Sacred Soul Sanctuary Retreat - 6 day Florence, Italy
Sacred Soul Sanctuary Retreat - 6 day Florence, Italy
5.0012 reviews
Agriturismo Mezzano in Chianti, Via di Mezzano, Strada In Chianti, Metropolitan City of Florence, Italy
Up to 10 in group
May 11 - 16, 2025
About this Retreat
Details of this retreat
Join us at the Sacred Soul Sanctuary Retreat, nestled amidst serene natural surroundings. This transformative retreat is designed to guide you on a journey of self-discovery, healing, and spiritual growth.
What to Expect:
Daily Meditation and Yoga: Begin each day with gentle yoga and meditation sessions. Connect with your inner self, release tension, and cultivate mindfulness.
Healing Workshops: Our experienced facilitators will lead workshops on energy healing, chakra balancing, and spiritual practices. Learn techniques to cleanse and rejuvenate your spirit.
All Love Sekhem Meditation
The purpose of ALL LOVE is very simple, to connect you with “the source”. When this
happens, your whole energy system is filled with the LOVE energy and you connect
with the ALL, or the Universe, as some people call it.
When it happens, it is usually a life-changing event. You realise who you really are.
You realise what your real purpose in life is. You understand your “place” in the
Universe.
The purpose of ALL LOVE is to “remind” us of the main purpose of our existence on
this planet. We are here to create a perfect union between the earthly and the spiritual
through the energy of unconditional love. We are also here to remember the union that
we have with every living being in the Universe.
All this sounds very “metaphysical” until you experience it through an ALL LOVE
initiation. This is the moment when it ceases to be “just a concept” and becomes a real physical reality and not a meta-physical one.
Nature Immersion: Explore the lush forest trails, listen to birdsong, and breathe in the fresh mountain air. Nature is a powerful healer, and our retreat offers ample opportunities for grounding and connection.
Holistic Therapies: Experience soothing massages, sound healing, and aromatherapy. These therapies promote relaxation, balance, and alignment of mind, body, and spirit.
Community Circle: Gather around in the evenings for heart-centered conversations. Share your experiences, insights, and intentions with fellow seekers.
Nutritious Meals: Nourish your body with wholesome, plant-based meals prepared with love. Food is an essential part of our healing journey.
Personal Reflection Time: Take moments of solitude to journal, reflect, and integrate your experiences. The retreat environment encourages introspection and clarity.
Your Guides:
Our team of compassionate guides and healers are committed to supporting your spiritual journey. They hold space for your transformation, offering wisdom, empathy, and personalized guidance.
The retreat includes:
Transfers from Florence airport at 3pm
daily deep connecting meditations,
daily Yoga class,
Sound healing,
3 delicious vegetarian meals per day
1 excursion to Florence and the leaning tower of Pisa
1 afternoon cooking class for Italian meals
Not included:
Flights to and from Florence, Italy
Credit card fees
Bank Transfer fees
Deposit will be fully refunded if cancellation is made up to 1 month before arrival.
What to bring
Passport
Light Clothing for warm/hot weather.
Bathing suits
Sunscreen
Bug repellent
Hair dryer 120 volts
Sandals for pool and walking shoes for hikes.
What to Expect:
Daily Meditation and Yoga: Begin each day with gentle yoga and meditation sessions. Connect with your inner self, release tension, and cultivate mindfulness.
Healing Workshops: Our experienced facilitators will lead workshops on energy healing, chakra balancing, and spiritual practices. Learn techniques to cleanse and rejuvenate your spirit.
All Love Sekhem Meditation
The purpose of ALL LOVE is very simple, to connect you with “the source”. When this
happens, your whole energy system is filled with the LOVE energy and you connect
with the ALL, or the Universe, as some people call it.
When it happens, it is usually a life-changing event. You realise who you really are.
You realise what your real purpose in life is. You understand your “place” in the
Universe.
The purpose of ALL LOVE is to “remind” us of the main purpose of our existence on
this planet. We are here to create a perfect union between the earthly and the spiritual
through the energy of unconditional love. We are also here to remember the union that
we have with every living being in the Universe.
All this sounds very “metaphysical” until you experience it through an ALL LOVE
initiation. This is the moment when it ceases to be “just a concept” and becomes a real physical reality and not a meta-physical one.
