We have worked to create an inclusive experience, covering all the details once you arrive with us. You will be treated to a welcome gift and retreat workbook, and we will provide all supplies and materials needed for our structured activities.
All creatives are welcome at the Ponderosa Clarity Retreat! Bring your artistic medium with you so you can use activities and the backdrop of our stunning location as inspiration for your work. If you need to step away and relax, that's fine, too! There will be many opportunities for you to rest or explore. We’re providing you space and opportunities for:
We will have a Workshop Photographer who will provide:
We have designed this schedule to have a relaxed pace, leaving lots of time between activities, and some unstructured breaks during the retreat. Learn More about specific sessions under “Included.”
MONDAY August 26
Travel | 8:00 AM | Shuttle leaves from Firenze, Italy (available for additional fee)
WELCOME BRUNCH | 10:30 AM | Gather together for a welcome meal as we get to know each other
Rest and Explore | Settle in and get familiar with your creative home for the week
Lunch
Creative Session | Nature-Led Meditation
Wine Tasting | Explore the delicious varieties of Potentino wine made on-site
Dinner
TUESDAY August 27
Breakfast | 8:00 to 10:00 AM | 1-on-1 Sessions and self-serve meal at your leisure
Creative Session | Nature-Led Meditation
Business Session | Branding & Marketing
Lunch
Play Time | Open time for personal self-care (swim, journal, read, rest, create, etc.)
Optional Activity | Watercolor
Creative Session | Walking Meditation
Dinner
Group Reflection
WEDNESDAY August 28
Breakfast | 8:00 to 10:00 AM | 1-on-1 Sessions and self-serve meal at your leisure
Creative Session | Nature-Led Meditation
Business Session | Finance
Lunch
Play Time | Open time for personal self-care (swim, journal, read, rest, create, etc.)
Optional Activity | Restorative Movement
Creative Session | Gesture Drawing
Dinner
GROUP REFLECTION
THURSDAY August 29
Breakfast | 8:00 to 10:00 AM | 1-on-1 Sessions and self-serve meal at your leisure
CREATIVE SESSION | Nature-Led Meditation
Business Session | Life Strategy
Lunch
Play Time | Open time for personal self-care (swim, journal, read, rest, create, etc.)
Optional Activity | Foraging
Creative Session | Floral Installation and Styling
CREATIVE SESSION | Open Photo Shoot (other artistic mediums welcome)
Dinner | Dinner al fresco under our beautiful floral installation
Group Reflection
FRIDAY August 30
Breakfast | 8:00 to 10:00 AM | 1-on-1 Sessions, self-serve meal, and packing for departure
Final Group Reflection | Debrief and farewells
Travel | 11:30 AM | Shuttle leaves for Firenze, Italy (available for additional fee)
Castello di Potentino lies in a secret valley nestled in one of the last undiscovered corners of Tuscany - the Amiata. The nearest villages are Seggiano to the east and Montegiovi to the west.
To help with your travel arrangements we have put together the following information. We recommend arriving to Florence (Firenze) if you are interested in taking the group shuttle.
We are arranging an optional shuttle that will pick up guests from Firenze S.M.N train station at 8:00 AM on Monday, August 26th. The shuttle will then return guests to the train station on August 30th, arriving around 2:00 PM.
The shuttle will cost $45 USD each way ($90 round-trip).
As there are no local taxi services on Monte Amiata, we recommend that guests arrive by car as it gives the maximum amount of freedom, as an alternative to the group shuttle from Florence.
Notice - When coming to Potentino, please note that the road from Montegiovi is a difficult strada bianca (gravel road) and it is easy to get lost, particularly in the hours of darkness. We recommend arriving from Seggiano unless you are used to the roads.
We highly recommend purchasing comprehensive travel insurance in case of natural disasters, flight issues, or event cancellation.
WORKSHOP SALES CLOSED
PLEASE NOTE: Your Workshop Seat is not reserved until the registration form has been submitted and Payment has been received. Guests are responsible for carefully reviewing all Terms & Conditions, and to fully understand the agreements contained therein. By registering the Guest acknowledges and agrees to all Terms & Conditions. See the Registration form to review the Terms & Conditions.
