You’re juggling a million things – work, kids, life – and somewhere along the way, you lost touch with that fierce, confident version of yourself.
You’ve been telling yourself you don’t have the time, money, or energy to do something just for you. But here’s the thing: You deserve to feel amazing, and it’s time to reclaim the fire inside.
Women wait years to choose themselves because fear sounds like logic.
“I do not have time.”
“It is not the right season.”
“I should focus on everyone else first.”
“I will do it once I feel more confident.”
These are not reasons - these are patterns.
Patterns that keep you small.
Patterns that are ready to be broken.
You do not need more time.
You need a container that lifts you out of your routine so your power can breathe again.
That is what these retreats are.
Arrive in Italy and take the train to the Ligurian coast. Settle into your seaside accommodations in Hotel Porto Roca in Monterosso al Mare, the largest of the Cinque Terre villages. Check-in to your room and relax for the evening.
Set out on a luxury 50' monohull sailboat tour along the Cinque Terre coast, exploring the five pastel villages from the water. Swim, sunbathe, and savor a delicious onboard lunch with wine as we soak in the coastal beauty together.
Join a guided Cinque Terre tour via train discovering hidden corners, scenic trails, and the region’s vibrant culture and including a Limoncello tasting. The evening is yours to enjoy a seaside dinner or catch the sunset from Manarola’s cliffs.
Enjoy the clifftop infinity pool before and after your mini photo shoot. Have the remainder of the day to move at your own pace — relax on the beach, browse the small shops, hike to Vernazza, or take a short ferry to Portovenere.
We check-out of our hotel this morning and transfer by private bus to a gorgeous winery in Tuscany for a tour, lunch and wine tasting. We complete the transfer to Florence that afternoon and have the rest of the evening for rest and exploration.
Have the full day at leisure to explore Florence. Alisha is available to arrange additional sightseeing or excursions depending on your interests.
Late morning, we begin a guided walking food tour on which we stroll through local food markets and sample traditional dishes like pasta, truffles, lampredotto, gelato, and more. You’ll also learn more about the city's history and culture and enjoy views of the city’s main landmarks along the way. Enjoy the rest of the afternoon free for shopping, museum visits, or journaling in a café.
Breakfast and private transfer to Florence Airport (FLR) for departures home, carrying memories, laughter, and a renewed sense of expansion.
I’m the founder of Atlantic Boudoir, based in Wilmington, NC — but more importantly, I’m someone who designs experiences that help women come back to themselves.
For the past seven years, my work has centered on creating intentional spaces where women can slow down, feel supported, and reconnect with their bodies, their voices, and their sense of self. Whether through photography, workshops, or retreats, the heart of what I do is the same: presence, permission, and transformation.
What I’ve learned through years of holding space for women is that true change doesn’t come from fixing yourself — it comes from being seen, softened, and supported long enough to remember who you already are.
Retreats allow that process to unfold more fully. With time, nature, and community, something shifts. Women arrive guarded or tired, and they leave more grounded, more alive, and more at home in themselves.
This is the work I care about most. And it’s an experience every woman deserves at least once.
Prioritizing my own well-being made me happier and more confident. Now, I help other women rediscover their spark through photography and travel.
Give yourself the opportunity to reset, heal, and expand into the woman you truly are.