EXCLUSIVE CARNIVAL EVENTS - VENICE

5.001 review

Venice, VE, Italia

Up to 4 in group

4 Days Package (3 nights)

Retreat Highlights

VENICE, self-connection into the secrets of the city.
- Personalized art activities that promote self-expression and creativity.
- Professional photography sessions with a fashion photographer to create stunning portraits and visual diaries.
- A tour of Venice’s bacari to savor traditional Venetian cuisine.
- Relaxation and wellness at a luxurious spa.
- Special Carnival party

About this Retreat

Your Guides

Eleonora

Luigi

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”, that she calls "a story guide", a book with tips for travellers and a personal view on the Country. That was the starting point of the collaboration with the italian visual artist LU (Luigi Miano). Together, with deep knowledge of the power of art and creativity, they start to retreats and travels 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 organizing and leading tailored travels and continuing her producer work into the art world.

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.

Details of this retreat

Italian Experience: A Carnival Dream in Venice

Over three unforgettable days, you’ll immerse yourself in the magic of this timeless celebration, explore the city’s hidden corners, and taste authentic Venetian flavors. You’ll also embark on a self-discovery adventure through art and photography, capturing your unique essence behind the mask.
Accompanying us throughout this retreat will be a professional fashion photographer, who will document your journey with his artistic lens. From timeless black-and-white portraits to candid moments of masked elegance, every participant will take home a visual story of this extraordinary experience.

The HIGHLIGHT of the weekend will be TWO EXCLUSIVE CARNEVAL EVENTS, a gondola event and a ball, where you’ll step into a world of luxury, mystery, and Venetian splendor.

PRIVATE DETAILS OF THE EVENTS WILL BE SHARED WITH THOSE WHO ARE INTERESTED.

(Possibility to rent the typical dress of the Venetian Carnival)

The Destination: Venice – "Bacari, ombre e cicchetti"

Venetian bacari are the beating heart of the city's social life—small, convivial, and informal refuges, often hidden among the narrow streets, where time seems to stand still. In these traditional taverns, surrounded by walls that tell stories of another era, you can savor "cicchetti", irresistible bite-sized snacks, paired with glasses of local wine, known as "ombre." From fragrant meatballs to creamy "baccalà mantecato", each dish is an explosion of authentic flavors.
In a bacaro, every sip and every bite lets you experience Venice like a true Venetian, in its essence, away from the crowds, immersed in an intimate, timeless atmosphere, simple yet irresistible.

The Art and Photographic Experience

Throughout the retreat, you will engage in tailored art activities designed to help you connect with yourself and express your inner world. A fashion photographer will accompany us, capturing the elegance and mystique of your Carnival journey. You will receive a stunning black-and-white portrait, along with an array of candid photographs documenting the highlights of this magical experience.
Sessions of intuitive drawing will allow you to explore your emotions through creative expression, while a visual diary workshop will guide you in preserving the memories of this extraordinary journey. These keepsakes will serve as beautiful reminders of your time in Venice, the transformative moments shared with fellow participants, and the magic of a Carnival like no other.

Schedule

Each participant will receive a tailored schedule and routines created on their personal needs and desires.

3-Day Itinerary: A Venetian Carnival Experience

Day 1: Friday, 28th February
Arrival & Venetian Bacari Tour

- 14:00: Arrival and check-in at your charming Venetian accommodations.
- Welcome gathering with an introduction to the retreat’s activities and themes. You will receive your personalized notebook, crafted by artists, to document your journey.
- Bacari Tour: Experience Venice like a local as you visit traditional bacari, indulging in cicchetti and ombre wines.
- Evening stroll through the enchanting streets of Venice, lit by the soft glow of lanterns.

Day 2: Saturday, 1st March
Art, Photography & Exclusive Carnival Party

- Morning: Art and photography sessions in iconic Venetian locations. Work with a professional photographer to create your visual diary and explore intuitive drawing techniques.
- Lunch and time to relax.
- Afternoon: at 3 p.m. we will join our first carnival event.
- Evening: Carneval event end at 9 p .m. after dinner, you will be free after that time.

Day 3: Sunday, 2nd March
Relaxation & Farewell

- Morning: A slow morning to savor the Venetian ambiance and reflect on the experience. Optional art session or a final stroll through the city.
- Afternoon: Guided exploration of Venice’s hidden gems, capturing picture and visit shops like the one that created the masks of "Eyes Wide Shut" movie.
- Evening: Prepare for an unforgettable night at a private and exclusive Carnival Ball Party. Immerse yourself in the grandeur of Venice’s most mysterious and elegant tradition, with live performances, historical costumes, and an enchanting atmosphere that will transport you back in time.

Day 4: Monday, 3rd March

- Farewell gathering, where you’ll receive your professional black-and-white portrait and final thoughts on the journey.
- 14:00: Check-out and departure with memories and keepsakes to last a lifetime.

Through art, photography, and the magic of Venice, this retreat will help you reconnect with yourself, celebrate your uniqueness, and create memories to cherish forever.

We will start from a simple draft schedule and then the participant will be accompained into adding or removing activities/sessions based on his needs.

Note: Schedule is approximate and may change

Getting Here

le44, Venice, VE, Italia

Directions

The closest airports are Venice, Verona, Treviso and Bologna. There are shuttle buses at the airports that takes you to the central station.
Bus/train: Venice Santa Lucia station.

Accommodation

You will be hosted in a beautiful typical venue.

Program Price

Early bookings - 7 days in advance

Couple 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 hosted in a beautiful and typical venue, with easily reachable services.

Meals

Menu Types

Vegan

Vegetarian

Pescetarian

Ayurvedic

Includes Meat

Organic

Gluten Free

Dairy Free

Nut Free

You will taste tipical food.

What's Included

- Meals.
- A personalized notebook to record your reflections, tips, and things learned/observed during the retreat.
- Visual arts diaries material made with the artist
- A timeless black-and-white portrait photograph.

What's Not Included

We can decide together under your personal suggestions what to include, if not listed in "what's included" list.
Meals are organized together. Tasting at Bacari price is not included.
Rent the typical dress of the Venetian Carnival.

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 :)