.
A NOTE ON TRAVEL
Flights are not included.
The nearest airport is Pescara, approximately 20 minutes from the retreat venue.
You will need your own travel insurance. Because this is a retreat, please make sure your policy covers retreat travel and any activities you choose to take part in.
FAQ SECTION
Do I need yoga experience?
No. The yoga will be gentle and accessible. You are encouraged to move in a way that feels right for your body.
Will I have my own room?
Yes, you will have a private bedroom within shared apartment accommodation.
Are meals included?
Yes, all meals are catered.
Can I come alone?
Absolutely. Many women come to retreats alone. The group will be small, warm and gently held.
What if I’m nervous?
That is completely normal. This is one of the reasons we have a conversation first, so you can ask questions and feel into whether the retreat is right for you.
Can I pay in instalments?
Yes. After the £300 deposit, the remaining balance can be paid in smaller payments.
If something in you is quietly whispering yes, I would love to hear from you. This retreat is for the woman who is ready to step out of the noise and into warmth, space, nourishment and gentle reconnection.
You do not have to decide everything today. Begin with the application. We’ll have a conversation, and together we’ll see whether this retreat is the right fit.
With love,
Kym x
A week to exhale in sacred Abruzzo — where rest, ritual and emotional renewal meet.
A small women’s retreat held in a sustainable Italian eco-village, with gentle yoga, somatic meditation, writing therapy, energy healing, emotional reprogramming, sacred ritual, nourishing food and space to return to yourself.
14–21 September | Abruzzo, Italy
With Kym Vincenti, Founder of The Well, and Buddhist monk Louise Reader
What makes this retreat different
A sustainable eco-village setting
You’ll stay in a conscious eco-village rooted in simplicity, sustainability and connection with the land. The rhythm is slower here. More grounded. More human.A sacred landscape
The retreat is held near a Mother Mary pilgrimage site, with the church visible from the village — a quiet presence throughout the week and a reminder of devotion, protection and feminine spirituality.Co-hosted with a Buddhist monk
The week is co-held with a Buddhist monk, bringing meditation, spiritual grounding, calm presence and ritual depth to the retreat.A personal talisman blessing
Every guest receives a Buddhist monk talisman blessing — something meaningful to carry home as a reminder of the week, the work, and the woman you are returning to.Emotional reprogramming
A guided session to help release old emotional patterns and create space for a calmer, freer way of moving forward.A first-retreat rune consultation
For this first Italy retreat, each guest will also receive a consultation with a rune reader, offering a future-focused reading as part of the week’s reflective journey.