Artisa Academic & Art Retreat
Where Wisdom
meets Inspiration
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“The most beautiful thing we can experience is the mysterious. It is the source of all true art and science.”
- Albert Einstein
In the heart of every academic and artist lies a deep desire to create, explore, and transcend boundaries. Yet, amidst the demands of daily life, it can be difficult to find the time, space, and inspiration needed to truly delve into your work. We invite you to join us at our retreat, a sanctuary where your ideas can flourish, your creativity can soar, and your spirit can connect with like-minded souls.
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Come and experience the innovative and productive power of ARTISA Academic and Art Retreat, in the magnificent landscape of Le Marche. We would like to welcome you at La Terra Saggia in Italy.
'Beautiful location, delicious food, silence and tranquility, completely carefree environment to find yourself, inspiring and loving coaching. Wonderful!'
F. Lawyer
'The environment and coaching sessions inspired me. During my stay, I went on several long walks, which had a positive impact on me. When I arrived at Artisa, I wasn't feeling well. Through staying in nature, the care I received, the intensive coaching, and the peace and quiet, I experienced the sabbatical as very pleasant. Additionally, I was able to process various things from my past, and I received several tools that have helped me feel much stronger and better. Very good.'
A. K., psychology student
“The coaching sessions have helped me to get out of my head into the heart, to be more open and to feel what I really need. What I liked was that Celeste doesn’t work with preplanned models and theory but connects to what I needed at that time. I felt at home, I could be myself and I’m touched by her commitment and genuine interest, heart to heart. ”
Ottoline K. general remedial educationalist
The sabbatical week has brought me a lot of positive energy, a desire to change old patterns and get started with new things. The coaching was natural, professional, perfect timing, open questions, inviting to find your own strength. This week showed me that I don’t have to solve everything on my own and that it is very nice to have conversations in which open questions lead to different perspectives. The nice group with humor and depth was very special.’
C.M., researcher and consultant
I don’t want to sound overly dramatic, but my stay at ARTISA has been like 2 weeks in paradise. I have never experienced this combination of really relaxing and getting so much work done. The structure of the program was perfect: a good combination of physical exercise, amazing and healthy food and the coaching. It was really helpful to have a set of trained eyes look over what I had written.
Vera S.
Really a perfect balance between social time/check-ins and being left alone to write. Having others there who were also writing dissertations created a supportive social pressure to write during the day. I was sceptical of how much Heleen would be able to help, given that she didn’t know my topic or me before the week started. But she asked exactly the right questions.I’m a huge fan.
Alison Fischer, Royal Netherlands Institute of Southeast Asian and Caribbean Studies, Leiden University
Perfect set-up with a daily routine, nourishing meals and one hour coaching sessions. Helene is an excellent coach. Her expertise really helped me to organise my thesis in a clear and concise manner. The beauty of the place, and the spacious, comfortable accommodation helped me to focus on my work without distractions.
Maureen Laverty, Norwegian University of Science and Technology, Trondheim
The PhD Writing week at Artisa was an incredibly balanced experience. It was productive, yet restorative. It allowed for a great blend of social time, as well as private time for myself. The mentoring with Heleen was very well structured, pragmatic and gave me a lot of clarity in my work. She asks the right questions that make sure I stay focused and on track with my work. I left Artisa rejuvenated and motivated, with a concise outline for the rest of my PhD work.
Olga Klamut, Psychologist & PhD studente Charles University Prague
The PhD week was a great experience. The coaching by Heleen was spot-on. She outlined deficiencies in my approach, and assisted in improving those.
Marc van Oudheusden, senior advicor in Irak
‘Exceptional coaching. Frank is thorough and intuitive. His coaching is excellent and his feedback really makes you think deeply. I ended up restructuring my analytical framework thanks to him pushing me to think how to make it clearer. I’m very grateful for his inputs.’
