No, there's no forced family fun on this retreat. It's your masterpiece. Do as much or as little as you want. There are plenty of opportunities for both full participation and full relaxation. And all of the activities are for any level. You don't have to be a painter, a photographer, a writer or any kind of creative to enjoy this retreat. This retreat is designed to bring out the creative joy in EVERYONE! You just need curiosity and a craving to spend a week in Italy connecting to yourself and a group of wonderful people.

• Villa La Belle Etoile is located in the town of Torre Delle Stelle which is about 26 km from the Cagliari airport on the island of Sardinia.
  
  Sardinia is just off of the coast of Italy.
  Transportation to the villa is included in the retreat at set times on arrival day. There are many direct flights from major European cities to Cagliari, Sardinia (Italy).
• If you're arriving outside of our group transportation times, the Villa Belle Etoile concierge can assist with your transportation arrangements.
• Plan on arriving before our welcome dinner and cocktail party on Thursday, May 2 and departing in the morning on Thursday, May 9, 2024. 

• 7 nights in our fully staffed luxury private beachfront villa with air-conditioned rooms and wifi.
• Transfers (at select times on arrival day) to/from Cagliari Airport.
• Exclusive use of our villa, private infinity pool & grounds, sun-beds, umbrellas & beach chairs.
• Private beach access.
• Welcome cocktail reception & dinner.
• Daily yoga class including mats & props.
• Daily creativity workshops with Weatherly and Lizzie on painting, photography, writing and positive psychology. Travel sketch books, journals and painting supplies are also included. Please plan on using your smart phone for photography. You can bring your own DSLR, as well, though it is not necessary for our photography workshops.
• Afternoon fresh pasta cooking class with our private chef.
• Scenic hikes, use of paddle boards, snorkeling gear, pool floats, windsurfing gear.
• All alcohol and soft drinks at our villa.
• All meals at our villa prepared by our 5-star private chef using ingredients from their farm.
• Private boat sailing experience with lunch & swimming (we'll be picked up and dropped off right on our own beach!).
• Inspiring excursions to beautiful locations such as Cagliari & Villasimius, including transfers.
• Wine tasting evening.
• Last night Pizza Party with a Pizzaiolo.
• Daily maid service and pool Towels.
• Fun, friendship, creativity, cuisine & camaraderie!

Meals: 
All meals at the villa (including wine and softdrinks at dinner), one dinner at Farra Pizzeria in Torre Delle Stelle and our lunch on the beautiful boat day are included for 6 full days of the retreat (breakfast, lunch and dinner), evening aperitivi (wine, non-alcoholic beverages) is also included. Arrival day, May 2, is our welcome cocktail party and dinner (no breakfast or lunch that day). We take care of all the meals and wine/ drinks at the villa. Our dinner out in the town of Cagliari will be at your own expense (and any other meals you choose to have outside of our retreat). You can join the group for dinner that night or find a spot on your own.

7-nights of Accommodations:
Our retreat participants will be staying in Villa La Belle Etoile which has 10 ensuite bedrooms, and at our sister villa, La Petite Etoile, which is located across from the main villa with 5 additional ensuite rooms and access to the main villa amenities. 

Single rooms will have a supplemental fee. If you are traveling with a friend or partner with whom you are sharing a room, just let us know. And if you'd like to be paired up with someone to share a room, but aren't traveling with a friend or partner, we can assist in finding you someone to share a room with. There are several single bedded rooms available, along with doubles and kings, everything is reserved on a first reserved basis. So book early to have the most flexible bedroom options!

• Airfare is not included
• Trip insurance is not included and is recommended. Here is a resource if you need one.
• Meals or excursions or additional art supplies aren't included. One dinner out in Cagliari on our excursion is not included.
• Transportation to and from the Cagliari airport is included at set times on arrival day. If you're arriving outside of our transportation times, you can take a taxi or car to Villa La Belle Etoile. Our villa concierge can assist with any arrangements. 
• Massage treatments are not included, but will be arranged in advance and offered at the villa for your relaxation.
• Additional excursions such as horseback riding are not included, but can be arranged for you through the Villa La Belle Etoile concierge.

