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The Italian Essence
The Italian Essence Style and Soul 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.
Each one is designed just for you — or for you and a close friend — so you can relax, reconnect, and rediscover your essence in a way that feels natural and nourishing.
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
Optional Add-Ons
If you’d like, we can add
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A day’s private shopping in Rome — visiting hand-picked stores and enjoying the capital’s unique style scene. (€695)
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Private photoshoot with a local photographer (€300–€500)
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Custom capsule wardrobe guide after the retreat (€250)
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Follow-up Zoom session 4 weeks later (€120)
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Make-up lessons and Hair cut/color
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
Because these retreats are so intimate and personal, I don’t share photos of my clients on social media.
This is a private journey, not a public one — a space for honesty, laughter, and transformation.
Many women arrive feeling uncertain or disconnected, and leave with a lighter step, a sparkle in their eyes, and a renewed sense of who they are.
It’s a quiet kind of transformation — one that doesn’t need to be broadcast, only felt.
Investment
All-Inclusive Style & Lifestyle Experiences
Each retreat is bespoke and designed around you. Prices begin from €695 per day, fully inclusive of all styling sessions, experiences, meals, and local travel. Most guests choose to spend 3–5 days for the full Style & Soul experience.
I’ll design your retreat personally after our pre-retreat Zoom call, creating an itinerary that reflects your needs, pace, and preferences.
1-Day Immersion – “A Taste of La Dolce Vita”
A gentle introduction for those wanting a shorter experience or to add on to their holiday.
€695 per person
Includes pre-session via Zoom, personal styling day, boutique visits, local lunch & aperitivo, private guidance.
3-Day Signature Experience – “The Style & Soul Retreat”
Where the deep transformation happens.
€1,950 per person
Includes daily experiences, private styling, all meals, boutique visits, and curated activities like wine tasting or artisan visits.
5-Day Immersive Journey – “La Dolce Vita Reimagined”
For those ready for full reconnection, exploration, and transformation.
€3,250 per person
Includes everything above, plus expanded experiences, more rest time, and deeper style/soul work.
Couples or friends (max 2–3 participants) receive a 10% reduction per person
What's not included
WHAT PEOPLE SAY
Alice, US
I had such an amazing time - not only walking around this amazing town, but finding out my colours and my style and shopping in the boutiques. I have come home with an real idea of who I am and I have made some wonderful friends!
Karen, Canada
Loved everything about this. Elinor is so kind and understanding - I never felt uncomfortable or under pressure. I didn't buy anything other than a belt, but I have come back home with so many ideas.
Cathleen, US
Loved everything - sitting chatting for hours, the great food and wine, the company and on top of all that a new style, new hair and some additions to my wardrobe. And all this set in Italy - what more could a girl want?!!