DANA WALL
RETREAT EXPERT / PEOPLE CONNECTOR
ON TRAVEL: I have been helping people travel to Europe for over 15 years. Switzerland, Hungary, France, Austria, and Italy have been some of our destinations….but Italy…Italy makes my heart beat.
Nearly eighteen years ago, after the loss of my mom, I found myself at a very low point and longing for space to breathe and heal. I chose a small town in the Tuscan hills—a place I had visited before—and went alone, hoping simply to rest. I slept, read, prayed, and spent quiet time reflecting.
“Traveling – it leaves you speechless, then turns you into a storyteller.”
– Ibn Battuta
What I didn’t expect was the way the local community welcomed me in. Their kindness turned solitude into connection, and that experience stayed with me. I’ve returned many times since, formed lasting friendships, and eventually made it a second home.
My journey began with a deeply meaningful experience in Italy—one that shaped the way I travel and see the world. Since then, I’ve been drawn to many other places and spaces, continuing to explore, discover, and connect.
What matters most to me isn’t the destination itself, but the feeling travel can create—the inspiration, presence, and genuine human connection that comes from slowing down and truly experiencing a place. That spirit guides every journey I design and every experience I share.
I urge you to take the time out of your day/life to listen to your heart and follow your dreams. I hope that you will have the opportunity to join me on a trip or tour, I’d love to be there with you when you experience the inspiration.
Dana xx
