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Return to the Roots with Your Soul Family

February 11 - 18, 2026

Cellio, Italy

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Hosted By

MysticAly

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7 nights, 8 days

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5 person retreat

Highlights

  • Morning Yoga, Meditation and Breath work

  • Nature and outdoor experiences

  • Personalised coaching and spiritual work provided

  • 3 Meals provided with eco-bio-farm products, from the place.

  • Evening entertainment

Details

Nestled in the green hills of Piedmont, near the enchanting Lake Orta, this self-sufficient farm\cottage in Cellio offers a sacred space to disconnect from the noise of everyday life and reconnect deeply with yourself and nature. We live a life reminiscent of the old days, like on farms where people consume only what they produce, raising their own animals and growing their own vegetables." Simple and authentic life, like going back to the old days. Here, you will be gently supported and lovingly guided on your spiritual journey. Each morning begins with yoga and meditation, breathwork, and nature immersion to awaken the body and quiet the mind. You will enjoy nourishing, homegrown meals, lovingly prepared with fresh and healthy ingredients, self-produced! As true and authentic Italians we believe food is healing, we only use high level products, and we cook with joy and passion. During the day, you’ll have the opportunity to receive Reiki and energy healing sessions, book massages for deeper relaxation, or explore the healing presence of the nearby river, and receive guidance for your Spiritual path. During that day we speak about Nervous System, masculine and feminine energies, we work on blockages and repressed emotions and traumas. We engage in walks, breath work and haling sessions. We also offer sacred ceremonies in the evenings, we gather around the fire in summer— heart-opening rituals to deepen your inner connection and amplify collective harmony, to share music, sacred songs, dance, and heartfelt spiritual conversations under the stars. In winter we do this in the big fire place of the living room. This retreat is an invitation to return to your roots, to awaken your presence, and to remember the deep harmony between your inner being and the living Earth. We believe that healing is possible through laughter, connection, vulnerability, and the safety of the Nervous System, and we do that by creating a safe space to be expressed and be truly yourself.

Location

Cellio, Italy

Cellio con Breia is a picturesque municipality in the province of Vercelli, located in the Piedmont region of northern Italy. Nestled in the serene hills of the Valsesia area, it offers stunning views of lush landscapes and is characterized by its charming, historic architecture. The area is known for its tranquil environment, making it an ideal destination for those seeking a peaceful retreat from the bustling city life. Visitors can explore the local churches, which are rich in history and adorned with beautiful frescoes, or enjoy outdoor activities such as hiking and cycling in the surrounding natural beauty. The community is small and welcoming, offering an authentic taste of Italian rural life, with local cuisine that highlights the region's culinary traditions.

Venue

CasAmor

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A place of healing and rebirth, a portal where time slows down and life returns to its simple, authentic, natural rhythm. We are a community that grows and raises its own food, living in deep connection with nature and spirituality. We also offer paths of inner awakening, meditation, and spiritual healing, created for those who feel the call to return to themselves. Our intention is to accompany you on the most sacred journey of all: the journey back to your true self. Here, you can disconnect from the chaos of modern life, immerse yourself in silence, music, and nature, and rediscover your deepest essence.

A/C in Rooms

A/C in Rooms

Free Wifi

Free Wifi

Garden

Garden

Coffee / Tea

Coffee / Tea

Kitchen

Kitchen

Heating

Heating

Shower

Shower

Balcony

Balcony

Fireplace

Fireplace

Bathroom

Bathroom

Accommodation

The Green room double bed

Private room for 2

$1,237.50 USD / person

The Green room double bed

Private room for 1

$1,238 USD total

Blue room

Private room for 1

$1,238 USD total

Royal gold room

Private room for 2

$1,237.50 USD / person

Royal gold room

Private room for 1

$1,238 USD total

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There are three cozy guest rooms on the upper floor, each with either a double bed or a spacious three-quarter bed. All rooms open onto a breathtaking view of the valley, where the light changes with the hours like a living painting. They are connected by a long terrace, where soft sofas invite you to rest, dream, and breathe in the silence of the hills.

Meals

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Meals provided

Breakfast · Lunch · Dinner

Diets catered

Vegetarian · Paleo Friendly · Keto Friendly · Organic · Nut Allergy Friendly · Dairy-free

The food we cook is almost entirely self-produced — from the vegetables grown in our garden to the meat we raise with care and respect. Our kitchen is rooted in tradition, and we love preparing classic Italian dishes that carry the soul of our land. We bake pizzas in an old, authentic outdoor wood-fired oven, letting the flames kiss the dough just as our ancestors did. We make fresh pasta by hand, slow and mindful, and prepare fragrant Caprese pestos with basil picked at sunrise. Every meal is a celebration of simplicity, of earth and time, shared in joy and warmth. We really do belive that food is healing. We also enjoy good quality wine! We also allow guests to participate in the Kitchen in case they want to learn how to make bread, pasta, mayonnaise, pizza, etc...

