Italy Retreat Recap

The 1st retreat at L’Altra Riva was a huge success. It happened from June 28Th — Saturday July 5Th ‘25. Thanks for everyone who came and to Jason for creating this retreat together. I feel beyond grateful 🥰

It was a week of yoga, laughter and healing, with lots of free time to enjoy the serene nature and hikes, have a siesta or just chill by the river.

I feel that we could all shed off some layers, coming out lighter and recharged ✨

Also it feels great supporting this amazing project of Jason & Gianuario, Patrick Itamar & Daniel, building a community house as a real alternative to the big city life. They do it out of a need and deep desire to get in touch with a slower paste of life, connected to nature, community living, yoga etc etc. and open their doors to anyone who shares this vision. This place has so much potential! They even plan to open their own bakery 🥯 restaurant.. you can stay as a guest or a volunteer.

I am filled with gratitude towards the group of people I shared this with.
For showing up with open hearts.
For helping this retreat become what it became.
It was truly something.

Their veggies, eggs etc. come from local farmers, which are also mainly queer and even have their own annual rural pride each year around beginning of July 🌈 get in touch if you feel any of this resonates with you 🐾

Love, Merdan.