Italy - Creativity Retreat xo
Italy - Creativity Retreat xo
Saturday 18th - Saturday 25th Octoer 2025
Italy - Creativity Retreat xo
8-Night Creativity Retreat at Mangia's Selinunte Resort
Included in the retreat:
All meals and drinks at Mangia’s Selinunte Resort (buffet-style breakfast, lunch, and dinner).
All creative workshops, guided nature walks, and art therapy sessions.
Photography and writing classes.
Use of the resort’s facilities (spa, pool, beach access).
Transfer services
Day 1: Arrival and Orientation
Early Morning Walk:
Take a peaceful walk through the resort's grounds, enjoying the natural beauty of the surrounding landscapes, the sea breeze, and the peaceful atmosphere to help you ease into the retreat.
Arrival at Mangia’s Selinunte Resort
Check-in and welcome drink.
Explore the resort and get familiar with the facilities.
Light, informal group dinner with an introduction to the retreat’s schedule and fellow participants.
Evening Activity: Vision Board Creation
A guided session to help participants create a vision board for their creative and personal goals. Using magazines, images, and words, guests will visualize their dreams and inspirations, creating a powerful tool for manifestation and motivation.
Day 2: Mindfulness and Creative Exploration
Early Morning Walk:
Begin your day with a calming walk through the lush resort gardens or by the beach. The sights and sounds of nature will provide the perfect opportunity to reflect and awaken your creative energy.
Morning:
Early morning yoga or meditation session to further stimulate creative energy.
Creative Journaling: Guided session to reflect on personal goals and the creative journey ahead.
Afternoon:
Lunch at the resort's restaurant, offering fresh Sicilian cuisine.
Afternoon Creative Workshop: "Unlocking Your Inner Artist" (painting, sketching, or sculpting).
Evening Activity: Create Your Own Travel Journal Workshop
An inspiring workshop where participants create their personalized travel journals. Using a variety of materials like stamps, stickers, and embellishments, guests will design a journal to document their retreat experience and their creative journey.
Day 3: Exploring Nature and Photography
Early Morning Walk:
Start the day with a walk along the beach or through the resort’s natural surroundings, focusing on capturing the serenity of the early morning light.
Morning:
Photography Workshop: Capture the beauty of the natural surroundings with a professional photographer.
Afternoon:
Enjoy a delicious lunch.
Free time for personal creative reflection or exploring the resort.
Evening Activity: Mandala Art Creation
A peaceful and meditative evening where participants can create mandalas using various art materials. This activity helps focus the mind and enhance creativity while expressing oneself through patterns and symmetry.
Day 4: Art and Nature Connection
Early Morning Walk:
Begin your day with a walk through the local village or nearby nature trails. Use this time to immerse yourself in the peaceful surroundings before starting the day’s creative activities.
Morning:
Local Walk and Creative Photography Session: Start the day with a guided walk through the local village or nature trails, capturing the essence of the surroundings through your camera.
After the walk, head to the beach for a photography session focused on the coastal views, textures of the sand, and ocean’s beauty.
Afternoon:
Lunch at the resort.
Sip & Paint on the Beach: After a relaxing lunch, enjoy a creative painting session on the beach. Sip a refreshing drink while painting the breathtaking sea and sky before you, guided by an instructor.
Evening Activity: Painting Under the Stars
An evening under the stars for a starry night painting session. After a guided walk or stargazing session, guests will create their own interpretation of the night sky, inspired by the cosmos and tranquil surroundings.
Day 5: Creative Writing and Inspiration
Early Morning Walk:
A tranquil walk through the resort’s paths or along the coast to clear your mind and connect with nature before the day’s creative writing session.
Morning:
Creative Writing Workshop: Writing prompts focused on nature, art, and personal experiences to ignite new ideas.
Afternoon:
Lunch.
Free time for personal reflection and writing, or spend time in the resort's library.
