A Year of Sisterhood, Travel & Big New Beginnings

Hi beautiful friends,

As I sit down to write this, I’m feeling so full — of gratitude, joy, and that familiar “wow… look what we lived through” feeling.

Last year was a whirlwind of travel, retreats, and family, and I wanted to pause for a moment and reflect (just lightly)… because sometimes we move so fast, we forget to celebrate how far we’ve come.

A little look back at 2025…

We started last January in Tulum with The Wellness Sanctuary — 10 incredible women gathered with one shared intention:
to step into the new year with health, wellness, clarity, and sisterhood.

Then came Italy, and ohhh my Italy…
In May and June I hosted a retreat along the Amalfi Coast, savoring the cuisine, the culture, the lemony air, and the breathtaking beauty that somehow never gets old.
And from there, I traveled by train across Italy down to the southern region of Puglia, where we hosted another retreat in a magical Trulli village — full of food, wine tasting, laughter, and the kind of sisterhood that makes you feel like you’ve found your people.

My Italy retreats are all about culture + culinary experiences + connection, and both groups were such a successful delight!

And then… family. 🤍
This year also brought a new son-in-law, and the most joyful extended honeymoon experience with my family (and my son’s family from Australia). Sharing Italy with them — staying in an incredible old Italian villa that once belonged to an Italian gentleman and his grandmother — was absolutely priceless. A memory I will hold in my heart forever.

I also took a 10-day scouting trip to Greece for my 2026 retreats (more on that below!) — and I was lucky enough to have two dear friends alongside me who were a huge asset in the planning… and let’s be honest… they brought the FUN. 😂
Solo travel is beautiful (and I do love it), but traveling with friends and family truly adds another layer of magic.

And then we closed out the year in Bali, which will forever be one of my favorite places on Earth. That retreat was transformational — for my guests and for me — and I never get tired of sharing that island’s healing, beauty, and energy. I spent three months there and had three different groups of friends visit, and we had an absolute blast. I really focused in on my health practices like yoga, 10,000 steps a day, IV therapy, ozone therapy, body work, energy work, breath work, lymphatic drainage and clean eating. I returned home feeling so renewed!

Add in a handful of quick trips through California and Tennessee… and whew… it was FULL.
The kind of full that makes you grateful and tired in the best possible way.

Now… we ride into 2026 🐎🔥

As we approach the Year of the Fire Horse (beginning February 17), I can’t think of a more fitting theme for what I’m calling in.

The Fire Horse is all about:
forward momentum, courage, movement, independence, and bold new beginnings.
It’s a year that asks us to stop playing small… to trust our inner fire… and to GO.

And after spending the past week in Tulum focusing deeply on intentions for the year… I can honestly say:

I am SO excited for what’s coming.

My heart is especially full…

Because I’m stepping into a brand new chapter — I’m going to be a GiGi and I truly could not be more excited.
And my other daughter just got engaged to her sweetheart — so yes… my little family is growing…

…and so is the sisterhood.

Greece is here… and it’s going to be NEXT LEVEL 🇬🇷✨

I am beyond excited to officially add Greece to the retreat lineup this year.

There was so much interest that I created two Goddess Rising Retreats:

May 29 – June 8, 2026 (SOLD OUT!)
June 12 – June 21, 2026 (a few spots left!)

And you know me… I don’t do ordinary.

I spend hundreds of hours researching, scouting, and traveling to find the kinds of experiences that make you feel like you’re living inside a dream… so I won’t give it all away just yet 😉

But here’s a little taste…
✨ hidden sunset spots in Santorini
✨ Greek farm-to-table cooking classes with breathtaking views
✨ island time, secret beaches, and boat days you will never forget
✨ music, authentic Greek dining, and the most incredible food
✨ connection, sisterhood, and the kind of confidence you only find when you do something brave for YOU

If Greece has been on your heart… this might be your sign.