Karla Zimpel-Leal, University of East Anglia, UK
I arrived with my head full, with no space for thinking and I was exhausted. I thought I had no room left inside to write. Slowly the spaces in my mind appeared and instead of being full of feeling anxiety, they were filled with creativity. After 2 weeks, I had written a full draft of my discussion chapter and I also wrote a book chapter two months ahead of deadline. All I can say is Artisa is a magical place, it should be on prescription for all PhD’ers as they reach their final stage!
Laura Abbott, University of Hertfordshire, UK
Thank you SO MUCH for a wonderful week. I was so happy there. A truly special space. My writing was really helped by being in such a productive working environment. Perfect for inspiring writing. Wonderful company, excellent coaching and food - I miss yoga in the morning:) I have many happy memories.
Janet Handley, University of Tromso, Norway
I had a wonderful week at ARTISA. The beautiful location, the peace and quiet, the contact with other PhD students, the freedom to structure the day according to my own writing rhythm, all made the week very special. The coaching I received from Heleen was invaluable in helping me move forward in my project, some useful techniques for working through my writer’s block and the wonderful care of Celeste made sure I was left wanting nothing.
Samantha Sint Nicolaas, International Institute of Social History, Netherlands
Being at Artisa is a gift to yourself. Celeste is really good at creating a safe space for everyone. Artisa is a place where you can focus on nothing but your goals, because all other things are taken care of. Last year I managed to write a draft chapter of my dissertation, which has now been published as a peer reviewed journal article. Artisa provides the ultimate combination of workflow and focus, and rest and relaxation.
Galina van der Weert, Vrije Universiteit, Netherlands
I had an incredibly productive and enriching week at the Artisa retreat. Removed from the usual distractions of home and daily obligations, I found the retreat to be the ideal setting for intensive, focused work on my PhD project. The two wonderful hosts were not only attentive and welcoming but also ensured that every detail was taken care of. I booked three sessions with the writing coach, Heleen, and was deeply impressed by her dedication and thorough preparation for each one. Together, we brainstormed effective ways to structure my current paper, and she quickly identified some of the recurring challenges I face in the writing process.
Vera Linke, Radboud university, Netherlands
The writing retreat in Artisa was a wonderful experience! Due to the coaching, I made huge progress with my work. The coaching methods are very effective and motivating.
Maarit Malin, University of Helsinki
The stay exceeded my expectations. What was offered was professional, complete, supportive and very pleasant. The way Celeste leads and guides the center is very pleasant and of high quality!
Thea Kuin, relationship therapist, Netherlands
What you do in stewarding Artisa, its retreats, visitors, brings benefit to so many lives that you should be justly proud of your work there. I think yours is one of those rare roles of which it can be truly said to advance the happiness and well-being of humanity.
John Fitzgerald, Boole library, University College Cork, Ireland
The peace and the surroundings were overwhelming, the company more than pleasant and I was very productive. And finally, after presenting my work and very enthusiastic reactions, I went home happy and grateful.
Cynthia Helena, writer and painter, NL
I arrived very stressed and left after 8 days as a reborn woman! The peace and beauty of the place, together with the heartwarming welcome, immediately brings you into another world. After a frustrating year at the Art Academy, the desire to create has returned. Especially the uplifting conversation with Celeste and the inspiring environment without performance pressure has given me new insights and possibilities.
C. N., Visual artist, Belgium
I had an excellent experience at Artisa. Both the hosts and my fellow participants were friendly and unobtrusive. It did feel like a supportive community. Yes. My goal was to complete a rough draft of my novel, and I did so, producing about 25,000 words while at the retreat. I also got a head-start on the editing, and wrote a short story on the side.
Russell McConnell, creative writer, USA
I’m so glad that my path in life brought me here to Artisa in Italy. You have created a sanctuary of beauty & creativity. I’m forever grateful for your kindness, warmth, exquisite cooking, yoga, laughter, encouragement. Unforgettable.
