Retreat Itinerary

Arrival & Grounding

• 1:45pm / 3:30pm – Transfer from Fiumicino Airport
• From 4:00pm – Check-in & room settling
• 6:00pm – Grounding Qi Gong & Breath Reset (30 min)
• 7:00pm – Sunset Welcome Circle + Herbal Welcome Elixir
• 8:30pm – Dinner*

Qi Activation & Energy Reset

• Before Breakfast – Warm lemon water + celery juice
• 8:30–10:00am – Breakfast
• 7:30am – Qi Gong Flow & Meridian Wake-Up (45 min)
• 9:30am – Heavy Metal Detox Smoothie
• 10:00am – Breathwork & Sound Bath Session
• 11:30am – Guided Herbal Walk & Field Diagnosis – Read the land like a pulse
• 1:00pm – Lunch
• From 3:00pm – Free Time
• 5:00pm – Sound Resonance Acupuncture Session (20 mins pp, rotating)
• 6:30pm – Evening Sound Bath & Meridian Meditation
• 8:30pm – Dinner* + Digestive Herbal Tea Ritual

Inner Radiance & Skin Secrets

• Before Breakfast – Warm lemon water + celery juice
• 8:30–10:00am – Breakfast
• 7:30am – Facial Qi Gong & Lymphatic Activation (30 min)
• 9:30am – Heavy Metal Detox Smoothie
• 10:00am – Emotional Release Breathwork & Sound Bath
• 11:30am – Breathwork, Reflection and Sound Acupuncture
• 1:00pm – Lunch*
• 1:30pm – Free Time
• 5:00pm – “Glow from Within” Workshop: Skin Health According to TCM
• 6:30pm – Sound Bath + Facial Acupressure Self-Care
• 8:30pm – Dinner*

Integration & Ceremony

• Before Breakfast – Lemon water + celery juice
• 8:30–10:00am – Breakfast
• 7:30am – Qi Gong & Centering Meditation (45 min)
• 9:30am – Heavy Metal Detox Smoothie + Integration Prompts
• 10:00am – Intention-Based Breathwork & Sound Bath
• 11:30am – Free Time
• 1:00pm – Lunch* at Santa Cristina
• 2:30pm – Five Element Integration Circle
• 5:00pm – Group Sound Resonance Reset + Energy Sealing Ritual
• 7:00pm – Reflection Circle & Farewell (Dinner* at 8:30pm)

Departure

• Before Breakfast – Lemon water + celery juice
• 8:30–10:00am – Breakfast, Heavy Metal Detox Smoothie
• 8:00am / 10:00am – Farewell hugs + transfer to Fiumicino

Meal Times at Castle throughout the Retreat:

🍋 Lemon Water & Celery Juice – served before breakfast daily
🍳 Breakfast – 8:30am–10:00am
🥗 Lunch* – 1:00pm
🍲 Dinner* – 8:30pm

Airport Transfers

We are happy to arrange private transfers to and from Rome Fiumicino Airport (FCO) once full payment for your retreat has been received. The journey from FCO to Castello di Santa Cristina is approximately 1 hour and 45 minutes, offering a scenic introduction to the Umbrian countryside.

Please coordinate your transfer needs with us at least two weeks prior to arrival to ensure availability.

Meals

Please kindly note: Lunch and Dinner at the Castle are exclusively on reservation at least 1 day in advance. Unfortunately, Santa Cristina Castle cannot accept last-minute bookings.

🍴 Lunch: €30,00 per person

Includes: Appetizer, first course, fruit/dessert, water and house wine. Coca-Cola, Fanta, Schweppes, coffee, cappuccino and liquers will be considered extras.

🍴 Dinner: €40,00 per person
Includes: first course, main course, side dish, fruit/dessert, water and house wine.

Add-Ons and Optional Activities

A La Carte Treatments

Private Acupuncture — €70 (60 min)
Herbal Consultation — €55 (45 min)
Fire Cupping & Gua Sha — €45 (45 min)
Moxibustion (Heat Therapy) — €25 (30 min)
Massage (8 styles) — €75 (60 min) / €100 (90 min)

Castle Activities

Horseback Riding
- Hack (2 hrs): €90 pp
- Private lesson (50 min): €60 pp
- Guided trail ride (45 min): €55 pp
- Jumping lesson: €60 pp

Tennis Court — Free, 8:00–sundown. Rackets & balls available at reception.
Swimming Pool — Free, 9:00–sundown. Towel rental: €5 at reception.
E-Bike Rental — €40 (full day) / €25 (half day)
Thermal Bath Half-Day Trip — Additional fee, Ask Reception for Details

Local Experiences

Excursion to Fra Viaco — €30 (includes lunch by a private lake with stunning views)
fraviaco.com
Boat Rental on Lake Bolsena — From May, €100/day
Wine Tasting
- Fattoria Aldobrandesca, Pitigliano (27 km), Guests Get Discount for visit and wine tasting
- Cantine Nieri, Orvieto (35 km)
- Villa Caviciana, Gradoli (6.3 km)
Visit Orvieto (35 km) — Medieval town & Duomo (€8 ticket)

Thermal Baths

Terme di Sorana (Guests receive 10% off)
Fonteverde (31 km)
Terme di Saturnia (44 km)
Terme dei Papi, Viterbo (49 km)
Chianciano Terme (68 km)