Evening Activity: Jewelry Making Workshop
Learn the art of jewelry making using local materials. Create a beautiful bracelet, necklace, or earrings, and take home your own handmade creation as a souvenir from the retreat.
Day 6: Art Therapy and Self-Discovery
Early Morning Walk:
Start the day with a reflective walk along the beach or in nature to set a calming, introspective mood for the art therapy session.
Morning:
Morning mindfulness and self-discovery session.
Art Therapy Workshop: Use various art forms to explore your emotions and connect with your deeper self.
Afternoon:
Lunch at the resort.
Time for individual creativity, be it writing, painting, or another form of art.
Evening Activity: Collaborative Story Writing
An interactive and creative evening where guests contribute to the creation of a collaborative story. Each person will write a paragraph or contribute ideas that help build an evolving tale, weaving together the group's creativity and imagination.
Day 7: Cultural Immersion and Wine Tasting Creativity
Early Morning Walk:
Start the day with a peaceful walk along the coastline or through the scenic resort grounds, inspiring creativity and quiet reflection before a day of cultural immersion.
Morning:
Free Time: Enjoy a leisurely morning to relax, reflect, or work on personal creative projects. Take advantage of the resort's amenities, like the pool or spa, or simply unwind by the beach.
Afternoon:
Lunch at the resort.
Wine Tasting Class at the Resort: Explore the world of Sicilian wines in this immersive wine tasting session. Taste a selection of local wines paired with small bites, guided by a sommelier.
Evening Activity: Music and Dance Party
Let loose with a music and dance party to celebrate the creativity and connections made during the retreat. Enjoy local music, rhythm, and dance, creating an energetic and fun evening filled with movement and joy.
Day 8: Reflection and Farewell
Early Morning Walk:
A final reflective walk to capture the beauty of the morning and allow for a peaceful conclusion to the retreat before your departure.
Morning:
Morning reflection session: Share your journey, what you’ve learned, and what you plan to take forward in your creative practice.
Final breakfast together at the resort.
Departure:
Check-out and farewell, taking with you new creative skills and inspiration for the future.
Saturday 18th - Saturday 25th Octoer 2025
Italy - Creativity Retreat xo
8-Night Creativity Retreat at Mangia's Selinunte Resort
Included in the retreat:
All meals and drinks at Mangia’s Selinunte Resort (buffet-style breakfast, lunch, and dinner).
All creative workshops, guided nature walks, and art therapy sessions.
Photography and writing classes.
Use of the resort’s facilities (spa, pool, beach access).
Transfer services
Day 1: Arrival and Orientation
Early Morning Walk:
Take a peaceful walk through the resort's grounds, enjoying the natural beauty of the surrounding landscapes, the sea breeze, and the peaceful atmosphere to help you ease into the retreat.
Arrival at Mangia’s Selinunte Resort
Check-in and welcome drink.
Explore the resort and get familiar with the facilities.
Light, informal group dinner with an introduction to the retreat’s schedule and fellow participants.
Evening Activity: Vision Board Creation
A guided session to help participants create a vision board for their creative and personal goals. Using magazines, images, and words, guests will visualize their dreams and inspirations, creating a powerful tool for manifestation and motivation.
Day 2: Mindfulness and Creative Exploration
Early Morning Walk:
Begin your day with a calming walk through the lush resort gardens or by the beach. The sights and sounds of nature will provide the perfect opportunity to reflect and awaken your creative energy.
Morning:
Early morning yoga or meditation session to further stimulate creative energy.
Creative Journaling: Guided session to reflect on personal goals and the creative journey ahead.
Afternoon:
Lunch at the resort's restaurant, offering fresh Sicilian cuisine.
Afternoon Creative Workshop: "Unlocking Your Inner Artist" (painting, sketching, or sculpting).
Evening Activity: Create Your Own Travel Journal Workshop
An inspiring workshop where participants create their personalized travel journals. Using a variety of materials like stamps, stickers, and embellishments, guests will design a journal to document their retreat experience and their creative journey.
