2026 Gentle Summer Retreat in Italy: Meaningful slow holidays connected to nature and community
2026 Gentle Summer Retreat in Italy: Meaningful slow holidays connected to nature and community
Amiglia, Regione lochetto, Spigno Monferrato, Province of Alessandria, Italy
Up to 15 in group
Jun 21 - 27, 2026
Retreat Highlights
- Nobody's Dance morning practice
- Silent and guided moving meditation
- Yin yoga
- Hiking, resting, journaling, enjoying the beauty of the place and of being together
About this Retreat
Your Guides
Writer, researcher, linguist, traveler, mother, initiator, friend, creator, admirer, lover, daughter, citizen of Belgium, facilitator, player, listener, sister, woman, speaker, practitioner, inhabitant of Italy …
Many labels I could use to describe myself, but I feel that these are not what I truly am. I believe our truest nature is underlying to all that, an essence that cannot be named. That essence, that unchangeable reality, is ultimately what my work is always about. Whether that is in creating a place like Amiglia, writing a book like De dans van niemand, or doing linguistic research that I call Moving Language. In many ways, I like to make room for questions - questions that open and free our contracted mind.
After extensive travels as a researcher, writer on truth, freedom, and love, and facilitator of self-realization retreats (Nobody’s Dance), I reached a point where I felt it was time to settle down, to find a place on this beautiful planet that I could call home. Although I didn’t initially plan for it to be a shared space, it naturally evolved that way. I don’t aspire to be the ‘owner’ of this place, and I don’t have a master plan; I simply follow what my heart guides me to do.
In the first year at Amiglia, I’ve been doing research on how language affects the way we experience reality. This has led to organising the first Moving Language events in October 2025. They have been even deeper and more powerful than I had imagined. They will be retaken in 2026.
Details of this retreat
Relax, reload and get inspired during a week at our intentional community and retreat center. This week is to celebrate yourself by taking a step back from the world out there and be carried by the natural rhythm of a shared life.
❋ Relaxing and rejuvenating
A Summer Retreat at Amiglia is designed to be flexible and easeful—you can arrive (almost) every Sunday of June, July or August, and join the ongoing rhythm. If arriving on a Sunday is not convenient for you, ask us to arrive on another day.
Each day includes two sessions: one is our Amiglia morning practice and another one in the late afternoon is guided by Zoe.
Because this is also holidays for you, we offer a bit of flexibility: if you want to go away for the day, you can miss a session. Where possible we will reschedule them.
You could also stay long days at Amiglia and make time move slowly: lingering on the land, walking, swimming in the river, journaling, reflecting, and connecting with fellow guests and the team.
Joining the Summer Retreat is simply an invitation to reconnect and remember how to live naturally.
❋ What else during your slow holiday?
The rolling hills surrounding Amiglia invite you to go on long walks. If you go early in the morning, chances are you meet deers and foxes.
The village of Spigno Monferrato is only a 25 minutes walk. A few small towns are worthwhile visiting too. We like the market in Acqui Terme (Tuesdays and Fridays) with fresh produce and second hand clothing.
The Mediterranean Sea is at 1 hour (by car or by train).
At about 1,5 hour driving, you’ll find the very charming town of Alba or - in the other direction - the vibrant city of Genoa.
❋ Extras
Additional one-on-one sessions with Zoë can be booked on site, as well as a session in Rian’s energy rebalancing chair. Also massage treatments may be booked subject to availability.
❋ A Supportive Space
We prioritize comfort, safety, and respect—so you can show up as you are and feel free to follow your own needs.
❋ Expert Facilitation
Even if this is a gentle retreat, or slow holidays, old layers may want to be shed. Know that an experienced guide holds space and supports you as needed.
❋ Co-creating
You are invited to lend a hand in the kitchen or in the garden. It’s part of living naturally and a way to build community.
Past participants say:
- "Peace, presence, love, and awareness… Amiglia felt like home."
- "Breathing is happening… unique space for inquiry."
- "Very rested, relaxed, more positive about life."
❋ Relaxing and rejuvenating
A Summer Retreat at Amiglia is designed to be flexible and easeful—you can arrive (almost) every Sunday of June, July or August, and join the ongoing rhythm. If arriving on a Sunday is not convenient for you, ask us to arrive on another day.
