Retreats with Holly Bellebuono

“A complete battery recharge! Stimulating environment, interesting curriculum/focus, wonderful people. Very energizing. My sincere thanks to Holly for the invitation and experience.” --Susan Bernard, Costa Rica 2017 

“It was the trip of a lifetime - nothing to change. Wonderful group, experiences, food!” -- Janis Fallon, Herbal Tuscany 2025

“What a magical 3 weeks! Holly has such a kind soul, a big heart and so patient with her students. I enjoyed myself so much that summer, I travelled back to Martha's Vineyard the next year to complete an internship with her. Not only did I learn about herbs and herbal medicine, I feel like I gained a dear friend. A few years passed and I joined Holly on a Nova Scotia adventure with other herbalists.” Dana Brown, Martha's Vineyard and Nova Scotia

“Holly, the whole experience was incredible and will remain in my heart. To be taken away, both in mind and body, from my winter everyday living and become immersed in outdoor lush greenness with like-minded people participating in plant studies is a dream come true for me. Relaxing, comfortably friendly environment with a variety of activities to choose, delicious food, warm and engaging staff. The bungalows were perfect (loved the hammock) and especially walking down the lush plant paths toward the yoga area and the library where we had class. The classes were great--I needed to reengage my brain in medicinal herbs and found that the classes did just that. “ L.C., Costa Rica 2017 

“An incredible 2 weeks jam packed with the basics of herbal medicine, on a beautiful island, with a group who is just as interested and excited to learn as you are! I was very happy with the location.  I loved staying at the cottage and all the little field trips we took.  The last day was special to me and the summer solstice celebration was an incredible evening.” Grace McNally, Martha's Vineyard 2016

“Thanks again for being a wonderful teacher and organizer of this trip. This was so rejuvenating for my soul! I fell in love with Costa Rica and would love to go back or go on another trip in the future. It was an amazing experience of the rainforest on an eco-sustainable ranch with a wonderful group of people, was a great fusion of education with fun and relaxation! It was so nice to be surrounded by a beautiful place and beautiful souls.” Ania, Costa Rica 2017

“Herbal Tuscany 2025 was a delightful pilgrimage into the simple beautiful Tuscany that so few people get to experience. Villa Certano, where we stayed a week, was a beautiful 16th C Tuscan country home built around a medieval church with lovely sloping grounds and grand Tuscan views. We ate simply and gloriously with local produce when we were at the villa and had many fun meals out exploring Siena and Assisi. We were able meet with herbal experts - professors of botany, pharma students from the U of Siena, herbal entrepreneurs at lavender farms, renown local herbalists - and visit some of the most fabulous herbal museums in Tuscany, including the Aboca Museo and the U. of Siena Museo and botanical gardens. A beautifully curated tour that made us all feel a part of local Tuscany culture.” Paige Lescure, Herbal Tuscany 2025

“A perfect blend of educational topic of interest (herbal medicine), part of the world of interest (rainforest/Costa Rica), and venue of interest (eco-farm). Everything we wanted in a single location. Thanks so much Holly, for creating this wonderful experience! It was a particularly wonderful mother-daughter experience. Couldn’t have been more satisfied with the whole experience. It was a particularly good venue, so much to do and see and learn about.” Deborah Mayhew, Costa Rica 2017

“I believe it was a very well curated trip for 'Herbal Tuscany' and I loved it all! Thank you!” Karen Widgington, Italy 2025

“A multi-sensory immersion into Tuscany and Umbria: beautiful visually, expanded my history/knowledge, fun at all levels: personal growth, met new people, saw fabulous places, enjoyed marvelous meals.....all while staying in very comfortable abodes.....and did I mention the wonderful opportunity for morning movement classes, best massage EVER and gardens, gardens, gardens!!! What a loss for me if I had NOT joined this trip.” Susan Myers

“An unbelievable once-in-a-lifetime experience to Tuscany with a focus on herbal discovery and out-of-this-world food and wine! Eleven days that will change your life in many, many ways!” Stan Haught, Herbal Tuscany 2025

“The tour met my expectations and beyond. The program would meet the needs of those wanting to expand their knowledge of herbs and their applications. The small group provided time to get to know and enjoy each other. The tour leaders were very personable and knowledgeable.” Wanda Chenot, Italy 2025

“Get ready to change the way you view health and healing! I found my spirituality by attending this program with Holly and my life will never be the same.” Sasha Geerkin, Martha's Vineyard Retreat

“I am so glad I went on the Herbal Tuscany journey!! I appreciate the thoughtful planning and organization Richard, Natalie, Holly and David all put into making the trip so enjoyable! Thank you!” Cindy Dodge, Italy 2025

“Fantastic, curated, choreographed trip! Little bit of everything - great sightseeing and experiences, beautiful landscapes, people and food. Tours leaders offered everything - experience, movement, herbal knowledge, great photography and humor:)” Donna Prelack, Herbal Tuscany 2025

“This trip was more than expected! Well organized, always options if you did not want to follow the day's plan, food was delicious and the staff quickly became friends!” Barbara Gabriele, Herbal Tuscany 2025

“It was a lovely trip to lovely Tuscany in a lovely OLD villa, smelling and identifying fragrant herbs, with a nice group of people with likeminded interests.” Claudia Canerdy, Italy 2025

“Over four years of learning from and collaborating with Holly, I have met dozens of women from all over the world, who I have made lasting friendships with and have formed a true sisterhood of support, encouragement, and whom I am constantly learning from and with.” Tarah Gibbon, Martha's Vineyard and Nova Scotia