Sasha Brucker, visual artist, USA
The set-up is fantastic, a good and well thought through balance between highly professional approach and personal touch, structure and flexibility, possibility for sociality and solitude. The setting contributed to enhanced sense of revitalization, centeredness and invigoration, combined with the enjoyment of interacting with inspiring individuals from different countries. Professionally, the stay was amazingly helpful for my writing, in ways that I did not expect and had not experienced before, although this is not my first writing retreat. There was a feeling of magical proliferation of ideas, new connections and analytical points from the first to the last day – I could not stop working – and the work was not exhausting but rather rejuvenating.
Prof. dr. Venka Simovska, Denmark
I came to ARTISA to test whether an idea for a medical textbook that I’ve had for some time would actually be feasible. I was able to outline the project, do the required research and draft two chapters. This would never have happened had I not participated in a writing retreat. The setting was fantastic: lovely spacious rooms, excellent food, and warm and friendly hosts. After the retreat I feel energized and highly motivated to continue the book project. Thank you for this fantastic experience!
Associate Professor Anna Keski-Rahkonen, University of Helsinki, Finland
Truly, I can’t thank you enough for the gift of this week. I have never been so productive in such a period of time. You have created an oasis, a place of possibility, hospitality and care. I will take with me not only the many, many words I wrote, but the inspiration of your example.
Vicky Reitenauer, University of Portland, USA
Artisa is an outstanding place. Celeste does a marvellous job. You get so much work done in one week that you are thinking about your next stay while you are still there. I was simply thrilled. It was a great group, a marvellous place. It is the combination of routine and the feeling of being surrounded by creative people that is most stimulating.
dr. Martin Kaiser, fellow researcher at University of Zurich
I found it incredibly useful to focus on only my book project for one week. The atmosphere was lovely, as was the food, and it was all very flexible. Celeste was available to help as need, but really just let you decide how you worked best. This was really wonderful.
dr. Haley Swedlund, assistant professor Radboud University, Nijmegen
We must thank you for creating this place.There is so much conflict and negativity in the world and here is so much beauty. When you come here, life becomes beautiful. I wrote inspired by the setting and rested myself at the same time.It was an extra-ordinary experience. I have produced my most engaging and important academic texts while allowing delay to free my mind at Artisa.
Prof. dr. Halleh Ghorashi, Professor in Diversity and Integration at the Sociology department, VU University Amsterdam
I found the experience very beneficial again. The retreat with its space for reflection allows an opportunity for deeper concentration and focus, and creativity is stimulated through the enriched environment. I set myself a target of completing the revisions to one paper and working on plans for the introduction and one chapter of my book Not only did I manage to read, write / edit a good amount every day I was also able to really see how the different parts of my paper could be better brought together. Oddly I also found some synergy between my two different projects – things that were not obvious to me previously.
Charlotte Skeet, School of Law, Politics and Sociology, University of Sussex, UK
You have created a beautiful space to work and think. The approach and set up are perfect! For me the morning yoga, meditation, landscape, swimming and sharing of our projects created the space for inspiration to occur.
Francesca Pomeranz, Salem State University, Massachusetts, USA
This retreat has been an incredibly enriching experience. It offered the perfect blend of structured academic time and peaceful, inspiring surroundings. I left feeling more grounded, focused, and energized to continue my work. The approach was thoughtful and balanced, allowing for deep work sessions as well as opportunities to connect with other participants. It truly nurtured both the academic and personal aspects of the writing process.
Bianca Luna Fabris, European Trade Union Institute, Brussels, Belgium
I enjoyed every part of it: having a work structure, a community of scholars, peace and quiet in an inspiring location, and the great food we shared! Working alongside other scholars, sharing my work and learn from others inspired me.
