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Inner Alchemy: Private Healing Retreat in Ostuni, Italy



Inner Alchemy: Private Healing Retreat in Ostuni, Italy
March 12 - 15, 2026
Ostuni, Italy
3 nights, 4 days
2 person retreat
Highlights
Private 1:1 healing container with fully personalized daily sessions
Shamanic Energy Medicine ceremonies rooted in Q’ero tradition
Daily yoga & guided meditation practices
Somatic release sessions to gently discharge chronic tension
Plant-spirit infusion ceremonies using local herbal-essences
Personalized integration guidance & exercises to help you get to the core of what needs nourishment
Nourishing vegetarian meals crafted from the region’s freshest local produce
Boutique accommodations with private outdoor space
Nature immersion in sun-dappled olive-grove landscapes
Flexible rhythm that adapts to your energy, rest needs and intentions
Details
There's a moment that comes, quietly sometimes, when your body whispers: "I can't keep doing this." You've built something impressive. But somewhere along the way, you lost her - the woman who used to feel alive, sensual, connected. The one who knew how to receive, not just give. Maybe your relationships feel distant. Maybe your passion feels dormant. Maybe you're exhausted from performing and holding it all together. Or maybe it's deeper. Maybe you're carrying trauma that shows up in ways you can't quite name. A body that doesn't feel safe. Intimacy that terrifies you even though you crave it. Patterns that keep you numb, disconnected, stuck. This private seven-day retreat in Puglia is where you finally get to lay it all down. When you arrive, we sit together over tea and talk about what brought you here. That evening, we gather for an opening ceremony - calling in sacred space, setting intentions, creating the container that will hold you through the week ahead. The days unfold with gentle rhythm. Mornings begin with yoga and meditation designed to help your nervous system settle. This helps your body remember what safety feels like. Then we move into Shamanic healing ceremonies. This is where we work with what's been living beneath the surface - the grief you never had permission to feel, the anger you learned to swallow, the pleasure you forgot belonged to you. We clear the energetic imprints that have been shaping your relationships, your capacity for intimacy and your ability to feel alive in your own skin. We work with ancestral patterns passed down through your lineage and the beliefs that have kept you performing instead of being. You won't do this work alone - I'll be right there, holding space. Between sessions, the land holds you. Your private sanctuary overlooks olive groves older than any story you've been carrying. You journal to integrate the work. You rest when your body asks. You walk through the countryside and let the earth ground you. This spaciousness is where transformation actually happens - in the allowing, in the softening, in the space between doing. We weave in sacred rituals and embodiment practices that help you reconnect to your sensuality, your desire, your power. You feel these things in your body again, not just think about them. You eat nourishing meals. You have silence when you crave it. And slowly, something shifts. You become more whole. More connected to your own pleasure, your own intuition, your own aliveness. This retreat is for you if: - You've achieved everything you thought you wanted but feel numb underneath it all - You've lost touch with your passion, your desire, your sense of being truly alive - Your body doesn't feel like home anymore - intimacy feels both terrifying and deeply needed - You're exhausted from holding it all together and performing for everyone around you - You know something needs to change at the root, not just the surface - You're ready to stop running and finally come back to yourself Through Shamanic Energy Healing, sacred rituals, somatic practices, yoga and meditation, we'll work with what's been holding you back. This is deep work. You'll be held in complete safety while you feel what you've been avoiding and release what you've been carrying. Here, amidst olive groves and Italian sun, held in complete privacy with deep care and ritual, you'll do the hardest and most sacred work of your life: coming home to yourself. No previous experience required. Just your readiness to stop running and start returning. Note: the length of stay + dates are completely customizable to your needs. Insight Timer requires that we pick specific dates, but please reach out if these dates do not work for you!
Venue
Private Sanctuary in the Olive Groves
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This is a space to truly unwind, reflect and reconnect to yourself in the tranquil countryside of Ostuni.
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Private Sanctuary in the Olive Groves Our private accommodation offers guests a peaceful, rejuvenating home away from home. This a space to truly unwind, reflect and reconnect to yourself in the tranquil countryside of Ostuni. This beautifully restored one-bedroom home is designed in the traditional Puglian style and offers: - A spacious, comfortable double bed for restful sleep. - A private bathroom with modern amenities. - A fully equipped kitchen. - A cozy living area to relax and integrate your healing journey. - A private outdoor space surrounded by olive trees, perfect for quiet mornings or stargazing at night. - Only a 3-minute walk from the main retreat space, this home provides the perfect balance of privacy and connection to nature. Whether you’re sipping tea under the olive trees, journaling in the warm afternoon sun or simply soaking in the silence, this is your sanctuary to reset, restore and reconnect. The price listed is per room for one person. We can accommodate couples - please inquire for more info!
Meals

Meals provided
Brunch · Dinner
Diets catered
Vegan · Vegetarian · Gluten-free · Dairy-free
Nourishing, seasonal, and made with love. Our retreat meals are designed to support your healing journey with fresh, locally sourced vegetarian dishes, served for brunch and dinner, with nourishing snacks available throughout the day. We cater to various dietary requirements (vegan, gluten-free, lactose-free, low sugar) to ensure that every meal is both delicious and deeply nourishing so that it fuels your body, mind and soul. Expect vibrant flavors, wholesome ingredients and meals that leave you feeling light, energized and fully satisfied. Please contact us to discuss your individual requirements - we can accommodate most diets other than nut allergies.
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Host

Erin Nelson
72017 Ostuni, BR, Italy
Erin Nelson is a shamanic practitioner, yoga & meditation teacher & guide for women navigating major life transitions. Based in Ostuni, Italy, she created House of Healing as a sanctuary for women who...
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Teaching for 1 year
Joined Insight Timer in Oct 2024
What's Included
3 nights in your private sanctuary nestled in the peaceful Puglian countryside, surrounded by ancient olive groves
Two daily vegetarian meals (brunch & dinner) lovingly prepared with fresh, locally-sourced ingredients to nourish your body while your soul does deep work
Water, tea, coffee and healthy snacks available throughout the day to keep you grounded and nourished
Opening ceremony to set intentions and create safety for the transformative work ahead
Pre-retreat consultation to understand your needs and co-create your healing experience
Daily personalized yoga sessions designed specifically for nervous system regulation and somatic trauma release
Shamanic Healing ceremonies tailored to your unique needs, clearing trauma, ancestral patterns and energetic blocks
Daily guided meditation sessions to support deep emotional release and integration
Sacred rituals and embodiment practices you'll learn to use long after the retreat ends
Closing integration ceremony to anchor your healing and honor your journey
Post-retreat integration support because the real work continues after you leave
Unlimited time in nature for processing, integrating, and letting the land hold you through your transformation
Not Included
Flight costs
Travel insurance
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Additional activities not included in the itinerary
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FAQs
Guest requirements
It's recommended you come to this retreat with an open mind and an open heart.
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.

