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APRIL 6 - 12, 2025

Five days of deep connection to creativity, culture and 

coveted insight with inspiring, like-minded women.

About

 this is for you

FEMALE FOUNDERS +
CREATIVES

WINE, WANDERLUST + CREATIVE CONNECTION

Join our dynamic group of women as we  journey through the storied hills of Tuscany to the private Villa and working farmstead at Chiarentana. Enjoy coveted keynotes + exclusive break away sessions in this intimate, inspiring setting.  Our five night retreat curates an unforgettable  experience for female founders + creatives of all seasons and sectors to connect, share wisdom and chart unique paths. 

Intinerary
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April 6-12

2025 ITINERARY 

Arrival Day

Cocktail Reception + Welcome Dinner in the Courtyard

Day 1

La Colazione (Breakfast) 

Host Chat + Lay of the Day

Open Air Yoga on the Lawn 

Lunch on the Lawn

Rest + Reflect, Optional Language Instruction 

Keynote Session 

Aperitivo (Cocktail Hour) in the Garden

Dinner in the Villa 

Day 2

La Colazione (Breakfast) 

Host Chat + Lay of the Day

Keynote Session

Lunch in the Garden, Optional Headshots

Breakout Sessions, Optional Painting Class

Olive Oil Tasting

Aperitivo + Dinner in Pienza (UNESCO World Heritage Site) 

Day 3

La Colazione (Breakfast) 

Host Chat + Lay of the Day

Sienna Exploration Day Trip + Lunch 

Vineyard Wine Tasting at Villa Cerna

Keynote Dinner in the Villa 

 

Day 5

La Colazione (Breakfast) 

Host Chat + Lay of the Day

Guided Reflection at Catilian Gardens

Lunch + Farmhouse Cheese Tour

Aperitivo + Keynote

Farewell Dinner + Jazz in the Garden

Day 4

La Colazione (Breakfast) 

Host Chat + Lay of the Day

Breakout Sessions, Optional Open Air Yoga

Lunch on the Lawn + Keynote Session 

Cooking Class

Aperitivo (Cocktail Hour) 

Dinner in the Villa 

Evening Soundbath Under the Stars

SÉJOUR - TO VISIT, SOJOURN, STAY

Power of place. Joy of connection.  Alignment with presence and purpose. 

Stay with us, go with inspiration.

MEET YOUR HOSTS

Hello!

Lauren Waldorf Mendenhall + Amy Mulder

Lauren Waldorf Mendenhall is Principal Designer + Owner of Lauren Waldorf Interiors and Shop Domestics. Along with her fortified team, she has served the luxury design market for 15 years and coaches other designers and creative professionals to do the same. She is passionate about product design and is launching her first furniture line next year. She is based in Charleston, South Carolina. You can learn more about Lauren here

Amy Mulder is a world renowned film photographer shooting luxury weddings and editorials. Her work has been featured in over 25 publications. She serves as an educator, mentor and creative coach in the United States, France and throughout Italy, her second home. Amy's work is showcased here.

Hosts

STAY WITH US

SÉJOUR

Brought to you from the hearts + minds of interior designer Lauren Waldorf Mendenhall and photographer Amy Mulder, Séjour Creative Retreats exists for female founders and creatives seeking rest, renewed passion, and refreshed perspectives for themselves and their businesses. For seasoned + sage, start-ups, or still dreaming.  Wether you're looking to pivot, chart a new path, or reignite your creative flame, this is for you. We're so glad you're here.

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Spring 2025

SPEAKER LINE UP

A few of our fabulous speakers

Speakers
Speakers

Heather Leroux Cade

Owner of District Loom, a leading force in investment-worthy antique rugs, Heather Leroux Cade is an expert in profitable, aligned brand collaboration and has grown her business at stunning rates through her partnerships with nationally recognized retailers including Anthropologie, Urban Outfitters, and The Expert. This is all the more impressive considering Heather's past professional life was in nursing, halfway across the country from where she now resides. She’s no stranger to successfully pivoting, trusting her instincts, and taking on the challenges that come with building a business from the ground up. Heather and her showroom are based in Big Sky, Montana.

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Fen Bolodeoku

Fen Bolodeoku is the award winning culinary visionary of  Mon Annie, bringing to life exquisite patisserie in the form of bespoke wedding cakes. A true artist, she crafts each confection with delicate attention to detail, creating movement and texture in innovative mediums, winning industry recognition in London and beyond. With grace and conviction, she's pivoted from a career in pediatric medicine, crediting this experience for the work ethic, integrity and empathy she carries with her into her craft. She also curates artisanal welcome gifting. Fen is based in the UK, just outside of  London. 

Meredith Tanton

Meredith Tanton is founder and Creative Director of Sweetgrass Social Event and Design, a luxury event firm based in Charleston, South Carolina. As one of the most in-demand planners in the market for over fifteen years, Meredith is seasoned in all areas of the unique entreprenural journey of a creative professional, business owner, and mother. Having navigated the highs, lows and everything in between, Meredith is passionate about prioritizing balance and practicing self-care for sustainability in her personal and professional life.

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Lauren Waldorf Mendenhall

Lauren Waldorf Mendenhall is an interior designer, shop owner and product developer. She's built her design firm, Lauren Waldorf Interiors over the past fifteen years, and is passionate about talking shop, helping others find their inspiration, and turn their dreams into reality. She's navigated the challenges of running a business while handling difficult personal circumstances, professional successes and failures, and defined what it means to stay resilient, creative and inspired. Lauren is based in Charleston, South Carolina. 

Accommodations
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ACCOMMODATION

All attendees and speakers will be staying in the Villa apartments at Chiarentana. Each apartment is charmingly equipped with a full kitchen, living room and full bath. 

Private Apartment - $9,500​

Private Bedroom, Shared Apartment - $7,950

Shared Bedroom (Individual Bed), Shared Apartment - $7.500

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Dual payment and Affirm payment plans available. 

 

See our FAQs for travel tips + more.

whats included
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What's included

Five day, six night accommodation at the Villa at Chiarentana, Tuscany, Italy

Transportation to and from airport to villa at arrival and departure + excursion transportation

All on site meals + planned restaurant dinners

Excursions + activities included in itinerary 

Personalized welcome gift, journal, and swag bag

What's not included

Airfare

Transportation outside of airport transportation if individual auxiliary travel is planned before or after Séjour Retreat

Day trip lunch, snacks, shopping

Travel Insurance 

Join us and invest in yourself. 

Dual installments and Affirm payment available. 

PSST... APPLICATIONS CLOSE JUNE 26TH

The Villa
The Villa

About Chiarentana + Val d'Orcia 

Deeply rooted in rural history, Chiarentana is first referenced in the 10th century. Records show pilgrims staying in its small castle while in route to Rome to see the Pope. Several centuries later, it became one of the first communes in Tuscany with it's own by-laws and currency.

 

Today, Chiarentana shares a history of magnificent restoration, nestled in the rolling hills of Val d’Orcia amongst prolific rosemary, lavender and irises. A true delight to all the senses, this Tuscan gem is as authentic as it is pure magic.

Upon arrival, guests are transported to a world of endless verdant views in this peaceful retreat. Gracious accommodations in well-appointed apartments surround a dreamy stone courtyard. Words hardly do this stunning corner of the earth justice (although the internet sure does have some glowing things to say about Val d'Orcia and it's Unesco site status), so we hope you'll come along to experience Chiarentana for yourself!

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TUSCANY, SPRING 2025

Have questions? Check out our FAQs.

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