Schedule

A Typical Day Flowing with Intention: Each day unfolds gently, guided by the energy of the group and the individual needs of the participants. The schedule is not rigid, and we don't really like morning alarms but rather a living and waking up according to what our body needs and prefers, on our own rhythm ! We aro though open to discussion and adaptation to your suggestions needs and preference, always in service of deeper connection and inner alignment. The retreat aim to help the regulation of our Nervous System, is specially designed for people in Survival. We begin the morning at an agreed-upon time with a breakfast and a Sacred practice: about an hour or more of yoga, breath work, and ecstatic movement, awakening the body, softening the mind, and inviting the spirit to dance. Afterward or before we share a nourishing breakfast followed by a short pause, allowing space for integration, wi might also go for a walk. After that we have a pause and get ready for lunch. Lunch is lovingly prepared and served, but guests are always welcome to join in the kitchen, whether to learn Italian recipes, discover new flavors, or simply experience the joy of cooking together. After lunch, we allow for two hours of unwinding and rest — a time to digest, to nap, to read, to simply be. After lunch we might have a little nap, a little time alone do digest. Afternoons offer a variety of interchangeable activities depending on the group's energy: guided meditations, energy healing sessions, nature walks, or deep dives into transformative themes such as the divine feminine and masculine, the nervous system, fear, personal wounds, and life’s inner challenges. Dinner is served in the evening, again with the option to participate in its preparation. As night falls, we gather around the sacred fire: songs, dances, good wine, live music, ritual, and ceremony. A space of celebration, release, and magic — where stories are shared, and hearts remember, or just an early night sleep. Some days we might also go out as well to the river, or in Varallo city to the Sacred mountain, or to go for a horse walk.

Testimonials

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Return to the Roots (2-5 Oct 2025) I found this unique and magical Retreat at 4am one morning a few weeks ago. I couldn’t sleep and was scrolling through Insight Timer, when Return to the Roots leapt out at me. I had recently listened to some of Mystic Aly’s meditations and felt instantly enraptured. I had to stop myself from booking the flights as well until I had checked my diary, the attraction was strong! The second thing that struck me was the retreat’s affordability. Most retreats of this calibre cost well over $1000 but this ‘Return to the Roots’ felt very modestly priced. This level of inclusivity is very attractive for someone like me, on a modest income, who also values their spiritual development. The price included beautiful accommodation, three wholesome meals a day (sourced from local and foraged produce, set in the rich natural world that surrounds Cas Amor. Cas Amor is exquisitely self-sufficient, with happy and healthy chickens providing fresh eggs daily and a rustic array of pickled and preserved homegrown fruit and vegetables. The house is set within a tranquil woodland and has idyllic mountain views. As soon as I arrived I felt I had ‘come home’. I was met at the airport by Aly and driven to the retreat, where I was greeted with a charming Italian farmhouse, fully equipped with handcrafted wooden furniture and filled with a sense of peace and ease. My bedroom was a Mediterranean delight, with door opening onto a long balcony and breathtaking mountain views. And so my spiritual journey began on day one. Aly worked with me from moment to moment, day by day, in keeping with my own rhythm and needs. She created a safe and holding space for me to grow spiritually and become more fully myself. We walked the short distance to the sacred fire, nestled amongst the trees, and from that first day the healing began. I howled, danced, sang, laughed and cried my way through four incredible days of being with myself, and in the presence of a tender, intuitive, spiritual healer and teacher. I was grounded and supported through daily practices including meditation, yoga, energy work and symbolic rituals - particularly a profound cord-cutting ceremony. I was sad to leave, but I know I will soon return. I carry the valuable learning from this time deep within me, as a seed that has now sprouted and is ready to be further nurtured and grow. As I return to my everyday life I can definitely feel the magic continue ✨ Namaste Mystic Aly Warmly, Sonia

Sonia, Uk

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Host

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MysticAly

Venice, Metropolitan City of Venice, Italy

Alice B is an Italian-trained massage therapist, yoga and breathing teacher/coach, she is also a Spiritual guide, with over 15 years of experience in alternative spiritual practices, she is naturall...

2 languages

English and Italiano

Teaching for 5 years

Joined Insight Timer in Jul 2020

What's Included

Pick up from the airport only MILANO MALPENSA

Room Accommodation

All meals

Alice sessions

Not Included

Individual massages from Alice have a side payment

Flights and Transportation

Other personal expenses outside the home.

FAQs

Guest requirements

  • Slippers

  • Shoes of walking in the woods

  • Earphones/ earplugs

Cancellation policy

Balance due on arrival and refundable up until day of arrival.