Rise&Root
2026-10-01 14:00 - 2026-10-06 11:00 (Europe/Rome) | Novanta 90 – Borgo di Gello, Borgo di Gello, Bibbiena, Arezzo, 52011, Italy
Rise & Root is a six-day retreat in the Novanta valley that welcomes nature as a metaphor for inner renewal.
During our retreats, we invite you to soften, to feel what the land gives you. Here, transformation doesn’t need to be loud. Sometimes a tiny seed is enough to shift your whole direction. Back to the essentials, rediscover what truly matters to you and what you want to create.
Through yoga, creative workshops, mindful cooking, and nature rituals, participants reconnect with themselves and the rhythm of the season.

DARE, (DAY)DREAM and TRANSFORM.

Providing fresh, seasonal, and nourishing food, with opportunities to participate in cooking experiences.
Offering yoga, meditation, and mindful movement in diverse natural settings.
Facilitating creative and connecting activities that support personal growth and group bonding.

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Audience

This retreat welcomes anyone seeking personal growth, stress relief, and a deeper connection with themselves and nature, including returning guests, newcomers, locals, and both experienced and first-time yoga participants. For everyone who is brave enough to go back to the essentials: Rediscover what truly matters to you and what you want to create.
Nothing to hide, nothing to chase, nothing to prove.

About the teachers

Nienke
My first introduction to yoga came when I was 18 and travelling through India. What started as a way to find balance gradually became a meaningful part of my life – a practice that helps me to breathe, feel grounded and reconnect with what truly matters. Six years ago, I experienced something on this mountain that changed me. Novanta showed me that life doesn’t always need to be in fast forward. Here, time slows down. Nature speaks. And when you allow yourself to pause, something inside begins to shift.
“I want participants to feel what the mountain can give to you and allow themselves to experience transformation, big or small”

Elena
This valley has always felt like a homecoming to me, a place to slow down, breathe deeper, and return to what truly matters. Here, surrounded by the mountains, I have learned, grown, and gently stepped beyond my comfort zone. I believe in the transformational power of this land: its grounding nature, the way it invites connection, trust, and curiosity. It reminds us that growth doesn’t have to be rushed — it can be soft, spacious, and supported.
“I feel a deep calling to share this experience with others. To create a space where you too can reconnect with yourself, discover new perspectives, and let the mountain show you what’s possible — one mindful moment at a time”

Together, Elena and Nienke blend their love for mindful movement, nature, and authentic connection — creating a retreat where every guest feels supported to rise and root into who they are.

Pricing:

SHARED ROOM | €1195,- |
A generously sized suite shared with up to three other retreat guests. Comfortable single beds and a shared bathroom make this a warm and social home base, great for guests who enjoy community and connection.
SEMI-PRIVATE ROOM | €1395,- |
A spacious suite shared with one other retreat guest. Everyone has their own private bedroom, the rooms are either separated by different floors, a curtain or a door. While the bathroom is shared. Ideal for those who want privacy balanced with the cozy atmosphere of shared accommodation
SINGLE STUDIO | €1695,- |
A private and comfortable studio for one person with its own ensuite bathroom, perfect for those who love some extra peace, privacy, and time for reflection during the retreat.

The prices include accommodation, food, water/tea/coffee and of course the program of the retreat. Excluded are drinks and massages that can be booked separately.

The retreat will be hosted in English. 🇬🇧

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