‘Thank you’ isn’t enough to say. It’s forever indebted. I mean, there’s no amount of money, there’s no amount of praise, or offering you can give to somebody for opening the doors to your dream — I don’t know how you do that — other than to say, ‘I love you.’

Shelley Jean W., Orlando, Florida

The connections are the best part. Because when I was thinking about what this experience was going to be like, I thought well, of course it’s Italy so, I’m going to love it. I love Stacey, I trust her. And I don’t have problems making connections with other women, but I thought, “They’re just going to be different from me.” But the word connection has nothing to do with similarities or differences – it’s just about an openness. Feeling this lifelong bond with these other women — not only because of the shared experience but because of who they are – and the love and honor that they deserve and that I want to give them and that I feel from all them. So, it’s the best part of the trip…the connections with the other women.

Cathy H., Short Hills, New Jersey

I was so afraid of being with all these women that I didn’t know. I was really afraid of not being able to be authentic. But being with all these women and the love we all shared and showed each other…There’s almost no words for it, except that it was beautiful.

CarolAnne M. RSM, California

"This retreat was life changing! It was unbelievable how quickly we bonded and these women became my tribe."

KB, Oregon

"Stacey’s retreat is a heart-warming, spirit-filling time wrapped up in rich adventures that take your breath away."

AC, New Jersey

"What a great time to meet amazing women, experience new things, and see a beautiful country through the eyes of someone who knows it best!"

LN, Georgia

"I proved to myself that I could do it! I achieved my goal of returning to Italy and having the courage to go without any family members or close friends - I am proud of me!"

CS, Southern California

"Stacey holds a place for everyone so deeply, you immediately feel safe and cared for in her presence. She is amazing at coordinating everything and her ability to communicate and problem solve is unlike anything I’ve ever seen - it’s inspiring!"

HL, Northern California

"This retreat was magical. Time to breathe and be with me. I LOVED Florence. The people, the pace, easy to get around. And I really felt like I got to know the city in a week's time. And the laughing - I laughed hard!  I stayed up late talking to my roomies like a little girl away at summer camp. All the women were dear and it felt easy to be together. An overwhelmingly great experience!"

AS, Southern California

"The connection with each other was the ABSOLUTE BEST!  Such incredibly beautiful, genuine and vulnerable women.  I am so blessed by these sweet, new friendships and will carry each of them in my heart."

CN, Georgia