Sept 2022 – Italian Riviera Retreat with Jayme Barrett
Dream Big on The Italian Riviera!
(Cinque Terre to Portofino)
September 9 – 16 2022
Would you like to be luxuriating on the beautiful Italian Riviera on September 9th for eight glorious days? Can you imagine eight days completely devoted to joyful adventures, glorious self-care, breathing in nature’s bounty and indulging in all the deliciousness of La Dolce Vita (the sweet life)?
After all we’ve been through these past couple years, we’re thrilled we can take an expansive breath and travel to beautiful places like Italy again. If you’re like many women who join us, your daily life is filled with to-do lists, rushing from one thing to the next and generally putting everyone’s needs before your own. Sound familiar? Well, joining this retreat is your chance to refill your own energy tank and put the focus back on yourself. We’ve done all the planning so you get to sit back and enjoy! Ladies, if you already know you want to come, email us here to secure your space.
The upper Italian Riviera is the perfect place to re-ignite your own dreams and wishes for your life. Being able to let go of all responsibilities and be present to your own needs is a true gift.
Ladies – this retreat is all about You! It’s time to dream big and expand your horizons…
Envision copious amounts of “Me Time” coupled with wonderful day trips plus yoga and life enhancement classes. You’ll find yourself getting back in touch with your own rhythm and desires. You won’t have to lift a finger. In fact, your only decision will be choosing gelato flavors and that’s fun!
Whether you come by yourself or with a friend, you’ll be welcomed in the warm embrace of our retreat sisterhood. It’s a super supportive and nourishing environment where like-minded women share, bond and delight in soulful journeys, cultural experiences, scrumptious food all while taking in the beauty of the Ligurian coastline, one of the most dramatic in the world.
I’m Jayme Barrett and I’m passionate about helping women lead happier, healthier, more inspired lives through my best-selling book “Feng Shui Your Life,” consulting and coaching, as well as running women’s retreats all over Europe for the past nine years.
A recent guest called our retreat “a light, beautiful, heart-felt adventure with mind-opening experiences… a truly life-changing event.”
On our 11th year, we’re beyond excited to return to one of our favorite regions of Northwestern Italy with some of the most dramatic coastal scenery in the world. I first visited the Cinque Terre (“five villages”) 25 years ago with my sister and I’ve been coming back to bathe in the splendor ever since. The last two years, this retreat sold out quickly. Our guests had the best time ever!
Our home for the week is a charming family-run hotel in the quiet town of Moneglia, which is on the coast midway between luxurious Portofino to the north and the Cinque Terre villages to the south. With breath-taking vistas of the hills and sea, you’ll enjoy warm Italian hospitality, delicious food and wine, yoga and life enhancement classes as well as time to relax by the pool or walk in the countryside. Valeria, the effervescent owner and her parents, will feel like the warm Italian family you never knew you had!
On our day trips, we’ll visit colorful Cinque Terre villages perched above the Mediterranean, enjoy a boat ride along the spectacular coast to Portovenere, delight in wine-tasting and an Italian cooking class, visit Castello Brown in luxurious Portofino, shop in beautiful Santa Margherita Ligure and walk along scenic coastal paths and in villa gardens with new like-minded girl friends!
A guest from last year wrote, “This trip to Italy was unforgettable – inspiring, educational and enlightening in such a beautful setting. The women were all amazing and I truly felt a connection with each one. Every day Jayme took us on a new adventure with style and grace and her enthusiasm rubbed off on the entire group. I will take home the visions and amazing memories of Italy that will last a lifestime!”
We have a very limited amount of spaces available and it is first-come, first-served with a deposit. Ladies, if you are serious about joining, email us here as soon as possible to secure your space. I can’t wait to meet you! (Retreat details and pricing below.)
♦ IMPORTANT! – For travel to the EU and participation on this retreat, you must be Fully Vaccinated and Boosted. You will be required to send us your vaccination card.
