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The Italian Essence
The Italian Essence Style Retreat
Tarquinia, Italy – Italian Elegance, Reimagined
The Italian Essence Style Retreat in Tarquinia — Elegance, Fashion & La Dolce Vita
Step into a world where time slows, style flourishes, and beauty is a way of life.
This is not just a retreat — it’s a fully immersive journey into the soul of Italian elegance, with me as your personal style guide, confidante, and hostess.
Set in the medieval hilltop town of Tarquinia, just an hour from Rome, you’ll be surrounded by rolling countryside, sea breezes, boutique treasures, and centuries of history — the perfect backdrop to rediscover your own elegance.
Imagine…
The golden light of late afternoon spilling over medieval rooftops.
The hush of a boutique opening its doors just for you.
A glass of wine in hand, laughter echoing as you discover pieces that feel made for you.
Four days of style, beauty, and the art of living well — all in a corner of Italy most travellers never find.
Why Tarquinia?
A Hidden Italian Gem for Your Style Transformation
Perched between the Tyrrhenian Sea and the rolling Lazio countryside, Tarquinia is a jewel of medieval charm and Etruscan history. Here, life moves at the perfect pace — slow enough to savour, rich enough to inspire.
This is your stage for rediscovering yourself — away from the tourist crowds, but close enough to Rome for a day’s shopping adventure if you wish.
Who is this for?
For Women Ready to Rediscover Their Style & Confidence
This retreat is designed especially for women over 50 who are ready to step into a new chapter of life with elegance, confidence, and joy.
- Women who long to rekindle their style and see themselves in the mirror with fresh eyes.
- Women who crave the slower, richer rhythm of la dolce vita — without the stress or crowds of a big city.
- Women who want to be cared for, inspired, and gently transformed — inside and out.
With just 4 places available, this is not a tour, not a class, not a crowd. It is an intimate, personal escape where you’ll be seen, celebrated, and guided every step of the way.
Your Retreat Highlights
Four Days of Italian Elegance — Curated Just for You
Personal Styling & La Dolce Vita Sessions
A Style Awakening – All the signature sessions from La Dolce Vita Reimagined, lovingly tailored to this magical setting
Exclusive Boutique Shopping & Private Soirées
Curated Boutique Tours – From hidden ateliers to exclusive shops, each piece chosen with you in mind
Private Boutique Soirée – The boutique closes to the world, and opens just for us — with wine, nibbles, and styling in complete privacy
NB - NO PURCHASES ARE NECESSARY.
Accessories Night — The Italian Art of Finishing Touches
Play, experiment, and learn the Italian art of finishing touches
Hair & Makeup Advice from Local Experts
Hair & Makeup Secrets – Insider tips from local beauty experts to bring out your natural glow
Vineyard Wine Tasting at Sunset
Vineyard Wine Evening – Sip, swirl, and savour at a family-run winery as the sun sets over the vines
Olive Oil Tasting at the Olitar Press
Olive Oil Immersion – Visit the Olitar olive press, taste liquid gold, and take home a small bottle as a gift
At Your Side – For 5 days (5 nights), I am yours — for advice, styling, and simply to share an espresso and dream
Exclusive Boutique Shopping & Private Soirées
Optional Add-On: A Day in Rome
If you’d like, we can add a day’s private shopping in Rome — visiting hand-picked stores and enjoying the capital’s unique style scene.
Partners Welcome
Activities & Adventures Beyond the Retreat
Golf in the Lazio Countryside / Etruscan Tombs & Medieval Tours / Hiking, Birdwatching & The Sea
If you’d like to bring your partner, Tarquinia offers them a world of their own: golf, Etruscan tombs, medieval walking tours, birdwatching, hiking, and the sea. By day, you follow your style journey. By evening, you come together to share stories over wine.
(Please enquire re cost)
Your Invitation
This retreat is intentionally small — just 4 women.
No crowds. No rush.
Just space to breathe, to play with style, and to step into the woman you’ve always wanted to be.
Dates:
Location
Limited Spaces
25th - 30th October 2025
15th - 20th November 2025
23rd - 28th May 2026
Tarquinia, Lazio, Italy
Limited to 4 places
Reserve Your Place — Just 4 Guests Per Retreat
Investment
All-Inclusive Style & Lifestyle Experiences
Step Into the Style & Confidence You Deserve
Your place on The Italian Essence Style Retreat — including
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5 nights’ charming accommodation,
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all meals (excluding extra drinks),
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all style and lifestyle experiences,
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boutique visits,
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vineyard and olive press tours,
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and my personal styling support for the full duration —
is £2,750 per person.
An optional private shopping day in Rome can be added for an additional fee.
With just 4 places available, this is an intimate, luxury experience designed to give you the highest level of personal attention.
The value of this retreat isn’t just in the boutique shopping, the vineyard evenings, or the Italian setting — it’s in the confidence, joy, and effortless elegance you’ll carry home with you. At £2,750, it’s an investment in the woman you’re becoming.
