

Inspiring Speaker
Award-Winning Author
“Writing Setting
& Sense of Place”
Global Travel & Retreats
Herbal Medicine
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Transformative opportunities that inspire!
Award-winning author, herbalist, and speaker Holly Bellebuono leads retreats around the US and the world. Together with her husband David, they create fun, life-changing experiences that include gardens, The Craft of Writing, herbal retreats, couples retreats, and experiences for retired travel include farms, history, art, culture, local cuisine and wine, mythology, storytelling, and adventure.

Upcoming Retreats

Greece: Myth & Beyond (sold out)
Sept 23 - Oct 2, 2026
Herbal Tuscany 2027
(spaces are available)
May 29 - June 9, 2027
Back to Italy!!
We are thrilled to be partnering again with Richard Liebmann and Natalie Young to host you in Tuscany in spring 2027. This 12-day/11-night herbal adventure and organic farm-to-table tour is the inspiring, rejuvenating experience you're looking for. Spaces are limited! Click here to learn more and register.

Check out the wonderful trips we have taken!
Holly has hosted travelers on incredible trips to Canada, Costa Rica, Martha's Vineyard, Italy, and (in 2026) Greece. Subscribe to our newsletter to learn how you can join upcoming retreats.



Retreats Around the World
Holly designs organic, back-to-the-land, and luxury retreats that are inspiring, fun, and transformative.
Our various events welcome writers, authors, herbalists, gardeners, aromatherapists, healers, and of course anyone eager to learn and grow.
Retreat themes can include The Craft of Writing, Herbal Medicine & Flowers, and Aromatherapy.
All Holly's retreats include opportunities to explore delicious and organic regional food and wine, the culture of the region or country we are visiting, and connecting with amazing group participants and local guides and families.
We explore the nature and beauty of far-flung regions: we have visited volcanoes, kayaked mountain lakes, toured lavender farms, hiked hilly Tuscan towns, crawled through underground Etruscan tunnels, spent refreshing afternoons swimming in the Atlantic Ocean, indulged in wine tastings and local farm markets, visited historic landmarks, immersed in Costa Rican rainforest waterfalls, and gotten our hands messy making things: harvesting herbs and foods, cooking, and crafting.
Holly's retreats are especially for those interested in natural medicine, herbalism, gardening, plants, forest medicinals, art, history, food & wine, and the Craft of Writing (fiction, nonfiction and/or memoir). Our retreats are laid-back and easy, with all tours and excursions organized for you so you simply show up and immerse yourself in the experience.
Our adventures are ideal for those seeking a:
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writing retreat
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yoga retreat
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herbal retreat, aromatherapy retreat, plant lover's journey
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couples retreat
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slow travel, meaningful travel
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retirees travel, senior travel, and bucket list travel
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extended stays and journeys around the world
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mindfulness practice
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food and wine adventure
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agritourism travel (there are no corporate cruise ships here!)
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off the beaten path organic farm to table travel
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local and regional cuisine
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international excursions
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cultural heritage tours of Europe and Central America
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garden, flower and farm tours
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mythology, folklore, and world literature workshops
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and simply to experience new countries and cultures.
Our trips are for solo travelers and couples, men and women, and anyone eager to explore the world. We look forward to welcoming you!
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Upcoming Retreats
Greece: Myth & Beyond, September 23 - Oct 3 2026 (full, email us to join the waitlist)
Herbal Tuscany May 29 - June 9, 2027
(registration is open)
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