Restore + Rebalance Wellness Retreat @ 17 c. Italian Castle
Restore + Rebalance Wellness Retreat @ 17 c. Italian Castle
Via Santa Cristina, Grotte di Castro, VT, Italy
Up to 8 in group
September 15 - 19, 2025
Retreat Highlights
- Morning detox rituals & breathwork
- Qi Gong & guided meditation sessions
- Acupuncture & holistic treatments
- Fire cupping & gua sha therapy
- Restorative sound baths
- Nourishing, seasonal Italian meals
- Optional horseback riding & e-bike tours, thermal baths, wine tasting
- Visit to natural thermal baths
- Free time to relax & explore
About this Retreat
Your Guides
Founder of SBH Wellness Retreat
US Licensed Acupuncturist and Traditional Chinese Medicine Therapist (She/Her)
6 years of private holistic wellness
Holistic Practitioner to 2021 Winners of le Transat en double Concarneau-St Barths (Nils Palmieri and Julien Villion)
Featured in: Smithsonian Institute's Webcast, #TakeTimeThursday: Cosmetic Acupuncture; University of Virginia's Club of Washington DC, Restore Health & Balance Holistically
I received my B.A. in biology and studio art from the University of Virginia.
I'm a graduate of the Oregon College of Oriental Medicine (OCOM) in Portland, Oregon where I received a degree in Traditional Chinese Medicine and Acupuncture.
I specialize in facial rejuvenation, dermatology, stress and weight management. I completed the International Dermatology in Chinese Medicine Diploma Course taught by Dr. Mazin Al-Khafaji of the Avicenna Centre for Chinese Medicine. In the Spring of 2018, I was awarded the prestigious Trudy McAlister Foundation scholarship
Details of this retreat
It’s time to put yourself first — reset your body, restore your mind, and reconnect with what matters most.
Step away from the noise and into the quiet beauty of the Italian countryside at our Restore + Rebalance Wellness Retreat.
This 5-day experience (Sept 15–19, 2025) invites you to reset your body with gentle detox rituals, restore your energy through daily Qi Gong, yoga, and sound healing, and nourish your soul in a serene 17th-century castle surrounded by olive groves and rolling hills.
You’ll enjoy:
✔ Morning detox & breathwork
✔ Continental breakfast & herbal infusions
✔ Evening sound baths & integration circles
✔ Optional acupuncture, cupping & excursions
✔ Plenty of time to rest, reflect & just be
Spaces are limited to keep the experience intimate. Treat yourself to the reset you deserve — book your place today!
https://www.saintbarthswellnessretreat.com/
Step away from the noise and into the quiet beauty of the Italian countryside at our Restore + Rebalance Wellness Retreat.
This 5-day experience (Sept 15–19, 2025) invites you to reset your body with gentle detox rituals, restore your energy through daily Qi Gong, yoga, and sound healing, and nourish your soul in a serene 17th-century castle surrounded by olive groves and rolling hills.
You’ll enjoy:
✔ Morning detox & breathwork
✔ Continental breakfast & herbal infusions
✔ Evening sound baths & integration circles
✔ Optional acupuncture, cupping & excursions
✔ Plenty of time to rest, reflect & just be
Spaces are limited to keep the experience intimate. Treat yourself to the reset you deserve — book your place today!
https://www.saintbarthswellnessretreat.com/
Schedule
Tuesday – Qi Activation & Energy Reset (September 16)
• Before Breakfast – Warm lemon water + celery juice
• 8:30–10:00am – Breakfast
• 7:30am – Qi Gong Flow & Meridian Wake-Up (45 min)
• 9:30am – Heavy Metal Detox Smoothie
• 10:00am – Breathwork & Sound Bath Session
• 11:30am – Guided Herbal Walk & Field Diagnosis – Read the land like a pulse
• 1:00pm – Lunch
• From 3:00pm – Free Time
• 5:00pm – Sound Resonance Acupuncture Session (20 mins pp, rotating)
• 6:30pm – Evening Sound Bath & Meridian Meditation
• 8:30pm – Dinner* + Digestive Herbal Tea Ritual
• Before Breakfast – Warm lemon water + celery juice
• 8:30–10:00am – Breakfast
• 7:30am – Qi Gong Flow & Meridian Wake-Up (45 min)
• 9:30am – Heavy Metal Detox Smoothie
• 10:00am – Breathwork & Sound Bath Session
• 11:30am – Guided Herbal Walk & Field Diagnosis – Read the land like a pulse
• 1:00pm – Lunch
• From 3:00pm – Free Time
• 5:00pm – Sound Resonance Acupuncture Session (20 mins pp, rotating)
• 6:30pm – Evening Sound Bath & Meridian Meditation
• 8:30pm – Dinner* + Digestive Herbal Tea Ritual
Note: Schedule is approximate and may change
Getting Here
SBH Wellness Retreat, Via Santa Cristina, Grotte di Castro, VT, Italy
Directions
The Castle can arrange van transportation to/from Rome–Fiumicino International Airport (FCO) that can hold up to 8 guests + luggage.
Accommodation
https://www.saintbarthswellnessretreat.com/santa-cristina-castle
Early Bird Program Price
Regular Program 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
https://www.saintbarthswellnessretreat.com/santa-cristina-castle
Meals
Menu Types
Vegan
Vegetarian
Pescetarian
Ayurvedic
Includes Meat
Organic
Gluten Free
Dairy Free
Nut Free
Breakfast is included + Morning Routine Medical Medium's 3-6-9 Cleanse (Lemon Water, Celery Juice, Heavy Liver Detox Smoothie)
What's Included
- 4 nights / 5 days accommodation at the castle
- Daily Traditional Chinese Medicine therapies
- Morning detox cleanse & breathwork
- Qi Gong & meditation sessions
- Restorative sound baths
- Group fire cupping & gua sha session
- Group acupuncture session
- All nourishing, seasonal meals (breakfast, lunch, dinner)
- Tea, coffee, and water throughout the day
- Use of property grounds, pool, and common areas
- Optional excursions (some at extra cost, please visit: https://www.saintbarthswellnessretreat.com/general-5
What's Not Included
- Airfare / transportation to and from the retreat
- Airport transfers (can help arrange)
- Optional activities such as:
- Horseback riding
- E-bike rental
- Visit to thermal baths
- Alcoholic beverages
- Travel insurance
- Personal purchases or gratuities
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