"You just created something unbelievable. Magical, spiritual, perfect. I loved every minute of the trip, especially the location, the activities, the lessons, the poetry, the meals, and the connection between us all. We all felt the same way - it was just beautiful. A group of strangers got together and all got along with so much ease. I could sit with anyone and have a conversation. I have no words to describe this magical experience. I wouldn't change anything. Thank you, Elizabeth, for using your gifts to help spread joy to the world."

"The most amazing experience of my life in the most beautiful place. My eternal gratitude to Happiness Sangha."

"I've felt joyful every day since retreat! Thank you for everything you did to make my experience, as well as that of others, so much fun and peaceful. Looking forward to next year!"

"Happiness Retreat was life-changing for me. I can't believe how serene I now feel in the midst of very real difficulty in my life. So grateful!"

"I am grateful for every day here. Every day is better than the last. It's unfathomable that that's even possible. It's like a tropical paradise but with Italian sophistication and Italian food! The care Elizabeth puts into it is incredible."

"I laughed a lot while I was there! My whole being felt light."

"Happiness Retreat in Ischia was one of the best experiences of my life. The most enlightening and empowering experience I've ever had!"

"Hi Elizabeth, thank you again for organizing and leading the retreat in Ischia. I am so glad I was able to participate. I feel refreshed and energized and able to experience each moment with an open heart and mind. The meditation retreat was spectacular. Your hard work, thought, and love that you put into this clearly comes through."

"This was my first time exposed to Happiness Sangha and Elizabeth Pyjov's work. All of Elizabeth's teachings are so powerful. The biggest gift was growing spiritually and emotionally, and opening up my senses. This moved me profoundly, in ways that I couldn't have imagined. I'm so grateful for the experience. It allowed me to connect to the beauty of the surroundings, and also with myself and other people. I'm still feeling the positive effects!"

"It's an experience that stayed with me - it's still giving me a lot. I felt like I needed to get that infusion of joy and reconnect to my joyful side that had been turned off. This was like medicine...I am still feeling the joy now!"

"This summer will go down as one of the best I can remember. So much gratitude to Elizabeth Pyjov and the community I got to spend time with. The experience of Happiness Retreat has forced me to rethink how I spend my time - with my family, husband, work, there is so much learning that happens from sensory and cultural experiences. I used to get stressed over the silliest things and I'm noticing I'm moving through it rather than giving it energy and fretting. Thank you Elizabeth for your generous spirit and desire to make this world a better place. ❤️"

"The heart is as spacious as the universe - this is how I feel while being here with this amazing group, on this incredible island. Thank you Elizabeth for doing what brings you joy and sharing it with the world."

"Elizabeth, I wanted to thank you so much for a wonderful retreat, for your kindness and inspiration, and for organizing everything so incredibly well. I feel very grateful and blessed. 🪷"

"Wonderful...eye-opening, life-changing. Thank you, Elizabeth. The whole retreat was delightful in every way."

"All my needs and desires were met without my having to lift a finger...All logistics, excursions, meals, meditations, relaxation at my fingertips. I don't think I would change anything...Today someone commented on the visibly apparent smoothness of my skin! Thank you Ischia - especially the thermal waters. I loved having the spa accessible downstairs 24/7."

"Thank you so much for encouraging me to step outside my comfort zone and attend this retreat...I got everything I thought I would and so much MORE!!!!"

"I first met Elizabeth through her voice on Insight Timer...Her gentle invitation to be "on my side and by my side" inspired me to attend this retreat, at a time when I really needed something to look forward to that felt adventurous and beautiful. It surpassed all expectations and helped reignite my own meditation practice as well as a deep trust in all life has to offer. To be in Ischia, in meditation and with a beautiful group of other souls focusing on compassion was pure bliss! I've already signed up for part 2 retreat next year. If you feel even the smallest of urges to be with Happiness Sangha in Italy, say YES!"

"What I most want to remember about these days together are the joy and love I felt, and the variety of ages in the group - very inspirational."

"I will remember the fun we had and the great conversations. It was a great experience to focus on myself and deepen my meditation practice. I am grateful to have met Elizabeth - it has changed my life."

"The retreat was magical! Elizabeth - thank you for introducing me to the Ischia spirit, and new people and energy into my life. I ended up staying an entire week longer and it was so healing and rejuvenating. Just what I needed at this moment. I am truly grateful. ❤️"

"The retreat was transformative."

"The poetry is gorgeous. The connection of teachings through the poetry and mythology to Buddhism - brilliant."

"Thank you again for the retreat. It was a compassionate wonderland dream. I'm grateful to you. Have a beautiful night."

"As I board the flight my heart is full of gratitude for Elizabeth and for having met the group...We were cultivating compassion through so many different adventures with Happiness Sangha from nature and food, poetry, yoga and meditation to mythology, music and healing waters..."

"I loved that everything was already planned (with options!). I didn't expend any mental energy on logistics or planning, which allowed me to fully relax and be immersed in the experience. The accomodations, meals, and excursions were stellar and it was gratifying to experience Elizabeth's brilliant teachings in person with this incredible community. I give it 12 stars out of 10⭐!"

"I would definitely tell a friend to go. Enjoy this most beautiful retreat in this most beautiful place."

"My take-away from the reterat in Ischia was pivotal to my growth. The retreat expanded my mind; I'm now able to practive (and believe) that I can handle anything that comes my way."

"Overall, an amazing experience - a life-changing experince. The wine was spectacular. The spa was relaxing and made me forget about all my problems back at home. I've truly enjoyed myself this week."

"Elizabeth was fantastic. The people at the Villa treated us like family. We loved it. We can't wait to come back!"

"Never have I experienced such relaxing sensations. I totally recommend the event... The love that went into it and learning about self-compassion and silencing the inner critic made it priceless."

"You always know you're going to find Italy beautiful, but I think I underestimated how beautiful the people would be and how much the content brings out the beauty in all of us that was there all along."

"It has been intellectually stimulating; it has been emotionally pleasant; aesthetically, it is gorgeous. It has been a thrill to be here."

"Once of the best experiences of my life. It was so nice to meet the other lawyers and the program was amazing. Thank you again for a wonderful time in Italy! It was absolutely sepctacular, and I miss it already."

"The event was life-changing for me. To have a group of lawyers come together to be open with each other and work together in a space where we could heal in community, in a place that's so beautiful, was just incredible."