Live with an open heart
Via della Pieve Santo Stefano, Lucca, LU, Italia
Up to 14 in group
June 4 - 9, 2024
Retreat Highlights
- Learn to recognize when your heart is open & when you subconsciously close it off
- Connecting with your truth & set loving boundaries from a place of discernment
- How to refill the energy level around your heart
- Tools to love & embrace yourself
- Engage in transformative journeys to heal childhood trauma & fully embrace your authentic self
- Rewire your brain's patterns, empowering you to craft the life you truly desire
- Reconnect with nature & Mother Earth through ancient rituals, rediscovering your vibrant and alive
- true nature, feeling supported by life itself
- Integrate and learn how to keep your heart open in your everyday life
About this Retreat
Alixe fuses the ancient teachings of shamanism with
the most recent discoveries of neuroscience. Her
passion lies in holding space for beings to expand
their edge, so they can evolve and embody more of
themselves. By emanating light she invites the
shadow pieces to be seen and transformed into love.
She loves to bring you a little bit out of your comfort
zone so that we can cut through all the bullshit and
storyland and get to the essence and be real!
Her journey has been one of profound self-
discovery, taking her learnings from her corporate
experience and diving deeply into the teachings of
shamanic healing, Reiki Tummo, Dharma Shamanic,
and more. Additionally, her profound knowledge in
neuroscience and training as a psychotherapist
grants her a unique perspective in healing trauma,
addiction, and anxiety. She lovingly and boldly helps
you to unravel your shadows so these can be
transformed and your light can shine more bright!
Henriette van Ogtrop, a cultural anthropologist, worked as a corporate culture specialist in various global locations before her journey into the world of subtle energies. After 15 years abroad, she underwent trainings in family constellations, aura chakra readings , life coaching, aura soma therapy and thus began her exploration of the deeper connections between heaven and earth. Over the past decade she has focused her expertise on medical coaching, utilizing Advanced Clearing Energetics to release trauma and aid clients to get back in balance. Henriette, bringing the wisdom of the body and energy work together (body/mind/soul) will guide you into deep meditations/ visualisations and make your breath your biggest teacher to search
for any (possible) blockages in your energy systemthat keep you from living life to the fullest.
Details of this retreat
Join us on an immersive retreat, where the essence of life is celebrated through music, yoga, ancient rituals, and meditations that connect you to the earth and universe.
Step into a world where the whispers of your heart intertwine with the wisdom of nature’s elements. Experience shamanic healing journeys, where rituals meet science-based practices and reconnect to your inner wisdom. Release deep and old parts that have been keeping you small. Walks in nature will serve as moments of integration, allowing the healing experiences to take root within. This empowering experience awaits courageous souls ready to reconnect with their true selves, ready to embrace life with trust and compassion.
We are excited to welcome you to Forci, where you have the opportunity to remember your true essence, the strength and wisdom that resides within, and your heart’s purpose. You will deepen your understanding of what gives you energy and set loving boundaries accordingly so you can create a life of authenticity, joy, and freedom
Step into a world where the whispers of your heart intertwine with the wisdom of nature’s elements. Experience shamanic healing journeys, where rituals meet science-based practices and reconnect to your inner wisdom. Release deep and old parts that have been keeping you small. Walks in nature will serve as moments of integration, allowing the healing experiences to take root within. This empowering experience awaits courageous souls ready to reconnect with their true selves, ready to embrace life with trust and compassion.
