Moving as One: The Dance of Connection

A Journey into Fluid Movement, Heartfelt Partnership
& the Art of Moving together in timeless Tuscany

With COLLEEN SUZANNE
September 12–19, 2026

HighlightsOverview

A Couples Retreat for Connection, Trust, and Joy in Tuscany

You arrive together, hand in hand, into a landscape that seems to breathe with you.

Rolling Tuscan hills stretch outward, vineyards tracing gentle curves across the land, stone villages glowing in the afternoon light.

At San Fedele, a former monastery transformed into a place of quiet beauty, the pace of life slows instantly. There is nothing to rush toward here. Only space to be together.

You notice it almost immediately: the way your shoulders drop, the way your attention turns back toward each other. Away from distractions. Away from noise. Toward presence.

Each morning begins with movement, not performance, but listening. Simple dance practices become a language, a way of communicating without words. You explore rhythm, breath, touch, and timing, discovering how leading and following shift naturally when trust is present.

There is no right way to move. Only your way.

Afternoons invite you into Tuscany itself. Walks through medieval streets, shared glasses of Chianti Classico, long lunches overlooking vineyards. Experiences that awaken the senses and remind you why pleasure, play, and beauty matter.

As the days unfold, something subtle changes. Conversations deepen. Laughter comes more easily. You begin to move through the world again as partners, attuned, responsive, connected.

Evenings draw you back together in warmth and intimacy. Candlelit dinners, reflections, gentle rituals that anchor what you are rediscovering.

This is not about fixing what is broken. It is about remembering what already works.

You leave with more than memories. You leave with a shared rhythm. A dance you can return to, again and again.

Welcome to Tuscany. Welcome to moving as one.

Find your Joy, Live Your Bliss: the highlights

Transformational Dance Sessions

Daily guided practices blending movement, presence, and emotional awareness. Colleen helps you reconnect with your body’s wisdom while deepening your capacity for trust, joy, and authentic partnership.

Connection & Partnership Practices

Explore embodied exercises that reveal how we lead, follow, listen, and co-create. These sessions translate the language of dance into powerful insights for life, relationships, and personal growth.

Musicality & Creative Expression

Move beyond steps. Discover how rhythm, breath, and emotion shape your dance and your inner world. A journey into playful creativity, self-expression, and the art of moving as yourself.

Sacred Spaces for Renewal

Morning sessions unfold inside San Fedele’s beautifully restored ancient church, a luminous sanctuary where acoustics, atmosphere, and history elevate every experience of movement and reflection.

A Tuscan Retreat of Beauty & Delight

Enjoy curated excursions, unforgettable meals, and wine experiences woven through your journey. Dance meets la dolce vita as each day blends inner transformation with the magic of Tuscany.

Where we will stay: San Fedele

An authentic 12th-century monastery restored into a sanctuary of beauty, quiet, and Tuscan elegance.

For our retreat we will be hosted at Borgo San Fedele, a lovingly restored medieval monastery nestled among vineyards, olive groves, and the rolling hills of Chianti Classico. Once a spiritual refuge for traveling monks, today it is a serene and beautifully appointed retreat center reserved exclusively for our group. San Fedele blends historic charm, refined comfort, and an atmosphere of deep stillness, creating the perfect setting for personal renewal, creativity, and soulful connection.

The Monastery: A Place of Timeless Peace

San Fedele dates back to the 12th century and has been restored with great devotion, maintaining its original stone architecture, vaulted ceilings, and ancient cloisters. Every space feels infused with history, intention, and quiet elegance.

Inside you’ll find:

  • 13 beautifully restored bedrooms (twin, double or single), each uniquely designed
  • modern private bathrooms with traditional materials
  • high ceilings, terracotta floors, historic beams
  • windows overlooking vineyards, cypress groves, and endless Tuscan light

Because San Fedele operates exclusively for private groups, the entire monastery becomes our home for a week. Intimate, welcoming, peaceful: a true sanctuary.

The Common Spaces

The interior of San Fedele offers extraordinary spaces for gathering, reflecting, and simply being:

  • San Fedele’s restored (deconsecrated) church: a sacred, atmospheric space perfect for meditation, sound work, journaling circles, and evening rituals that nourish the spirit.
  • a cloistered courtyard perfect for unforgettable open-air dinners, outdoor activities but also quiet reading and morning coffee
  • panoramic terraces with sweeping views of the hills
  • a huge welcoming multifunctional hall, that serves as well as dining room (when dining outside is not adviseable because of weather conditions), where meals are shared family-style

Every corner invites stillness, presence, and inspiration.

