THE CREATIVE
Puglia, Italy 05-09.10
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LUMĒA Collective curates and hosts this retreat experience. The official booking process, travel contract, payment and invoice are handled exclusively by our travel partner, CIELO Collective, the legal tour operator.
A Return to Your Creative Self
There is something about Puglia that makes you slow down.
Perhaps it's the endless olive groves, the white stone villages glowing in the afternoon sun, or the long evenings spent outdoors as time quietly slips away.
Life feels simpler here. Softer. Unhurried.
"The Creative" was born from that feeling.
An invitation to slow down. To nourish your body with beautiful food and mindful movement. To spend time in nature, share meaningful conversations and rediscover the quiet joy of simply being.
A place to reconnect with your creativity — not through pressure or perfection, but through curiosity, play and the simple pleasure of creating with your hands.
One that invites you to slow down in every sense. To wander barefoot through the garden, breathe a little deeper and remember how restorative it can feel to do less, while feeling more.
Over five days, surrounded by beauty in every direction, something begins to shift.
You leave, not with the feeling of having escaped your everyday life, but with a gentle reminder of how you want to return to it.
What awaits you
Days begin softly, with quiet morning rituals and energising Pilates led by Pilates teacher Frankie from Align Studio. After a nourishing breakfast, the days unfold through playful creative workshops hosted by Alisa, drawing on her background in design and creative direction, alongside selected guest artists - inviting you to work with your hands, explore new materials and create without pressure.
Afternoons are for slow time by the pool or little escapes to nearby beaches and coastal towns, wandering through narrow streets, discovering local artisan shops and stopping at small cafés.
As the sun begins to set, we come together again for gentle evening movement, restorative rituals or moments of quiet reflection before gathering around the table for shared dinners in the warm evening light. In between, there is room for conversations, shared laughter and the unhurried moments that become the heart of the retreat.
We believe meaningful connection grows in smaller circles, which is why the retreat is intentionally limited to an intimate group of a maximum of just 10 women.
The Location
Tucked between ancient olive trees in the Puglian countryside, the property feels like a peaceful world
of its own - with rustic white-stone buildings, restored trulli and a quiet central courtyard. Days unfold between shaded outdoor spaces, the secluded pool, the open-air yoga shala and sun-warmed rooftop terraces overlooking the olive groves towards the sea.
The Collective
The idea behind Lumea Collective is to bring together inspiring people who share their passion, knowledge and craft. Each retreat is shaped by a carefully chosen selection of teachers, creatives and food artists, coming together to create a thoughtful and inspiring experience.
Chose your stay
Our retreat home is made up of several white-stone houses and traditional trulli, gathered around the property like a small village of its own. Each space has its own atmosphere — from a private little hideaway with your own bedroom and bathroom, to private rooms within shared houses, and shared bedrooms for those who love the feeling of living together.
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