Day 3: Exploring Nature and Photography
Early Morning Walk:
Start the day with a walk along the beach or through the resort’s natural surroundings, focusing on capturing the serenity of the early morning light.
Morning:
Photography Workshop: Capture the beauty of the natural surroundings with a professional photographer.
Afternoon:
Enjoy a delicious lunch.
Free time for personal creative reflection or exploring the resort.
Evening Activity: Mandala Art Creation
A peaceful and meditative evening where participants can create mandalas using various art materials. This activity helps focus the mind and enhance creativity while expressing oneself through patterns and symmetry.
Day 4: Art and Nature Connection
Early Morning Walk:
Begin your day with a walk through the local village or nearby nature trails. Use this time to immerse yourself in the peaceful surroundings before starting the day’s creative activities.
Morning:
Local Walk and Creative Photography Session: Start the day with a guided walk through the local village or nature trails, capturing the essence of the surroundings through your camera.
After the walk, head to the beach for a photography session focused on the coastal views, textures of the sand, and ocean’s beauty.
Afternoon:
Lunch at the resort.
Sip & Paint on the Beach: After a relaxing lunch, enjoy a creative painting session on the beach. Sip a refreshing drink while painting the breathtaking sea and sky before you, guided by an instructor.
Evening Activity: Painting Under the Stars
An evening under the stars for a starry night painting session. After a guided walk or stargazing session, guests will create their own interpretation of the night sky, inspired by the cosmos and tranquil surroundings.
Day 5: Creative Writing and Inspiration
Early Morning Walk:
A tranquil walk through the resort’s paths or along the coast to clear your mind and connect with nature before the day’s creative writing session.
Morning:
Creative Writing Workshop: Writing prompts focused on nature, art, and personal experiences to ignite new ideas.
Afternoon:
Lunch.
Free time for personal reflection and writing, or spend time in the resort's library.
Evening Activity: Jewelry Making Workshop
Learn the art of jewelry making using local materials. Create a beautiful bracelet, necklace, or earrings, and take home your own handmade creation as a souvenir from the retreat.
Day 6: Art Therapy and Self-Discovery
Early Morning Walk:
Start the day with a reflective walk along the beach or in nature to set a calming, introspective mood for the art therapy session.
Morning:
Morning mindfulness and self-discovery session.
Art Therapy Workshop: Use various art forms to explore your emotions and connect with your deeper self.
Afternoon:
Lunch at the resort.
Time for individual creativity, be it writing, painting, or another form of art.
Evening Activity: Collaborative Story Writing
An interactive and creative evening where guests contribute to the creation of a collaborative story. Each person will write a paragraph or contribute ideas that help build an evolving tale, weaving together the group's creativity and imagination.
Day 7: Cultural Immersion and Wine Tasting Creativity
Early Morning Walk:
Start the day with a peaceful walk along the coastline or through the scenic resort grounds, inspiring creativity and quiet reflection before a day of cultural immersion.
Morning:
Free Time: Enjoy a leisurely morning to relax, reflect, or work on personal creative projects. Take advantage of the resort's amenities, like the pool or spa, or simply unwind by the beach.
Afternoon:
Lunch at the resort.
Wine Tasting Class at the Resort: Explore the world of Sicilian wines in this immersive wine tasting session. Taste a selection of local wines paired with small bites, guided by a sommelier.
Evening Activity: Music and Dance Party
Let loose with a music and dance party to celebrate the creativity and connections made during the retreat. Enjoy local music, rhythm, and dance, creating an energetic and fun evening filled with movement and joy.
Day 8: Reflection and Farewell
Early Morning Walk:
A final reflective walk to capture the beauty of the morning and allow for a peaceful conclusion to the retreat before your departure.
Morning:
Morning reflection session: Share your journey, what you’ve learned, and what you plan to take forward in your creative practice.
Final breakfast together at the resort.
Departure:
Check-out and farewell, taking with you new creative skills and inspiration for the future.