You're invited to THE

RECEIVE Retreat

A private immersion in pleasure, presence, and embodied authority.

Intimate. Curated. Meticulously held.

Florence and Tuscany
October 11-17, 2026

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"This was so much more than I expected and everything I didn't know I needed!"
- 2025 Participant

It's Your Turn

You’ve spent years being the reliable one.

The one who anticipates needs before they’re spoken, keeps life moving, and remembers the details, carries the emotional labor, holds everything together so beautifully that most people would never guess how disconnected you feel underneath it all.

But somewhere inside all of that competence, your relationship with yourself started thinning out.

Quietly, pleasure became secondary, rest became conditional, and desire became something you pushed down because there was always something more urgent waiting for you.

So many women have learned how to function while completely disconnected from their own bodies.

Disconnected from softness.
From hunger.
From sensuality.
From the kind of intimacy that doesn’t feel performative or obligatory.

Disconnected from receiving.

RECEIVE was created for the woman who is tired of living in constant output.

The woman who misses herself.
The woman whose body has been whispering for years: please stop bracing all the time.

This retreat is not about becoming more desirable for someone else.

It’s about becoming more honest with yourself.

What actually feels good to you?
What opens your body instead of tightening it?
What do you want when you stop filtering your desires through everyone else’s expectations?

Inside RECEIVE, we explore intimacy, embodiment, pleasure, nervous system safety, and sexual self-discovery in a way that feels grounded, spacious, and deeply human.

No performance.
No pressure.
No curated version of femininity you’re expected to perfect.

Just honest conversations.
Slow mornings.
Long dinners in Tuscany.
Wine. Laughter. Beauty.

Women finally telling the truth about exhaustion, longing, relationships, desire, and what it means to feel alive again.

And something shifts there.

When women stop managing themselves so tightly, they soften.
They breathe deeper and reconnect to the parts of themselves that have been waiting underneath responsibility and survival mode.

Because the truth is, many women know how to give.

Far fewer know how to receive.

Receive rest without guilt.
Receive pleasure without apology.
Receive attention without deflecting it.
Receive intimacy without performing for it.

This is your invitation back to yourself.

It’s your turn to receive.

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What This Is

This is a small, intimate retreat designed for women who want to feel more at home in their bodies, their desire, and their capacity for pleasure. It is a space to slow down, soften the nervous system, and reconnect with sexual pleasure as a source of nourishment, truth, and regulation.

Receive is guided, held, and spacious. There is structure, but no forcing. Invitation, not expectation. Pleasure here is relational, embodied, and self-directed. You are always in choice.

This retreat is best suited for women who value depth, privacy, and a slower pace.

After RECEIVE

No one leaves Tuscany the same.

“I have always been the capable one. The composed one. This week taught me how to receive attention, generosity, and pleasure. I feel more myself than I've felt in a long time.” - 2025 Participant

"I came for the villa but I'm walking away with an entirely new relationship with myself and my husband." - 2025 Particpant

"My Aura ring is proof that this retreat works! Before Receive my numbers peaked and crashed regularly. After the retreat they steadied out because I have a stronger connection to my voice and boundaries." - 2025 Participant

The Container

RECEIVE is intentionally small and meticulously held.

• 7 days / 6 nights in Italy
• An intimate, carefully curated group
• Daily embodied practices
• Sensory ritual, rest, and cultural immersion
• A private boudoir portrait experience

• Slow, nourishing meals
• Spaciousness, silence, and precise care

Every detail is designed to remove effort and decision-making so your system can finally exhale.

For the retreat itinerary, CLICK HERE.

Luxury Accommodations

Your retreat begins with a night in a boutique hotel in Florence, offering elegant comfort in the heart of one of Italy’s most iconic cities. From there, you’ll settle into a spacious private villa in Tuscany, surrounded by rolling farmland and complete serenity. The entire property is reserved exclusively for our group, creating an atmosphere of privacy, beauty, and effortless ease.

Slow, Nourishing Meals

From dinner on Sunday evening to breakfast on Saturday morning, you’ll be nourished with slow, intentional meals. Some will be prepared by a private chef, some enjoyed in nearby restaurants, and some will be served in the comfort of bathrobes and soft, unhurried mornings.

Pleasure & Embodiment Practices

Dive deep into the art of receiving with practices focused on pleasure. Learn how to break free from the constant giver role and discover the power of centering your own desires - sexual and platonic. These sessions will help you reconnect with your body and embrace the pleasure you deserve.

Private Boudoir Portrait Experience

Indulge in a deeply personal and empowering experience that celebrates your individuality and self-expression. Through intimate and artful photography, this “between-the-sheets” session will capture not just your physical form but also the essence of who you are.

Luxurious Unscheduled Time

You’ll have generous pockets of spacious, unscheduled time to rest, wander, journal, or simply be. You can slip into solitude or connect with the remarkable women who gather in these containers - women who bring depth, warmth, and presence that make every conversation feel meaningful. This is the kind of time that restores you, expands you, and invites you back to yourself.

