Soul Words - A Journaling Retreat with Susannah Conway | Vita Bella Retreats

Soul Words -
A Journaling Retreat

with Susannah Conway

Come to Italy and spend a gentle and restorative week reconnecting to your divinely brilliant self! Through a delicious blend of journaling, guided meditation and creative play, we’ll explore what’s true in our lives right now, and unravel where we’ve been and what’s coming next. Using our journals as portals we’ll uncover the words at the centre of our being and excavate the story threads woven through our lives.

Soul Words could also be called an “analogue” retreat as we step away from our screens and spend an ease-filled week with paper, pens and our tender hearts. And scissors and glue! For yes, we’ll be making things with paper too!

April 19-25, 2026 | Tuscany, Italy

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Susannah Conway

Susannah Conway is a writer and teacher who’s been sharing her heart online since 2006. Dedicated to helping people access their creative joy and nurture a deeper kinder relationship with themselves, Susannah’s online courses have been enjoyed by thousands of people from over 50 countries around the world.

Her first book, This I Know: Notes on Unraveling the Heart, hit bookshelves in 2012. LONDONTOWN: A Photographic Tour of the City’s Delights followed in 2016. She lives in London, England, with her kittens, Mousey & Lolly.

ABOUT SUSANNAH

"Susannah has a way of communicating that makes one feel so comfortable, as if an old friend just stopped by." - Laurie, USA

About the Retreat

Inspire your creative path surrounded by beauty.

While you’re here you’ll have all the space you need to rest and recharge — time to read and write, time to take photographs, time to eat (oh my, the food!), time to explore the Tuscan countryside. You’ll return home restored, holding your soul words like precious jewels, with a deeper connection to your journal and tangible proof of your own magic.

No previous journaling or meditation experience is necessary to attend Soul Words. All you need is a pocket full of curiosity and a willingness to look within — Susannah will be there to guide you every step of the way.

Joining Susannah as a supporting artist is the talented Amy Won, known for her soulful watercolor work and her beloved creation, The Wonder Deck. Amy brings a quiet, creative wisdom with a focus on the natural world that beautifully complements Susannah’s teachings. Her presence will add thoughtful depth and a touch of wonder to our shared experience in Italy.

A Day on Retreat

Relax | Indulge | Connect

Our mornings begin slowly with ample time for a homemade breakfast, coffee in the garden, a gentle yoga class if you fancy it or a walk around the grounds. Sessions with Susannah run from mid morning to just before lunch, by which time you’ll be ready for something nourishing and delicious as you integrate our soul-filled time together.

Afternoons are for rest and relaxation. Read, nap, get a massage, knit, do whatever you need to help your mind and body savour this gift of time for yourself.

Our days end with the delights of dinner, time to unwind with your fellow soul word explorers, and from there perhaps a decadently early night? :-)

"Words are the oblique mirrors that hold your thoughts. You gaze into these word-mirrors and catch glimpses of meaning, belonging, and shelter."

— John O'Donohue

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The Setting

Nestled in Tuscany’s Chianti region, Fattoria Del Colle sets the stage for our unforgettable retreats in the heart of the Tuscan countryside. Home to Donatella Cinelli Colombini’s trailblazing, all-female-owned winery, this estate—with a winemaking legacy dating back to the 16th century—combines history, passion, and tradition in every corner.

Our retreats invite you to connect with the land and yourself. Stroll through sun-drenched vineyards, savor award-winning wines paired with exquisite meals at the renowned Osteria di Donatella, and immerse yourself in the beauty of a 16th-century villa and charming chapel. Enjoy breathtaking views of rolling vineyards and the medieval village of Trequanda—an unforgettable backdrop for every moment of your retreat.

DETAILS

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What's Included

Included in your Bella Vita retreat:

Group transfer to and from the Rome airport
6 nights lodging at Fattoria del Colle
Daily breakfast, lunch, dinner
Daily classes with your retreat leader
Wine tasting, winery tour & and ancient chapel,
Pici pasta making class
Excursion to Pienza - UNESCO heritage village
Restorative yoga & guided hikes
State of the art classroom studio
Daily concierge and office staff
On-site laundry
Massage-available at your own cost

**Airfare not included

ACCOMMODATIONS

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Pricing & Reservations

Come enjoy 6 nights in wild Tuscany!

$4,400 - Private Accommodations (SOLD OUT)
- (Completely Private Apartment w/ Private Bedroom and Bathroom)
$4,100 - Shared Accommodations
- (Shared Lodging in an Apartment w/ Private Bedroom)

Please note:

Fully Private lodging is currently sold out!
Bedrooms are always fully private.
Airfare is not included.
Since our retreats explore local food traditions, much of what we are discovering, learning and eating will be very challenging for vegans. Unfortunately we cannot provide substitutes.

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