Travel Like No One Else
Come join us for one of our upcoming travel retreats.
Morocco - Sold out
marrakech • The Agafay Desert
November 8 - 13, 2026
Set in the heart of Marrakech, this design-focused retreat will immerse you in Morocco’s extraordinary layers of color, pattern, craft, history, and architecture. We’ll stay together in a luxurious private riad - exclusively for our group - tucked inside the medina. We'll be perfectly positioned for exploring historic riads, souks, and artisan ateliers. We’ll also spend one night in the nearby Agafay Desert, a striking, otherworldly landscape just beyond the city. Luxury tents, wide-open skies, and optional camel rides make this an unlike-anywhere-else travel experience.
Lisbon Photography Retreat
Discover the sun-drenched cobblestones, the cool green hills, and the halls of kings at our beginner-friendly photography retreat.
Whether you use an iPhone or something else, professional photographer Lyndsay Almeida will incorporate daily shooting sessions and image reviews as we explore UNESCO heritage sites, experience tile-painting workshops, unforgettable Portuguese cuisine, and more. Six days, five nights. Starting at $4100.
Lisbon, Portugal
April 18-23, 2027
Women Writing for A Change:following the thread
Created in partnership with Women Writing for (a) Change Jacksonville. Join us for Following the Thread: Linen, Lace, and the Stories We Carry, at this women's writing retreat.
Based in the Príncipe Real neighborhood, you'll gather each morning for guided writing circles with facilitator Jennifer Wolfe, then spend afternoons wandering Alfama's old streets, touring the Jerónimos Monastery, exploring the fairy-tale palaces of Sintra, and enjoying hands-on workshops. Seven days, six nights. Starting at $4,900.
May 23-29, 2027
Lisbon, Portugal
Safari Experience
If you have ever dreamed of seeing the Big Five up close while soaking in the wild elegance of the continent, do not wait! You'll go from elegant Cape Town and its wine country to a private luxury lodge in Kruger National Park, flying between each leg - no one wants to waste their time driving - with an optional add-on to Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe. It's Heather's home turf (she grew up in South Africa), so expect a trip built around real wildlife, real culture, and South African hospitality that lets you forget the world you left behind. Dates and Brochure coming soon.
Please note, we've had several requests for summer dates, to allow children to join. We're working to finalize a Family Package with adjusted pricing for children, ages 10-18. Details coming soon!
June & November 2027
Southern Africa
Storybook Norway
For the traveler who wants all the magic of storybook Norway without a hurried schedule, think fjords, mountains, and plenty of room to breathe. We'll road-trip from Oslo across Europe's largest mountain plateau into fjord country, spend two nights on the water in Rosendal (including a private dinner at Norway's only baronial estate), then cruise the open Hardangerfjord straight into Bergen for sweeping views from Mt. Fløyen. It's an intentional, slow-paced group built for soaking it all in, with curated hotels, most meals, and group transport included. There's also an optional Trondheim extension for anyone chasing the early edge of aurora season. Starting at $4100
Oslo • Hardangerfjord • Bergen
Umbrian Mahjong Retreat-
semi private
Can we interest you in a game of mahjong served with a side of Umbrian sunshine? Explore centuries-old cathedrals, play Mahjong daily in our beautiful monastery garden, savor local farm-to-table food and wine, and take a day to discover Florence. We promise a travel experience unlike any other. Starting at $4,300
*Please note this retreat is for Mahjong players only.
September 19-25, 2027
Lubriano, Italy
Registration: Open to the Public on 1/1/27
The La Dolce Vita Experience plus Art
Our signature experience: come explore Italy the way it is meant to be seen, through art, history, breathtaking landscapes, and the world's best cuisine! During our time, you’ll live like an Italian in a fairy-tale village, see world-renowned masterpieces, try your hand at art, dine on fresh seasonal fare, and immerse yourself in the history and beauty of Italy. Starting at $3700
*Please note this is our only open group trip to Umbria available in 2027, and spots fill up quickly!
October 3-9, 2027
Lubriano, Italy
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