Make Life sweet Presents
Make Life sweet Presents
Women’s Italy Retreats
Women’s Italy Retreats
Each Spring and Fall we take 12 women to stay in
an authentic villa for one week to discover the
hidden gems of Tuscany.
Our days will be spent exploring
the hilltop towns of Tuscany,
enjoying authentic food
and off-the-beaten path experiences.
Afternoons & Evenings will be for delighting in
sunsets, gelato, music, game nights and great
conversation!
Bring your sister, your mom, or some girlfriends
Let ITaly rejuvenate your soul
and restore your purpose and passion!
Return home a happier momma, sister, wife, auntie,
girlfriend, lover, grandma, teacher, friend,
daughter…
a happier girl!
Come with Us!
Come with Us!
You NEED this. And we will make it so Easy!
- ALL TRIPS INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING:
- CHARMING
ACCOMODATIONS - You will love the Beautifully
Restored Private Villa with pool.
When we are not at the Villa
we will either be staying one
night at our favorite quaint hotel
in the heart of historical
Florence or two nights at the Spa
Hotel. See trip options.
DAILY AUTHENTIC
- EXCURSIONS &
EXPERIENCES
We have happened upon some of
Tuscany's hidden gems, as well as a few
of it's "don't miss" favorites to come up
with an idyllic itinerary. We provide
excursions to charming hilltop villages
including: Lucca, Siena, San Gimignano,
Lari, and Pisa. Weather permitting, we
plan to bike on a renaissance wall and
take a boat ride on the blue Liguarian Sea!
We've arranged for a water-color class
taught by a local artist, and for the cherry
on top, we will travel to the coast and see
the amazing cliff side villages of Cinque
Terre, on the Italian Riviera. Belissimo!
- Breakfast & Dinner
everyday
Prepare for a delightful
breakfast each morning, some at
the villa, some at local cafe's,
and then always an abundant
mouth-watering dinner at some
of our favorite finds!
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Sweet Tuscan Retreat
7 NightTrip
6 nights in Villa, 1 night in Florence
Opening
Soon
$3595
per
person
Oct 1 - Oct 8
2025
Sept 24 - Oct 1
2025
Sweet Tuscan Retreat Plus
7 Night Trip
5 nights in Villa, 1 Night in Boutique Hotel
w/thermal waters
1 night in Florence
Sweet Tuscan Retreat
7 Night Trip
6 nights in Villa, 1 night in Florence,
including 1 day in Cinque Terre
$3895
per
person
$3495
per
person
$3695 per person
Opening
Soon!
Airfare
Not Included
- 2025 Dates and pricing
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Tuscan Holiday
7 Night Trip
4 nights in Villa, 2 Night in Boutique Spa Hotel
w/thermal waters and massage
1 night in Florence
May 7 - 14
2025
May 14 -21
2025
2
Available
4
Available
Sweet Tuscan Retreat 7-Night Trip
6 Nights at the charming villa
1 Night in Florence Hotel
Includes Day Trip to the seaside, time at the villa for
swimming, tennis, relaxing and enjoying the estate, daily
excursions, delicious meals, painting class, boat ride, hiking,
and a truly authentic Italian experience.
Tuscan Holiday 7-Night Trip
4 Nights at the Villa
2 Nights at Boutique Spa Hotel
1 Night in Florence Hotel
The Spa Hotel is a 2 hour drive, located in a remote village
in the heart of Tuscany, known for relaxing pools of natural
thermal healing waters perched on the edge of a cliff
overlooking the rolling Tuscan hillside. This option includes
a One-hour Facial or Italian Massage.
- 2 Trip OPtions:
Note: Dates are tentative and prices are subject to change.
Deposit & Upgrades
Optional Wine Package Available!
Enjoy local wine at reception,
painting class and at meals
NO REFUNDS
Deposits are transferrable but not
Refundable
Balance for Spring Trip due Valentine’s Day
Balance for Fall Trip due August 1
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NOTE: Prices reflect Double
Occupancy
Find a Roommate Before you Book
Rooms are assigned at a first come/first served
basis
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What About My Man?
HIGHLY RECOMMENDED:
After your week with the girls, extend
your Italy trip one more week and
have your husband fly into Florence,
rent a Fiat, and come pick you up at the
Villa. The two of you can sneak off to
Lake Como, Venice, Rome or the
Amalfi Coast!
Or stay in Tuscany and show him
around! One week in Tuscany is never
enough, and he will be so impressed
with how
"Italian" you've become!
Want your Own Space?
Upgrade to a Private Room and enjoy the
comfort of your own bed and bathroom.
An additional $1000 for Your Own
Room
Due to the nature of staying in an Italian
Villa, all bedrooms sleep two guests, and
have a shared Euro size Double Bed.
This is larger than a Queen, almost the
size of an American King.
Consider bringing a roommate that you
feel comfortable sharing a bed with!
Cenque Terra
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Siena
Volterra
Lucca
Sophia Suites
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Highlights
- We have chosen a villa, drives, and specific towns that offer amazing views. Our goal is to help you focus your view...and clarify your perspective so that you go home with not only a beautiful picture of Italy, but a clear view of your beautiful life
The Views
As self-described foodies, we take eating very seriously and have chosen restaurants that feature one, if not all, of the following:
Best views
Favorite of the Locals
- Specializing in Traditional Regional Dishes
The Food
We strongly believe in the power of Time.
Time to ask the questions, and listen for the answers
Time to remember your passion and purpose.
- Time to create a life you love!
