GAIA Insights Getaway

We live in such a loud and busy world, hence it is important to pause and reflect to reconnect with who we are, to tap into our intuition and to allow silence, so we can listen to our inner voice of wisdom – not only to our inner critic. Imagine, being in the Italian countryside, connecting with yourself, others and Nature in a safe space where you can open up and nourish your body, mind and soul.

This getaway has been carefully crafted as a gift to yourself in the form of a time-out to pause, recalibrate and dream in the peaceful heart of the Umbrian countryside. Inspired by the framework of the Inner Development Goals (IDGs), Genevieve and Martina will guide you on a tour to explore your inner world. You are invited to take a deep-dive into aspects of ‘being’, ‘thinking’, ‘relating’, ‘collaborating’ and ‘acting’, bringing the IDGs to life through guided activities.

Why you should attend

How we will spend our time together

There will be self-discovery through creative artwork, courageous conversations and playful exploration. There will be space and time for deep-breathing, meditation and self-guided yoga as well as a hike through the forest or a swim in the lake. We will enjoy three organic meals a day and spend the evenings around a fire, stargazing and sharing stories.

Monday

11:00 Welcome and Opening Circle
12:00 Framing/Explanation of IDGs (Being, Thinking, Relating, Collaborating, Acting)
13:00 Lunch
14:00 Being: Exploring your inner compass, being present and sensing what’s around you
17:00 Lake swim / Free time
19:00 Dinner
20:30 Storytelling by the fire

Tuesday

Voluntary activity: yoga, walking, swimming…
8:00 Breakfast
9:00 Thinking: Adopting different perspectives, making sense and creating a vision that inspires
13:00 Lunch
14:00 Relating: Connecting, appreciating belonging and expressing care for self, others and the world
17:00 Lake Swim / Free time
18:00 Italian Cooking Class & Dinner
21:00 Stargazing meditation and sitting in silence

Wednesday

Voluntary activity: yoga, walking, swimming…
8:00 Breakfast
9:00 Collaborating: Collaborating to empower, encourage and create together
13:00 Lunch
14:00 Acting: Learning what it takes to enable change, break through barriers from the past
17:00 Lake swim / Free time
19:00 Dinner
20:30 Fire Ritual

Thursday

Voluntary activity: yoga, walking, swimming…
8:00 Breakfast
9:00 Celebrating renewed sense of strength and clarity
12:00 Closing Circle
13:00 Departure

You can also rent a bike or book an Ayurveda Massage or a Thai Massage at the venue (additional charges apply).

What else you need to know

Time & Location
Monday to Thursday, August 25-28, 2025
Start time on Monday: 11:00
End time on Thursday: 13:00

Tenuta di Fassia, Umbria, Italy

Tenuta di Fassia
Is located in a historical 1900sqm garden, surrounded by 480 hectares of woods for trekking and biking. It offers absolute peace with private lakes, organic farming and so much more.

How to get there
Yes, we admit it is a bit of adventure but that’s part of the journey. Sometimes you have to disconnect to reconnect.

By train: railway station of Fossato di Vico, Italy
By plane: Perugia Airport, Ancona Airport (90 km), Rome Airport (200 km)

What to bring
We will spend time indoors and outside in nature. Please bring appropriate clothing, including hiking shoes and sun protection (hat, glasses, sunscreen).

• Comfortable clothes

• Reusable water bottle

• Something to write

If you wish to swim in the lake, do not forget your swimsuit.

Participation Fee

Registrations April 1st until May 17th: €1200 excl. VAT
Registrations May 18th until July 17th: €1500 excl. VAT
Registrations as of July 18th: €1800 excl. VAT

If you know someone to attend with, contact us for a “Bring a Friend” discount! If you sign up together, it’ll only be €990 excl. VAT per person! This option cannot be booked via the online form below. Instead, contact us and we’ll arrange this directly with you!

After payment, your spot is reserved.

Payment indicates that you agree with the general terms and conditions. If you need to cancel your attendance, paid fees will not be refunded.

Pricing includes 3 nights’ accommodation in a single bedroom with private bathroom. It covers breakfast, lunch and dinner, snack breaks and non-alcoholic beverages during the duration of the retreat. Travel, additional nights at the venue and lunch before departure are not included in the price but can be arranged with the hotel.

About the Facilitators

Martina and Genevieve co-created this event together and cannot wait to meet you!

Genevieve Hodge, Founder of Spire Leadership Coaching and Ambassador for the Inner Development Goals (Kilimanjaro)

“I am a qualified Leadership Coach, and award winning Business Woman, extremely passionate about supporting you to get from where you are now, to where you want to be – a better and brighter future for yourself!

I have over 10 years experience running and developing leadership programs developing hundreds of leaders. I hold a Post Graduate Certificate of Coaching, Master of Education (Leadership), a Bachelor of Business and am a Master Neuro-linguistic Programming Practitioner, and qualified in hypnotherapy, DISC Extended, Action Learning and am a member of the International Coaching Federation.”

Martina Mangelsdorf, Chief Strategic Dreamer at GAIA Insights and Practitioner of the Inner Development Goals

“As an entrepreneur, world traveler, writer and performer, I love to create from imagination. I do that as a playwright, director and producer of youth musicals, and as an amateur actress, dancer and drummer, who loves the stage despite being an introvert. Having honed this skill my entire life, I now teach Strategic Dreaming®.

I hold a Bachelor in International Business Administration and multiple certifications in various assessment tools and learning methods obtained during 20+ years’ experience as a Leadership Development specialist, facilitator and instructional designer. Design your life and let’s make memories worth being remembered!”