Nature Immersion: Explore the lush forest trails, listen to birdsong, and breathe in the fresh mountain air. Nature is a powerful healer, and our retreat offers ample opportunities for grounding and connection.
Holistic Therapies: Experience soothing massages, sound healing, and aromatherapy. These therapies promote relaxation, balance, and alignment of mind, body, and spirit.
Community Circle: Gather around in the evenings for heart-centered conversations. Share your experiences, insights, and intentions with fellow seekers.
Nutritious Meals: Nourish your body with wholesome, plant-based meals prepared with love. Food is an essential part of our healing journey.
Personal Reflection Time: Take moments of solitude to journal, reflect, and integrate your experiences. The retreat environment encourages introspection and clarity.
Your Guides:
Our team of compassionate guides and healers are committed to supporting your spiritual journey. They hold space for your transformation, offering wisdom, empathy, and personalized guidance.
The retreat includes:
Transfers from Florence airport at 3pm
daily deep connecting meditations,
daily Yoga class,
Sound healing,
3 delicious vegetarian meals per day
1 excursion to Florence and the leaning tower of Pisa
1 afternoon cooking class for Italian meals
Not included:
Flights to and from Florence, Italy
Credit card fees
Bank Transfer fees
Deposit will be fully refunded if cancellation is made up to 1 month before arrival.
What to bring
Passport
Light Clothing for warm/hot weather.
Bathing suits
Sunscreen
Bug repellent
Hair dryer 120 volts
Sandals for pool and walking shoes for hikes.
Getting Here
El Sabanero Eco Lodge, Agriturismo Mezzano in Chianti, Via di Mezzano, Strada In Chianti, Metropolitan City of Florence, Italy
Directions
Our private shuttle picks you up from Liberia international airport (LIR).
Accommodation
Choose your single private chalet, your double or your triple accommodation. All rooms feature a private bath, fridge, A/C, a safe and a hammock on the terrace.
Apartment double private
Apartment single bedroom
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
Just a 10 minutes drive from the beaches of Tamarindo, Costa Rica, we created this special place of Energy and Love. Wake up to the sound of howler monkies, walk through the jungles or relax on the pool.
Enjoy daily Yoga and meditations in our beautiful Shala.
Enjoy daily Yoga and meditations in our beautiful Shala.
Meals
Menu Types
We are serving traditional Costa Rican breakfast with toasts, Gallo Pinto, fruits and juices.
Lunch at 1.30 pm and dinner at 6.30pm, vegetarian or vegan, gluten free or with fish.
What's Included
- Transfers from Florence airport at 3pm
- daily deep connecting meditations,
- daily Yoga class,
- Sound healing,
- 3 delicious vegetarian meals per day
- 1 excursion to Florence and the leaning tower of Pisa
- 1 afternoon cooking class for Italian meals
What's Not Included
- Flights
- Plant medicine ceremony
Customer Reviews
5.0
Verified
The Lodge is everything claimed: great yoga, lovely extracurriculars, yummy meals, comfortable rooms and best and most surprising friends everywhere. My week there was an absolute delight and may require a return visit soon. Thank you, thank you, thank you.
5.0
Verified
Amazing retreat!
I loved El Sabanero and can’t wait to return. Kurt and Harold were so lovely; very thoughtful and kind making sure my stay and experience was pleasant and fulfilling. Harold really helped get me a last minute covid test for my flight home, lifesaver.
The grounds were thoughtfully maintained by an amazing groundskeeper. There was always at least one masseuse one site. The pool was always clean and made for some stunning photos. Hector was an amazing yoga instructor, I loved waking up to his classes.
It was the perfect place for me to recharge and make some amazing friendships. As a solo female traveler, this was hands down the best experience I’ve had
The grounds were thoughtfully maintained by an amazing groundskeeper. There was always at least one masseuse one site. The pool was always clean and made for some stunning photos. Hector was an amazing yoga instructor, I loved waking up to his classes.
