The Unwind Retreats
Welcome!
I am so excited that you have landed here. This started as a mere dream of mine and has now become a living, breathing reality.
We spend so much of our lives constantly running from one thing to the next. My intention for all my retreats is to offer a space for you to breathe, a space for you to recharge, and ultimately a space for you to unwind.
Each of my retreats are mindfully crafted and curated allowing us to discover the beauty in this world around us. I believe traveling is one of the greatest gifts we can give ourselves. It expands our perspectives, offers us inspiration and allows us to create meaningful connections to ourselves and those around us.
So in honor of that, I invite you to embark on The Unwind- for you, for me, for all women.
2025 Retreat… NOW LIVE!
September 9-14th, 2025
Tuscany Italy
Kind Words
Whitney W.
“The Unwind came at the perfect time in my life. I was slightly apprehensive to take my first solo trip without my family, but confident that it would be good for my wellness. Ilsa's grace and thoughtfulness took everything far beyond my expectations. From the daily yoga and exciting offerings to the beautiful villa, carefully planned meals and so much more - I walked away refreshed, renewed and forever connected with the other wonderful women who I was blessed to meet on this journey.”
Sirri A.
“The retreat was truly an unwinding and calming experience. I was swamped with work and daily responsibilities, feeling completely overwhelmed. I desperately needed a break. This experience gave me the chance to relax, indulge in some much-needed self-care, and recharge mentally. Believe it or not, it wasn't solely focused on yoga sessions. The schedule was well-balanced, offering activities such as scuba diving, relaxing by the beach, paddle boarding, enjoying the hot tub, lounging by the fire pit, or simply unwinding in bed with no agenda at all. The Unwind, is an invaluable investment in your own well-being, allowing you to prioritize yourself. You simply pay, board your flight, and everything else is handled for you! 100% recommend.”
Teacher & Host- Ilsa Marie
For those of you that don’t know me, I’ll share a little bit about how I got here. I’ve been practicing yoga since I was 8 years old and teaching yogis of all walks of life for the past 10+ years. My mom brought me to kids yoga camp during summer in AZ and I fell in love- I grew up doing ballet and yoga was such a healing way to treat my body and mind after years of dancing. Fast forward to today, I am a Baptiste yoga teacher and have a love for vinyasa flow, yin yoga, meditation, breathwork and journaling. I have over 500 hours of training from the Baptiste Institute and the Brooke Hamblet Training School. Aside from yoga, I have a passion for traveling and writing. I love planning and curating our trips and finding the best in any place I go.
*Along with myself, we will have a private chef on the premise, and my husband Joe who will be in the background ensuring our retreat runs smoothly and efficiently. He’s also not bad to look at! :D