REINVIGORATE IN CAPRI RETREAT
A WEEK OF SOUL NOURISHMENT IN LUXURIOUS SURROUNDINGS
CAPRI PALACE, CAPRI, ITALY
22-29 MAY 2024
I’m delighted to share that I’m collaborating with Balance Holidays to be one of the leading experts for the Reinvigorate in Capri retreat on the stunning island of Capri Italy. It will be 8 days of hiking, being immersed in beauty, eating the best vegan cuisine and afternoon workshops to relax and inspire. I’ll be joined by expert chef Morgan Witkin who is my favourite vegan chef and regular vistor to Capri and knows all it’s local delights.
Here’s a little overview of what to expect during the retreat…
Pleasant temperatures and attractive easy-pace are undeniable charms of Capri, promising the ultimate destination for this limited edition Balance Holidays retreat. An 8-day curated programme to bring you within reach of nature, genuine companionship and holistic lifestyle solutions to sustain wellbeing in daily life. Engage the whole body and stir its chemistry of senses, as you trail through the undiscovered corners of Capri in a specially designed Balance Holidays itinerary of guided cultural hikes. A celebrity vegan chef will be delivering a marriage of fresh, nutritional and beautifully presented plant-based cuisine. Further enhancing an entire lifestyle reset towards personal resilience and confidence to feel your best. A meditation and wellbeing mentor, holding specialist expertise in an array of meditation techniques and life-affirming tools, will be conducting a sound bath, gentle stretching, breathwork, mindfulness workshops and more. Where the focus is to allow time for the mind to rest, put down self-limiting beliefs and clearly recognise your inner-potential. A valuable opportunity to find answers on the areas that deliver personal fulfilment, identify your goals and next steps, ready to go into the world aligned with the authentic self.
Guests of this retreat will receive Capri Medical Spa’s signature treatment, The Leg School Therapy, from knowledgeable and trained therapists, which has been specially developed by MD F. Canonaco. A massage consisting of three steps and performed using medicated mud, leg massage wrapping and Kneipp Hydro-Therapy.
*Attending guests will be granted full access to Capri Palace Jumeirah’s award-winning, state-of-the-art medical spa and will receive a Balance Holidays exclusive discount on treatments.
RETREAT HIGHLIGHTS
A Specially Curated Itinerary of Daily Hiking Excursions -
Few destinations remain pristine and protective of its identity as the island of Capri. Varying in intensity levels and led by the programme’s avid and foremost hiking experts, who have carefully designed each route together with Balance Holidays. Gain an all-round, insider-access to Capri and Anacapari’s hidden cultural and natural secrets traversing a series of iconic and undiscovered paths by foot. From ascending the multi-century-old carved stone staircase that is the island’s oldest and once the only gateway connecting inhabitants with the sea and beyond. To ancient Roman edifices showcasing architectural integrity from a passing age. At every peak, the complete profile of Capri is unveiled, accented with unobstructed views of the shimmering sea, interrupted only by the renowned rock structures rising from it, The Faraglioni.
*Please note, you will be accompanied by dedicated hiking guides at all times and the difficulty level of the trails will increase moderately each day.
Devoted Nutritional Care by A Celebrity and Specialist Vegan Chef -
Balance Holidays welcomes Morgan Witkin as the leading expert on this programme. Specialising in 100% plant-based and gluten, dairy and refined sugar free cooking. Teeming with vibrant flavours, fun, excitement and essential vitamins and minerals. Morgan and her distinctive philosophy on vegan cuisine will take to the kitchens each day. Presenting attractive, fresh and local ingredient-driven, Mediterranean-inspired meals. Each an authentic reflection of the Capri’s esteemed gastronomic heritage and the expert’s intelligent creativity. She will also be present at mealtimes for discussions about health, wellbeing and nutrition, and share information and guidance on integrating vegan food and the concept of Primary Foods, of which are aspects of life that nourish from within, such as career, relationships, goals and passions, to facilitate holistic wellbeing in daily life.
Expand Perspectives in Mindfulness Workshops and Activities -
Balance Holidays welcomes Belinda Matwali as the leading expert on this programme. Dial down the everyday demands to dig deep into the mind and identify what gives direction to your life and motivates you in a series of uplifting and perspective-broadening mindfulness workshops and activities. From a sound bath, breathwork, gentle stretching and yoga. To workshops developed to take you on the process of challenging and dissolving existing beliefs, patterns, emotions that no longer serve. All has been uniquely curated and orientated towards reflection on life decisions, where these are leading you and release a self-critical narrative. A thorough nourishing of the mind to move you towards a connected and confident perception of the self.
THE LOCATION
Balance Holidays is honoured to be the very first wellbeing retreat company Capri Palace Jumeirah is collaborating with. Shrouded in stillness, possessing soaring views of the sapphire Mediterranean sea at over 300-metres above sea level. Capri Palace Jumeirah, an iconic and historic luxury 5-star hotel equipped with a world-renowned spa, is an expression of timeless style embodying the Italian lifestyle concept, “Dolce Vita”. Created in accordance with the vision of its founder, Tonino Cacace, arches, vaults, chunky stone columns and all-white interior imbues a reminiscent adoration for an 18th century Neapolitan palazzo. Within the hotel sits Capri’s only two Michelin star restaurant, L’Olivo and a sensational museum, The White Museum, hosting the works of artists such as De Chirico, Keith Haring, amongst others. The hotel also lay claims to Il Riccio, a premium private beach club and restaurant.
WHAT”S INCLUDED:
- Daily Guided Hiking Excursions
- A Nourishing Leg Massage in Capri Palace’s Award-Winning Medical Spa
- Exclusive Dinner at Globally-Renowned Private Beach Club and Restaurant, Il Riccio
- Exclusive Outdoor Lunch at Iconic Gelsomina Restaurant
- Opening Ceremony & Intention Setting
- Daily Stretching, Yoga and Breathing Classes
- Mindful Eating and Nourishing Your Body Workshop
- Anatomy of Deep Relaxation Workshop
- Nervous System Fitness Workshop
- Mind Detox Workshop
- Nourishing Your Dreams Workshop
- Reinvigorate Yin Yoga and Yoga Nidra
- Tools to Take Home Closing Ceremony
- Attractive and Nutritious field-to-fork Plant-Based, Gluten and Dairy-Free Meals
- 5-star Hotel Accommodation and Toiletries
TESTIMONIALS FROM PAST RETREATS
“Wow what can I say. Truly the best trip I have ever been on. Livia carefully selected the most beautiful hotel for this retreat and incredible teachers. Belinda who taught us all about meditation and more was exceptional. She was so patient and eager to share all of her knowledge with the group. She had such a calming presence about her.
I’ve never eaten better in my life, Morgan who was the plant based chef put so much love and energy into all the meals. She would explain all the ingredients in such detail, it made meal time SO exciting. Morgan’s charisma was infectious and she put a massive smile on everyone’s face every day.
I noticed how sharp my brain felt being on the retreat, I didn’t feel foggy. I felt energised, happy and confident. I think this was down to the nutritious food from Morgan and learning to be more present from Belinda.It was such a lovely experience to meet people from all over the world too. Everyone bonded in such a special way. I think I need to go on one of the balance holidays retreats at least once a quarter 😂. Such a worthwhile investment. I feel genuinely lucky to have experienced this trip.”
Elinor
I had a great time at the retreat and felt very well looked after in body and in mind. The workshops were really informative and everyone there shared the same health philosophy. The hotel was luxurious and would definitely choose this kind of retreat again.
Victoria
