Whether you’ve travelled several hundred miles, or halfway around the globe, the one thing all travellers dread is missed connections, and/or waiting at the luggage carousel only to find that their bag didn’t make it to their destination with them. Unfortunately, we’re long past the days when airlines provided toiletry bags with toothpaste, toothbrush, comb, […]
Where you will stay During your time at La Dolce Vita you will have the opportunity to experience authentic Italian country life. Our host estate, Borgo Personatina, is an Agriturismo with an Olive Oil production, located in the hills of Tuscany. Accommodations will be fulfilled by our retreat collaborator e20Toscani, a Siena based Italian travel […]
When you’re an Italophile, it goes without saying that pasta is a huge love. And when it comes to pasta, in my books nothing beats homemade. Delicately spiced with cinnamon and nutmeg, these Pear & Cheese Ravioli are the ideal pasta to make in Autumn when pears are ready for harvest. Combining sweet and savoury […]
Ever wonder how I got started in leading retreats, things to consider if you’d like to host retreats, and how Covid-19 has changed things (for now)? If so, I’ve got you covered! This Spring I had the pleasure of being interviewed by Suzanne Redmond for her “The Left Brained Artist” podcast, Episode #207. We touched […]
Q: I will be flying to Prone to Wander: Marrakech. What airport is closest to the retreat? A: The Marrakesh Menara Airport (RAK) is the closest and is approximately 20 minutes from our first retreat location and about 1 hour from our second location. Q: If I’m flying into Marrakech, what time should my flight […]
At Prone to Wander: Marrakech we will be splitting our time between two beautiful accommodations, allowing us to experience both city and country living. All accommodations and private transfers will be provided through the cooperating travel agent, e20toscani. In the Medina of Marrakech First, we will spend 7 nights in the heart of the old […]
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 […]
Why Marrakech? 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 […]
Retreat workshop Descriptions Welcome to the introduction to the workshops at La Dolce Vita 2022. One aspect of La Dolce Vita which is eagerly anticipated by attendees are the days filled with creativity! Carolyn envisions a retreat where women of all skill levels enjoy flexing their creative muscles while learning, or improving, their working knowledge […]
