Masseria Specula, Puglia, Italy September 13–19, 2026

Led by Dawne Sullivan + Laura Foster

 "La Seconda Primavera" - the second spring - is an Italian phrase used to describe midlife as a time of renewal. A season of rediscovery, of blooming again in new ways.

This retreat is an invitation to step into your own second spring—no matter where you are in your journey.

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If you’ve been craving a pause…

• Time to reconnect with yourself

• Nourishment for body, mind, and spirit

• A gathering of women who recognize that this season isn’t a slowdown, but an awakening — a beautiful beginning.   

• A supportive circle of women who know that midlife isn’t the end of anything — it’s the beginning of everything.

• Renewal through movement, stillness, and community

• A taste of la dolce vita in one of the most beautiful regions of Italy

  …then benvenuta to La Seconda Primavera Retreat.  …then benvenuta to La Seconda Primavera Retreat.

Your home for the week is the breathtaking Masseria Specula—a lovingly restored Italian farmhouse nestled in the rolling countryside of Puglia, Italy, surrounded by olive groves, sunshine, and the rhythm of simple, authentic Italian life.

• Just 15 minutes on foot from the turquoise Adriatic Sea

• Elegant, serene rooms designed for comfort and rest

• Shaded courtyards, olive groves, and outdoor gathering spaces

• The perfect blend of rustic charm and modern comfort

Visit https://masseriaspecula.com/

Over seven days together, we’ll weave practices of movement, restoration, and joy:

• Gentle yoga + breathwork each day

• Sound + Reiki sessions to harmonize energy

• Two deeper breathwork sessions 

• Workshops + conversations that open space for reflection

• Ample free time to wander, restore, journal, or simply be

What Awaits You in Puglia:

Imagine mornings wrapped in golden Italian light, the scent of espresso and blooming herbs in the air.

Afternoons spent laughing, learning, and reconnecting — and evenings where time seems to slow, the sun melting into the sea as you exhale fully for the first time in a long while.

Each day at La Seconda Primavera offers a balance of movement, stillness, and magic — designed to help you come home to yourself while celebrating the beauty of midlife as a beginning, not an ending.

This retreat is about embracing where you are in your life — even if you don’t know exactly what comes next — and tuning in to what you truly need to move forward.

It’s about the small, powerful moments that stay with you: the laughter shared over handmade pasta, the quiet reflection under an olive tree, the warmth of the sun on your skin as you walk toward the sea.

It’s about the feeling of being fully seen — held by community, by nature, and by yourself.

You’ll carry these memories long after you leave Italy — the taste of a ripe tomato still warm from the vine, the sound of your own laughter echoing through stone courtyards, the deep knowing that you are exactly where you’re meant to be.

As lifelong friends, Dawne and Laura bring their combined experience in bodywork, energy practices, movement, coaching and holistic nourishment - to create a retreat that invites you to reset, reconnect, and remember your own radiance. 

About Dawne Sullivan

Registered Holistic Nutritionist | Cold Immersion and Breath-work Coach | Reiki Master | Yoga Instructor | Connector

I spent many years uncomfortable in my own skin, afraid to use my voice and dimming myself to fit in.  My journey over the last few years has been transformative and I am lit up to share some of my practices with the women that join us.   I truly believe once we decide to put ourselves first it changes everything.  I am so happy in this season of my life and I believe you can be too.  

My passion is working with women to help them help themselves.  I love helping to guide them to develop the tools necessary to move forward in their best health.  There is no one size fits all approach.  I get so much joy out of creating community for women to grow and support each other.  I

t lights me up to see women excited about how they feel.   The power of women in community continues to amaze me and fill my heart. 

I am incredibly excited to host this retreat with Laura, I cannot wait to see the magic that happen and to celebrate you joining us. 

About Laura Foster

Women’s Mentorship Coach | Yoga Teacher | Chiropractor | Nervous System Practitioner | Breathwork Facilitator | Experience Maker

I freakin’ love the magic of women coming together and in this, part of my gift is creating the space and holding the energy of what wants to come through in those moments.

I believe women have an expanding role in what’s happening in the world right now. We are potent communicators, extraordinary energy weavers, powerful intuits and lovers-with-our-whole-hearts.

I believe our most sacred job is to remember exactly who we are and who we have always been as we walk the path to becoming our most liberated, grounded, expansive selves. Remembering who you truly are is the work I love to do the most.

I live in Nelson, BC Canada with my husband and dog.  I make a damn good cup of craft coffee in enviable mugs. I have recently retired from almost 30 years of Chiropractic practice and along the way I have also hosted retreats around the globe, privately coach a small group of fabulous human, teach yoga and facilitate breath work in my online membership.

I, like you, am committed to what matters and so far that’s meant letting go of rather limiting stories and beliefs that no longer have space in my life so that my life reflects what’s in my heart and soul.
 

If we know each other already — I’m so glad you’re here considering this retreat experience. If we’ve yet to meet, how amazing you’ve made your way here.

I hope you’ll join Dawne and I on this magical carpet ride.

You won't want to cancel but if you must ...

All monies paid are nonrefundable unless the retreat is at capacity and you are able to find a suitable replacement for your spot (or we can). A $150 admin fee will be charge to transfer your spot as per the above conditions.