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.
MOVE
Soft Morning Rituals & Pilates
CREATE
Playful Creative Sessions
GATHER
Shared Nourishing Meals and Chats
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.
STAY
Restored Trulli
UNWIND
Poolside Among the Olives
MOVE
The Open-Air Shala
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.
ALISA
Founder of Lumēa Collective
I created Lumēa from the wish to design moments where women can slow down, soften and have time again for the things that bring them calm, joy and inspiration.
With a background in fashion design and creative direction, I have always been drawn to atmosphere — beautiful places, natural settings and the small details that make people feel at ease.
Through Lumēa, I want to create retreats where everything is thoughtfully held, so you can let go, arrive and simply be. Spaces where you can move, create, rest, share good food and reconnect with yourself in surroundings that feel grounding and beautiful.
What matters most to me is the feeling people take with them: a quiet morning, a shared table, a creative spark, a conversation, a place that allowed them to exhale.
Through Lumēa, I invite you to step out of your everyday rhythm and into a space where you can feel held, inspired and at ease.
FRANKIE
Guide for Movement
Frankie brings a warm, uplifting and deeply intentional energy to movement. Her approach to Pilates is rooted in alignment, strength and body awareness — creating classes that feel both energising and grounding.
Throughout the retreat, she will guide the morning Pilates sessions, helping you start the day feeling more connected, open and at ease in your body. In the evening, she will also guide restorative movement sessions, inviting you to slow down, release the day and settle into a calmer, more grounded state before dinner.
Her teaching is not about performance, but about moving with intention, building strength from within and noticing how movement can shift the way you feel.
Through her studio, Align, Frankie has created a welcoming community built around movement, connection and feeling good in your own body — the very same energy she brings to LUMĒA.
CALI
Nourishment Fairy
Cali is a creative, self-taught plant-based chef whose food is rooted in colour, nourishment and the beauty of simple, seasonal ingredients.
From her home country of Scotland to destinations across Europe, Cali has brought her vibrant, nourishing approach to intimate gatherings, private stays and retreats. With a thoughtful focus on women’s wellbeing, she creates colourful, protein-rich dishes that feel generous, grounding and full of life.
From abundant shared plates to naturally sweet creations made with ingredients such as dates and cacao, every meal is designed to bring warmth, joy and a sense of connection to the table.
“I believe food is medicine. By eating locally, organically and seasonally, we can support our own wellbeing while also caring for the world around us.”
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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