Check out this testimonial from Theresa - who joined us in Tuscany and Santorini!
"Taking trips around the world are often times on a 'bucket list".
I have wanted to go to Italy for years! Years! When I saw the postcard at my yoga studio for a retreat in Italy, I knew it was meant to be and that I would find a way. I went for my first time in 2013 to Tuscany with Retreat Journeys and Sherry & Stu Smith and stumbled into a world of love, peace, exploration, fun and acceptance, oh and along with beautiful yoga and exquisite food.
Most of the times when I tell people I am going on a Yoga retreat they say, "Oh, that's sounds cool".
But I am thinking in my head, "You have no idea"!
I don't know how to articulate the amount of fun we have. Truly, I get speechless because you really have to experience it.
I don't know how to articulate how each day is made as if it were catered just for you and that every one is as equally happy to be there and to be part of this experience. And, even though it is a group thing you really do get your alone time. Time to reflect, relax, unwind and just be. No pressures.
It's not just about doing some yoga or getting to a destination. It is about, taking an adventure where yoga and the destination are one of many key elements to the whole journey.
If you are considering this type of vacation or trip, I highly suggest you take the leap. You can add some cool stamps to your passport. You can become a world traveler. You can meet some amazing people. Your dollar value is more than exceeded and your life will be changed." - Jenn Davida
Ischia, Italy (2014)
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"This retreat is spectacular each year a different experience. It gives you a chance to slow down for a week, meet wonderful people, see a beautiful envorinment and just learn to be thankful for all that we have. It has taught me to slow down and just relax - to enjoy the paradise within."
"Life changing and eye opening. I've experienced and learned things on this trip that are priceless. This is only the beginning of my travels around the world." "I fell in love with the beautiful souls on this trip. Such a nurturing environment to grow and feel loved and accepted, just as you are." "The retreat was filled with open hearted caring spirits. Each day was an adventure and filled me with gratitude. Thank you for creating the environment for all of us to grow." "Gratitude Overload!!!" |
Tuscany (2013)
"This was a glorious experience. Each day was a sensory delight. All 5 senses were activated every day. The Tuscan countryside is breathtaking and Bibbiano is beyond charming."
"My experience was life changing. I made some excellent friends and found myself. I found how easy it is to love and truly take time to smell the roses and enjoy the views. I am so thankful for this excellent experience."
"This experience was everything I hoped for and more. Everyone was amazing in their own way and I made new lifelong friends. I will never forget these memories. Thank you! I haven't smiled this sincerely, laughed this hard, nor listened as intently to myself and others as I did this week. The days were long and memories everlasting. Thank you for giving me the opportunity to myself again. I have been sad, alone, and lost for the past 14 months and I though Id never feel who I was again, but ll of you and this experience reminded me who I am. In ever thought I could feel so loved among strangers. Again, thank you, Namaste."
"I feel like I have focus again and I can't thank you enough for your guidance and love."
"I came to support my wife and her yoga practice. I also came to do some practice myself. I was not prepared for how well I was going to enjoy and get along with everyone. I experienced things and changes myself. I left a much stronger and open man. Thank you. I was not too interested in retreats before this week, now I can't wait for the next!"
"I found a safety and security in Tuscany that doesn't always exist with the stresses of home, work, and family. I felt safe enough to cry openly. Share more intimately, and ultimately grow deeper into both my yoga practice and my understanding of myself. You can't put a price on this experience, it truly is priceless. Deepest thanks to all of you I didn't want this week to end.""This was a glorious experience. Each day was a sensory delight. All 5 senses were activated every day. The Tuscan countryside is breathtaking and Bibbiano is beyond charming."
"My experience was life changing. I made some excellent friends and found myself. I found how easy it is to love and truly take time to smell the roses and enjoy the views. I am so thankful for this excellent experience."
"This experience was everything I hoped for and more. Everyone was amazing in their own way and I made new lifelong friends. I will never forget these memories. Thank you! I haven't smiled this sincerely, laughed this hard, nor listened as intently to myself and others as I did this week. The days were long and memories everlasting. Thank you for giving me the opportunity to myself again. I have been sad, alone, and lost for the past 14 months and I though Id never feel who I was again, but ll of you and this experience reminded me who I am. In ever thought I could feel so loved among strangers. Again, thank you, Namaste."
"I feel like I have focus again and I can't thank you enough for your guidance and love."
"I came to support my wife and her yoga practice. I also came to do some practice myself. I was not prepared for how well I was going to enjoy and get along with everyone. I experienced things and changes myself. I left a much stronger and open man. Thank you. I was not too interested in retreats before this week, now I can't wait for the next!"
"I found a safety and security in Tuscany that doesn't always exist with the stresses of home, work, and family. I felt safe enough to cry openly. Share more intimately, and ultimately grow deeper into both my yoga practice and my understanding of myself. You can't put a price on this experience, it truly is priceless. Deepest thanks to all of you I didn't want this week to end."
"My experience was life changing. I made some excellent friends and found myself. I found how easy it is to love and truly take time to smell the roses and enjoy the views. I am so thankful for this excellent experience."