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♥ Included in Retreat Package
- 8 Days/7 Nights Accommodations in a Charming Hotel
- 7 Breakfasts, 5 Dinners, 2 Lunches
- 5 Life Enhancement Classes with Jayme Barrett
- 5 Yoga Classes with Heather Degnan
- Ground Transportation and Train/Boat Tickets on Day Trips
- Round-trip transfers from Pisa International Airport to Hotel
♥ Additional Retreat Inclusions
- Day Trip to Monterosso & Manarola (in Cinque Terre)
- Wine Tasting in Cinque Terre
- Day Trip to Santa Margherita Ligure & Luxurious Portofino
- Private Boat Ride along the Cinque Terre coast to visit Portovenere
- Visit Castello Brown in Portofino
- Italian Cooking Class
- Day trip to Riomaggiore and Vernazza (in Cinque Terre)
- Free Day to relax, hike or visit nearby towns
Options for Free Day (not included in retreat fee)
- Hike high above the sea in the Cinque Terre National Park
- Day trip to Levanto and Bike Ride to the beach in Bonassola
- Explore Quaint Towns along the Coast
- Relax, swim, and read at our hotel in the hills above the sea.
♦ Note about Day Trips – You will have ample time to wander, sight-see and shop on your own or with others on the retreat. We like to give you the opportunity to see whatever will bring you joy! We will be taking local trains to all our destinations. Many of the towns are only accessible by train or boat. It’s important to be able to walk up and down stairs and on cobblestone.
In addition, all day trips are optional. If you want to spend a day reading and relaxing, you’re welcome to stay at the hotel. The retreat price remains the same.
Not Included in Retreat Fee: Flights, Travel Insurance, Wine/Alcohol, Tip to Hotel & Drivers, Yoga Mat, Covid tests or Covid-related issues.
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Open your Heart to the Beauty of the Ligurian Coast…
To get a feel for our retreats, check out photo highlights from our 2019 trips as well as videos and testimonials from past retreat guests.
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Accommodations in Italy
For eight days, we will be guests at a charming family-run hotel, situated in the hills above the coastal town of Moneglia. Our third time staying with them, Valeria and her team are so warm and inviting. Whether you’re enjoying a glass of wine, a yoga posture or scrumptious meal, you’ll be enveloped in beauty. In your free time, you can walk in the countryside, take a dip in the pool or relax in the sun. Their fabulous restaurant is located on the property and will be catering to your every wish.
The hotel rooms have fantastic sea or mountain views with a mini-bar, safe, air conditioning, satellite TV and free Wi-Fi. The bathrooms have olive oil products, bathrobes, slippers and a hair dryer. Shared and single rooms are available along with different views.
Hotel La Vigna has made your health a priority and put in place all hotel and restaurant safety requirements. We will follow all safety protocols when we are there in September. They recently put in a beautiful outdoor dining deck with mountain and coastal views.
At our hotel property, you’ll enjoy:
- Pool with a View
- Mountain Walks and Gardens
- Relaxing, Reading and Daydreaming
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Meals
On this retreat, you will be feasting on delicious Italian food from the hotel’s restaurant well known for their Ligurian specialties and stunning panorama. For most lunches, you’ll enjoy restaurants of your choosing in the towns we visit.
At the hotel, breakfasts include eggs, breads, cheese, jams, fruit, yogurt, coffee and tea. For dinner, you’ll delight in Italian food full of local flavor including homemade pasta, risotto, fish specialties, grilled chicken, salads and desserts such as tiramisu and berry cakes. All dinners are four courses and include bottled water. (Wine is available for purchase)
For the cooking class, we’ll learn to make fresh pasta and the region’s famous pesto along with tiramisu. Of course, don’t forget eating gelato from artisinal makers on our day trips. We tend to have one every single day… too delicious to skip!