We are excited to welcome you to Forci, where you have the opportunity to remember your true essence, the strength and wisdom that resides within, and your heart’s purpose. You will deepen your understanding of what gives you energy and set loving boundaries accordingly so you can create a life of authenticity, joy, and freedom
Schedule
08:00 Morning Movement Practice
09:00 Healthy delicious Breakfast
10:00-12:00 Workshop / Ceremony/ Sacred Walk
13:00-14:00 Lunch
14:00-16:00 Integration time / Rest time
16:00-18:00 Workshop / Ceremony / Healing Ritual
19:00 Dinner
20:00-22:00 Evening practice / Breathing Ritual / Sacred Fire Ritual
09:00 Healthy delicious Breakfast
10:00-12:00 Workshop / Ceremony/ Sacred Walk
13:00-14:00 Lunch
14:00-16:00 Integration time / Rest time
16:00-18:00 Workshop / Ceremony / Healing Ritual
19:00 Dinner
20:00-22:00 Evening practice / Breathing Ritual / Sacred Fire Ritual
Note: Schedule is approximate and may change
Getting Here
FORCI, Via della Pieve Santo Stefano, Lucca, LU, Italia
Directions
Pisa Airport is the nearest airport, just a 30-minute drive from Tenuta di Forci.
If you're flying to Tuscany, Pisa Airport is the closest. From Pisa, you can easily reach us by hiring a car (30 minutes away), booking a transfer (we can assist with this), or taking a train to Lucca train station and then arranging a transfer to Forci (20-minute drive). We are also accessible easy from Florence Airport (approximately 1 hour away), where you can choose similar options or take a train from Florence Santa Maria Novella station to Lucca and then book a transfer to Forci. Before check-in, you'll receive an email with a Google Maps link, guiding you through a picturesque panoramic road in the Lucca hills for the best route to reach us.
If you're flying to Tuscany, Pisa Airport is the closest. From Pisa, you can easily reach us by hiring a car (30 minutes away), booking a transfer (we can assist with this), or taking a train to Lucca train station and then arranging a transfer to Forci (20-minute drive). We are also accessible easy from Florence Airport (approximately 1 hour away), where you can choose similar options or take a train from Florence Santa Maria Novella station to Lucca and then book a transfer to Forci. Before check-in, you'll receive an email with a Google Maps link, guiding you through a picturesque panoramic road in the Lucca hills for the best route to reach us.
Accommodation
Within Forci, you will find Borgo Pastore, a charming and rustic space comprising three small farmhouses, which can comfortably sleep up to 19 people. To offer a truly unique experience, Borgo Pastore is always rented as a single property. As we are still in a pilot phase the rooms are now still very basic. — 10 bedrooms — 7 bathrooms — 2 communal areas / lounge — 3 kitchens — 1 communal patio — 1 multipurpose space —1 mini temple — 1 outdoor fireplace for circles
Shared room and shared bathroom
Shared room and private bathroom
Private room and shared bathroom
Venue & Amenities
A/C in Rooms
Free Wifi
Spa
Sauna
Pool
Towels
Free Parking
Kitchen
Tour Assistance
Hot Tub
Coffee/Tea
Cafe
Restaurant
Fitness Center
Yoga Studio
Housekeeping
Bicycles For Rent
The Forci story has been told through the land for centuries, ours is at the beginning. Forci is an ancient agricultural estate – dating the 14th century: 350 hectares of forest, vineyards, vegetable garden and olive groves. Here we mindfully evolve our understanding of how we live in harmony with nature, curating sustainable farming practices and healing experiences. Today, the heart of Forci’s regenerative farm lies in our commitment to inspire visitors to cultivate more healthful lives.
Meals
Menu Types
Vegan
Vegetarian
Pescetarian
Ayurvedic
Includes Meat
Organic
Gluten Free
Dairy Free
Nut Free
Wellness awaits with our ethical vegetarian menu, alcohol-free, and coffee optional. Share dietary needs; our team ensures a personalized, nourishing experience.
What's Included
- Daily nourishing vegetarian meals from local & seasonal products
- Daily movement/yoga classes
- Daily meditation practices
- Daily healing journeys
- Shadow work
- Chakra healing
- Opportunity to book a 1:1 track with Alixe or Henriette
- 6 days and 5 nights in one of our traditional Tuscany Farmhouse
What's Not Included
- Transportation to and from Forci
- Medical insurance
- Alcoholic beverages
