SAVE the date! TRANSFORMATIVE JOURNEY 2026
July 10, 2026 @ 10:00 am - July 31, 2026 @ 2:30 pm

TRANSFORMATIVE JOURNEY
July 10-31 2026 Assisi, Italy
An inner journey of creative awakening; a glorious retreat in beautiful Italy to nourish your soul & spirit.
In the Umbrian hills above Assisi, Italy you will find a magical place…
Where Art and Spirit conjoin
Here all of the arts—including movement, dance, music, theater and improv, painting, clay, collage, and poetry, serve as vehicles of inner transformation and spiritual awakening. Spiritual tools of yoga, energization, meditation, chanting, affirmation and visualization uplift and inspire.
Experience the sweet life of Italy; the fabulous food, vibrant culture, glorious natural and artistic beauty. Absorb the powerful spiritual vibrations felt in the sacred sites of St. Francis of Assisi, and the Ananda Center—Europe’s premiere Yoga and Meditation Retreat. Exult in newfound expressive freedom, unfurling your innate creative radiance in our spacious studio retreat center.
A UNIQUE SYNERGY
CREATIVE AWAKENING
unfurls the radiance of your Being. Unleash your creative voice and vision in hands-on studio exploration- lovingly guided by a pioneering leader in Art & Consciousness. Three immersive courses lead you on a journey of self-discovery unfolding through modalities of paint, clay, pastel, poetry, music and dance, singing, sound and movement. Experience inner transformations that ignite your genius and give you the courage to shine your light. Live a radiance that changes your world.
BEAUTY and SWEETNESS
feed your spirit and nourish your soul in an environment of peace, harmony and beauty. Enjoy renowned art, culture and cuisine in the heart of Italy — ‘la dolce vita’ in heart opening ‘belle Italia’. Drink in the kindness you find in the adjacent intentional yoga community and meditation retreat. Learn healing practices of gentle yoga, chanting, meditation, affirmation and visualization that restore your connection to the Divine within you
ADVENTURE, DISCOVERY and FRIENDSHIP
Explore the town of Assisi, the sacred hermitage of St. Francis Enjoy a swim in the nearby pool and waterfall and in the luxurious pool and spa at San Biago. Meet friends from many countries at the Ananda Café across the street and discover lasting, deep friendship in your intimate group of adventurous spirits.