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♥ Life Enhancement Classes with Jayme Barrett
Jayme’s classes will be held at our hotel and on day trips. Focusing on ourselves, our dreams and what brings meaning and happiness into our lives will be a main focus. You will learn techniques to energize your body, mind and spirit including special breathing, meditation and energetic exercises to release stress and boost happiness. Jayme will also share powerful ways to bring in more joy, health, love and success using feng shui, life enhancement and manifestation tools. In each class, Jayme creates a sacred safe space for group sharing, bonding and support. Come with an open heart, bring a journal and be ready to call in your heart’s desires.
Our Promise – On this retreat, you’ll feel inspired, rejuvenated and filled with a sense of harmony and gratitude. In addition, you’ll have loads of positive energy tools and techniques to support you in living your best life back home.
To read more about Jayme, visit www.jaymebarrett.com.
♥ Yoga Classes with Heather – All levels welcome! You’ll enjoy five yoga classes with Heather. She beautifully integrates all yoga levels into the practice. We’ll be practicing yoga in a glass sunroom or by the pool overlooking a beautiful view of the mountains and sea. ** Please bring your own travel yoga mat and a light sweater. Most yoga classes will be taught at 8:00am with one at sunset. All classes are optional. (see more about Heather’s classes below)
Weather The weather along the Italian Riviera in mid-September is variable. It could be very warm or a bit cool. Before you pack, check out the weather forecast for Moneglia in Italy.
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Past Guests Describe our Retreats as:
Magical, heavenly, positive, relaxing, fun, beautiful, joyful, enlightening, bonding, heart-warming, upliting, supportive, rich and meaningful, invigorating, well-organized, nourishing, fabulously-curated, infused with cultural exploration, eye-opening, breath-taking, fulfilling, spiritual, diverse, educational and good for the soul. The genuine feeling of sisterhood and friendship is amazing!
- “It’s a priceless way to spend eight days saturated with beauty, love, authenticity and excitement.”
- “Unbelievable in every way… connection, community, spiritual and full of creative energy. Not to be missed!”
- “To be able to bond with caring, nuturing women in such a beautiful locale was more than I could have ever imagined!”
- “I will follow Jayme anywhere! She’s a warm, positive, skillful leader with a heart of gold.”
When you come on our retreat, you’ll laugh, share, bond, explore and learn ways to uplift your life in a welcoming environment of true sisterhood. Many of our ladies join us year after year and some are coming on their 9th & 10th retreat this fall. On this 11th year, we’ll be leading our 25th retreat. ♥
See video and written testimonials HERE!
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PAYMENT, DEPOSIT & REGISTRATION – Limited to 12 participants
DATE: September 9 – 16 2022
Deposit: $850 (non-refundable) when place in retreat is confirmed. Prices are per person for 8 day retreat.
Balance due: July 9, 2022
- Mountain View Room: Single $2,850
- Partial Sea View Room : Single $2,950
- Sea View Room: Single $2,995 / Double $2750 pp
(Payment Options: We accept Zelle, Venmo and PayPal. If you use a credit card through PayPal, there will be an additional 3% fee within the US and 4% outside the US.)
To complete your reservation, we require you to sign and return an: “Acknowledgement of Risk, Release and Indemnity.” This form includes additional terms and conditions of travel, including limitations of obligations to you. This document will be sent to you after you have paid your balance. Please read it carefully. The document must be completed, signed and returned to us. Our receipt of the completed and signed form will finalize your reservation.
**If the Euro is higher than 1.28 USD to every Euro at the time of final payment, some adjustments will be made to the final price.
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YES I WANT TO BOOK THIS RETREAT – If you have any questions about this retreat and/or would like to sign up, email us here as soon as possible to secure your spot. We will send you a registration form as soon as your place is confirmed.
* Past retreat guests receive $100 off!
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Retreat Leader:
Jayme Barrett
A California nature-lover, lifestyle expert, feng shui consultant, retreat leader and author of the best-selling book “Feng Shui Your Life,” Jayme Barrett’s happiest moments are spent sharing her positive lifestyle secrets with the world. She is passionate about leading her Rejuvenation Retreats. The main goal is to bring like-minded women together for a deeply joyful and fulfilling experience that will transform their lives.
