R E V I E W S

"It was a new but interesting experience for me. It felt more like a journey to recovery. I was with new people I didn't know, but it was organised right from the beginning that I felt welcome and at home with people that shared similar experiences and were all looking for healing. The retreat specifically allowed me a chance and offered for the first time a platform where I could release my hurt, pain, trauma, grief and bitterness. I had to face them and also release those negative feelings and set myself up to be born anew. I managed to empty this negativity and make room for love, new positive realities and revelations. It offered me a chance to start afresh, accept my path and begin a new with tools that offer resilience against future storms in life. Thank you Livia and Loes for guiding us through such a time of transformation with little ease and no judgement. The retreat was definitely worth the thousands of miles travelled from Africa to Italy. The venue was amazingly beautiful and soothing. I would definitely recomment this to anyone that is looking for a refuge and place to let go. Thank you so much!"

—Mpho (from South Africa)

"Eye opening, healing and life changing. Quite honestly, not at all what I had expected. The deep inner work, connection and safety, and endless learning opportunities were more than I could have dreamed. And all exactly what I needed! The location, beauty, and ville alone give this retreat 5 stars. Add an incredible yoga journey, amazing handmade food, thoughtful personal touches, and a group of women who really make you feel at home, you'll wish you never had to leave!"

— Audrey (from the United States)

How can I describe this experience? There is no way I can put into words what Livia and Loes created here. So, I'm gonna give it a try: love, trust, growth, grounding, breaking down all that I'm not and building up all that I am. A wonderful week where I learned so much about myself, about others and about who I actually am and want to be. Seeing my patterns, breaking through everything programmed inside of me and building a new program. The new me. The seed is planted, it's up to me to let it bloom now." 

—Tamara (from The Netherlands)

"This was my first time on a yoga retreat, but surely not the last time! Back at home I feel new spirit, more confidence in myself and a better connection with my body. Extra compliments for the chef: the food is healthy and it is and looks delicious. Loes and Livia complement each other in a lovely way and due to the consultation hours you can really work on yourself and discover your own practice. Everything is thought through: the only thing I had to do was to go with the flow, laugh and enjoy!"

— Eva (from The Netherlands)

Be Kind was the right place for me to be at exactly the right time. It’s a place to reconnect with yourself, it’s a place to find calm and silence, it’s a place filled with positive energy and most of all a place for meaningful connections. I learned to trust in myself, live wholeheartedly and accept the world around me as it is. I am grateful to have been able to spend this week here! Thank you for all of you – Loes, Suzanne, Bagus, Jim, Charlotte, Myrthe, Vanessa and everyone else.

—Derya, Netherlands

Dear friends, I am so happy that I was able to find this place as it was exactly what I was looking for! Everyone was so kind… the drivers, hosts, teachers, coaches and the other women in the villa. I learned so much during my stay here for my self-love retreat (thanks to Loes, Javi and Jenny) and I am exited to take these lessons home with me and start living my best life! Leaving feeling optimistic and positive. Much love.

— Lisa, Netherlands.


I can’t fault this retreat. Theresa was amazing, she was an amazing person to have for this journey. I felt safe and supported throughout. Everyone I encountered during this retreat were amazing and caring.

— Tarryn Powell from New Zealand

I loved every moment of my time with people at Be Kind, they were very professional, I felt unique and came back home with amazing tools to help me to deal with my emotions, being around women was safe and empowering. I can’t recommend this place highly enough! Love and Light

— Simone Sepulveda from Great Britain

To the Be Kind team. It feels weird to be writing this as I feel like this is now my home. I have found myself and each and everyone of you has played a special part in my recovery. I never thought I would find myself in a retreat for 3 weeks so far from my country and although it was the hardest 3 weeks of my life, it was the most rewarding. Every person that walks into this villa has a smile on their face, a freshness about them and I have never felt more at home than I do right now inside myself within this beautiful retreat I have been blessed to stay in. Loes, Suus, Be proud of what you have created, this place changes and saves lives, I hope you understand the impact you have on the people who come here, you are both very special, beautiful and talented women and I will cherish the both of you forever. Linda, you are a walking angel in my eyes and your future is so bright and full of abundance. I will miss you so very much, thank you for being here with me and making me smile. You are so special. If anyone finds themselves in New Zealand then do let me know and I’ll do a free airport pick-up haha :). Endless love and blessings to you all. -

— Holly, New Zealand

“This has been a very intense week – filled with love, emotions, sunshine, beauty, believes, talks and amazing yoga classes. Thanks to all of you who made this week so wonderful. I am so grateful to have met so many wonderful people and for all the love. <3 from Germany.” – Linda

— Linda, Germany