It was the perfect place for me to recharge and make some amazing friendships. As a solo female traveler, this was hands down the best experience I’ve had
5.0
Verified
Incredible Retreat at Reasonable Price
I can't imagine having a much better experience than my visit to El Sabanero for a retreat. It is a true sanctuary for relaxation, connection, yoga, delicious healthy food and spiritual rejuvenation. Kurt and the whole team are extremely welcoming and you will quickly feel like you are part of the El Sab family to the extent that you will likely have a very hard time leaving. The rooms are super cozy and contain everything you might want. The Lodge seems to attract nothing but incredible people and I made many life long friends from the experience. This is also a great place to base out of if you are looking to do some of the many tours in the area and the team will help you book and organize the tour with other travelers at the Lodge. The retreat was truly the highlight of my trip to Costa Rica. If you are having a hard time deciding on which retreat to chose as I was, look no further! I know I will be back soon :)
5.0
Verified
Most amazing experience!!
I am speaking as a solo female traveler, I needed some time to escape, relax, and find my peace again, and El Sabanero gave me exactly what I was looking for and so much more.
The Location: You are hidden in the beautiful jungle staying in the perfect eco-lodge. The bungalows are perfect, small AC unit, fridge, and bed/bathroom. There are beautiful areas around the property to sit in a hammock and read, paint, journal etc. There is a perfect infinity pool overlooking mountains and palm trees. The flowers and foliage are beautiful. The sounds of the jungle act as a perfect meditative white noise at night. You are guaranteed to see and experience the untouched beauty of nature. There are walks/hikes that you can take around the property. There is a daily shuttle that takes you to Tamarindo for beach/market/surfing/restaurant experiences. The staff at El Sabanero will ensure that your needs are met and if you want to get a ride into town before/after the shuttle service and/or want to go somewhere else, there are trusted drivers you can schedule to help you get there.
The food: AMAZING. You are provided 3 healthy, hearty meals with LOTS of variety. You start your morning with fruit and coffee, followed by a full breakfast. There is always coffee, tea, water, available throughout the day. You can buy some fruit and snacks if you please and store them in your own fridge. Lunch is always full of vegetables and sustenance. Dinner is an experience as you sit with other travelers at the lodge and get to know everyone while you share another amazing meal. I cannot say enough about the healthy eating here, I usually feel so bloated after vacations, but this was quite the opposite--came back feeling refreshed and "detoxed" from preservatives. If you choose, there are loads of other food options in and around town or you can walk to a pizza bar down the hill (very safe to walk!).
The yoga/meditation: It was the perfect balance between restorative and power flow. The instructors are Hector (AM): he is a local and has a beautiful spirit, guides you through different yoga styles every morning and changes the practices to meet the group, spending a good amount of focus on how your body is feeling.
Jaime: Another beautiful spirit, motivating, well-traveled and cultured, and bases her practice off how you're feeling that day. She takes the time to give perfect instruction on how to experience a pose you may have been too scared to try (i.e. I did my first headstand because of her!) and her smile and energy are contagious. She alternated teaching at night.
Jeka: Yet another beautiful human! She also alternated the evening classes and focused on Baptiste style of yoga, working in breath work and meditation into her practices. She has inspirational and beautiful reminders throughout class to listen to your body, stop letting your ego control your practice, and made classes playful and enjoyable.
Meditation: led by different instructors while I was there, including Hector, Jeka, and Kurt. Every experience was different and speaking as someone who was not well versed at meditation, I came home craving meditation and wanting to incorporate into my day.
The staff: Kurt and Harold are just incredible. They have created a family experience at El Sabanero where I felt truly comfortable being myself. They truly catered to every need and if you have any questions at all, you can feel comfortable asking. They will try and make the experience perfect for you. Kurt would always come out to check in on us, ask us if we needed anything, and share his inspirational life stories. He exudes a loving vibe and I felt safe under his care and guidance during my trip.
Adventures: There are plenty of opportunities for "adventure tours" i.e. ziplining, hiking, waterfall swimming, sloth farm visits, crocodile tours, river rafting etc. El Sabanero will help you set up the ride, payment, and you do not need to book anything in "advance". Just show up and go with the flow if that's your vibe!
Overall, I will never stop raving about my experience here. El Sabanero gave me an opportunity to discover myself in a non-judgemental environment, balanced with yoga, meditation, mindfulness, adventure, fun, late night talks with the other travelers and discovering a new family. Be willing to leave your ego and judgment at the door when you show up, be ready to learn how to go with the flow and find the perfect vacation/reset for yourself. Truly a beautiful and transformative experience.
