We know that visiting the markets, second hand shops and vintage dealer’s warehouses will be a memorable part of your La Dolce Vita: Antiquing Edition 2026 experience. Here’s a short recap of our plans: We will visit two large-scale markets: the largest antique market in Tuscany in Arezzo, followed by the Siena weekly market on […]

La Dolce Vita: Antiquing Edition is a comfortable, relaxed, welcoming retreat that is tailor made for those who love both European antiques and creative living. Our founder, Carolyn Peeler, invites you to attend the third annual spin off of Prone to Wander Retreat’s flagship retreat, La Dolce Vita. While continuing our strong tradition of community […]

Celebrating Creativity and making meaningful connections to the local community are core values at La Dolce Vita. It is my pleasure to introduce you to the special guest who will be joining us as we share our passion for antiques while we journey through Tuscany together. For years I’d been dreaming of a retreat where antiquing […]

“You have to taste a culture to understand it.” – Deborah Cater In Italy food is more than just sustenance, it is art, tradition and community rolled into one; specialized butcher and bakery shops where the proprietors have served the same clients for years and where they know the providence of each cut they sell; […]

At Prone to Wander: Marrakech we will be splitting our time between two beautiful accommodations, allowing us to experience both city and country living. In the Medina of Marrakech First, we will spend 7 nights in the heart of the old city in the Medina of Marrakech at a Riad where the city will be […]

“You have to taste a culture to understand it.” – Deborah Cater Many years ago I was the kind of traveller who would rather save my money for antique shopping rather than splurge on, or take the time to eat, good meals. But, being married to a man who always sought out the traditional, popular, […]

Throughout our time together there will be a plethora of excursions and activities to help us get to know this city and its creative, culinary, cultural and shopping scene better. I want you to enjoy the people, places and activities that made me fall in love with this amazing city. From a lesson on scents […]

The late designer Yves Saint Laurent was thirty years old when he first visited Morocco. He immediately fell in love with the country for its culture, colours, and setting. He said “Marrakech, for me, is paradise”. I concur on many levels. Marrakech is a city that inspires and educates. It is a crossroad where Arab, Bedouin, […]

As we head into the holiday season, I’m so happy to share a small collection of special things; beautiful books, thoughtful handmade pieces, travel helpers, and a few little luxuries that simply make life nicer. It’s a mix that reflects the worlds I love most: creativity, hospitality, meaningful experiences, and seeing the world with curiosity […]

Whenever I add a new destination to Prone to Wander Retreats, I want to answer the question of why. Why did I choose this region, these cities, and this host venue? When I first visited Puglia, in 2017, I was enchanted and knew that I would someday add it to the Prone to Wander offerings. […]