Alpe Selvaccia, Italy
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Alpe Selvaccia is a beautiful mountain located in the Italian Alps, at the foot of the imposing Monte Rosa massif. A place where time has stood still. Far from luxury and civilization. About two hours northwest of Milan. Far from the hustle and bustle of everyday life.
A seemingly endless forest, expansive meadows and our own ‘private’ water source, the location also features a back-to-basics retreat center where the Spirit of the Wild programme is offered.
Alpe Selvaccia is only accessible on foot. A challenging 1.5-hour hike will bring you from the valley of Rassa Valsesia to the mountain of Alpe Selvaccia. A good level of fitness is therefore essential if you wish to participate in Spirit of the Wild programme at this location. There is a possibility to transport luggage to the site. A service road is available for supplies and emergencies, and is only accessible by 4WD/jeeps. This road is approximately a 15-minute walk from the site.
Aple Selvaccia
The Spirit of the Wild programme allows us to connect with and learn from nature through profound personal experiences. It is the key to transforming our thoughts, actions, and approach to an inclusive way of life, in communion with all life. This fosters a personal inner transformation and a commitment to a sustainable future.
The Spirit of the Wild programme aims to bring us closer to nature and, in turn, to our own inner nature. We do this by awakening all our senses and intuition, through silence and guided meditation. The programme is an invitation to slow down and listen to nature. Without rules or fixed goals, you are invited to experience and communicate with the world of rocks and plants, the fungi and mycelium that connect all life, and the world of animals. This leads to reflection on your own role as a human being in the great interplay of life. During the programme, there is ample time to explore nature on your own, in your own way and at your own pace.
The Programme
Reflection on your own relationship and connection with nature
Opening your awareness to the elements and the various aspects of nature
Guided meditations
Solo nights under the stars are possible
Plenty of hiking opportunities in the immediate area
Space to be alone
Guidance by experienced facilitators and mountain guides
Contributes to personal development
Digital detox
Maximum of 16 participants
Sustainably accessible (see Travel section)
Languages: Dutch and English
What you can expect
The Spirit of the Wild programme is always guided by two experienced facilitators.
Our facilitators for Alpe Selvaccia are:
Raymond Landgraaf
Annelies Hupkes
Wayne Maspero
Tjeerd Witts
Ben Palmer
Trainers
Accommodation is in beautifully renovated, centuries-old mountain huts where you sleep in the large sleeping loft and other shared bedrooms. You won't have your own room. There is a bathhouse with two hot (wood-fired spring water) showers and two toilets. If desired, you can sleep in tents, under tarps, or under the stars.
Delicious organic, vegetarian dishes are freshly prepared daily by our local chef, Maria. Special dietary requirements can be communicated to the course leader before the start of the course. Alcohol is not served during the course week.
Accommodation and Cuisine
Car: By car, the journey to Rassa takes about 12 hours (from the center of the Netherlands). When the group is complete and several people wish to travel by car, carpooling options can be discussed beforehand.
Plane: A return flight from Amsterdam Schiphol Airport to Milan Malpensa. Transportation to and from the airport in Italy is provided.
Travel to Alpe Selvaccia from the Netherlands
Participation in Spirit of the Wild: € 1.900
This includes:
Accommodation
Alle meals
Course participation under professional guidance
The mountain guide
Travel costs are NOT included, with the exception of transfer from and to Malpensa Milan Airport for those arriving by air.
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