Absolutely. In fact, we imagine most participants will. This weekend is intentionally designed to bring together people who don't already know one another. Many of the experiences are built around meaningful conversation, so you'll never feel like you're on the outside looking in.

This weekend isn't about making art or being "good" at anything. You don’t have to be an artist to belong here! It's for anyone who's curious about themselves, enjoys thoughtful conversation, and wants to spend a weekend paying closer attention.

Through thoughtful conversations, shared meals, activities, and moments of reflection, we’ll create a container where creativity can emerge in whatever form feels natural to you.

No. While our experiences invite reflection and honest conversation, this is not group therapy or a clinical healing program. Think of it as a thoughtfully facilitated weekend of guided experiences, meaningful questions, and shared exploration.

Rather than teaching a skill, we'll move through a series of guided experiences centered around observation, conversation, reflection, curiosity, deep listening, and paying attention. Some activities will be individual, some in pairs, and some as a group. We'll also leave generous space between gatherings to rest, wander, journal, or simply enjoy Florence.

Yes. Intentionally so. We believe spaciousness is part of the experience. There will be several hours each afternoon to explore the city, rest, have a coffee, visit a museum, or simply do nothing at all.

No. Participants will book their own accommodations. Once participants are confirmed, we'll create a WhatsApp group where everyone can introduce themselves, ask questions, and share travel plans if they'd like.

Florence Airport is the closest option, though many travelers also fly into Rome, Pisa, or Bologna before taking a train into Florence. ItaliaRail is the highspeed train that travels throughout Italy, including from Rome to Florence.

We recommend getting to Italy days before the weekend to account for jet-lag. Participants will want to be settled in Florence by Friday afternoon.

Five restaurant meals are included over the course of the weekend: two lunches and three dinners. Snacks, breakfast, and alcohol are not included.

We ask that participants abstain from alcohol and other substances when we are together—yes, even at shared meals! We want everyone to be fully present with themselves, with one another, and with the experiences we'll share together.

Please make sure your passport is up to date before booking. A 50% non-refundable deposit reserves your place in the group. The remaining balance is due by August 28.

If your plans change after paying your deposit, we'll gladly refund it, less a $100 administrative fee, onlyif we're able to fill your spot from the waitlist. If we're unable to fill your spot, the deposit is non-refundable.

Because this experience is limited to just six participants, cancellations have a significant impact. If you need to cancel after paying in full ($1300), we'll refund any amount beyond the deposit onlyif we're able to fill your spot from the waitlist. If we're unable to fill your spot, payments are non-refundable.

Honestly, we expect most people will be. Meeting new people and stepping into the unknown takes courage. Our job is to create a thoughtful, warm, welcoming container where you don't have to perform or have anything figured out—just come as you are.