The Grounds: Tuscany at Its Purest

San Fedele sits on a hillside with breathtaking 360-degree views of Chianti. The landscape feels untouched: soft lines of vineyards, olive trees silvering in the wind, distant hilltop villages glowing in the sunset.

The property includes:

  • a large panoramic “infinity” swimming pool surrounded by lavender and rosemary
  • shaded stone terraces for outdoor meals and sessions
  • gardens and pathways for contemplative walks
  • comfortable deck chairs and sitting areas for relaxation and journaling
  • a tennis court.

At night, the silence is complete. In the mornings, only birdsong and soft sunlight.

The Atmosphere

Staying at San Fedele is like living in an Italian dream: peaceful, intimate, immersed in beauty. It is a place where time slows down, conversations deepen, and creativity awakens. Many guests describe it as the most restorative place they have ever stayed.

The Location

San Fedele is ideally positioned in the heart of Chianti Classico:

  • 10 minutes from Castellina in Chianti
  • 25 minutes from Siena
  • 40 minutes from Florence

It feels secluded yet remains perfectly connected for day trips and cultural experiences.

Tuscany’s Best-Kept Secret: Discover San Fedele

What’s Included

All Accommodations (including breakfast)

Stay in a beautifully restored 12th-century monastery nestled among olive groves and rolling Tuscan hills.

Transfers

Private transfers from Florence Santa Maria Novella train station to San Fedele, plus your return transfer to Florence at the end of the retreat.

All Transportation

Travel effortlessly in private vans to every destination included in the program: Siena, San Gimignano, Chianti wine estates, Florence countryside, and more.

Evening Dining in Tuscany’s Historic Towns

Enjoy intimate dinners in charming Tuscan villages, featuring seasonal regional cuisine, artisanal pastas, and local wines. 

Cultural & Culinary Experiences

Enjoy artisan workshops, curated village visits, and premium wine tastings in the heart of Chianti Classico: all thoughtfully selected to deepen your connection with Tuscany.

Signature Retreat Sessions with Colleen Suzanne

Experience Colleen’s transformative morning sessions: movement, breathwork, creativity, journaling, and guided reflection to awaken joy, clarity, and embodied presence.

Dinners at the Accommodation

Shared meals featuring seasonal Tuscan cuisine, prepared with local ingredients and served family-style in courtyard, or on the terraces or in the dining hall.

What’s Not Included

Airfares

Flights to and from Italy/Tuscany are not covered.

Independent Lunches and Dinners

Any meals not specified in the program or indicated as “independent” are at your own discretion.

Transfers to and from Meeting Points

Transport to the initial gathering point and from the final drop-off point to any additional destinations is not included.

Travel Insurance

Travel insurance is not included and is highly recommended. Participants are responsible for securing their own coverage to protect against unforeseen circumstances, including trip cancellations, medical emergencies, and lost or delayed baggage.

Pricing

  • $ 4,500 per person
  • $ 500 non refundable deposit at booking
  • Balance due by July 5, 2026

Cancellation Policy

  • Full refund minus 10% fee if canceled more than 30 days before the tour’s starting date
  • 50% refund if canceled 15-29 days before the tour’s s.d.
  • No refund if canceled 14 days or less before the tour’s s.d.

For full terms, visit our Cancellation Policy and General Terms.

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Meet your instructor: Colleen Suzanne

Marie Fratoni

Colleen Suzanne is a life coach, dance instructor, and joy-seeker who believes magic is found in the small, everyday moments that take our breath away. After returning to the dance floor later in life and finding a sense of heaven on earth, she dedicated herself to helping women take the lead, rewrite old stories, reclaim their inner sparkle, and live lives filled with meaning and delight through movement, mindset, and soulful connection. A certified life coach and dance teacher for 19 years, Colleen specializes in guiding transformative experiences that awaken the body, uplift the spirit, and nourish the soul. This Italy retreat is her newest offering, and she is honored to help you find the magic within yourself while exploring the magic of Italy. To help you find your joy and live your bliss, one beautiful moment at a time!

Meet your Program Managers: Stefano & Enrico

Enrico and Stefano are the visionaries behind Faery Snail Tours, a project born from their shared passion for art, wine, and immersive travel experiences. With years of expertise in hospitality, cultural tours, and wine education, they’ve crafted unique journeys that go beyond sightseeing. Together, they create spaces where travelers can connect deeply with Italy’s rich heritage, indulge in its finest flavors, and embrace the magic of authentic, soulful adventures.