"This experience was everything I hoped for and more. Everyone was amazing in their own way and I made new lifelong friends. I will never forget these memories. Thank you! I haven't smiled this sincerely, laughed this hard, nor listened as intently to myself and others as I did this week. The days were long and memories everlasting. Thank you for giving me the opportunity to myself again. I have been sad, alone, and lost for the past 14 months and I though Id never feel who I was again, but ll of you and this experience reminded me who I am. In ever thought I could feel so loved among strangers. Again, thank you, Namaste."
"I feel like I have focus again and I can't thank you enough for your guidance and love."
"I came to support my wife and her yoga practice. I also came to do some practice myself. I was not prepared for how well I was going to enjoy and get along with everyone. I experienced things and changes myself. I left a much stronger and open man. Thank you. I was not too interested in retreats before this week, now I can't wait for the next!"
"I found a safety and security in Tuscany that doesn't always exist with the stresses of home, work, and family. I felt safe enough to cry openly. Share more intimately, and ultimately grow deeper into both my yoga practice and my understanding of myself. You can't put a price on this experience, it truly is priceless. Deepest thanks to all of you I didn't want this week to end.""This was a glorious experience. Each day was a sensory delight. All 5 senses were activated every day. The Tuscan countryside is breathtaking and Bibbiano is beyond charming."
"My experience was life changing. I made some excellent friends and found myself. I found how easy it is to love and truly take time to smell the roses and enjoy the views. I am so thankful for this excellent experience."
"This experience was everything I hoped for and more. Everyone was amazing in their own way and I made new lifelong friends. I will never forget these memories. Thank you! I haven't smiled this sincerely, laughed this hard, nor listened as intently to myself and others as I did this week. The days were long and memories everlasting. Thank you for giving me the opportunity to myself again. I have been sad, alone, and lost for the past 14 months and I though Id never feel who I was again, but ll of you and this experience reminded me who I am. In ever thought I could feel so loved among strangers. Again, thank you, Namaste."
"I feel like I have focus again and I can't thank you enough for your guidance and love."
"I came to support my wife and her yoga practice. I also came to do some practice myself. I was not prepared for how well I was going to enjoy and get along with everyone. I experienced things and changes myself. I left a much stronger and open man. Thank you. I was not too interested in retreats before this week, now I can't wait for the next!"
"I found a safety and security in Tuscany that doesn't always exist with the stresses of home, work, and family. I felt safe enough to cry openly. Share more intimately, and ultimately grow deeper into both my yoga practice and my understanding of myself. You can't put a price on this experience, it truly is priceless. Deepest thanks to all of you I didn't want this week to end."
Santorini Greece (2012 and 2015)
"I am speechless over the growth I've experienced and what I have discovered about myself. I will carry it with me for the rest of my life."
"Thank you to both Dina and Sherry. You were so generous to use your talents to create this experience for all of us. I feel more connected to myself after this week."
"Both teachers were amazing! Caring, kind, experienced, and most of all understanding of everyone's needs."
" This retreat was wonderful and memorable. It was a nice mix of travel, yoga, and relaxation."
"This was the perfect experience."
"So thankful for the attention to my body, correcting and noting my needs and what to avoid/pay more attention to."
"I'm very thankful for every experience and everyone I met. the has been the first time I've been able to remain present through an entire trip. Took each day at a time and loved everything that came to me. The pace of the schedule was perfect, yoga, excursions, and free time. Thank you so much for such a memorable week!"
"Excellent coordination of trip details. Genuine respect, and engagement shown to all participants. Overall feeling of unity and positive energy was generated."
"It was a great experience, as it gave me an opportunity to test my ability to travel (with a group). I also had a chance to explore my journey with yoga."
"Ideal, blissful, fun, spiritual, and enriching"
"Wonderful, enlightening and grounding experience."
"I was surprised by how much fun I had. I thought it would be a lot of yoga and meditation but the balance of social time was awesome."
"I am very happy, relaxed, and grateful for all the people I met. Thank you!" "You guys rock!
"Thank you to both Dina and Sherry. You were so generous to use your talents to create this experience for all of us. I feel more connected to myself after this week."
"Both teachers were amazing! Caring, kind, experienced, and most of all understanding of everyone's needs."
" This retreat was wonderful and memorable. It was a nice mix of travel, yoga, and relaxation."
"This was the perfect experience."
"So thankful for the attention to my body, correcting and noting my needs and what to avoid/pay more attention to."
"I'm very thankful for every experience and everyone I met. the has been the first time I've been able to remain present through an entire trip. Took each day at a time and loved everything that came to me. The pace of the schedule was perfect, yoga, excursions, and free time. Thank you so much for such a memorable week!"
"Excellent coordination of trip details. Genuine respect, and engagement shown to all participants. Overall feeling of unity and positive energy was generated."
"It was a great experience, as it gave me an opportunity to test my ability to travel (with a group). I also had a chance to explore my journey with yoga."
"Ideal, blissful, fun, spiritual, and enriching"
"Wonderful, enlightening and grounding experience."
"I was surprised by how much fun I had. I thought it would be a lot of yoga and meditation but the balance of social time was awesome."
"I am very happy, relaxed, and grateful for all the people I met. Thank you!" "You guys rock!