2027 Italy
Summer
Family Retreat
For Families with
Children Aged 3–11
About this
Journey
A holiday first
Most family holidays are planned around the children, or around getting a break from them. This one is planned around the time you spend together.
In the home of the Reggio approach
Reggio Emilia sees every child as capable, curious and full of ideas, and treats the environment itself as a teacher. It is also the hometown of our partner, psychologist Ambra Lanzi.
Have you ever come home from a family holiday more tired than when you left?
For six days, we slow down in the countryside near the Po River. Mornings start in the garden. Parents and children make things side by side in Reggio-inspired ateliers.
We spend one day at a farm and one day in Reggio Emilia and Parma. Lunches are long, the pasta is made by hand, and evenings end by the pool.
Our Bali Family Retreat goes deep into healing your own inner child. The Italy retreat is about doing things together, and bringing that rhythm home.
— in how you play, talk and listen to each other.
The Italian Table
Cooked Together, Eaten Slowly
A pasta-making class, a farm picnic, a sunset BBQ and long lunches at the villa.
Reggio-Inspired Ateliers
Making Side by Side
Hands-on creative sessions for parents and children, led by Zerosei’s educators. All materials included.
A Villa to Ourselves
Run by Ambra’s Family
A lovingly restored old barn near the Po River, with a pool and garden, reserved for our group.
Professional Photography
Capture Every Moment
Memories beautifully preserved — if you prefer not to be photographed, just let us know. Your privacy is our top priority.
June 25 – 30, 2027
6 days, 5 nights
This is a holiday first. The learning happens along the way: in how you play, how you talk, and how you listen to each other.
Who is this for?
Families with children aged 3–11
Ideal for:
• Parents who want a real holiday with their children, not a schedule to survive
• Families whose children love to make, explore and play outdoors
• Parents curious about the Reggio Emilia approach and how to bring it home
Good to know
• Single-parent families are very welcome
• Sessions are in English
• While parents join Ambra’s parenting sessions, children make things in the atelier with Zerosei educators
How Each Day Unfolds
Location
Il Fienile B&B, Italy
Via Bosco 1, 42016 Guastalla (RE), Italy
A lovingly restored old barn run by Ambra’s family, a short walk from the town centre and the banks of the Po River. The whole property is reserved for our group.
Your Family’s Package
- All sessions: morning practices, parenting sessions with Ambra, Parent–Child Ateliers and the closing circle
- Daily meals, two outings by private coach and a wine-tasting aperitivo
- Group airport transfers on arrival and departure day
USD 1,250
- Zerosei ateliers while parents join Ambra’s parenting sessions
- Parent–Child Ateliers, the farm day and the Reggio Emilia & Parma outing
- Daily meals and plenty of pool time
USD 750
- 5 nights at Il Fienile. A Classic room is USD 800; more room types will be added soon
- Daily breakfast, the pool and the garden
- The whole barn is reserved for our group
From USD 800
Your family’s total is your seats plus your room. Enjoy a $100 Early Bird Discount per family
when you register by February 25, 2027; it is deducted from your balance. A US$1,000 deposit per family secures your place. After you reserve, please contact our team to confirm your seats, room and airport transfer.
• 5 nights’ accommodation (room of your choice)
• Daily breakfast, 4 lunches and 5 dinners
• All scheduled sessions: morning practices, parenting sessions with Ambra, Zerosei ateliers and the closing circle
• Two outings by private coach (farm; Reggio Emilia & Parma)
• Wine-tasting aperitivo (adults)
• Pro Photography
• Travel Insurance
• Personal expense
• Bike and boat hire (optional, paid on site)
In Their Own Words —
Hear From Our Guests
“My daughter didn’t want to leave.”
Such a beautiful memory. My daughter didn’t want to leave the atmosphere of the retreat. We’re looking forward to next year’s retreat in Italy, to see Enrico, Ambra and Chi again.
Viga
Bali Family Retreat 2026 · translated from Chinese
“My husband is more patient with our children now.”
During the retreat, listening to the teachers made me ask: how should I handle the older generation’s expectations — the picture they have of how a child should be, and how we should raise our kids?
What the teachers shared really resonated with me; it felt like I finally had clear support.
And my husband changed a lot after the retreat. He’s more patient with our children now, because he saw how he himself grew up.
珮騏 Mallikā
Bali Family Retreat 2026 · translated from Chinese
“I saw the blocker inside me, admitted it and accepted it, so I can become a better mother.”
This retreat is wonderful. I’d never been to one where the adults can focus on their own healing while the children are looked after too.
Most retreats are just classes for adults, but having my child there gave me the chance to heal myself and keep practising with my child as a mirror.
I’ve always thought I wasn’t a gentle mother. Here I saw the blocker inside me, admitted it and accepted it, so I can become a better mother. I gained far more than I imagined.
Opal
Bali Family Retreat 2026 · translated from Chinese
“Every person and every family here was a great teacher.”
I’m so happy to have met everyone. I heard so many stories from each person, about what they face now and what we’ll all face later. Every person and every family here was a great teacher.
I’m truly grateful I found this retreat, and that my husband and kids supported my decision to come. Thank you all again! Now, back to everyday life.
Sweet Chen
Bali Family Retreat 2026 · translated from Chinese
“I had never really asked myself: am I happy?”
What I like here is that the children have their own classes and their own schedule. I didn’t have to worry about whether to stay with him, or whether he’d get hurt or fall. He could just play happily, and we adults had our own part.
Many of the topics interested me, and the self-exploration gave me a very different feeling; the pressure was completely released.
