DOLOMITES, ITALY
HEART. ADVENTURE. HIKE.
October 2-8, 2025
8 spaces available
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ADVENTURE
The second part of Heartventures is always adventure. We bring you to places and spaces and provide activities to access the most adventure possible while on your retreat. Not just hiking, we'll explore the art and culture and culinary delights of the Dolomites.
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HIKE
This retreat's primary focus is on hiking. Every day we will explore the Dolomites on foot, one of the best ways to explore. Walking can be therapeutic in and of itself and we will incorporate mindful activities to ground us to the present moments, leaving us inspired, clear and expanded. Heart + adventure= exploring your inner landscape while exploring the gorgeous outer landscape of the world.
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HEART
Wherever we go we bring our entire hearts into planning and executing our retreats so you can fully show up and be present to explore your inner landscape while hiking the beautiful outer landscape of the Dolomites. These retreats are always about expanding your Heart.
“It’s easy to get overwhelmed by the countless women’s retreats promising transformation, healing, wellness, mindfulness, and every buzzword in between. Heartventures offers something refreshing and simple—a space where you’re simply invited to come as you are, engage with what speaks to you, and take away whatever resonates most.
For me, it was a chance to slow down, simplify, appreciate my own journey, and form genuine connections with both the stunning landscape and the inspiring women along with me.
The value was exceptional—meals, activities, workshops, and accommodations, all thoughtfully curated and included.
The best testament I can offer? I’m already planning my next Heartventure.”
-Tricia, past Heartventurer
Schedule
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October 2, 2025
-Meet at Verona Villafranca Airport
-Drive to chalet in Selva di Val Gardena (2 hours)
-Dinner at Villa
-Opening circle -
October 3, 2025
-Morning hike: Vallunga; 9km easy hike
-Picnic lunch at viewpoint
-Afternoon exploration of village
-Dinner at La Bula -
October 4, 2025
-Cable car to Secede Viewpoint, hike from viewpoint. (easy, 6.3km)
-Lunch in Chuisa Village
-Explore Monastero di Sabiona
-Sunset and Dinner in Val di Funes -
October 5, 2025
-Free morning to pack up and drive to Villa in Alleghe
-Lunch in Alleghe
-Sunset hike: Col de La Puina (moderate, 7.6km)
-Dinner in Alleghe -
October 6, 2025
-Sunrise hike: Croda da Lago Circuit hike (moderately challenging, 12.5km)
-Picnic lunch
-Afternoon exploration of Alleghe
-Dinner in Alleghe -
October 7, 2025
-Drive to Verona
-Explore Verona for the afternoon
-Dinner in Verona
-Closing circle -
October 8, 2025
-Goodbyes and airports
“I arrived tender, uncertain and anxious and I left feeling nourished and recharged, with a very open heart and a desire for more play and joy and light in my life.
My nervous system actually relaxed - which is a fucking miracle - in their company and I laughed more than I’ve laughed in a very, very long time.”
-Sally, past Heartventurer
What’s Included
-Beautiful Accomodations from October 2-8, 2025 (shared rooms only (2 people per room, twin beds)
-Delicious meals and nutritious snacks from dinner Oct. 2-breakfast Oct.8. Combination of home cooked meals and restaurants.
-Transportation (2 vans driven by Hannah and Deedee) from Verona Airport on October 2nd to the Villa in Verona on Oct. 7. Transportation to airport on Oct 8 is participants responsibility.
-Our lovely hosts Deedee & Hannah are available 24/7 for any needs that may arise
-Cable Car and park entrance fees
-An online gallery of images from Deedee Morris of your Heartventure with an option to upgrade to a photo book of your trip.
Not Included
-flights to Verona International Airport
-incidentals (if we’re out and you want to get a coffee, snack, etc…)
-travel/medical insurance (required)
-alcoholic beverages
Your Investment
all prices are in Canadian dollars and subject to tax
Shared Room, separate beds: $4695+tax ($600 deposit upon booking)
“This Heartventure was truly one of the most extraordinary adventures of my life. With a perfect balance of rest, relaxation, adventure, and soul searching workshops that allowed me to connect with myself and the others attending… I came home feeling focused and motivated to really conquer life! And I’m already looking forward to my next Heartventure!”
-Casha, past Heartventurer
FAQs
Where will we be staying?
Because the hikes are so spaced out, we decided to stay in a couple of different villas for the duration of the Dolomites and ending with a beautiful place in Verona for our final night. You can see the first one here, the second stay here and our place in Verona, here
Because we prioritize fostering connection with the other women who come, we don’t rent hotel rooms, choosing instead to rent entire spaces to optimize having shared spaces. This often comes with a lack of private rooms. Please know that even though you will be sharing a room, there are always places to take your own space throughout each villa.
Where do we Fly Into?
You will fly into Verona Villafranca Airport where we will be picking you up.
I have dietary restrictions, will they be taken into account?
As much as possible, we will take everyone’s dietary restrictions and necessities into account. However, there may be times, specifically in restaurants or from lack of availability, where your needs might not be able to be met.
What are the levels of difficulty for the hikes?
The hikes we have chosen range from easy/moderate to moderate and moderately challenging. These are hike ratings on Alltrails which are measured by people who regularly hike. Please take into consideration your ability to deal with heights and no guard rails. You need to be in good physical shape and be able to hike on uneven trails for 4-6 hours at a time and be okay with steep inclines and declines. Any of the hikes are optional, but this is a hiking retreat so if you don’t enjoy challenging yourself in this way, this may not be the retreat for you. If you choose not to do the scheduled content, that’s totally fine, and your day will be up to you to plan.
What do you mean by incidentals?
Anything from a random coffee at a cafe to tampons or advil. Anything you need that might come up while travelling, including souvenirs.
What do I need to pack?
We will send out an email closer to the date of the retreat with a packing list and any other last minute need to knows.
Your Hosts
Deedee and Hannah have been friends for over 25 years and have both, individually, lead many international travel groups. Both have years of experience in planning and executing the details necessary to give you a smooth and relaxing experience. They also both have years of training and experience in holding space to foster connection between strangers and it brings a crazy amount of joy to both of them to facilitate the possibility of lifelong friendships between people who had never met before their first Heartventure.
“Deedee and Hannah lead the retreat with an approach that feels peer to peer, free from the rigidity of a “teacher-student” dynamic. The activities struck a perfect balance of fun, exploration, and rest. The little extras along the way—daily love notes, journal prompts, gifts, card readings, circles—bond the group and experience in an enchanting and unpretentious way".”
-Tricia, past Hertventurer
“It was the most incredible, magical, and breathtaking experience I’ve ever had. My heart and soul felt full every single day. Truly an experience of a lifetime. I will forever be thankful to have given myself permission to saying yes to adventure, and taking that fucking trip! 😜”
-Sam, past Heartventurer