A TRAVEL RETREAT FOR CREATIVES
The Creative
Mindfulness Retreat
IDEATE. EXPLORE. CREATE.
Join Shelly in the mountains of Transylvania. An authentic Romanian experience awaits! Shelly and her family lived in the city of Brașov full-time for nearly 15 years, and maintain a residence there where they love to host family, short-term guests, and retreats for the traveling creator. Join the Creative Mindfulness Retreat waitlist for September 2025 now!
Fall 2025 Itinerary
Travel Day
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Arrive at Lambert International Airport in St, Louis, MO
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Travel to Bucharest, Romania
Day 1
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Enjoy a traditional Romanian meal at a nearby restaurant
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Drive through the mountains to Brașov, Romania via private driving services (approx. 2.5 hours)
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Settle into rooms, enjoy light Hors d'oeuvres and local wines or soft drinks, short orientation about the week
Day 2
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Breakfast and Creative Mindfulness Journal session
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Departure to Bran Castle
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Lunch and tourism at Bran
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Shopping and/or art creation opportunity
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Return to house for change, short rest
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Creative Expression Challenge Cocktail Hour
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5-course meal prepared by European Celebrity Chef, Liviu Preda
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Day 3
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Breakfast and Creative Mindfulness Journal session
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Departure to Sinaia
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Lunch and tourism at PeleÈ™ Castle
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Shopping and/or art creating opportunity
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Return to the house for a short rest
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Creative Expression Challenge Cocktail Hour
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Departure to restaurant in Brașov
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Day 4
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Breakfast and Creative Mindfulness Journal session
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Departure to downtown Brașov
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Lunch and tourism in Brașov
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Return to house for short rest
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Creative Expression Challenge Cocktail Hour
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6:00pm departure to restaurant in Poiana, Brașov
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Day 5
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Breakfast and Creative Mindfulness Journal session
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Departure to Rașnov, Romania
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Lunch and tourism at the Citadel in Rașnov
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Walking/writing opportunity
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Return to house for short rest
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Creative Expression Challenge Cocktail Hour
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Dinner in Brașov
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Day 6
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Breakfast and Creative Mindfulness Journal session
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Departure to Bucharest, Romania
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Lunch and tourism in Bucharest, Casa Poporului, The People's Palace
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Creative Reflection discussion at dinner in local restaurant
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Overnight stay in Bucharest near the airport
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Day 7
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Early morning departure from hotel
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Arrival at Otopeni Airport, Bucharest, Romania
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Travel day home