Maria de Simone, Harvard University, USA
It was a wonderful week. It fulfilled all my expectations for a time-out from a busy professional and personal routine. I was able to “tune out” of the everyday noise and stress and think deeply about my writing project, while feeling cared-for and centred. I completed a couple of writing tasks but was also able to read deeply through other sources and constructively consider the structure of my project. I returned home calmer and more focused. The location is the Perfect balance between luxury and simplicity.
Noa S., Leiden University, NL
'The silent week was initially strange, then relaxing and ultimately liberating. If you dare to fully immerse yourself into the silence, you will experience the most unexpected and most valuable insights ever. I can recommend it to everyone."
Frances
'I have never experienced how silence can connect in such a beautiful way. Anja and Wouter did a fantastic ‘job’ together.
Lots of variation in the silence - exercises, inside on our cushion, outside in nature.. beautiful music and wonderful movement, everything very tailored to the group / participants.. Fantastic good food, wonderful house with beautiful group room, in the middle of nature . An oasis of silence and tranquility. Here and now... that's all there is.”
Annemie
“The magic of silence goes beyond the ‘absence of sound’; it is a personal voyage of discovery. Hidden truths emerge in the silence, insights that are often lost in the hustle and bustle. This silent week is not an escape, but an opportunity to recalibrate my inner compass. It has not only brought me peace, but it brought me closer to the essence of life. I have experienced the power of the moment and that offers space to listen to what is really important.”
Frank
“Experiencing the power of silence in a magical place, in the middle of beautiful nature, is the best gift you can give yourself.
No words can truly describe this experience. It is an inner journey that can only be felt. Even for weeks afterwards it continues to resonate as a silent force that is now part of me. Silence that has taken on a new meaning. Liberating, but also connecting. Even in a group, silence says more than words. A unique life experience.”
Katja
"A beautiful setting where the inspiration seems to bounce back from the hills around this authentic place."
Yvonne Maas, creative writer, Netherlands
‘It is truly a retreat place. A retreat that allows you to do exactly what you came for. That is Artisa’s secret –. And that makes me look forward to the next writing moment on site…’
Willemijn Lofvers, Rotterdamse Academie van Bouwkunst, Hogeschool Rotterdam, Netherlands
"Magnificent location in the Italian hills, with opportunities for beautiful walks and visits to San Severino. The private room and bathroom were fantastic. The place historically interesting."
Marjolein Broese van Gronou, VU Amsterdam, department of Sociology
'Beautiful location, delicious food, silence and tranquility, completely carefree environment to find yourself, inspiring and loving coaching. Wonderful!'
F. Lawyer
'The environment and coaching sessions inspired me. During my stay, I went on several long walks, which had a positive impact on me. When I arrived at Artisa, I wasn't feeling well. Through staying in nature, the care I received, the intensive coaching, and the peace and quiet, I experienced the sabbatical as very pleasant. Additionally, I was able to process various things from my past, and I received several tools that have helped me feel much stronger and better. Very good.'
A. K., psychology student
“The coaching sessions have helped me to get out of my head into the heart, to be more open and to feel what I really need. What I liked was that Celeste doesn’t work with preplanned models and theory but connects to what I needed at that time. I felt at home, I could be myself and I’m touched by her commitment and genuine interest, heart to heart. ”
Ottoline K. general remedial educationalist
The sabbatical week has brought me a lot of positive energy, a desire to change old patterns and get started with new things. The coaching was natural, professional, perfect timing, open questions, inviting to find your own strength. This week showed me that I don’t have to solve everything on my own and that it is very nice to have conversations in which open questions lead to different perspectives. The nice group with humor and depth was very special.’
C.M., researcher and consultant
I don’t want to sound overly dramatic, but my stay at ARTISA has been like 2 weeks in paradise. I have never experienced this combination of really relaxing and getting so much work done. The structure of the program was perfect: a good combination of physical exercise, amazing and healthy food and the coaching. It was really helpful to have a set of trained eyes look over what I had written.
Vera S.
