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What is LAGO?
LAGO is a seven-day, psychologist-led women’s retreat in Italy for women who want more than a pause — they want to understand what has been quietly shaping their lives. Set in an elegant historic villa in Stresa, overlooking Lake Maggiore, LAGO combines guided reflection, movement, nourishing food and meaningful conversation in an intimate small-group setting designed for depth rather than performance.
What sets LAGO apart is its foundation in psychology. Rather than offering quick fixes or generic wellness rituals, this women’s retreat creates the time and space to recognise the deeper patterns beneath familiar relationships, habits and emotional cycles — so change can begin with understanding, rather than trying harder. Every element, from the pace of the week to the setting itself, is intentionally designed to support greater self-awareness, clarity and a stronger connection to yourself — so you can return to everyday life with a different way of moving through it.
ABOUT ME
A note from Mélanie
For as long as I can remember, I’ve been fascinated by what helps people create lasting change — not just in a therapy room, but in the way they actually live their lives.
As a psychologist, I’ve seen how easy it is to keep moving, keep coping and keep hoping that the next decision will somehow make everything click. What I’ve learned is that meaningful change rarely comes from trying harder. It begins when we create enough space to notice what has been shaping us all along.
That’s where LAGO began.
I wanted to create a retreat where psychology, movement, nourishing food and honest conversation could come together naturally — without packed schedules or the pressure to become a “better version” of yourself.
Stresa felt like the only place where this vision made sense. The rhythm of Lake Maggiore invites you to slow down, while the villa creates space for meaningful conversations, quiet moments and genuine connection.
My hope isn’t that you leave feeling like someone new.
It’s that you leave feeling more like yourself.
I can’t wait to welcome you to Stresa.
— Mélanie
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Letters from LAGO, with reflections and news from time to time.