In 2000, Bianca Sharma was on a boat in the Gulf of Salerno when she looked up and saw a ruined monastery disappearing into a cliff above the sea. She had no background in hospitality. She bought it anyway, moved to the Amalfi Coast, and spent the next decade restoring it into one of Italy's most celebrated boutique hotels — twenty rooms, each named after a plant grown by the nuns who once lived there, with vaulted ceilings and arched windows preserved exactly as they were.
Monastero Santa Rosa sits between Positano and Amalfi in the village of Conca dei Marini, perched 200 metres above the Mediterranean on a dramatic promontory that cannot be built upon or expanded. What Bianca created within those constraints is the point — five tiers of manicured gardens cascading toward an infinity pool at the cliff's edge, a Michelin-starred restaurant, and an award-winning spa housed in the original monastery walls. This is what it looks like when a woman sees something no one else sees and refuses to let it disappear.
The Amalfi Coast's culinary traditions, herbal knowledge, and artisan crafts have been carried by local women for centuries — long before the coast became one of the world's most visited destinations. Every experience on this retreat is designed to connect you with those women and the living traditions they protect.
Day 1
Arrival & Coastal Welcome
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Welcome to the Amalfi Coast.
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Enjoy a relaxing evening at the property, with dinner on-site.
Day 2
Ancient Pompeii Exploration
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Full à la carte breakfast
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Depart by private luxury transfer for a tour of the ancient ruins of Pompeii with a private guide.
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Wine-paired lunch at a vineyard overlooking the volcanic land of Pompeii.
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Enjoy a dinner designed by Michelin-starred chef, Alfonso Crescenzo, featuring cuisine inspired by ancient Roman and Greek traditions.
Day 3
Health & Hike Experience
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Full à la carte breakfast
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Guided hike through the natural beauty of the Amalfi Coast with a local expert.
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A rustic “table to farm” lunch experience during the hike.
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Leisure time and dinner on-property.
Day 4
Culinary Immersion
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Full à la carte breakfast
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Attend the Mamma Agata Cooking Experience.
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Leisure time and farewell dinner at the hotel.
Day 5
Departure
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Full à la carte breakfast
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This retreat is for you if…
You are a female founder or entrepreneur.
You believe that women supporting women is not a slogan. It is the way you actually move through the world.
You want to travel somewhere that matters — where the experiences go deeper than the destination — into the lives of the women who shape it.
You understand that investing in yourself is not a luxury — it is the strategy.
What this is not:
A conference, mastermind, or workshop with a better view.
A large group where you are one of many.
A retreat where you are expected to pitch or perform.
A wellness trip in the traditional sense. What you'll find here goes further — restoration through experience, community, and the quiet power of giving back.
A girls' trip that happens to be in a beautiful location.
The details:
Location: Monastero Santa Rosa Hotel & Spa, Almafi Coast, Salerno, Italy
Dates: May 2027 — exact dates confirmed upon application
Duration: 5 days · 4 nights
Cohort size: 9 women
Flights: not included — guidance provided upon application
This cohort is limited to 9 guests and curated for values alignment. If this retreat feels like yours, I’d love to hear from you.