The Time
Our Philosophy
After living in Italy, learning the language, returning many times,
and especially growing up with
Grandpa Papaleo, we‘ve learned that one of the things Italians
do well is
Savor the Moment.
Whether in work or play, crisis or calm, Italian women
LIVE EACH MOMENT WITH PASSION & PURPOSE.
Spending time in Italy inspired us to
seek the sacred in the ordinary,
cherish our relationships,
and delight in the simple pleasures and beauties of life,
recognizing that life is what you make it.
Come to Italy with me
and my sisters and let's learn together how to
no matter what life gives us!
Meet your Hosts
And, like you, we've stayed home, we've gone to work, we've perfected
the side hustle including: selling real-estate, wedding planned over 1000
weddings, been PTA moms, taught elementary school, driven 10,000
carpools, wrestled Sunday school classes, decorated model homes, dried
100,000 tears (ours included),
altered prom dresses, cried a little, and laughed a lot, cried some more!
We have a testimony of aprons and currently design
and sell aprons with our
amazing Mom
(click Here to see the fun designs)
As well as run a Men’s Mental Health Foundation.
..And we've just been patiently waiting for
the right time to share our
Philosophy!
We are American Italian Sisters
that live in beautiful northern Utah. We love the mountains,
the lakes and the trails. Between us, we have 4 pup dogs
(3 good, 1 naughty)
We have 11 babies ranging from age 9 to 27
(5 good, 6 naughty)
-M, G &A
would you love to grab your girlfriend and share a bedroom in a beautifully restored 250 year old Villa with like-minded women.?
would you delight in walking 4-5 miles a day on cobblestone streets through quaint Tuscan Villages sampling gelato, window-shopping, and people watching, enjoying a “less-touristy” Italian experience.?
do you treasure: simplicity, beauty, gratitude, authenticity, faith and dipping your feet in the pool.?
do you value Purpose over Perfection.?
do you have a hearty appetite for gelato.? there’s a little spot in Tuscany that has been awarded "The Best Gelato in the World".. We’ll take you there!
Is this trip for you?
Gelato in San Gimingano
Sweet Tuscan Retreat
info@makelifesweetgirl.com
Make it sweet tuscan retreat
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Maria and Gina went ABOVE and BEYOND any
expectations I had about this trip!!! They had everything
planned and organized SO WELL Their expertise and
knowledge of the areas we visited was impressive, not
to mention Gina’s Italian!!! They really know what they
are doing and put together an amazing itinerary!!! The
Villa and Spa lodging were really first class… they were
BEAUTIFUL!!! But not only did they put together an
amazing trip… they took SUCH GOOD CARE OF US!!! You
know how you sometimes want a momma or auntie to
just feed you and love on you… well that’s what they
did!!! They are SO WARM and SO LOVELY It felt like such
pampered and indulgent experience which is exactly
what women need every once in a while!!! It was truly an
unforgettable trip that I’m so grateful I had the
opportunity to experience. Thank you is not enough for
Maria and Gina!!!!
--Forever Grateful Jenny G
A once in a lifetime trip!! I was hesitant to go alone
without my spouse and 12 other women (many of
whom I had never met) but it turned out to be an
absolutely incredible and well planned out
adventure. I am planning on doing it again with my
daughter in the future. --Monique
Maria and Gina planned and executed an
over-the-top trip to Italy. The very
special accommodations, dinners, and
activities all gave us a true taste of
authentic Italy! Gina brought her savvy
language skills and knowledge of the
culture. She communicated and
coordinated with the locals, while Maria
put the charm cherry on top of with all
the sweet details! This was a trip of a
lifetime. Im so glad I decided to go!
--Brandi
Gina
Gina
Reviews
This was Such a Fabulous and well thought out Trip. Gina and Maria did such a wonderful job planning every last detail with such fun added touches and charm. I highly recommend this Women’s Retreat you won’t regret it
--Charlene
This trip was amazing! I
loved the time spent getting
to know new people and the
knowledge Gina and Maria
had about where we were
going. It was a great
combination of getting to
know the local people and
areas as well as the tourist
areas that are must sees!
-- Jen
I’m SO GLAD I said yes to this trip! I think of those moms out there
going… “I can’t leave my kids, It feels selfish…” I said those things to
myself too. But what I found in Italy is that I needed that time away
to reconnect with who I am and remember why I love my life and the
people in it. Gina and Maria took such good care of us! They made
magic happen. I was able to grab a friend I never have enough time
with. Together we decided to be brave and go for it. I’m SO GLAD
we said YES even though it was a little scary. Now, we have
memories we’ll always cherish, a handful of new friends, and a
renewed sense of passion and purpose. Thank you Gina and Maria
for making this possible! When can I go again? --Danielle
Maria
Maria
M & G,
I just want to thank your for inviting me on this AMAZING adventure. It was so awesome to see Italy for a second time. What was cool was seeing these beautiful sites with all these wonderful women was a whole different experience for me. It allowed me to see things in a different perspective. I have so many ideas, and you both inspired me to take my ideas and see them through. A favorite part of the trip is watching you two in action. Gina, I'm in awe at how well you speak Italian, you do it with such personality, and it was so much fun to be a part of that! --Marti
Sometimes we get so busy
Running around
The Distractions and Demands of Life become
so Loud
that we can't hear the answers anymore
Maybe we've forgotten our Purpose.
Maybe we’ve forgotten our Passion.
Carve out one week of your life
Find a sacred space
Ask the questions
and Listen
We've found a Place to Hear the Answers