Exclusive Self Leadership Retreat in Italy

Puglia, September 14 to 20, 2026


This Retreat is an exclusive self leadership retreat in Italy for high performing women who want to make clear decisions, interrupt old patterns and return with a concrete direction.

You can be highly capable, thoughtful, and disciplined, and still feel that you are repeating familiar patterns.

Not necessarily in an obvious way. It can be more subtle than that.

The same types of decisions, the same internal dialogues. The same patterns in how you relate, how you work, how you move through your days.

At a certain point, it becomes clear that more information, more podcasts and self-help content will not bring you the clarity you long for. What you need is space to observe the reality that you have created, the recurring thoughts, beliefs and habits and truly shift what needs changing.

That is where the Retreat begins.

I work with groups of people who are discerning and thoughtful. People who value quality, and who are ready for an experience that meets them at that level.

Where my Morocco retreats offer more Relaxation and Recharging, the Puglia retreat goes deeper.
On the Morocco Clarity Retreats, the pace softens. The environment does part of the work. Light, warmth, space. You step out of your routine and begin to see more clearly again. It is a week that restores and refines your direction. Daily yoga, excursions to Marrakech, the High Atlas and an overall sense of peace and expansiveness at our venue, Quaryati.

In Puglia, the work becomes more focused. Silence, Structure, and Depth.

Two days without any devices or technology. Four guided meditation sessions per day and a schedule that will allow you to move from understanding to actual change.
This is real transformational work.

All Revealing Vajra Retreats are intentionally designed.
Not crowded, not performative, and not interchangeable with a standard wellness week.

To find out more or book your place...

Please contact Rachel at rb@revealingvajra.com if you would like to ask any questions about this retreat or how to book and pay for your place, she will be more than happy to get back to you!

You can also book and pay securely online here. Payments via Paypal, Credit Card or Bank Transfer

Who this is for

You are used to functioning at a high level.

You make decisions. People rely on you. You carry responsibility without needing much support.

At the same time, there are areas in your life where something remains open.

And because you’re always busy, there’s always the next thing so this leaves little time for real introspection. Nothing forces a pause long enough to see what is underneath and this week removes any and all distraction.

If you have been functioning well and still sense that something essential is not fully aligned, this retreat is designed for that exact moment.

Will it all be young 30 year olds? Will it all be older women? 

The average age of the people who have already signed up is 50 so some people are a bit younger and some are a bit older.
On most retreats, the average age is around 45-55 so I’m expecting the same on this Puglia Retreat.

The environment

South of Puglia. Close to the sea.

A Masseria that is quiet, well designed, and uncomplicated.

Everything around you is taken care of.

  • Food.
  • Space.
  • Rhythm.
  • Time to walk, swim, read, rest.

The environment supports the work.

A glimpse of the days: Schedule

8AM: Morning meditation and movement
9AM: Breakfast

10:30AM: Clarity session late morning with meditation

1PM: Lunch and Free time

4PM: Afternoon meditation and clarity work
6PM: Somatic practice

7:30PM: Dinner

Included in your retreat package:

  • Daily Movement classes
  • Daily Self Leadership Sessions
  • Private Session with Rachel
  • All meals and non-alcoholic drinks
  • One full-lenght massage
  • Two full days without your phone > non-negotiable, you have to actually turn your devices in
  • 4 Meditation sessions per day
  • 1 Excursion
  • 1 Guided walk
  • 1 Lunch by the Beach
  • Transfers during the retreat and 1 shared transfer for arrival/departure on the 14th and 20th to/from Brindisi

 

To find out more or book your place...

Please contact Rachel at rb@revealingvajra.com if you would like to ask any questions about this retreat or how to book and pay for your place, she will be more than happy to get back to you!

You can also book and pay securely online here. Payments via Paypal, Credit Card or Bank Transfer

About Rachel Bonkink

For over fifteen years, I have guided people through deep inner work.

I work with people who are used to thinking clearly and performing at a high level, and who recognise that something deeper needs to shift.

My background in the corporate world allows me to work with complexity, pressure and decision making in a direct way.

My work combines meditation, Buddhist psychology, nervous system understanding and practical self leadership.

I see quickly what is actually going on.

And I guide people to act on it.

Practical

September 14 to 20, 2026
Masseria Potenti, Puglia

Closest airport: Brindisi
Bari is also possible, at your own cost.

Six to ten people

3750 Euro / 4400 USD (payment is in EURO)
695 Euro non refundable deposit

Includes accommodation, meals, all sessions, one massage, excursion and beach lunch

Frequently Asked Questions

Is this a meditation retreat or a leadership retreat?

It is both. Meditation is the foundation, but the purpose of the retreat is self leadership. You use meditation, clarity sessions and somatic work to see your patterns clearly and make decisions that are ready to be made. You will experience the importance of your nervous system and ways to regulate it. This might very well be the missing link for why you are manifesting without result on some aspects of life.

Who is the Puglia Retreat for?

This retreat is for high performing women, often professionals, entrepreneurs or leaders, who are used to responsibility and know that something in their life needs a more honest decision.

Do I need meditation experience?

No. You do not need to be an experienced meditator. You do need to be willing to work with attention, silence and self observation in a serious way.

I get bored easily, will we do enough? Get out of the retreat venue enough? Can I go for a run? Go solo?

Yes, I believe we do enough with the intention of self-exploration in mind for this week but you can always do more of course!
There’s two movement sessions a day, extra sessions on actively regulating your nervous system, a massage included, 4 meditations, there’s a pool and beach nearby and you are also completely free to add activities and excursions. This is your retreat, your time and it’s important to feel and do what is good for you.

What makes this retreat different from a wellness retreat?

This is not built around relaxation alone. The retreat is structured around clarity, decision making and behavioural change. The setting is beautiful, there is an included massage but the work we do is the real magic.

Why are there two days without devices?

Because constant input keeps many patterns in place. Two full days without devices create the conditions to see more clearly how your mind, nervous system and decisions actually operate.

Is this retreat suitable for women travelling from the US?

Yes. The retreat is designed for travellers who value quality, privacy, depth and a well held environment. Brindisi is the closest airport. Bari is also possible, that’s a two hour drive though.

Optional extension

You can stay two days longer and explore more of Puglia.

Lecce
Alberobello
Polignano a Mare
Grottaglie

This is separate from the retreat.

The decision

This is not about September.

It is about whether you are willing to act on something you already know.

Most hesitation is not practical.

It is the moment where something becomes real.

Next step

If you recognise yourself in this? Reach out.

rb@revealingvajra.com

+32 476 204 121 for whatsapp

We can have a chat and see if this is the right retreat for you right now.

Looking for a different entry point?
The Morocco retreats offer a softer pace at a different price point.

October, Marrakech, 17 to 24 or Christmas, Marrakech, 18 to 25.

 

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