Hello!
So glad you will be joining us for our retreat in Italy!
First, please bookmark this page so you can revisit it at anytime as you begin to make plans.
Second, you can email either of us with questions at any time:
Valori@Valoriwells.com or Kelly@Kellysheets.com
Our main website is www.Creativesretreats.com where you can find this retreat and others.
Here are a few more things to keep in mind for the trip and things to do:
** Be sure you have downloaded WhatsApp and set it up so we can use it the week of the retreat. More info down below on WhatsApp
FLIGHT:
We will be staying about 40 minutes south of Florence in Chianti and the closest international airport is the Florence International Airport, officially named Amerigo Vespucci Airport (FLR)
PASSPORT:
Passports must be valid for 6 months on the date you leave the US to be accepted by Indonesia so make sure you check the expiration of your passport now so you can renew if needed. We suggest taking a photo of your passport in case you lose it, you have a copy to make things easier to resolve.
INSURANCE:
For certain, purchase travel insurance in case of a glitch in your travel plans occurs and in case of any major health issues or injuries. We also recommend having it printed and with you for travel. World Nomads offers simple and flexible travel insurance if you need a recommendation. Also some of our guests have found Faye which may work better. Investigate which option works for you but please be sure you have a policy.
EXTRA NIGHTS:
The place we are staying is booked out before and after our retreat so if you want to extend your trip, we suggest using resources such as Booking.com or Airbnb to find extra nights stay or using the resources in an Italy guidebook.
TRANSPORT TO RETREAT:
You can hire your own transport to the retreat or you can connect with the hotel to book you transport. We will get the information on how to do this and let you know well in advance.
We are staying close to Greve in Chianti about 40 minutes drive south of Florence: B&B ANCORA DEL CHIANTI,
Località Collegalle 12
50022 Greve in Chianti – Firenze – Itali
TIMING:
Check in is at 4pm and we finish after breakfast and check out by 10am.
ART SUPPLIES:
Valori will be sending out art supplies and a short list of suggestions for you to bring along! She will also include a supplies list with some suggested things to bring along. Look for that a few weeks before the retreat.
COMMUNICATIONS:
Wifi is available at the resort. Valori and I will be on WhatsApp for communication, you can download it on your phone. It is free when you are on WiFi to call home and text using this app. Please add our numbers. Kelly 805.746.6255, Valori 541.408.5756
HEALTH:
Please take a look at your guidebook or online for things to bring along and shots they recommend. We suggest bringing a basic first aid kit just in case you need anything like band-aids, aspirin, antibiotic ointment, cold meds, anti-diarrhea meds, etc. so you have some on hand at the resort.
Also highly recommend electrolytes during the flights. This seems to help keep everyone healthier through travel time and on the trip.
SCHEDULE:
We will send along a schedule for the week as we get close to our departure. We will have a half day free in Florence, so if you want more time there we suggest booking some extra time before or after the retreat to enjoy that amazing city.
Reach out if we can answer anything else! And start exploring guidebooks!
Glad you are joining us,
Kelly & Val