Each day includes two sessions: one is our Amiglia morning practice and another one in the late afternoon is guided by Zoe.
Because this is also holidays for you, we offer a bit of flexibility: if you want to go away for the day, you can miss a session. Where possible we will reschedule them.
You could also stay long days at Amiglia and make time move slowly: lingering on the land, walking, swimming in the river, journaling, reflecting, and connecting with fellow guests and the team.
Joining the Summer Retreat is simply an invitation to reconnect and remember how to live naturally.
❋ What else during your slow holiday?
The rolling hills surrounding Amiglia invite you to go on long walks. If you go early in the morning, chances are you meet deers and foxes.
The village of Spigno Monferrato is only a 25 minutes walk. A few small towns are worthwhile visiting too. We like the market in Acqui Terme (Tuesdays and Fridays) with fresh produce and second hand clothing.
The Mediterranean Sea is at 1 hour (by car or by train).
At about 1,5 hour driving, you’ll find the very charming town of Alba or - in the other direction - the vibrant city of Genoa.
❋ Extras
Additional one-on-one sessions with Zoë can be booked on site, as well as a session in Rian’s energy rebalancing chair. Also massage treatments may be booked subject to availability.
❋ A Supportive Space
We prioritize comfort, safety, and respect—so you can show up as you are and feel free to follow your own needs.
❋ Expert Facilitation
Even if this is a gentle retreat, or slow holidays, old layers may want to be shed. Know that an experienced guide holds space and supports you as needed.
❋ Co-creating
You are invited to lend a hand in the kitchen or in the garden. It’s part of living naturally and a way to build community.
Past participants say:
- "Peace, presence, love, and awareness… Amiglia felt like home."
- "Breathing is happening… unique space for inquiry."
- "Very rested, relaxed, more positive about life."
Schedule
7:30 am - 8:30 am: Nobody's Dance morning practice
5 pm - 6 pm: Silent and guided moving meditation
5 pm - 6 pm: Silent and guided moving meditation
Note: Schedule is approximate and may change
Getting Here
Amiglia, Amiglia, Regione lochetto, Spigno Monferrato, Province of Alessandria, Italy
Directions
Amiglia is situated in Piemonte, near the Liguria border, in the village of Spigno Monferrato. It’s located roughly between Turin and Genoa, surrounded by the Apennines mountains. A railway station is just 3 km from Amiglia, with trains running between Savona (50 minutes away and by the sea) and Alessandria, making it convenient to reach by train. The nearest airport is in Genoa, though you may also find good connections via Turin or Milan.
If you’re traveling with a van or camper van, we recommend setting the Spigno Monferrato railway station as your initial destination to avoid small and steep roads before continuing to Amiglia.
If you’re traveling with a van or camper van, we recommend setting the Spigno Monferrato railway station as your initial destination to avoid small and steep roads before continuing to Amiglia.
Accommodation
Full board: 3 vegetarian meals/day included. Vegan/gluten-free options possible
Private room (with bathroom) - 6 nights
Shared room (with bathroom) - 6 nights
Venue & Amenities
A/C in Rooms
Free Wifi
Spa
Sauna
Pool
Towels
Free Parking
Kitchen
Tour Assistance
Hot Tub
Coffee/Tea
Cafe
Restaurant
Fitness Center
Yoga Studio
Housekeeping
Bicycles For Rent
At Amiglia Retreat, stillness becomes a doorway to renewal. In peaceful surroundings, compassionate teachers and soulful practices invite gentle reflection, healing, and deep connection. Here you remember your true self, breathe more freely, and open to heart-led clarity. Carry this calm outward—step forward with courage, purpose, and the quiet wisdom found in each present moment.
Meals
Menu Types
Vegan
Vegetarian
Pescetarian
Ayurvedic
Includes Meat
Organic
Gluten Free
Dairy Free
Nut Free
At Amiglia, we value an open-minded approach, also when it comes to eating. We don’t judge any diet, but as a baseline, we choose to cook vegetarian meals - three a day - and use organic products when
What's Included
- 6 nights accommodation
- Private or shared room, always with bathroom
- Sheets and towels
- Three home-cooked vegetarian meals a day (where possible with vegetables from the garden)
What's Not Included
- Airfare
- Transport to Amiglia
- Additional activities
- Personal expenses
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