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Creative Ecology 5 Elements Mountain & River Retreat
Creative Ecology 5 Elements Mountain & River Retreat
August 9 - 13, 2027
Villa, Italy
5 days
14 person retreat
Highlights
Five Elements practices for creativity, clarity & renewal
Embodied listening & river connection practices
Immersive mountain retreat at the source of the Po River
Intimate off-grid experience for creatives & changemakers
Details
This five-day retreat at Pian del Re, at the foot of Monviso in Northern Italy, offers a space for spiritual renewal, creative clarity, and deep reconnection with the more-than-human world. Designed for creatives, writers, artists, entrepreneurs, facilitators, and changemakers, the retreat combines the wisdom of the Five Elements with embodied movement, listening practices, walking meditation, reflection, and time immersed in nature. Set in a simple and authentic mountain environment, the retreat invites you to step away from noise, urgency, and constant productivity to reconnect with yourself, your creative projects, and the rhythms of the natural world. Through guided practices, meaningful conversation, and shared experience, you'll cultivate greater presence, inspiration, groundedness, and inner clarity. Accommodation and meals are arranged separately through the local mountain rifugio, with options for shared rooms or camping for those wishing for a closer immersion in nature.
Venue
Rifugio Pian del Re - Albergo con Ristorante
3.9 ★ 576 Reviews
At the source of the Po River, surrounded by alpine landscapes, springs, forests, and mountain silence.
Restaurant
Accommodation
Retreat Access without Accommodation
Participants to organize their own lodging or commuting.
$650 USD total
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Meals
Not included - self catered
Meals and accommodation will be arranged by and paid directly to Rifugio Pian Del Re. Specific dietary requirements can be catered to if notified in advance. Breakfast is typically a simple and hearty buffet spread, while dinner typically consists of an appetiser, main and side. Dishes typical of the region such as Polenta with salsiccia, conchia or funghi may be served.
Testimonials
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Host
Wenlin Tan
Turin, Metropolitan City of Turin, Italy
Wenlin Tan is an interdisciplinary artist, embodied listening and wellbeing practitioner whose work explores presence, perception, and relational ways of being through movement, mindfulness, and parti...
Certified Yoga Instructor
Accreditation has been verified
3 languages
English, 普通話, and Italiano
Teaching for 4 years
Joined Insight Timer in Jul 2021
What's Included
Five days of guided retreat activities and facilitation
Five Elements teachings and embodied practices
Qigong, movement, and walking meditation sessions
River and nature listening practices
Group reflection and creative inquiry sessions
Retreat materials and guided prompts
Small intimate group experience
Time for rest, solitude, and immersion in nature
Not Included
Accommodation at the rifugio or campsite
Meals and beverages
Transportation to and from Pian del Re
Travel insurance
Personal expenses
Optional activities outside the retreat program
FAQs
Guest requirements
This retreat is open to creatives, artists, writers, entrepreneurs, facilitators, and changemakers of all backgrounds.
No prior experience with meditation, Qigong, or the Five Elements is required.
Participants should be comfortable spending time in a simple mountain environment and taking part in gentle walking and movement-based practices. A willingness to engage with reflection, nature immersion, and shared group experience is encouraged.
Cancellation policy
The remaining balance for the retreat is due 30 days prior to the start date. If this balance is paid earlier than these 30 days, you are eligible to cancel and receive a full refund of this remaining balance, provided you do so at least 30 days before the retreat begins.
