The retreat venue is located in the Puglia region of Italy.

The closest airport is Bari International Airport, which is a 2 hour drive from the villa.

Your tuition includes round-trip airport transportation from Bari International Airport.

From the moment you arrive until we drop you off at the end of the retreat, we'll take care of the logistics so you can relax and fully settle into the experience.

*** To help avoid the stress of unexpected travel delays, we strongly recommend arriving in Bari no later than September 11, 2027 (at least one day before the retreat begins) and departing no earlier than September 18, 2027 (at least one day after the retreat concludes).

Private group transportation will be included in the cost of your tuition and provided ONLY to and from Bari International Airport on September 12th and September 17th, 2027 ONLY (details for pick-up and drop-off will be provided at a later date) and for off-site excursions.

You are responsible for your own flight.

If you choose to be transported to/from the Bari International Airport to/from the Retreat venue with the group, you MUST agree to meet at the pick-up location as detailed by Tender Arrow, LLC staff and facilitators.

Inner child work is an approach to recognizing and healing emotional injuries and wounds that took place in early life. By using play and exploration with a ‘beginner’s mindset’ (discovering new things and viewing experiences with a fresh perspective), you can reparent your inner child and heal old wounds. We believe that once you learn to heal your inner child, you can reconnect to your divine feminine and become your truest self.

Expressive arts is a creative, experiential approach to healing that uses movement, art, writing, music, sound, and other forms of creative expression to help you explore and process your inner experience. No artistic experience or talent is required—the focus isn’t on creating something “good,” but on using creativity as a pathway to greater self-awareness, connection, and healing.

To be Courageously Playful means embracing the freedom to let go of control, perfectionism, and the fear of judgment in order to reconnect with your authentic, joyful self.

It takes courage to step outside of the societal and internal pressures to always achieve, succeed, and appear "perfect."

Courageous playfulness is about rediscovering the joy of being present, allowing yourself to make mistakes, and nurturing your inner child—the part of you that thrives on creativity, spontaneity, and fun.

NOPE, our wellness retreats are NOT therapy and they are not a substitute for mental health counseling or any other healthcare service.

Our wellness retreats operate under a support model. When we work together in this way, we will be supporting you towards your specific and self-identified goals for wellbeing or self-improvement.

It’s important to note, that while we are also licensed therapists, our wellness retreats are NOT mental health counseling, nor are they considered a healthcare service, and should NOT be used as a substitute for any healthcare service.

If you require mental health support or any healthcare service, we will provide you with referrals for a healthcare provider.

We have been so very lucky to have had incredible women attend our retreats. The women have come from all walks of life and all age groups, but have formed very deep and long lasting relationships. We believe this is because we all come together with the same purpose. We all want to heal and grow and experience transformation. With this being the guiding force leading women to our retreats, we find that everyone can connect, no matter their background.

Most of the women who come to Courageously Playful have never been on a retreat like this before.

Some have never done somatic or expressive arts work. Some are traveling alone for the first time. Some aren't entirely sure what they're walking into.

What they have in common is that they showed up anyway.

You don't need to have experience with this kind of work. You don't need to be “good” at meditation, movement, creativity, or vulnerability. And you definitely don't need to have yourself figured out.

You just need to come with curiosity and a willingness to be here.

We've designed the retreat to make that first step feel easier: a small group so you aren't lost in a crowd, a thoughtful arrival process so you know what to expect, and clear agreements that help create a space where everyone can feel seen, respected, and safe to be fully themselves.

This retreat is for you if...

- You’re ready to reconnect with parts of yourself that may have gotten lost in the demands of everyday life—your joy, creativity, playfulness, presence, and capacity to simply be.

- You value meaningful connection, personal growth, curiosity, and community. You're open to exploring yourself through conversation, embodiment, creativity, movement, and play—even if some of those things feel unfamiliar.

And you care about creating a space where everyone belongs.

Our retreats are intentionally anti-racist, inclusive, justice-oriented, and affirming of LGBTQIA+ and gender-diverse identities. We ask every participant to arrive with a commitment to respect, curiosity, accountability, and collective care.

You don't need to have already done all of this work. You just need to be willing to learn, stay curious, and take responsibility for how you show up with others.

This retreat may not be the right fit if...

- You're looking for a retreat that avoids difficult or meaningful conversations rather than holding them with care.

- Or you're not able to commit to treating every participant with dignity and respect, regardless of race, gender identity, sexual orientation, body size, ability, or background.

You don't have to arrive fearless. You don't have to arrive ready.

You can arrive exactly as you are—and let the retreat meet you there.

We have been so very lucky to have had incredible women attend our retreats. The women have come from all walks of life and all age groups, but have formed very deep and long lasting relationships. We believe this is because we all come together with the same purpose. We all want to heal and grow and experience transformation. With this being the guiding force leading women to our retreats, we find that everyone can connect, no matter their background.

We're here to help! If you have any additional questions or need more details about the retreat, please email us at retreats@insighttimer.com, and we'll be happy to provide you with all the information you need.