Really a perfect balance between social time/check-ins and being left alone to write. Having others there who were also writing dissertations created a supportive social pressure to write during the day. I was sceptical of how much Heleen would be able to help, given that she didn’t know my topic or me before the week started. But she asked exactly the right questions.I’m a huge fan.
Alison Fischer, Royal Netherlands Institute of Southeast Asian and Caribbean Studies, Leiden University
Perfect set-up with a daily routine, nourishing meals and one hour coaching sessions. Helene is an excellent coach. Her expertise really helped me to organise my thesis in a clear and concise manner. The beauty of the place, and the spacious, comfortable accommodation helped me to focus on my work without distractions.
Maureen Laverty, Norwegian University of Science and Technology, Trondheim
The PhD Writing week at Artisa was an incredibly balanced experience. It was productive, yet restorative. It allowed for a great blend of social time, as well as private time for myself. The mentoring with Heleen was very well structured, pragmatic and gave me a lot of clarity in my work. She asks the right questions that make sure I stay focused and on track with my work. I left Artisa rejuvenated and motivated, with a concise outline for the rest of my PhD work.
Olga Klamut, Psychologist & PhD studente Charles University Prague
The PhD week was a great experience. The coaching by Heleen was spot-on. She outlined deficiencies in my approach, and assisted in improving those.
Marc van Oudheusden, senior advicor in Irak
‘Exceptional coaching. Frank is thorough and intuitive. His coaching is excellent and his feedback really makes you think deeply. I ended up restructuring my analytical framework thanks to him pushing me to think how to make it clearer. I’m very grateful for his inputs.’
Karla Zimpel-Leal, University of East Anglia, UK
I arrived with my head full, with no space for thinking and I was exhausted. I thought I had no room left inside to write. Slowly the spaces in my mind appeared and instead of being full of feeling anxiety, they were filled with creativity. After 2 weeks, I had written a full draft of my discussion chapter and I also wrote a book chapter two months ahead of deadline. All I can say is Artisa is a magical place, it should be on prescription for all PhD’ers as they reach their final stage!
Laura Abbott, University of Hertfordshire, UK
Thank you SO MUCH for a wonderful week. I was so happy there. A truly special space. My writing was really helped by being in such a productive working environment. Perfect for inspiring writing. Wonderful company, excellent coaching and food - I miss yoga in the morning:) I have many happy memories.
Janet Handley, University of Tromso, Norway
I had a wonderful week at ARTISA. The beautiful location, the peace and quiet, the contact with other PhD students, the freedom to structure the day according to my own writing rhythm, all made the week very special. The coaching I received from Heleen was invaluable in helping me move forward in my project, some useful techniques for working through my writer’s block and the wonderful care of Celeste made sure I was left wanting nothing.
Samantha Sint Nicolaas, International Institute of Social History, Netherlands
Being at Artisa is a gift to yourself. Celeste is really good at creating a safe space for everyone. Artisa is a place where you can focus on nothing but your goals, because all other things are taken care of. Last year I managed to write a draft chapter of my dissertation, which has now been published as a peer reviewed journal article. Artisa provides the ultimate combination of workflow and focus, and rest and relaxation.
Galina van der Weert, Vrije Universiteit, Netherlands
I had an incredibly productive and enriching week at the Artisa retreat. Removed from the usual distractions of home and daily obligations, I found the retreat to be the ideal setting for intensive, focused work on my PhD project. The two wonderful hosts were not only attentive and welcoming but also ensured that every detail was taken care of. I booked three sessions with the writing coach, Heleen, and was deeply impressed by her dedication and thorough preparation for each one. Together, we brainstormed effective ways to structure my current paper, and she quickly identified some of the recurring challenges I face in the writing process.
Vera Linke, Radboud university, Netherlands
The writing retreat in Artisa was a wonderful experience! Due to the coaching, I made huge progress with my work. The coaching methods are very effective and motivating.
