The retreat is an opportunity for mediators, conflict managers and peace builders to have time and space to pause and reflect in a rural Tuscan setting.
We will explore a human centered approach to mediating that goes beyond the mechanical toolbox of skills. Exploring the relationship landscape.
It includes:
- embracing our shared humanity
- viewing conflict as part of a journey rather than a static event
- emergence- through interaction rather than analysis
- embracing complexity and ambiguity by just mediating the moment.
- cleaning your mediation mirror
The underlying approach is set out under the icon Theoretical Underpinnings
It is suitable for experienced and novice mediators as well as people working in general areas of conflict and peace building
Conducted in English with Greg Rooney and Margaret Ross who have each been practising mediators for more than 34 years working in a broad range of disputes.
We acknowledge our Italian sponsor and collaborator Sergio Fontana
RETREAT REGISTRATION FEE
The retreat fee of 3,300 Euros includes accommodation, and most meals for the six days of the retreat.
For all enquiries and bookings contact Greg Rooney at mailto:gregrooney@bigpond.com
It will include a welcome reception and dinner on the first evening, Saturday 5 September 2026, breakfast on each morning, a rich international buffet with sweet and savory options, plus long table Tuscan lunches on the each of the five retreat days, with Wednesday being a free day for sightseeing.
For the other evening meals, we will travel to local village restaurants.
Partners are welcome to attend. There is an additional cost of €400 to cover food and the extra accommodation fee.
There are 4 twin bedrooms available for sharing. The retreat fee is reduced to €3,000 per person for the twin share.
For more details on accommodation see: Accommodation
For further information on the retreat see the following dropdown icons above: Retreat Structure, Facilitators, Photos of Previous Retreats, Theoretical Underpinnings and Reviews
Tenuta di Lupinari
Situated in the ancient village Lupinari in the heart of Tuscany among the hills Siena & Arezzo, in one of the most beautiful parts of Chianti, has been lovingly restored using carefully chosen, traditional materials and finishing to an exceptional standard.
The Village lies in the heart of 750 acres of woods, vineyards and centuries old olive trees.
Lupinari is 60 kilometers south of Florence via the AI Autostrada del Sole, 45 kilometers north of Siena and 32 kilometers west of Arezzo.
TRAVELLING TO THE RETREAT
For those not hiring a car, the plan is to meet in Florence around lunchtime on Saturday 5 September where a min-bus will collect you and take you directly to Tenuta di Lupinari