AYA Retreats
Aya Retreats curates transformative cultural and wellness experiences in inspiring destinations, weaving together art, yoga, meditation, reflection and authentic cultural immersion.
Created by three friends—an artist, a yogi, and an art historian with a career in
luxury travel—Aya Retreats invites you to join us in slowing down, breathing in
and savoring the experience we have created just for you~
AYA Retreats offers a daily wellness program led by Kimberly Hise, RYT,@chintwins, with gentle yoga, breath work, and meditation for all levels—no previous yoga experience is needed. Guests are encouraged to participate at their own pace, fostering relaxation and connection with themselves and the beauty of Tuscany.
*yoga mats provided
At AYA Retreats, we invite you to immerse yourself in the soul of Italy through a daily practice of journaling and creative exploration. Each day, participants will engage with multiple artistic mediums—sketching, water colors, poetry, and prose—blending sensory impressions of place with the written word. This is a space to reflect, express, and transform fleeting moments into lasting insight, guided by the rhythm of nature and the richness of Italian culture.
*Journals and art supplies provided
What Makes AYA Retreats Unique
● Curated cultural experiences
● Daily professional-led wellness practices
● Artist-led workshops
● Art history talks
● On-the-ground team
● Private guides and drivers
● Unique, upscale accommodation
● Private chef
● Itinerary designed by an artist, a yogi, and
an art historian who has lived in Italy
“Becoming”
Transformation is not thunder. It is the hush before dawn, the moment the tide turns without a sound.
It is the soft release of what no longer fits, the sacred pause between inhale and exhale.
It is not becoming someone new— but returning to the truth you never lost…
