Ciao from Italy, and I hope that this finds you well…
You may, or may not know, that after many years of teaching Yoga and embodiment practices, and renovating and creating my own Retreat Centre in Spain; I am now living in Piemonte, Northern Italy restoring a beautiful farmhouse and building an Italian life full of Yoga, Art, Beauty, Friendship, Purpose and Joy. La Dolce Vita for sure.
Part of my new life here has been spent helping my very good Dutch friend Lucienne (coach and mentor), create a beautiful retreat space/home called Meraviglia, set in the stunning Piemonte Hills.
Not only that, as we both share a deep passion for helping, guiding, teaching and equipping people to live happier, calmer and more aligned lives: we have chosen to bring together out complimentary skills and life experiences to create something new:-
Meraviglia Retreat & Mentorship Programmes, Piemonte, Italy
These are not simply retreats to “escape life” for a few days. They are transformational, educational Programmes, specifically designed to help you answer/resolve a burning question that is keeping you stuck in your own life. And to not only answer it, but to come away with the confidence and guidance to take those first steps to change…
As we work better with our peers, and the challenges we face tend to change over time, we have designed the programmes for different life phases and transitions — from Young Professionals searching for direction and meaning, to people entering a Next Chapter and quietly questioning what truly matters to them now.
They are intimate small-group programmes that combine mentorship, reflection, assessments, embodiment practices (Yoga, meditation and breathwork), practical tools, silence, nature, honest conversation, deep rest, and meaningful human connection.
And after years of preparation, building, renovating, dreaming, doubting, learning and creating behind the scenes… we are finally ready to open our doors.
We are therefore incredibly excited to announce the very first:
“There Must Be More” Retreat & Mentorship Programme - For Young Professionals 22–27 July 2026 — Piemonte, Italy
Additional programme dates including those for Next Chapter Professionals are available on the website.
As this is the very beginning of Meraviglia, the first programme is offered at a special founding discount of 55%, and programmes two and three with a 20% discount, simply as some parts of the house and gardens have yet to be completed.
If you would like to explore the programmes or simply follow the journey, you can find all the details here on the website.
And if, while reading this, someone comes to mind who you feel may be a little lost/stuck and could benefit from a Programme like this, please feel free to share this message with them. Here is the link: https://luciennekoops.com/writings/ciao-from-italy
With love for now from Italy,
Lise