Thank you to everyone at El Sabanero. Pura Vida!
The Location: You are hidden in the beautiful jungle staying in the perfect eco-lodge. The bungalows are perfect, small AC unit, fridge, and bed/bathroom. There are beautiful areas around the property to sit in a hammock and read, paint, journal etc. There is a perfect infinity pool overlooking mountains and palm trees. The flowers and foliage are beautiful. The sounds of the jungle act as a perfect meditative white noise at night. You are guaranteed to see and experience the untouched beauty of nature. There are walks/hikes that you can take around the property. There is a daily shuttle that takes you to Tamarindo for beach/market/surfing/restaurant experiences. The staff at El Sabanero will ensure that your needs are met and if you want to get a ride into town before/after the shuttle service and/or want to go somewhere else, there are trusted drivers you can schedule to help you get there.
The food: AMAZING. You are provided 3 healthy, hearty meals with LOTS of variety. You start your morning with fruit and coffee, followed by a full breakfast. There is always coffee, tea, water, available throughout the day. You can buy some fruit and snacks if you please and store them in your own fridge. Lunch is always full of vegetables and sustenance. Dinner is an experience as you sit with other travelers at the lodge and get to know everyone while you share another amazing meal. I cannot say enough about the healthy eating here, I usually feel so bloated after vacations, but this was quite the opposite--came back feeling refreshed and "detoxed" from preservatives. If you choose, there are loads of other food options in and around town or you can walk to a pizza bar down the hill (very safe to walk!).
The yoga/meditation: It was the perfect balance between restorative and power flow. The instructors are Hector (AM): he is a local and has a beautiful spirit, guides you through different yoga styles every morning and changes the practices to meet the group, spending a good amount of focus on how your body is feeling.
Jaime: Another beautiful spirit, motivating, well-traveled and cultured, and bases her practice off how you're feeling that day. She takes the time to give perfect instruction on how to experience a pose you may have been too scared to try (i.e. I did my first headstand because of her!) and her smile and energy are contagious. She alternated teaching at night.
Jeka: Yet another beautiful human! She also alternated the evening classes and focused on Baptiste style of yoga, working in breath work and meditation into her practices. She has inspirational and beautiful reminders throughout class to listen to your body, stop letting your ego control your practice, and made classes playful and enjoyable.
Meditation: led by different instructors while I was there, including Hector, Jeka, and Kurt. Every experience was different and speaking as someone who was not well versed at meditation, I came home craving meditation and wanting to incorporate into my day.
The staff: Kurt and Harold are just incredible. They have created a family experience at El Sabanero where I felt truly comfortable being myself. They truly catered to every need and if you have any questions at all, you can feel comfortable asking. They will try and make the experience perfect for you. Kurt would always come out to check in on us, ask us if we needed anything, and share his inspirational life stories. He exudes a loving vibe and I felt safe under his care and guidance during my trip.
Adventures: There are plenty of opportunities for "adventure tours" i.e. ziplining, hiking, waterfall swimming, sloth farm visits, crocodile tours, river rafting etc. El Sabanero will help you set up the ride, payment, and you do not need to book anything in "advance". Just show up and go with the flow if that's your vibe!
Overall, I will never stop raving about my experience here. El Sabanero gave me an opportunity to discover myself in a non-judgemental environment, balanced with yoga, meditation, mindfulness, adventure, fun, late night talks with the other travelers and discovering a new family. Be willing to leave your ego and judgment at the door when you show up, be ready to learn how to go with the flow and find the perfect vacation/reset for yourself. Truly a beautiful and transformative experience.
Thank you to everyone at El Sabanero. Pura Vida!
5.0
Verified
Love this magical place
Witnessed life changing transformational journey within Self others arround me.
Managed to go deepest meditative state. Truly magical place with owner with very big open hearted ever you can imagine. Devoured amazing food from lovely couple at the kitchen.
What can I say it is a place to feel yourself without any stories!
Managed to go deepest meditative state. Truly magical place with owner with very big open hearted ever you can imagine. Devoured amazing food from lovely couple at the kitchen.
What can I say it is a place to feel yourself without any stories!