You don’t need to be fixed. Just witnessed.
Some seasons call for stillness. Others ask us to rise — gently — into a new kind of life.
La Vita Nuova is a softly held escape for women navigating endings and new beginnings: separation, burnout, reinvention, or simply the ache for more.
This is not a retreat to fix you.
It is a sanctuary to meet yourself again — in beauty, in quiet, and in exquisite company.
What awaits you
This is an intimate, high-touch retreat — softly structured, spacious, and full of sensory delight. Each element is chosen to soothe the nervous system and reawaken joy.
Two nights in a private villa or retreat suite (solo occupancy)
Optional third night for deeper stillness
Sound healing + stillness rituals
Fraser Gallop “Wine in the Vines” experience
In-house massage therapy
Curated local dining (private chef or intimate venues)
Gentle, optional group connection with 6–8 like-minded women
Every detail is taken care of. All you need to do is arrive.
La Vita Nuova is for you if…
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You’re craving time alone, but not loneliness
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You’ve recently moved through heartbreak, change, or burnout
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You’re entering a new chapter and want to mark it meaningfully
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You long for beauty, quiet, and soft adventure
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You’re not a group retreat person — but you’re curious
This experience is intentionally intimate and offered only a few times per year.
You can come alone. You’ll leave seen.
From me, to you
I created La Vita Nuova because I couldn’t find anything like it when I needed it most.
After my own season of unraveling, I didn’t want fixing — I wanted to be held. Not loudly. Just gently.
This is that space.
A soft return to yourself, in the most beautiful way possible.
If it speaks to you, I’d be honored to welcome you.
With love,
Tee
Founder, Your Velvet Passport
Moments from La Vita Nuova
Your new life begins here
La Vita Nuova is more than a retreat. It’s a quiet, luxurious reawakening — designed for women like you.
If you feel the whisper… follow it.
You might be wondering...
Q: Will I be sharing accommodation?
A: No. Each guest enjoys her own private space, unless attending with a friend.
Q: Do I have to attend every group offering?
A: No. Everything is optional. This is your time, your way.
Q: What are the dates?
A: Dates will be shared with waitlist members first before public release
Q: Can you help with travel or transfers?
A: Yes — Velvet Passport can assist with all arrangements upon booking.
Velvet Passport is a luxury travel concierge curating deeply personal escapes for solo travellers, women 45+, and self-led seekers.
We work only with premium partners, and we value beauty, discretion, and soul-aligned experiences.
La Vita Nuova is not a tour.
It’s the beginning of something true.