The bigger release came at the start, when everyone shared how they were feeling. I hadn’t expected I could trust an environment like this so much. I’ve done inner child work many, many times and thought I had already let it all go, but I had never really asked myself: am I happy?
In this environment and atmosphere, talking about what’s inside us and the problems we face, I could feel completely relaxed and safe.
JR
Bali Family Retreat 2026 · translated from Chinese
“When a child sees their mother happy, they grow up happy too.”
This family retreat really amazed me. I’ve always believed we adults need to heal ourselves and set a good example, because children grow into who we are: when they see their mother happy, they grow up happy too. So the path of self-healing is always worth the effort.
Why Bali? The energy here is good — the sun, the air, the breeze. You feel you can put everything down, leave the baggage of the past behind, set your problems aside and have a really good conversation.
What amazed me most was that we were guided by an Italian psychologist who is also a parent-child expert, while the children were taken to play by professional early-childhood teachers, so we felt completely at ease.
I saw many parents at their first healing retreat arrive with an empty cup and leave full, and it really moved me. When we talk about communicating with our children, most parents think of the children first and forget to look after themselves. But looking after yourself is what matters most. Otherwise, when emotions take over, all the knowledge we’ve learned may not help.
SANDY2
Bali Family Retreat 2026 · translated from Chinese
“It was the first time I had ever traveled with my child and didn’t feel exhausted at all.”
This summer, I joined a Family Retreat hosted by Chi — a healing experience where parents and children get to explore and reconnect with their inner child together. With the guidance of professional therapists, each day was filled with meaningful and enriching experiences, while the children had their own thoughtfully designed activities and adventures.
Although this wasn’t my first time doing inner child healing work, it was the first time I had experienced it in a group setting. There was something truly special about listening to everyone share their stories, feelings, and reflections. It reminded me that I’m not the only one doing the work of healing — we all are, in our own ways.
The retreat included professional psychological insights, small-group sharing, art therapy, singing bowls, floating hypnosis, meditation, and so much more. The setting itself was beautiful, which made it even easier for both adults and children to relax, enjoy themselves, and simply be present.
It was also the first time I had ever traveled with my child and didn’t feel exhausted at all. Instead, I came home feeling recharged and full of energy — such a rare and wonderful experience. I would absolutely join again if I have the chance!
Yu Pei Juan
★★★★★Google review · Bali Family Retreat 2026
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A journey that begins with yourself, and walks with your child.
Words From the Team Behind the Retreat
- Ambra -
Caregivers and educators are often the most overlooked part of early childhood education.
And yet, we firmly believe that education has never been only about the child—it is equally about the inner state and awareness of those who care for them.
True development in children only happens when the adult is emotionally grounded, attuned, and capable of offering steady presence, understanding, and response.
In this retreat, we guide parents and caregivers to balance their own needs with those of the child—designing developmentally aligned interactions and cultivating a parenting approach rooted in presence, connection, and conscious awareness..
-Chi -
I grew up within the Montessori education system, and from a young age, I experienced a kind of freedom and respect that stood in contrast to traditional parenting. That experience left a deep imprint on me and became the foundation for how I would later reflect on parent–child relationships and the essence of education.
As my own healing awareness deepened, I gradually realized that parenting has never truly been just about “how to raise a child.” At its core, it’s about whether we as parents are willing to turn inward—and reconnect with our own inner child.
I firmly believe that only when parents are willing to heal themselves and see themselves clearly, can they truly see their child—meeting their needs with depth, stability, and gentle presence..
- Zerosei -
Our intent is to develop your potential in a way that cultural roots, educational philosophy and values are well intertwined and reflected. Our goal is to continue to work on providing children with quality early childhood education that is lifelong, sustainable and adaptable in our fast evolving world.
Our concept of knowledge as a social construct, drives us in continuous research of other professionals involved and committed to early childhood education with whom we exchange, share and learn together..
Meet the Team
-Ambra-
Parent–Child Relationships
& Conscious ParentingCo-Founder of Zerosei
& Bloom Boutique Atelier Preschool
An international early childhood education consultant and psychologist from Reggio Emilia, Italy, Ambra specializes in caregiver and parent training. With over 16 years of hands-on experience, she has worked as a pedagogista, psychologist, and sensorimotor development specialist in both Italy and across Asia—deeply rooted in holistic approaches to child development and family education.
Ambra believes:
“Conscious parenting begins with self-awareness and connection.”
In 2019, she co-founded Bloom, a progressive early education initiative that blends the Reggio Emilia philosophy with the Balinese Tri Hita Karana values of harmony. Her programs are designed for parents, caregivers, and frontline educators, with a focus on outdoor learning, sensory-based experiences, and sustainable parenting practices.ॐ-Chi-
On-site host · Morning practices & Ayurveda sessionsFounder of Nada Chikitsa Retreats
YACEP® Certified: 100-Hour Ayurveda & Panchakarma · 40-Hour Sound Healing · 100-Hour Meditation
As the founder, Chi is present on-site to oversee the quality of each retreat and to ensure a seamless experience for our international guests, providing essential communication support for participants.ॐ- Zerosei -
Children EducationOur intent is to develop your potential in a way that cultural roots, educational philosophy and values are well intertwined and reflected. Our goal is to continue to work on providing children with quality early childhood education that is lifelong, sustainable and adaptable in our fast evolving world.
Our concept of knowledge as a social construct, drives us in continuous research of other professionals involved and committed to early childhood education with whom we exchange, share and learn together..
What
to bring
plus closed shoes for the farm and the bikes.
for the pool and long summer days.
and welcome every beautiful transformation and possibility.
