Begin Your Italian Way of Living
“Dance first brought me to Italy, and with that first trip, Italy showed me what I had been longing for: how to truly live.”
With over a decade of experience living, working, and traveling throughout the country, Ashlea has cultivated deep connections to southern communities and to family who still call it home. What began as a creative pursuit evolved into a daily practice with later dinners, wine shared with intention, long conversations, ease of the day, and a Mediterranean lifestyle rooted in presence, pleasure, and wellbeing.
As a multifaceted artist, sommelier, and mindfulness teacher, she shares this way of living not as a destination, but as something to be embodied wherever you are. Her purpose is simple, to sip, savor, and help you live fully with intention.
“With my roots in Sicily by the sea and a small mountainous town in Molise, there’s a quiet pull toward my motherland—something familiar, a warmth passed down through generations. Whenever I think of Italy, I’m reminded not just of where I come from, but of who I am becoming.”
- Ashlea
While working in Italy, one place in particular captured her heart. The area of Sorrento has become a second home with all of its beauty and vitality it brings forth to its community and newcomers from afar.
With gratitude for this community; it’s a gift to share this beautiful place and all it has to offer with others who may be interested in a full wellness experience.
“One look at the Amalfi Coast and you may believe that you've found heaven on earth.” (World Report, US News)
Experience Italy With Ashlea
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Join the community of women who want to enjoy the simplistic Italian lifestyle while indulging in curated wellness activities. Slow down through Yoga and meditation sessions, mindfulness practices in journaling and hiking, cooking classes, learning sustainability practices from authentic local chefs, wine tastings, and more.
Upcoming Retreat Dates:
Sept. 8th-13, 2026 Amalfi Coast, Italy
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Ashlea invites teams who are interested in the Italian lifestyle, to utilize presence and slowing down as a tool to help teams recharge, strengthen connections, and improve communication to enhance long-term productivity. She integrates communal wellness activities such as guided mindfulness sessions, outdoor Yoga, team-building activities, and interactive wine tastings for improved connection and bonding.
