join Jackie on her retreats in Saturnia, Italy ~ a quiet threshold into embodied living
Jackie’s retreats are designed to teach the body what relaxation feels like ~ where ease, joy, and pleasure are part of the practice.
shifting from spiritual healing to embodied living
Jackie’s retreats are intentionally curated for those who feel ready to step into an embodied life. These retreats aren’t about “fixing” yourself, optimizing anything or chasing a breakthrough. Instead, they procure the perfect conditions for the body to soften, settle, and remember what ease feels like.
While moments of insight or healing may naturally arise throughout the week (and we will lovingly hold space for them!) “healing” is not the focus. What stays with you is the way your body softens into rest and feeling held… a feeling you can embody and return to long after the retreat ends.
To support this, Jackie thoughtfully curates the experience from the moment you sign up. A pre-retreat preparation guide walks you through everything you need to know, including a packing guide, so nothing feels last-minute or overwhelming.
Transport awaits you on arrival the airport and Jackie intentionally sets the pace of the days so you don’t have to think ahead or manage logistics. There’s room to move slowly, to rest, to explore, and to simply be ~ without needing to plan what comes next.
Jackie also creates a retreat workbook that summarizes everything you experience, practice, and share throughout the week, so you don’t even need to take notes or journal (unless you want to, of course!). You’re invited to lean into trust, knowing that what’s been planned is nourishing, supportive, and likely also a stunning photo op.
your host…
Jackie is a Spiritual Embodiment, Health + Wellness Coach, an entrepreneur of nearly two decades, an eldest daughter and eldest granddaughter, a lifelong self-starter and someone who learned how to hold responsibility long before she learned about nervous system regulation or how to rest.
Her relationship with ease, relaxation, and pleasure has been a lived journey ~ shaped by years of building businesses, navigating a deep spiritual path, and eventually realizing that embodiment isn’t something you think your way into… it’s something you experience, practice and something you live.
Her retreats are rooted in a simple philosophy: what the body learns through lived experience can be carried into everyday life.
This belief is deeply influenced by her connection to Italy ~ a place that has become both a teacher and a home. Here in Italy: living well includes nourishing yourself, savoring beauty, and finding pleasure in the everyday ~ without needing a specific reason or “special”occasion.
Hosting, curating experiences and setting a scene are some of Jackie’s greatest joys! She considers planning the details of her retreats her personal olympics.
She brings together structure and spaciousness ~ thoughtfulness and freedom ~ intention and ease ~ guidance and autonomy, so guests can arrive, exhale, and experience what it feels like to be held.
the location.
Saturnia holds a special way of living in a way that can be felt almost immediately. Located in Maremma, an off the beaten path region in southern Tuscany ~ things move at a pace that feels noticeably slower (even within Italy!) and that slowness naturally invites the body to align with and mirror the pace.
There is less stimulation in Maremma, less urgency, less light pollution (you can’t believe how beautiful the night sky is!) and far fewer demands on your attention. This environment allows the nervous system to naturally soften without needing to be guided.
the springs.
The land of Maremma alone would be enough to support us ~ but we have to talk about the beautiful, ethereal, practically other-worldly hot springs!
Rich in naturally occurring minerals, the water offers a simple reminder that nourishment and replenishment don’t always require effort, intention, or improvement. Sometimes rest and rejuvenation can simply come from being held in warm water and allowing the body to receive.
Soaking becomes less about “doing something for your health” and more about remembering how the body was designed to restore itself without our intervention, obsession or micromanagement.
the villa
Our private villa is a metaphor in itself ~ a beautiful blend of traditional, cozy Tuscan charm and thoughtful, bold modern design. It’s a reminder that we don’t have to choose just one way of living. We can be both grounded and growing, simple and elevated. The villa reminds us that holding contradictions is part of an embodied life.
The villa is also an art gallery of sorts ~ filled with artwork, objects, and history from around the world.. layered into the space itself. You could spend years here and still notice something new each day!
Wild rosemary bushes, ancient olive trees, lavender, sage and towering cypress trees are situated sporadically around the 75-acre organic farm. The whole region is a protected nature preserve and the peaceful villa is surrounded by nature in every direction. Slowing down unfolds naturally ~ everything encourages you to slow down, exhale, and sink in.
what’s included, pricing + payment plans
Each retreat is shaped by the seasons, the land and the experiences that are woven into the week ~ as such pricing per retreat does vary slightly. That said! Every retreat follows the same foundational framework and the overall structure and what’s included remain consistent. To secure your spot, a $750 deposit is required at the time of booking. Payment plans are available and arranged on an individual basis. Here’s what you can expect to be included in each of Jackie’s wellness retreats in Italy:
accommodation
8 days and 7 nights accommodation
in a luxury villa situated on a 75 acre
organic farm and protected nature preserve: peaceful, spacious, and surrounded by nature ~ the perfect setting to slow down and sink in.
nourishment
∙intuitive ingredient and eating practices
∙daily breakfast or brunch
∙either lunch or dinner each day
∙local, seasonal, organic ingredients sourced from the land and sea
∙ meals shared at the villa and enjoyed at local restaurants
experiences
∙ visits to the Saturnia hot springs
∙ entrance to the thermal spa (a local luxury spa)
∙ one half-day excursion
∙ one full-day excursion
∙ local tastings and regional specialties
∙ a local farm visit with a proper
farm-to-table meal
mindfulness
∙daily rituals: intention setting,
meditation, breath work, movement, etc
∙intuition exercises
∙physical embodiment practices
∙intuitive movement sessions
∙plating, floral arrangements + “making
the every day beautiful” practices
offerings
if you know Jackie ~ you know she loves a good gift bag and carefully crafting an experience. there will be additional, intentional, offerings from Jackie for all attendees as well as a curated workbook to support attendees through the retreat but also beyond ~ with exercises, prompts and embodiment practices to take home with you.
transport
there’s nothing quite as easeful as door-to-door transport! private transport will be awaiting for you upon your arrival at FCO (Rome Fiumicino Airport) and is also arranged take you back to the airport on the day of departure.
not included:
airfare • travel insurance • additional excursions • additional meals • spa treatments /massages
local transportation (outside of scheduled activities/excursions, FCO arrivals on start date and FCO departures on end date)
upcoming retreats with Jackie
the springs and the sea
a celebration of italian summer
June 27-july 4, 2026
think: hot springs and sea swims, nourishing meals, slow + unhurried afternoons, dinners that linger with the summer sun, coastal air, seasonal fare, and days shaped by ease
slowing down in saturnia
aligning with the autumn equinox
september 19-26 2026
think: mineral rich thermal waters, simple pleasures, golden tuscan sunsets, star filled skies, aligning with the season of deep rest, days guided by presence and pleasure
what to expect on one of Jackie’s retreats
rest
presence
ease
pleasure
beauty
nourishment
a recap of 2025’s Slowing Down in Saturnia:
“My favorite part of the retreat was being able to completely let go and not have to plan or organize anything. Everything was thoughtfully taken care of. From the meals to the activities to the transportation, which allowed me to be fully present and just enjoy the experience. As someone who’s used to managing and coordinating things in my day-to-day life, that sense of ease and care was such a gift.”
what people are saying about Jackie’s retreats
“The beauty and history of the land was life enhancing it opened the windows of my mind , stimulated, inspired, and brought back a child like adventure ; through those windows I see doors opening in a place where I’ve some what forgotten! Long version short it was magical ….xo”