Jayme is an expert on Life Enhancement, Feng Shui and Manifestation, specializing in techniques for personal fulfillment, prosperity and integrated health. Jayme regularly shares her passion for inspired living in her writings for Whole Living, MindBodyGreen, Self Magazine, Health, Elle, Parents, Redbook and many more. In addition to feng shui consulting for individuals, companies, hotels and spas, Jayme leads lifestyle workshops worldwide. She has appeared in home-design TV segments for NBC, HGTV, Style Network, and E! Entertainment. Read more about Jayme at www.jaymebarrett.com
Yoga Teacher – Heather Degnan
Heather is thrilled to be teaching yoga for us in Italy this fall! She has been on four retreats with Jayme and taught yoga in Provence and Marrakech. Heather began the journey of living her best life in 2003 and found yoga to be huge part of that path. Practicing for over 12 years, she finds that yoga keeps stress at bay and can bring calmness to the mind and body. For Heather, the yoga philosophy has become a lifestyle that she has integrated into her daily work (as a Police Officer!) helping to serve her community with more compassion and empathy.
Heather teaches a Vinyasa flow style yoga for all levels. Being aware that every physical body is different, she encourages her students to practice yoga in a way that feels right to them. It is not about the end result (a perfect yoga pose) but about your journey and ability at any given moment. Heather lives near the sea in Marshfield, MA and looks forward to sharing the mat with you!
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Travel and Flights to Italy
You will be responsible for booking your own travel and flights.
We recommend you fly into Pisa Italy a day early to get onto the new time zone and avoid any issues with flight delays. With that in mind, see below.
Participants from the United States can fly out on Wednesday, September 7th in order to get to Pisa International Airport (PSA), Italy on Thursday, September 8th. You’ll stay for one night (Sept 8th) in a hotel in Pisa (not included in retreat fee) and go back to the Pisa Airport for a group pick-up at 11:30am on Friday, September 9th. The airport is very close to the city center. If you cannot get to Italy a day early, you’ll fly on Thursday, Sept 8th to arrive in Pisa no later then 10:00am on Sept 9th.
It’s an hour and a half ride to our hotel in Moneglia. If you miss the group pick-up, you’ll have to take a cab or train. Round-trip transfers to our hotel are included in the retreat fee.
BOOKING FLIGHTS
Check out www.skyscanner.com for flights into Pisa (PSA). There are no direct flights to Pisa International Airport from the U.S. so you’ll have a layover and best to have it in Italy. When booking, make sure you have at least 2.5 hours in your layover city to get through immigration etc. Also, book FLEXIBLE flights that allow changes should you need it. Also feel free to fly into another airport in Italy to explore that region (like Rome) and take the train to Pisa.
- IMPORTANT – Great news! As of March 1st, Italy is allowing Fully Vaccinated US Citizens inside Italy without a Covid test. However, these rules can change. We will stay abreast of the entry requirements and keep you posted. That being said, we are not travel agents. You are ultimately responsible for your own travel. We recommend you booking directly with the airlines so you can get all the information to make your trip easy and enjoyable. You will have to fill out a Passenger Locator Form a few days before you depart.
On the last morning of the retreat, Friday, September 16th, a group transfer back to Pisa Airport will be arranged. Since it takes an hour and a half to get to Pisa Airport, book your flight out of Pisa at 11:00am or later. The transfer back to Pisa is included in the retreat fee.
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Medical Issues, Travel Insurance and Passport
An approved US vaccine and booster is necessary for entrance into the EU and Italy. It is also required to be a participant of this retreat. (Pfizer, Moderna, Johnson & Johnson).
