The Full Story
Founded by Olivia Radocchia, each retreat brings a new group of women - of all ages, from all corners of the globe - to this very magical space, tucked away in Umbria's soulful and lush countryside.
We truly cherish the diverse groups of women who take the courageous step to embark on this adventure. We acknowledge that travelling solo, or doing something out of your comfort zone can be intimidating, but we promise a deeply rewarding and uplifting experience.
Each and every woman has a hand in creating the Serenità experience - their unique lived experience, wisdom, humour, and kind hearts truly make this retreat an unforgettable experience.
“I hope you will go out and let stories, that is life, happen to you, and that you will work with these stories... water them with your blood and tears and your laughter till they bloom, till you yourself burst into bloom.”
― Clarissa Pinkola Estés, Women Who Run With the Wolves
At Serenità Wellness, we uplift women through self-awareness and growth, fostering a community of balance and inspiration amidst Italy's serene landscapes.
Our intimate retreats, curated by a team of three women, each with unique gifts, blend movement, mindfulness, and creativity, inviting you to embark on a multi-sensory journey.
Led by hostesses deeply rooted in hospitality, creativity, and slow travel, we offer a close interpersonal dynamic, where retreat leaders are also participants in the experience, and shared vulnerability and joy propel your journey. We truly believe that each woman who attends the SWR is a teacher unto themselves, and we cherish all the stories and life experience that each woman brings to our retreat.
We acknowledge life's demands, crafting experiences that resonate with the realities of modern women and provide adaptable tools for sustainable well-being beyond our retreats. We cherish continued connection and support following the retreat week, and love staying in touch with our retreat family!
Embracing a flowing schedule, we invite you to engage in as much or as little activity as you wish, acknowledging that every woman's needs can be different. Unwind and connect with like-minded souls, rediscovering life's joys and embracing the present moment with lightness and self-acceptance.
With us, you'll be able to fully embody slow living, and enjoy the authentic slow food of the Italian countryside, made by loving hands with local and organic products.
During the quiet mornings and long afternoons, you may find yourself tucked into a hammock with a book, lounging at the saltwater pool, hand-rolling fresh pasta, dabbling with water colour paints, strolling the nearby hills, trading stories over a tea, horseback riding, or merely staring off into the distance, entirely enamored by the countryside. The choice is always yours.
Leaning into presence, you'll tune into your senses, find calm amidst nature, and relish in personal growth within our supportive community.
Serenità Wellness is honoured to host our groups at an enchanting 15th century medieval property, secluded in the high hills of the 'green heart of Italy.' The property itself spans approximately 100 hectares, including a vineyard and olive grove, as well as organic gardens and forests. It is also home to farm animals, horses, and four dogs who are the heart and soul of the retreat (they love to be pampered).
The estate has been lovingly restored, retaining all of the original charm and whose custodians proudly engage in self-sustainable practices. The ultimate beauty of this land is the community that presides over it - the family that pours love into its vineyards, olive groves, gardens, and the home itself.
We have been so grateful to feel like we, too, are part of the family - each and every woman who passes through their doors is welcomed into the and community as if they have always been a part of it. Get ready to be welcomed home!
Accommodations
Each bedroom has views of the surrounding hills and is part of one of two apartments, each with its own living area and kitchen.
Guests will be able to choose from a selection of three different eco-lux rooms - all of which are beautifully decorated in a traditional and luxurious rustic Italian style.
Accommodations range from a dorm room for four solo travellers, shared twin rooms for two people, private double bedroom, and a private queen room with an en-suite bathroom.
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We acknowledge that travelling solo or sharing a room may feel daunting at first, but we promise that the experience is uplifting and allows for deeper connections and a sense of community. We strive to create a safe space where all women are welcome, and where sisterhood is our common ground.
Meet the Team
Ari
July & October 2025
Ari’s passion and focus is the optimization of our lived experience, leading her through 20 years of exploration and training in somatic practices. At the Serenità Wellness Retreat, participants are invited enjoy a daily, vinyasa- inspired yoga practice, incorporating breathwork and meditation. The goal is never to ‘be good at yoga’, but simply and profoundly to feel and enjoy our own body.
Further, each participant will receive an hour-long Beyond Bodywork session, dedicated to multi-dimensional healing through enhanced somatic awareness and gentle release of tension. Each session is tailored to the receiver, and often involves deep tissue techniques, long flowing strokes and gentle rocking. Ari’s style is somewhat unique, evolved from her trainings with Esalen and Alchemy of Touch. Clients often report experiencing a trance-like state, and a level of relaxation far beyond more traditional massage.
Ari’s work is a constant unfolding, propelled by the belief that in healing our bodies, we ultimately heal our lives. Put another way: the release of trauma memory stored in our physical tissues allows us to rebirth into our very Highest
Version of Self. Let’s see what Magic we can create!
Melanie Wilder
October 2025
Melanie is a woman’s coach and the founder of The BODY Cure, a method and philosophy that uses awareness of your physicality, as a means to cut through the fog of the mind.
Through her practice she supports women who want to create lives that are fully aligned with their truth, rooted in their power, and sustainably abundant (within AND without), free themselves from the complex trauma and wound-based conditioning that keeps them stuck and unable to actualize. She has developed her approach over a lifetime of her own deep and single-minded dedication to her healing and liberation from complex trauma, and is devotionally driven to guide other women through the process of knowing themselves as more than a reaction to their wounds.
“This is the linchpin; what keeps us negotiating our right to step into our worth, our power and our truth until it’s too late. When we dismantle it, we recover our access to life on our own terms, and the world needs more WOMEN living at that level, with that power, lighting a new path.”
Melanie’s workshops will focus on knowing who you are beyond and before the wounds, deepening the connection with your self-evident truth, uncoupling your core desires from the limitations familial history may have imposed you, exploring how core wounding or complex trauma have thwarted your ability to thrive in a particular area of life, and unraveling these limitations so you can take your life back.
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