Overview
This unique retreat blends Eastern Taoist movement practices with Sicilian olfactory traditions, using jasmine as a symbolic and sensory thread. Each day begins with Tai Chi and Qi Gong, following the Fiorire nel Soffio method—five days dedicated to the five organs and their corresponding emotions in Traditional Chinese Medicine, like the five petals of the jasmine flower.
Jasmine, with its quiet strength and deep cultural roots in Sicily, guides both the movement practice and the sensory journey.
In the second half of the retreat, jasmine returns as the heart of a natural perfume workshop, where Eastern and Western essences—woods, resins, and local botanicals—merge in the creation of a personal Oriental–Sicilian fragrance. Movement, scent, memory, and ritual unite in a powerful and transformative experience.
The Creative Italy School & Venue:
Feudo San Pietro
Your retreat takes place at Feudo San Pietro, an ancient hamlet rich in history, with a peaceful garden at its heart.
Today, Feudo San Pietro has been reimagined as a living artisan laboratory and is home to the Creative Italy School — an inspiring place where tradition, creativity, and the spirit of the land live on, offering the perfect setting for wellness, reflection, and creative exploration.
Destination: Milazzo (Sicily)
Set in Milazzo, in Sicily, Italy, this retreat unfolds in a historic coastal town shaped by Greek, Arab, Roman, and Norman influences.
Milazzo is known for its Mediterranean light, ancient past, and relaxed rhythm of life. Surrounded by sea and countryside, it offers a rare balance of nature and heritage — an ideal environment for reconnecting with body, senses, and inner rhythm.
Program Overview
Day 1 – Qi Gong (Liver & Anger)
Morning (08:00–11:00)
The journey begins with the Liver, organ of flow and movement. Anger is welcomed as a vital force to be listened to and transformed—opening space for renewal.
Small break with infusions
Day 2 – Qi Gong (Heart & Joy)
Morning (08:00–11:00)
The Heart invites warmth and conscious presence. Joy becomes an inner light that supports the blossoming of all other qualities, with jasmine embodying harmony and radiance.
Small break with infusions
Day 3 – Qi Gong (Spleen & Worry) + Perfume Workshop I
Morning (08:00–11:00)
Linked to nourishment and grounding, the Spleen teaches how to stabilize internal energy. Worry is seen as a message to slow down and return to center—echoing Sicily’s agricultural memory.
Small break with infusions
Afternoon (18:00–20:30)
Perfume Workshop I: Jasmine & Woods – An Oriental–Sicilian Perfumery Laboratory
• Introduction to olfactory awareness through jasmine as a cultural and energetic bridge
• Jasmine’s journey from East to Sicily: devotion, night bloom, transformation
• Guided smelling practices to awaken sensory memory and imagination
Day 4 – Qi Gong (Lungs & Sadness) + Perfume Workshop II
Morning (08:00–11:00)
The Lungs, guardians of breath and emotional release, help transform sadness into spaciousness. Like jasmine in the evening air, this day invites letting go and expansion.
Small break with infusions
Afternoon (18:00–20:00)
Perfume Workshop II: Woods, Roots & Sacred Depth
• Sensory exploration of oriental woods and resins used for meditation and grounding
• Developing olfactory sensitivity to base notes that represent presence and depth
• Creating the foundational structure of your perfume
Day 5 – Qi Gong (Kidneys & Fear) + Perfume Creation & Closing Dinner
Morning (08:00–11:00)
The Kidneys hold deep life energy.
Fear is alchemized into trust, bringing the energetic flower to full bloom.
Taoist Practices: Tai Chi or Qi Gong — integration and completion of the movement journey
Small break with infusions
Afternoon
Perfume Workshop III – Alchemical Union: Creating Your Oriental–Sicilian Perfume
• Guided blending session: jasmine and woods merge into your personal scent
• Technical knowledge meets intuitive creativity
• The perfume becomes a ritual trace—a lasting memory of transformation
Evening
Closing Dinner at Feudo San Pietro – Creative Italy School
Shared reflections, celebration, and a final moment of East and West meeting through movement, ritual, and scent.
Included in the Retreat
- 6 nights accommodation with breakfast in a B&B in Milazzo
- Daily Tai Chi / Qi Gong sessions (Day 1 to Day 5, 08:00–11:00)
- 3 guided perfume workshop sessions (Days 3, 4, and 5), including:
- Olfactory training & sensory awakening
- Jasmine storytelling as a bridge between East & West
- Exploration of oriental woods and resins
- Final guided perfume blending and composition
- All workshop materials provided
- Herbal infusions during morning breaks
- Taoist practice and workshops held at Feudo San Pietro
- Final dinner at Feudo San Pietro with both teachers
Practical Information
- Retreat Dates: July 20–24
- Check-in: Sunday, July 19
- Check-out: Saturday, July 25
- Group Size: Minimum 5 participants – Maximum 15 participants
- Retreat Cost:
€2.527,00 per person sharing in double occupancy
€588.00 – Single Supplement