Sept 2024 – Italian Riviera Retreat with Jayme Barrett

Dream Big on the Italian Riviera!

(from Cinque Terre to Portofino)

September 16-22 2024

Would you like to be luxuriating on the beautiful Italian Riviera on September 16th for seven glorious days? Can you imagine a full week 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)?

If your answer is YES, you’re invited to rejuvenate your spirit in this stunning region of Liguria that includes the Italian Riviera and Cinque Terre. Surrounded by majestic mountains and colorful villages perched above the water, you’ll feel happy, free and full of positive energy.

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! 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. To see photos of past retreats in this location, click here. 

I’m Jayme Barrett and I’m passionate about helping women lead happier, healthier, more inspired lives by curating and running rejuvenation retreats all over Europe and Morocco for the last 13 years as well as through my best-selling book “Feng Shui Your Life,” life enhancement consulting and coaching.

A recent guest called our retreat “a light, beautiful, heart-felt adventure with mind-opening experiences… a truly life-changing event.”

On my 14th year leading these life-changing retreats, I’m beyond excited to return to one of my 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 three years, this retreat sold out quickly. Our guests, who come from all over the US and world, always have the best time together! They become fast friends for life.

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Exploring Italian Riviera – Our Home for the Week

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 private boat ride along the spectacular coast, 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 prior guest from 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 lifetime!”

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.)

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• 7 Days/6 Nights Accommodations in a Charming Family-Owned Hotel
• 6 Breakfasts, 4 Dinners, 3 Lunches 
• 4 Life Enhancement Classes with Jayme Barrett
• 5 Yoga Classes
• Ground Transportation and Train/Boat Tickets on Day Trips
• Round-trip transfers from Pisa International Airport to Hotel

♥ Additional Retreat Inclusions 

• Day Trip to Riomaggiore & Vernazza (in Cinque Terre)
• Wine Tasting with a local Vinter in Cinque Terre
• Day Trip to Santa Margherita Ligure & Luxurious Portofino
• Private Boat Ride along the Cinque Terre coast with Prosecco
• Visit Castello Brown in Portofino
• Italian Cooking Class
• Day trip to Monterosso al Mare (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 (great shopping!)
• 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.

On our three hour private boat ride, we’ll be in the ocean. If you get sea sick, please bring meds and if you don’t want to join that particular activity, let us know on the registration form. You can spend time in a wonderful town and meet up with us later.

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

Check out a prior Italian Riviera Retreat in the Cinque Terre HERE.

Not Included in Retreat Fee: Flights, Travel Insurance, Wine/Alcohol, Tip to Hotel & Drivers, Yoga Mat or Covid-related expenses.

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Open your Heart to the Beauty of the Ligurian Coast & Gulf of Poets

 

 

 

 

To get a feel for our retreats, check out photo highlights from other prior trips as well as videos and testimonials from past retreat guests.

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Accommodations in Italy

For seven days, we will be guests at a charming family-run hotel, situated in the hills above the coastal town of Moneglia. This is our fifth time staying with them. Valeria and her team are so warm, inviting and their service is stellar. 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 a beautiful outdoor dining deck with mountain and coastal views.

At the 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 artisanal makers on our day trips. We tend to have one every single day… too delicious to skip!

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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 10th, 11th & 12^th retreat this fall. On this 14th year, I’ll be leading our 40th retreat. ♥

See video and written testimonials HERE!

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PAYMENT, DEPOSIT & REGISTRATION – Limited to 11 participants

DATE: September 16 – 22 2024

Deposit: $850 (non-refundable) when place in retreat is confirmed. Prices are per person for 7 day retreat.

Balance due: July 15, 2024

• Mountain View Room: Single Occupancy $2,895 
• Partial Sea View Room : Single Occupancy $2,995
• Full Sea View Room: Single Occupancy $3,195 / Double (sharing) $2,895 pp

Payment Options: We accept Zelle, Venmo and PayPal. If you use a credit card through PayPal, there will be an additional 5% fee within the US and 6% 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 along with a Covid Release form 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

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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 recommendation.

Participants from the United States can fly out on Saturday, September 14th in order to get to Pisa International Airport (PSA), Italy on Sunday, September 15th. You’ll stay for one night (Sept 15th) 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 Monday, September 16th. The airport is very close to the city center.

If you cannot get to Italy a day early, you’ll fly on Sunday, September 15th to arrive into Pisa airport no later then 10:00am on September 16th for the 11:30am airport pickup.

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, you might want to 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 Venice, Florence or Rome) and take the train to Pisa. There are fast trains that run often. Check on trenitalia.com.

On the last morning of the retreat, Sunday, September 22nd, 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 10:20am or later. The transfer back to Pisa is included in the retreat fee.

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Medical Issues, Travel Insurance and Passport

COVID vaccinations and boosters are no longer required but are highly recommended. We encourage all participants to follow current CDC guidance and be up to date with all recommended vaccines, including COVID-19 and influenza.

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 or any other 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, 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 2025. 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.

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.

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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 passort and 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 (4% fee added within US, 6% outside US). Let us know how you will be paying for your deposit from the above choices.

** When you email us, please let us know why this Italian Riviera Retreat is calling your name at this time in your life.

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Come Rejuvenate and Dream Big with Me!

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 in one of the most beautiful parts of the world.

This coastline in Italy is one of my absolute favorites and that’s why I’m bringing a new group for my 5th time. The inner joy I feel when surrounded by the breathtaking seaside views, colorful buildings, warm friendly people, delicious food and gelato is hard to put into words.

Below is a photo from a beautiful town on the Italian Riviera. I hope to meet you in there my friend. ♥ Jayme

Don’t wait – Email us here as soon as possible to secure your space!