Maarit Malin, University of Helsinki
The stay exceeded my expectations. What was offered was professional, complete, supportive and very pleasant. The way Celeste leads and guides the center is very pleasant and of high quality!
Thea Kuin, relationship therapist, Netherlands
What you do in stewarding Artisa, its retreats, visitors, brings benefit to so many lives that you should be justly proud of your work there. I think yours is one of those rare roles of which it can be truly said to advance the happiness and well-being of humanity.
John Fitzgerald, Boole library, University College Cork, Ireland
The peace and the surroundings were overwhelming, the company more than pleasant and I was very productive. And finally, after presenting my work and very enthusiastic reactions, I went home happy and grateful.
Cynthia Helena, writer and painter, NL
I arrived very stressed and left after 8 days as a reborn woman! The peace and beauty of the place, together with the heartwarming welcome, immediately brings you into another world. After a frustrating year at the Art Academy, the desire to create has returned. Especially the uplifting conversation with Celeste and the inspiring environment without performance pressure has given me new insights and possibilities.
C. N., Visual artist, Belgium
I had an excellent experience at Artisa. Both the hosts and my fellow participants were friendly and unobtrusive. It did feel like a supportive community. Yes. My goal was to complete a rough draft of my novel, and I did so, producing about 25,000 words while at the retreat. I also got a head-start on the editing, and wrote a short story on the side.
Russell McConnell, creative writer, USA
I’m so glad that my path in life brought me here to Artisa in Italy. You have created a sanctuary of beauty & creativity. I’m forever grateful for your kindness, warmth, exquisite cooking, yoga, laughter, encouragement. Unforgettable.
Sasha Brucker, visual artist, USA
The set-up is fantastic, a good and well thought through balance between highly professional approach and personal touch, structure and flexibility, possibility for sociality and solitude. The setting contributed to enhanced sense of revitalization, centeredness and invigoration, combined with the enjoyment of interacting with inspiring individuals from different countries. Professionally, the stay was amazingly helpful for my writing, in ways that I did not expect and had not experienced before, although this is not my first writing retreat. There was a feeling of magical proliferation of ideas, new connections and analytical points from the first to the last day – I could not stop working – and the work was not exhausting but rather rejuvenating.
Prof. dr. Venka Simovska, Denmark
I came to ARTISA to test whether an idea for a medical textbook that I’ve had for some time would actually be feasible. I was able to outline the project, do the required research and draft two chapters. This would never have happened had I not participated in a writing retreat. The setting was fantastic: lovely spacious rooms, excellent food, and warm and friendly hosts. After the retreat I feel energized and highly motivated to continue the book project. Thank you for this fantastic experience!
Associate Professor Anna Keski-Rahkonen, University of Helsinki, Finland
Truly, I can’t thank you enough for the gift of this week. I have never been so productive in such a period of time. You have created an oasis, a place of possibility, hospitality and care. I will take with me not only the many, many words I wrote, but the inspiration of your example.
Vicky Reitenauer, University of Portland, USA
Artisa is an outstanding place. Celeste does a marvellous job. You get so much work done in one week that you are thinking about your next stay while you are still there. I was simply thrilled. It was a great group, a marvellous place. It is the combination of routine and the feeling of being surrounded by creative people that is most stimulating.
dr. Martin Kaiser, fellow researcher at University of Zurich
I found it incredibly useful to focus on only my book project for one week. The atmosphere was lovely, as was the food, and it was all very flexible. Celeste was available to help as need, but really just let you decide how you worked best. This was really wonderful.
dr. Haley Swedlund, assistant professor Radboud University, Nijmegen
We must thank you for creating this place.There is so much conflict and negativity in the world and here is so much beauty. When you come here, life becomes beautiful. I wrote inspired by the setting and rested myself at the same time.It was an extra-ordinary experience. I have produced my most engaging and important academic texts while allowing delay to free my mind at Artisa.