If you have any medical issues that will require professional care while on your trip, you must bring and be responsible for all necessary items and treatments related to your condition. Before travelling with Jayme Barrett, we strongly recommend you review your personal insurance and health insurance to ensure you have coverage appropriate to meet your needs in case of any loss of property or illness, injury or death.
Insurance: The trip price does not include any insurance coverage, and Jayme Barrett requires the purchase of travel insurance to protect your trip investment in the event of medical emergencies, lost bags, a cancelled trip or any other unforeseen trip or pre-trip related event. It is strongly recommended that you obtain excellent medical and dental insurance that will cover the cost of any health assistance you may require during your trip. You can get travel insurance including medical through www.squaremouth.com, www.insuremytrip.com or call your travel agent. You need travel AND medical coverage. Review all plans carefully.
Many travel insurance companies are not covering travelers if they decide not to travel because of Coronavirus risks. This is because Coronavirus is now considered a “known risk”, and travel insurance never covers “fear” as a reason to cancel a trip last minute. If you are worried about trip cancellation coverage because of the Coronavirus situation, we recommend purchasing or upgrading your current plan to a “cancel for any reason” travel insurance plan. These plans are typically more expensive, but will give you the most likelihood of coverage should any event prevent you from traveling with us. It is your responsibility to confirm your travel insurance coverage.
Passport: Make sure your passport is up-to-date and it should be valid through May 2023. If you need to renew it, do it soon as it’s taking longer these days.
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Cancellation Policies: 
• Your deposit is non-refundable. Full payment is required within 60 days of departure. Cancellation from 60 days prior to 50 days prior: cancellation fee is 50% of total trip cost per person. The trip is nonrefundable inside of 50 days. If a replacement is secured, travelers will get a refund less $250.00.
• If you wish to cancel the trip outside of 50 days, a written cancellation request is necessary. You may also transfer your retreat payment towards a 2023 retreat.
No refund for unused portions of the retreat, including but not limited to, missed meals, hotel nights and sightseeing. No refunds or credits for failure to attend or failure to complete the retreat, or for arriving late or leaving early.
Cancellation by Jayme Barrett: Jayme Barrett reserves the right to cancel the trip at any time for any reason, including if there are too few participants, or if the quality of the trip or the safety of travelers is judged by Jayme Barrett in her sole discretion to be compromised. A refund of payments received by Jayme Barrett shall constitute full and final settlement. Jayme Barrett is not responsible for any loss incurred on account of non-refundable or non-transferable air tickets. Buy flexible tickets that are changeable to avoid this issue.
- Travel insurance is required.
- A US approved Vaccine & Booster (Pfizer, Moderna, Johnson & Johnson) is required.
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COVID TRAVEL UPDATE
Please note that by August 9th, we will evaluate the travel situation for Italy and if we believe our retreat may be at risk for official reasons or any other, we will issue a refund for the balance. A credit for the deposit will be issued to be used for a postponement date or a 2023 retreat. If the retreat happens as scheduled but a guest decides not to attend based on any other reason than a country’s border closure, then the regular cancellation policy (stated above) will be maintained.
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QUESTIONS and BOOKING
This is a trip of a lifetime to one of the most beautiful places on earth and we’d love YOU to join us!
All you need is a passport, a vaccine card and a plane ticket. We take care of the rest! You’ll be free to enjoy and indulge in bella Italia without a care in the world…
If you have any questions about this retreat and/or would like to sign up, email us here as soon as possible to secure your spot. We will send you a registration form as soon as your place is confirmed. You can pay your deposit by ZELLE, VENMO, or a credit card on Paypal (3% fee added within US, 4% outside US).
When you email us, would love to hear why this retreat in Italy is calling your name.
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Come With Us and Let’s Dream Big Together!
Come rejuvenate in Italy. Let your spirit be infused by Italian culture and discover new ways to create positive energy and momentum in your life. You’ll experience “La Dolce Vita” with like-minded new friends a beautiful part of the world.
Ladies, email us here as soon as possible to secure your space!