Express to Expand
Tuscany, Italy
Date:
25th April till 2nd May, 2025
Overview:
This retreat is designed to awaken your creative spirit and nurture your soul's natural way to expand.
We've designed an experience where play, expression, creativity, and authenticity can flourish through holistic activities, self-discovery sessions, and immersive experiences.
Learn how to harness the power of creativity as a tool for personal growth and healing.
Whether you're an experienced artist or a curious beginner, we welcome everyone seeking to live a more authentic and expressive life.
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Step out of your comfort zone and retreat to yourself.
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The venue is a historic estate that lies nestled amidst vineyards and is surrounded by olive groves and idyllic hills.
The villa is 800 years old and set in a picturesque landscape of uniquely wild beauty.
House and nature melt into an aesthetic unit, radiating the typical flair of Tuscany.
Language:
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English
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عربي
At our retreat, we embrace and celebrate diversity, and we understand the importance of creating a comfortable and inclusive environment for all.
As such, our main languages of communication are English and Arabic, with the flexibility to accommodate the comfort and preferences of our participants.
Our goal is to create a space where all voices are valued.
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What's Included:
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7 Nights of Accommodation
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Organic Vegetarian Meals (Breakfast, lunch, and dinner)
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Daily Yoga Practices (suitable for all levels)
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Yoga Props (Mats, Blocks, Straps, and Bolsters)
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Creative Workshops
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Group Coaching Session
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Breathwork Experience
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Mindful Meditations​
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Sound Healing Journey
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Cooking Class
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Water and Hot Drinks (available all day)
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Opening and Closing Ceremonies
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Winetasting (optional)
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Community Support
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Giveaway Bags
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Airport pick-up and drop-off
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One Free Day to Explore
What's Not Included:
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Airfares
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Travel Insurance
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Entry visa (if needed)
Booking Flights:
Please make sure to book your flight around these dates to ensure your transportation:
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Arrival flight to FLR or PSA on the 25th of April,
check-in at 2:30 PM
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Departure flight from FLR or PSA on the 2nd of May,
check-out at 10:30 AM
We suggest staying a day or two after the retreat to explore and integrate, as the retreat schedule will be quite full, leaving limited time for exploration.
Accommodations:
1. Standard Rooms
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Each room is uniquely designed and in different sizes
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Early bookings will get priority on bigger rooms
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Central heating
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Mosquito screen
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Fan
2. Giacinta Suite
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This suite has two bedrooms (one big and one small) with one shared bathroom
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It is for a group of 2-3 persons
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Central heating
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Mosquito screen
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Fan
All-Inclusive Investment:
​1. Pay the full amount upfront
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2. Pay only a 30% deposit to secure your spot,
with the remaining 70% due at your convenience, up until 10 days before the retreat, with a small 5% fee
Early Bird: (January 1 - February 28)
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Standard Room Package:
Single Package price is 16,982 AED
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Shared Package price is 32,056 AED
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Giacinta Suite Package:
Single Package price is 15,866 AED
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Shared Package price is 30,148 AED
Late Bird: (March 1 - April 19)
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Standard Room Package:
Single Package price is 17,532 AED
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Shared Package price is 32,606 AED
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Giacinta Suite Package:
Single Package price is 16,416 AED
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Shared Package price is 30,698 AED
* All prices include 5% VAT
What a typical day might look like:
(Full Itinerary will be shared after registration)
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​8AM Morning Yoga
10AM Breakfast
​12PM Creative Workshop
2PM Lunch
4PM Coaching Session
5PM Evening Meditation
7PM Dinner
Your Hosts:
Ghalia Khaldi
Ghalia is the founder of Sakura Wellness.
She is a yoga, breathwork, & meditation facilitator by day and a unicorn by night.
Her vision for every Sakura retreat is to have all participants leave with growth that will heal, change and empower them to be and exist as the best version of themselves.
Ghalia has over 600hrs of Yoga Teacher Trainings in various yoga styles; Ashtanga Vinyasa Yoga, Yoga Therapy, Prenatal Yoga, Postnatal Yoga, Dhyana Meditation, Iyengar Yoga Immersion, Lunar Elemental Prana Vinyasa, and Yin yoga.
She is also certified in Mat Pilates, Sacred Science of Sound Crystal Alchemy, Theta Healing, Spinning, PTS, FIS, Anti-gravity, and Ugi.
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Fahad Fatani
Fahad is a certified Transformational Coach and Social Psychologist.
He started his career climbing the corporate ladder in advertising for some of the top global agencies.
However, earlier in life he overcame his battles against major depression, high anxiety and suicidal tendencies, and is now dedicating his life to helping people grow so that one day they might help others grow.
His work is a mixture of traditional Coaching backed by the latest research and advancements in understanding how emotions work and how to rewire the brain.
Fahad truly believes that people have the ability to see life as Happy Everyday.
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Nourah Alammary
A brand, creative and cultural strategist & consultant with over 17 years of experience in advertising and branding.
She specializes in developing unique and simple narratives based on data and insights.
Her passion lies in uncovering valuable gems and helping her clients tell relevant and resonant stories.
With a deep-rooted belief in the transformative power of self-awareness, She is driven by social change and making waves for positive impact,
she aspires to inspire all to pursue their calling and always be their full authentic selves.
Marina Minceva
Marina Minceva is a dedicated practitioner and facilitator of Sound Journeys.
She uses a wide range of musical instruments from around the world, including Tibetan Singing Bowls, shamanic drums, gongs, monochords, koshis, flutes, tank drums, rattles, and more.
These powerful tools facilitate natural transformation, enhancing inner well-being and energetic balance.
In both individual and group sessions, Marina aims to help participants connect with their most authentic emotions, thereby aiding their personal transformation journey.
Her training is a continuous journey of research and evolution, deeply fueled by personal experience. This allows her to share the benefits of Sound, Vibrations, and Frequencies with ever-growing awareness and expertise.