The per person inclusive retreat price is for shared accommodations and all included meals/drinks at the villa, excursions, workshops, sailboat excursion, transportation and everything already detailed on the inclusions page for our retreat.

All room choices are on a first reserved basis. Please let us know when making your deposit which room type you would like to reserve and, if it's still available, we will save that room type for you. If your first choice is not available, we'll let you know your options. 

Our Italy retreats have sold out very quickly in the past, so don't delay. This is an absolutely stunning location for a creative and relaxing vacation you won't want to miss! We don't know when Art of Life retreats will be back in Sardinia, so sign up for this incredible experience at an absolutely ideal time of year for the area. 

Luxury Rooms:
$5485.00/person for a shared luxury room with ensuite bathroom in the main villa.

Superior Rooms:
$5285.00/person for a shared luxury room with ensuite bathroom in the main villa. 

Deluxe Rooms:
$5085/person for a shared luxury room with ensuite bathroom in the main villa.

**Three of the rooms in the main villa can accommodate up to 3 guests. If you have a party of 3, and want to share a room, ask us for special pricing for your group of 3.

*For a single occupancy luxury room in the main villa: price is $6985

*For a single occupancy superior room in the main villa: price is $6785

*For a single occupancy deluxe room in the main villa: price is $6585

Villa La Petite Etoile: (the sister villa neighboring Villa La Belle Etoile with access to all of the main villa amenities). This Villa is being completely renovated as we speak. All rooms are ensuite and have a private entrance from outside. You will enjoy use of the all the amenities at the main villa.

$5250/room for single occupancy with ensuite bathroom at Villa La Petite Etoile.

$3750/person for shared double occupancy with ensuite bath at Villa La Petite Etoile (please note these rooms are smaller than the main villa rooms).

$1500 non-refundable deposit due at booking, 50% of balance due by January 31, 2024. Final balance due by March 1, 2024. We accept all major credits cards as well as Zelle payments. All payments are non-refundable. Please get travel insurance.

To reserve your spot at this gorgeous retreat, a non refundable deposit of $1500.00 is due upon registration. Your card on file will be charged for 50% of the total retreat price on January 31, 2024. Your final balance will be charged on March 1, 2024. All payments are non-refundable after February 1, 2024.

Because cancellations require us to fill the workshop on short notice, there are no refunds on the initial $1500.00 deposit. 

If you cancel after the non-refundable date of February 1, 2024 and we are able to find participants to fill your canceled spot at full price, then you will receive a refund (less the initial $1500.00 deposit) within two weeks of the workshop’s conclusion. All refunds are subject to a 4% processing fee.

**We recommend using trip insurance if you have concerns that you will need to cancel.

• Accommodations for 7 nights at Villa La Belle Etoile or Villa Petit Etoile.
• Painting, photography, writing and mindfulness/positive psychology workshops with Weatherly Stroh & Lizzie Larock
• All meals including breakfast, lunch and dinners, snacks, wine and non-alcoholic beverages included (during aperitivi and dinner at the villa)
. One dinner out in Torre Delle Stelle at Farra Pizzeria is also included. One  pasta making cooking class with our private chef is included, as well. *please note that one dinner out during our optional excursion to Cagliari is at your own expense (and any other meals you choose to enjoy outside of our retreat experience).
• Group Excursions to select beaches, hikes, and shopping areas (with transportation) included.
• Our beautiful sailing boat day with a lovely lunch is also included.
• Daily gentle yoga classes with our local Italian instructor are included.
• yoga mats, sketchbook/travel journals, painting supplies are all included. ***You do not need to bring a fancy camera, either (smart phone is perfect for what we'll be doing), but if you want to bring a DSLR for the photography workshops, that's wonderful, too!
  
  The total price for the retreat will vary based on which accommodations you choose. Prices depend on if you're in a luxury, superior or deluxe room, if you're in the main villa or La Petite Etoile and if you're choosing to upgrade with a single accommodation supplement.
  
  Please see the "What is the price" section for all of the options. They range from $5085/person for a shared deluxe room to $6985/person for a single luxury room.
  
  Book soon for the most options!

Just send an email to: lizzie@larockstarcreative.com or [email protected] and we are happy to answer your questions.