A Transformative Tuscan Escape to Reset, Reconnect & Rediscover You.

The Hearts Behind La Rinascita Vitae

MELISSA EAVES
CO-FOUNDER & HOST

Melissa is the co-founder and host of La Rinascita Vitae, created from her love of Italy, meaningful travel and helping women reconnect with themselves.

With a background in business, leadership and people management, Melissa brings a warm, practical and down-to-earth approach to the retreat. She loves creating experiences that feel genuine, inspiring and beautifully unhurried — where women can pause, breathe and make space for what comes next.

katie watts
CO-FOUNDER & alignment coach

director: selvara

In a world that constantly pulls us outward, it can be difficult to hear what’s true for ourselves. Sometimes we simply need space to slow down, reflect, and reconnect with what matters.

Katie offers a calm, non-judgemental space for honest conversation and deeper self-inquiry. 

Through grounded reflection, intuitive insight, and connection with the natural world, I support people to find greater clarity, self-trust, and alignment in the way they live and choose.

Not to become someone new — but to reconnect with who they already are.

nikita heyden
remedial massage therapist

DIPLOMA REMEDIAL MASSAGE & DIPLOMA EXERCISE & SPORTS SCIENCE.

Niki is a passionate and dedicated remedial massage therapist. With her experience in both corporate settings and her own clinic, she has a well-rounded perspective on client care. Her enthusiasm for helping clients prioritise their health and her interest in sporting injuries make her a valuable asset for anyone looking to recover and enhance their performance.

Her active lifestyle with Pilates and family time shows she truly embodies the self-care principles she advocates.

BREATHWORKS/YOGA

TBC

“I always assumed making pasta from scratch was too advanced. But once I learned, I couldn’t stop. I don’t think I’ll ever go back to store-bought pasta.”

Portrait of smiling black man

Karl Holland
Student


Classes for every level of expertise.

Level 1
The Basics

It all begins with an idea. Maybe you want to launch a business.

Level 2
Beginner

It all begins with an idea. Maybe you want to launch a business.

pizza.jpg

Level 3
Intermediate

It all begins with an idea. Maybe you want to launch a business.

pasta.jpg

Level 4
Advanced

It all begins with an idea. Maybe you want to launch a business.

butcher.jpg

Begin your Italian cooking journey right from home.