Duende Retreats Reviews 

Regina and MK were the best hosts at our retreat in Italy. They were eager to meet everyone's needs and diligently made sure we were all comfortable and having fun. They made my time in Italy very memorable.

I had an amazing experience with Duende Retreats in Tuscany, Italy! Regina and MK were so kind and accommodating, and they both made sure our group was taken care of, staying on time, and enjoying ourselves. The location was beautiful and peaceful, and it felt very safe. And the excursions were so, so fun. If you're looking to attend or host a retreat abroad, I highly recommend Duende Retreats!

Regina makes your retreat experience beyond expectations! Everything is so smooth and she does ALL the work to make it the best experience for your group. 10/10 recommend!!

Aside from my honeymoon, this was the most enjoyable, formative, and relaxing trips I’ve taken. Regina and her assistant MK did such an incredible job to make sure our transportation went smoothly. Words cannot adequately describe how rejuvenating and life changing this vacation was. Florence will forever have my heart and Duende retreats was a huge part of it!

Italy had never been on my travel list but when I spontaneously joined a writing retreat, Regina changed my mind entirely by hosting a beautiful environment integrated with comforting food, restful days and culturally immersive experiences!
Tuscany just came alive with all of its sights, smells, tastes and left so many unforgettable memories. Her creative touch and caring presence was so thoughtful and intentional through out the experience. Thank you so much, Regina!

Live your own Tuscan dream! The setting, the food, the experience, was all perfectly executed to form a week that was unforgettable. Regina curated a week that allowed me to rest and relax but also experience all that Italy has to offer. She went above and beyond to accommodate the unique needs and requests of the group and made us feel welcomed and loved. Thank you Regina and your team!

Regina did a fantastic job hosting the writing retreat that I attended. Her team was also wonderful. They made everything come together so smoothly, but they were also just great to chat with sporadically throughout the week! The food tasted amazing (and it was so nice to not have to worry about meals my entire trip), the villa where we stayed was gorgeous, and she was easy to communicate with before and during the retreat. I would highly recommend Duende Retreats!

Regina and her team are the best at what they do. I’ve never had such a stress free, enjoyable travel experience. I have a ton of weird dietary restrictions and Regina made sure I was so well taken care of and I never once felt like a burden by any of the chefs. AND the food was always amazing, even without gluten or garlic! I will never go to Italy again without Regina.

Regina is an amazing lady with a big smile and even bigger heart. She did a fabulous job organizing the retreat, providing a beautiful, comfortable and safe place to call home for a few days while visiting Italy for the first time.

Our trip to Italy was an amazing experience and we couldn’t have asked for a better time! Regina was amazing at planning our itinerary making sure we had something fresh and exciting to do every single day. She crammed so much into just a few short days without making it feel overwhelming or exhausting. She made the most out of our time. The Villa we stayed was absolutely gorgeous. Chef Francesco went above and beyond to take care of us and made beautiful meals! Truly a trip of lifetime that could not be forgotten:) until next time!

Our entire Tuscany trip was perfect!! Thanks for everything and will definitely join again in the future.