Designed to enhance your health, wellbeing and creativity, Shine Retreats has announced its lineup of holistic health and creative retreats taking place this year in their beautiful nine-bedroom countryside estate in Umbria, Tuscany. Along with the acclaimed Regeneration Retreat are two new retreats for 2024: one to physically and emotionally aid those who have, or are, experiencing cancer and another aimed at aspiring actors of all ages.
Spring/ Summer 2024 Retreats:
Beautiful, Precious ME…and cancer!
New for this year, Shine’s resident writer Aga Lesiwicz and one of Shine’s founders, Carla Octigan, bring their personal experience of breast cancer to a week of acknowledgement, writing and joy. A retreat that’s fully focused on supporting anyone going through this uniquely personal experience. 1 – 8 May
Creative Writing & Pilates Retreat
The time, the space, the writing tools and nurturing support allows the imagination to run free in the rolling hills of Umbria. Aga takes guests through aspects of character, plot, narrative and now screenwriting elements too. Plus massages, Pilates and nourishing food to take care of your body as you write. 12 – 18 May
Massage & Yoga Retreat
Offering the ultimate combination of movement and relaxation, this seven-night retreat is an opportunity for deep rest and rejuvenation with plenty of time to explore the surrounding area, with trips to the extraordinary Bagni San Filippo Hot Springs, local vineyards and more. 11 – 18 June
Regeneration Retreat
This is for those in need of a full body reboot. Shines team of dedicated health professionals will be working to improve your health alongside the power of the Regeneration Diet, created by Michelle McKenzie (BSc, ANutr). This five-day wholefood diet provides all the health benefits of fasting whilst being fed three precise nutrient rich and balanced meals a day, whilst Shine’s onsite bodyworkers, Rehana Kapadia and Becky Clarke, deliver Cranial Osteopathy and multiple forms of Massage respectively. Whether it’s lethargy, pain, brain fog, inflammation, weight gain or other “unusual for you” symptoms, they are there for you. 25 June – 2 July
Tastes & Treats of Tuscany Retreat
This founder’s retreat is packed with all their favourite things to do around the magnificent regions of Tuscany and Umbria. Picturesque walks, daily yoga, exploring the local villages, great coffee, mouthwatering meals, local wineries, natural hot springs and of course, only the best gelato. This founding trio have extensively explored the region to uncover all the hidden local gems for all to enjoy. 3 July – 10 July
On Camera and Audition Ready Retreat
Calling all aspiring actors, this new acting retreat will help you master the craft and skills needed to book your next role with director and teacher, Susan Reid. Hone your audition skills with an accessible and specific step-by-step approach developed by a nationally recognised coach and industry professional with decades of experience working with actors. 12 – 18 July
For further retreat information, availability and pricing please visit the website.
