A writers retreat in Tuscany
Self Love & The Song
Through the 8 primary senses and the Feminine Gaze, reconnect with your source of creativity and spiritual intelligence…
September 16th - 23rd 2025
Join Lucia Comnes & Misti Dian, for a unique, joyful and healing experience
6 days and nights of digital detox, self expression and creativity, in the spirt of wellness and self care at FRANTOIO del BARTOLOMEI an elegant countryside villa in the ‘gem of Tuscany’, a refuge of rustic luxury & olive trees.
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Discover the Gem of Tuscany
Experience the breathtaking beauty of Lucca, one of Italy’s most romantic cities full of art, sensuality, and inspiration. You’ll enjoy an exclusive wine and olive oil tasting experience guided by local experts and flavors not available outside of Italy.
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Daily Movement & Practice
Each morning we will move together drawing on practices from yoga, pilates and dance, as well as meditation, sound healing, chanting and guided self-inquiry, led by Lucia and other special guests.
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Food Therapy
In Italy, food is at the center of everything. Local chefs will prepare delicious, healthy meals based on your dietary preferences and the finest seasonal ingredients, and you’ll learn how to make pasta from scratch along with other local dishes, made with love & joy.
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Self Expression
Led by renown photographer, Paola Spencer, who specializes in photographing the Feminine Gaze, discover and share whatever is wanting to be expressed in you during this special experience, and have the photos to remember for many years to come.
WHAT PEOPLE ARE SAYING ABOUT LUCIA
“Lucia has transformed my world. Her 10 years in Italy and joy for living makes her the perfect tour guy for those interested in changing their perspective on life.”
Self Love & The Song 2025 is a retreat for creators and writers seeking to reconnect with the vital, joyful and sensual parts of themselves that often get neglected. Lucia is an American who has been a student of Italy, for more than 10 years while living, working and thriving in Italy. For the first time she is offering to initiate other women into the art of living well through unique, curated experiences carefully designed around 8 primary senses to activate their feminine side and help them connect to their deepest selves, desires and sense of joy, spontaneity and well being.
6 nights accommodation at FRANTOIO del BARTOMLOEI luxury villa in the countryside outside of Lucca, Italy
5 exceptional vegetarian dinners catered to your dietary needs prepared by the most celebrated chefs of the region with local wine pairing for each meal
All vegetarian breakfasts and lunches during your stay with the finest selection of local ingredients and delicious Tuscan flavors
An sober aperitivo experience (Italy’s version of Happy Hour) with antipasti, mocktails and live music
Lucca City Walking Tour to introduce you to the magical city, it’s hidden gems and it’s historic walls
An afternoon of spontaneous fun and self expression with Paola Spencer, renown for her Feminine Gaze photography, and have a minimum of 10 professional photos as a memory of this very special experience
An Italian cooking lesson including pasta making from scratch with one of Lucca’s most charming and talented chefs
A night out in Lucca to meet locals, enjoy local customs and go dancing (optional)
Somatic movement and meditation classes every morning led by yoga instructor Kathi Myer & other special guests - combination of stretching, dance, yoga, breath work, chanting and meditation to curated music for sound healing
Daily group workshops led by Misti Dian and Lucia Comnes for self-inquiry and intention setting around the 8 senses - guided journaling, breakout groups, and exercises to share, witness, exchange and learn from your direct experiences.
Plenty of free time to write, rest, explore, take a trip to the Terme (local mineral baths), schedule a massage, shop, hike, run, write, and let your inner child out to play
All transportation to/from the FRANTOIO (distances are short)
Your retreat registration includes …
FAQs
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The closest airport is Pisa which has good connecting flights with many European cities. From Pisa airport to Lucca is about 30 minutes by car. We can pick you up and bring you back to Pisa airport. The next closest airport is Florence (Firenze) which is 1 hour by car or train and after that is Bologna which is 2.5 hours by car / train. Lucca is equidistant from Rome and Milan, by car or by train the journey is about 3.5 hours.
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No flights are not included in the price. Participants are responsible for getting to/from Italy.
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Villa Frantoio del Bartolomei has six bedrooms each with its own full bathroom (including double sinks, shower and bathtub). Four of these bedrooms are private and contain a double bed. Two of these bedrooms contain 2 single beds and are for sharing. Participants who opt for a shared bedroom will receive a lower overall retreat rate, compared to those who opt for the private bedroom.
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The price for the 6-day retreat for a private bedroom is $4,500 per person if paid in full by June 15, 2025. After the price is $5,000.
The price for the 6-day retreat for a shared bedroom is $4,000 per person if paid in full by June 15, 2025. After the price is $4,500