Prof. dr. Halleh Ghorashi, Professor in Diversity and Integration at the Sociology department, VU University Amsterdam
I found the experience very beneficial again. The retreat with its space for reflection allows an opportunity for deeper concentration and focus, and creativity is stimulated through the enriched environment. I set myself a target of completing the revisions to one paper and working on plans for the introduction and one chapter of my book Not only did I manage to read, write / edit a good amount every day I was also able to really see how the different parts of my paper could be better brought together. Oddly I also found some synergy between my two different projects – things that were not obvious to me previously.
Charlotte Skeet, School of Law, Politics and Sociology, University of Sussex, UK
You have created a beautiful space to work and think. The approach and set up are perfect! For me the morning yoga, meditation, landscape, swimming and sharing of our projects created the space for inspiration to occur.
Francesca Pomeranz, Salem State University, Massachusetts, USA
This retreat has been an incredibly enriching experience. It offered the perfect blend of structured academic time and peaceful, inspiring surroundings. I left feeling more grounded, focused, and energized to continue my work. The approach was thoughtful and balanced, allowing for deep work sessions as well as opportunities to connect with other participants. It truly nurtured both the academic and personal aspects of the writing process.
Bianca Luna Fabris, European Trade Union Institute, Brussels, Belgium
I enjoyed every part of it: having a work structure, a community of scholars, peace and quiet in an inspiring location, and the great food we shared! Working alongside other scholars, sharing my work and learn from others inspired me.
Maria de Simone, Harvard University, USA
It was a wonderful week. It fulfilled all my expectations for a time-out from a busy professional and personal routine. I was able to “tune out” of the everyday noise and stress and think deeply about my writing project, while feeling cared-for and centred. I completed a couple of writing tasks but was also able to read deeply through other sources and constructively consider the structure of my project. I returned home calmer and more focused. The location is the Perfect balance between luxury and simplicity.
Noa S., Leiden University, NL
'The silent week was initially strange, then relaxing and ultimately liberating. If you dare to fully immerse yourself into the silence, you will experience the most unexpected and most valuable insights ever. I can recommend it to everyone."
Frances
'I have never experienced how silence can connect in such a beautiful way. Anja and Wouter did a fantastic ‘job’ together.
Lots of variation in the silence - exercises, inside on our cushion, outside in nature.. beautiful music and wonderful movement, everything very tailored to the group / participants.. Fantastic good food, wonderful house with beautiful group room, in the middle of nature . An oasis of silence and tranquility. Here and now... that's all there is.”
Annemie
“The magic of silence goes beyond the ‘absence of sound’; it is a personal voyage of discovery. Hidden truths emerge in the silence, insights that are often lost in the hustle and bustle. This silent week is not an escape, but an opportunity to recalibrate my inner compass. It has not only brought me peace, but it brought me closer to the essence of life. I have experienced the power of the moment and that offers space to listen to what is really important.”
Frank
“Experiencing the power of silence in a magical place, in the middle of beautiful nature, is the best gift you can give yourself.
No words can truly describe this experience. It is an inner journey that can only be felt. Even for weeks afterwards it continues to resonate as a silent force that is now part of me. Silence that has taken on a new meaning. Liberating, but also connecting. Even in a group, silence says more than words. A unique life experience.”
Katja
"A beautiful setting where the inspiration seems to bounce back from the hills around this authentic place."
Yvonne Maas, creative writer, Netherlands
‘It is truly a retreat place. A retreat that allows you to do exactly what you came for. That is Artisa’s secret –. And that makes me look forward to the next writing moment on site…’
Willemijn Lofvers, Rotterdamse Academie van Bouwkunst, Hogeschool Rotterdam, Netherlands
"Magnificent location in the Italian hills, with opportunities for beautiful walks and visits to San Severino. The private room and bathroom were fantastic. The place historically interesting."
Marjolein Broese van Gronou, VU Amsterdam, department of Sociology
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