NEW YEAR'S EVE Exchange and Intimacy

Name: NEW YEAR'S EVE Exchange and Intimacy
Start: 2024-12-30
End: 2025-01-01
Location: le44
Rating: 5

5.001 review

Apulia, Italia

Up to 4 in group

December 30, 2024 - January 1, 2025

Retreat Highlights

"Intimate Essence" Retreat
A journey to reconnect with oneself and with the other through the body and authentic expression.
In this path, dedicated to individuals and couples, we will explore the power of intimacy and the ability of vulnerability to bring people closer to a more authentic version of themselves.
We will take you on an experience that uses nudity as a vehicle to break down barriers, release tensions and experience expressive freedom.
Our guide is the experience itself, which evolves through mutual respect, sharing, and self-discovery, both physically and emotionally.

About this Retreat

Your Guides

Luigi

Eleonora

Luigi Miano

Luigi Miano (LU) is a visual artist, photographer and director born in south Italy, in the summer of 1988. He has started his work as a portrait and fashion photographer when he was 20 y/o in Milan, working for many magazines and brands. Later on his career, he has started his personal research to expand his knowledge about photography and art. Exploring the visual arts he has started to be involved into art performaces, diaries writings and studies about inner-energies, sexuality, identity. His latest project is named “Diaries”, a series of photographs, drawings and writings in connection with many subjects; self-portraits, studies about love and identity, about solitude and modern society. He actually lives moving between Italy and Europe, working on therapeutic art workshops and self-improvement retreats.

Eleonora Meneghini

Eleonora Meneghini (NORA) is a writer, producer and travel guide born in Verona in 1984. After her studies in art and geography at the university, she has started her career as a fashion model and actress for commercial advertisings and fashion campaigns. Thanks to this job she had the opportunity to visit many countries and places, expanding her true love, the travels. In 2019, during a long trip to Jordan country, she wrote the book “Giordania, dai beduini ai taxi”, what she call "a story guide" a book with tips for travellers and a personal view on the country that was the start with the collaboration with the italian visual artist LU (Luigi Miano). Together, with deep knowledge of the power of photography, they start to host therapeutic art retreats in south Italy and all over Europe. She also hosts a podcast called “L’improbabilità della vita”, between Italy and London, that talks about the lives of many female artists and figures who changed the history of culture and art. She lives between south Italy, Verona and all over Europe, hosting therapeutic art retreats and continuing her producer work into the art world.

Details of this retreat

"Intimate Essence" Retreat

A journey to reconnect with oneself and with the other through the body and authentic expression.
In this path, dedicated to individuals and couples, we will explore the power of intimacy and the ability of vulnerability to bring people closer to a more authentic version of themselves.

We will take you on an experience that uses nudity as a vehicle to break down barriers, release tensions and experience expressive freedom.
Our guide is the experience itself, which evolves through mutual respect, sharing, and self-discovery, both physically and emotionally.

Schedule

Retreat Program: "Intimacy and Connection"
Day 1:
Arrival and Introduction
14:00 - 15:00
Welcome and introduction to the retreat, with presentations and an explanation of the guidelines to create a safe and respectful space.
Connection and Sensual Meditation
15:00 - 16:00
An opening meditation to get in tune with one's body, followed by a sharing in which each participant is free to express their expectations and desires for the experience.
Photography
16:00 - 17:30
Exploring the relationship between bodies, emotions and the environment through photography, an opportunity to discover new ways of interaction.
Tantric Massage
17:30 - 18:30
Introduction and practice of tantric massage, where participants will learn techniques of conscious contact and energetic touch to explore and amplify their sensitivity and connection with the other.
Dinner
19:00 - 20:30
Dinner based on local dishes prepared with fresh ingredients of the Mediterranean diet.
Connection and Intimacy
21:00 - 23:00
In a reserved and protected space, a ritual that encourages intimate connection through contact, listening and synchronized breathing, in which each participant can explore the level of intimacy they feel is right for them, with discreet and respectful guidance.

Day 2:
Awakening with Sensory Meditation
08:00 - 08:30
A meditation session to awaken the senses, exploring breathing, movement and touch as ways of connecting with oneself and with others.
Tantric Couple Practice
08:30 - 10:30
Guided session for those who want to deepen the physical connection of relaxation.
Brunch
10:30 - 12:00
Reflection and Intuitive Writing
13:00 - 14:30
Writing workshop in which participants write down the sensations experienced, exploring the emotions discovered and sharing, if they wish, their intuitions.
Closing and Greetings 15:00

Note: Schedule is approximate and may change

Getting Here

le44, Apulia, Italia

Directions

Airport: Bari - Brindisi
Bus and train station: Taranto - Brindisi - Ostuni

Accommodation

You will be hosted in a beautifull session place.

Program Price

Price

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

You will be hostesd in a beautifull session place.

Meals

Menu Types

Vegan

Vegetarian

Pescetarian

Ayurvedic

Includes Meat

Organic

Gluten Free

Dairy Free

Nut Free

Tipical food prepared by italians hands.

What's Included

Location
Meals
Session with the artist

What's Not Included

All it not signed in "what's included"

Customer Reviews

5.00 out of 5.0 average rating

Samantha • Oct 17, 2023

5.0

Verified

An amazing exploration of creativity and authenticity

Lu and Nora's art therapy retreat was perfect for supporting and deepening my spiritual journey. Through an exploration of creativity and vulnerability, I was able to better connect with my authenticity. The activities and schedule were perfectly tailored and adapted, so our time together felt meaningful, organic and productive. I could not have hoped for more, thank you :)