Meet the Hosts of The Tuscany Visioning Retreat

Success Coach Margarita Rozenfeld and Dream of Italy Editor and Publisher Kathy McCabe are the hosts of the Tuscany Visioning Retreat to be held in May 2008 at the world-famous La Foce estate in Tuscany's Val d'Orcia.

Why Margarita is hosting this retreat: For years I’ve dreamt about combining my two greatest passions - personal and global exploration – and leading groups of amazing, spirited individuals on transformational journeys around the world. I began by facilitating retreats closer to home; each was sold out and filled with the most phenomenal people imaginable! I trusted that the right time and opportunity would show up soon to take the process on the road (or plane!) And it did, in a more amazing package than I could have ever expected – Kathy McCabe! I had never met Kathy before and wanted to make sure that it was a good fit when she called. Was it ever! From the first conversation I was struck by Kathy’s sparkling personality, wonderful energy and generous spirit. It was a joy having her at that retreat and when she asked me to collaborate on a retreat in Tuscany I couldn’t have been more thrilled! Please join us this May in the magical La Face and begin discovering, unearthing, and manifesting your dreams!

Margarita Rozenfeld is a gifted coach, speaker, trainer and visionary. One of her greatest passions is facilitating transformation in individuals and organizations seeking to create a BIG picture vision, strategy and an action plan for success. Margarita is a certified professional coach and NLP practitioner. She works with individual clients and facilitates retreats and leads experiential learning programs for private groups as well as non-profit, corporate, and government clients such as SOME, NASA, the Foreign Service Institute, and Wells Fargo. Margarita is also the founder of YES!Circle, a leading networking, advisory and educational organization for entrepreneurs in the Washington, D.C. area. For more information about her work, visit www.inciteinternational.com and www.yescircle.org

Why Kathy is hosting this retreat:Four exhilarating but tiring years of running my business solo, and more recent changes in my personal life, made me realize it was time to retreat and refocus my dreams. I knew very little about Margarita when I serendipitously saw an announcement for her Visioning Retreat in her Newsletter and signed up on the spur of the moment. Turned out that this spontaneous decision was one of the best ones I have ever made. It was such an incredible weekend! I was most impressed by the way Margarita facilitated the retreat. She was compassionate, intuitive and passionately engaged in our transformation. She kept everyone present, focused and connected as we made personal journeys towards what we longed for. Margarita also brought together a wonderful and supportive group who although at various points in their own lives came together to offer me inspiring and helpful guidance about my path. It was such an amazing experience that right then and there I proposed to Margarita that we join forces to hold a similar retreat in Tuscany. I knew that this magical setting would be perfect backdrop for this kind of life-altering work. And now our shared dream is a reality! Join us in Tuscany this May and I can promise you will have the same transformative experience.

Through her role as the editor and publisher of the travel newsletter Dream of Italy, Kathy McCabe has helped thousands of travelers enjoy the best and most authentic experiences Italy has to offer. She has given advice on Italian travel on ABC NEWS and in USA TODAY, U.S. News + World Report and BusinessWeek, among other media outlets. She also runs The Italian Dream Concierge, a personalized trip planning service. Kathy spends about six weeks a year in Italy seeking out undiscovered gems that meet her exacting standards.

What People Have Said About Margarita’s Retreats:

"What a magical weekend! Margarita gathered an amazing group of visionaries and created a safe, creative place for us to relax into our hearts, strengthen our visions, and come up with concrete steps for carrying them out."
— Terry Nicholetti, Sales Trainer & Performer

"If you choose only one retreat out of all the possibilities, this is it! For me, it was an enriching and affirming experience that will positivelyimpact all aspect of my life moving forward."
— Vicki Williamson, Advertising Agency Owner

"What a life-changing experience the retreat turned out to be... exactly what I was looking for!"
— Eric Hemati, Business Owner

"I left the retreat with a new sense of relaxation and insight. It was exactly what I needed to get back in touch with my vision and myself!"
— Mary Foley, Speaker & Author

What People Have Said About Dream of Italy:

"I visit Italy regularly, which is why I'm mad about the Dream of Italy newsletter. It covers Italian culture, food and life with great passion and gusto!"
— Joe Brancatelli, Travel Expert, Joesentme.com

“Dream of Italy never disappoints; I learn something new with every issue, and my trips are enhanced by DOI's recommendations. It's a small price to pay for such special insights and experiences!”
— Rosanne Cofoid, Subscriber

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