Explore the Rolling Hills of Tuscany

A wine-tasting lunch and select meals in nearby towns will give you the opportunity to experience Tuscany’s rich culture. You’ll savor local wines, explore regional flavors, and enjoy the simple pleasure of exploring picturesque villages, offering you a deeper connection to the land, the culture, and the beauty that surrounds you.

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love from D.S. 2025 Attendee

"Life-giving"

TESTIMONIALS

What others are saying:

"I loved it. So much. 10/10"

2025 Participant

"It was really helpful to just have spaciousness in time and to be able to connect with other women in a meaningful way."

2025 Participant

"Shauna creates such a calm and welcoming atmosphere, and offers amazing classes and workshops!"

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does this week actually look like?

Our days unfold at a slower pace than you're used to. The RECEIVE rhythm carefully blends embodied workshops, shared tables, and unstructured hours. The week is designed so you feel sustained and steady, not saturated. Days start with bedhead and bathrobes and end with lingering meals, softened shoulders, and the quiet satisfaction of having nowhere else to be.

If you’d like to see how the week is structured, you can download the full itinerary below.
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Do I need prior experience with embodiment or pleasure work?

No. Curiosity and self-honesty are enough.

What do you mean by pleasure workshops & embodiment exercises?

The pleasure and embodiment sessions are gentle, fully clothed practices designed to help you reconnect with your body, breath, and senses. There is no explicit sexual touch involved. Instead, we focus on grounding, sensory awareness, emotional attunement, and slow movement that supports nervous system regulation. These workshops are meant to feel safe, nourishing, and deeply approachable for all participants. You have the option to opt in and out according to your own comfort levels.

I'd like to explore more of Italy before or after the retreat. Do you have any ideas?

Yes! We have teamed up with an excellent travel agent who can help plan pre and post retreat activities. Email Nicole at [email protected] to learn more.

Is this retreat sexually explicit?

No. While we do talk about sexuality, this is about presence, sensation, and relationship with self. There's no nudity or explicit sexual touch.

What if I want to rest more than participate?

Rest is participation here.

Is this trauma informed?

Yes. Consent, pacing, and nervous system safety are foundational.

Will I be required to share personal stories?

Never. Sharing is always optional.

What airport do I fly into?

The nearest airport is Florence Airport (FLR), also known as Amerigo Vespucci Airport. If you would like help booking international flights or coordinating travel, please consider working with travel coordinator, Nicole Pate for stress free travel planning. Her services are no cost to you and will save you a lot of time and hassle. Email Nicole at [email protected].

What airport do I fly into?

How many people are attending?

With only seven rooms available, the retreat is intentionally small, creating space for a group of just seven to eight women, plus Shauna as your host and Elle as your photographer. This intimate size allows for genuine connection, meaningful conversations, and the kind of supportive community that naturally forms when women gather with intention.

Investment

JOIN US IN ITALY
OCTOBER 11-17, 2026

Receive is intentionally small, slow, and carefully held. Space is limited.

Your investment includes accommodations, meals, the boudoir experience, and all on-site transportation. Airfare and ground transportation to and from the airport are not included. The investment also reflects the depth of facilitation, the intimacy of the group, and the level of presence required to create a space where nervous systems can settle and pleasure can be met without demand.

PAY-IN-FULL INCENTIVE
$500 off when paid in full.

Investment Options

OPTION A: TOTAL PRIVACY
Private Bedroom, Ensuite Bath

$7,900 - TWO LEFT

OPTION B: SHARED BATH
Private Bedroom, Shared Bath

$7,200 - ONE LEFT

OPTION C: SHARED ROOM & BATH

Twin Bed in Shared Bedroom w/ Shared Ensuite Bath

$6,500 - ONE LEFT

Your space is secured with a $1,500 deposit.
Payment plans are available.

Choose the option that feels best in your body.

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WANT TO TALK IT THROUGH?
If you have questions about the investment, room options, or the experience, go ahead and request an invitation. I’m happy to help you feel into whether this retreat is the right fit without pressure or expectation.

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MEET THE PLEASURE ATELIER

About Your Guide

I’m Shauna Stewart.

I guide women who hold public responsibility back into private wholeness.

As a certified sexuality educator and embodied intimacy coach with a background in leadership and community building, my work lives at the intersection of pleasure, consent, and coherence.

I don’t rush transformation and I don't ask you to perform it.

Retreat attendees consistently say they feel safe, seen, and supported in my containers.

RECEIVE is one of those containers.

Certified Sexuality Educator

Certified Embodied Intimacy & Relationship Coach

'Like A Pro,' School of Consent

Trauma Informed

Masters in Public Administration

Former non-profit CEO, community leader, and Puget Sound Business Journal "40 Under 40" Recipient

LGBTQIA+ affirming, KINK & CNM informed and friendly

All services are confidential and discrete

A Final Note

This retreat is held with intention, clear boundaries, and deep respect for the women who enter it. I am not offering an experience to be consumed or rushed into. I am opening a space to be met slowly, honestly, and with care. If that way of moving resonates, you’re welcome here.

I'm ready to Receive