Philosophical Retreats: Clarity, Depth, Renewal
We say that it was not in our power to choose our parents, that they were given to us by chance.
But we can choose whose children we would like to be.
There are households of the noblest intellects: choose the one into which you wish to be adopted, and you will inherit not only their name but their property too.
Nor will this property need to be guarded meanly or grudgingly: the more it is shared out, the greater it will become.
Seneca
Philosophical Retreat Experience
Curated for reflective individuals seeking a new perspective in life. Set amidst serene landscapes—green islands, whispering rivers, and skyward peaks—our exclusive retreats offer a rare pause. Whether you’ve built careers, guided others, raised families, or held communities together, this experience honors your path and welcomes the next chapter: one of intellectual discovery, clarity of purpose, and existential renewal. This is not a break from your life. It is a return to what really matters.
Upcoming Retreats
5 Day Retreat
July 2025
Ancient Wisdom, Modern Challenges: A Guided Journey
A Life Worth Living — Humanity’s Ideals
Discover the grand mosaic of human aspiration from the artistic brilliance of past civilizations to the enduring hunger for truth, harmony, and wonder. We reflect on ideas and practices that shaped the world and ask: what defines a flourishing life?
Threats to Meaning — Humanity’s Discontents
In quiet conversation beneath open skies, confront the shadows: feelings of emptiness, doubt, and disconnection. Explore the universal crisis of meaning not as a flaw—but as a turning point. Why do even the successful sometimes lose their “why”?
Recovery of Meaning — Crises and Hopes
From life’s fractures emerge revelations. Learn how others—thinkers, mystics, artists—found new direction through suffering. Our own journey is never complete. In fact, the richest, most exciting chapters of our life may lie ahead.
10 Day Private Retreat TBA
September 2025
Modern life moves fast. But wisdom takes root slowly. Surrounded by mountains, sea, and sky, we invite you to pause and explore life’s deeper questions—not as an academic exercise, but as a living conversation between you, the world, and what’s next.
Our 10-day immersive retreat is for those who have achieved much and now seek depth, clarity, and renewal. Set in a tranquil natural setting, this experience weaves together the healing power of nature and the timeless wisdom of philosophy to help you reconnect with what matters most.
Retreat experience will include
Guided Existential Reflections on living authentically; confronting impermanence, change and loss; understanding the worldview that shapes your life and values that guide your decisions.
Nature-Based Contemplation inspired by Epicurean, Taoist, and Zen traditions focusing on cultivating presence, acceptance, and gratitude.
Stoic Exercises designed to weather any storm and achieve lasting mental resilience, practical wisdom, and emotional equilibrium.
Socratic Dialogues providing a space for deep introspection
Buddhist Rituals and Storytelling
Transformation and Empowerment exercises inspired by Aristotle, the Stoics, Confucius, Renaissance Humanists, and Existentialists.
From the blog
-
Philosophy as a Way of Life
Welcome to WordPress! This is your first post. Edit or delete it to take the first step in your blogging journey.
Have questions? Want to learn more?
Please feel free to contact me by phone or email. Or alternatively fill in the form below, and I will get back to you as soon as I can.
Your message has been sent
Aletea 