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Andrea Ball's avatar

Hi Annie - Just wondering when you will be releasing your dates and locations for 2026 retreats to help me plan ahead? Or if you don't have exact dates yet, are there certain locations you usually go to in certain months to help with my planning? My good friend (who is also named Annie!) would love to join you from Australia. 😊

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Annie Fenn, MD's avatar

Hi Andrea! I’d love to have you and Annie join. We are looking at the last half of April for a retreat to Greece. Official announcement coming soon! Sardinia will most likely happen in mid-October of 2026. Does that help?

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Kathleen's avatar

Oh my goodness this could not be a more perfect itinerary. Wow.

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Annie Fenn, MD's avatar

We worked really hard on it. Hope you can join!

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Miha's avatar

Sounds amazing!

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Melissa Scala's avatar

BUCKET LIST!!!!!

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Annie Fenn, MD's avatar

For sure!!! This is a great one. I wish everyone could experience Sardinia at least once.

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Kathy Bohutinsky's avatar

Hi Annie, I’ve had the pleasure of meeting you while visiting my daughter Catherine Lee in CA. I am a very big fan of yours and love my Brain Health Kitchen cook book. My husband of 54 yrs. passed of pancreatic cancer 4 years ago. I’m very active and ready to venture out as a solo traveler. Would this Brain Health Retreat be a good place to start in case my very busy kids can’t join? Thanks, Kathy

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Poppy's avatar

Hi Annie. Your Sardinian lentil soup has white wine in it. But drinking alcohol is a no no for gut health. Does the cooking process eliminate any negative element from wine? The soup looks delish! Thanks!

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Annie Fenn, MD's avatar

Hi Poppy. I give water an alternative for non-drinkers. Some but not all of the alcohol burns off as it simmers. My guidelines for drinking alcohol are based on the latest data from the UK Biobank: basically LOW (under 4 drinks a week) or NO. If you don't drink, by all means omit the white wine, the soup is great without it, too.

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Meg's avatar

I'm seriously considering the Oct. trip to Sardinia!

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Annie Fenn, MD's avatar

Please join Meg! It is already starting to fill!

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Sarah Copeland's avatar

I wish I could send my parents on this retreat! My Dad loves Italy—and brain health!— and Sardinia is a dream trip for him (but my mom is a few years into Parkinson's, and travel has become very difficult for her).

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Annie Fenn, MD's avatar

Oh I am sorry to hear about your Mom, Sarah. I wish you all could join me someday.

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Lisa Trail's avatar

So looking forward to this! Was able to talk my husband into it since it's for my big birthday and our anniversary. Just love all the different things we will get to do and see.

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Annie Fenn, MD's avatar

HI Lisa! Amazing, I can't wait to meet you both. And we get to celebrate your birthday an anniversary too. Perfect!

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April Langus's avatar

Wow, this would be a dream come true. I've been a Blue Zones person since the beginning. Combine that with your collaboration....amazing! Wondering if you offer any scholarships or financial help? Fixed income is a challenge

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Annie Fenn, MD's avatar

Hi April, yes I'd love to offer that in the future. My retreats are not able to do so now.

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Lina's cookbooks chronicles's avatar

hat‘s such an amazing destination! we had the chance to be back to cagliari again for Cappodanno this year and we loved it ! You have already an amazing program but if you happen to have some time i wanted to mention a quite amazing restaurant that you need to know : Grotta Marcello in Cagliari. Impressive location and great food!

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Annie Fenn, MD's avatar

Thanks for the recommendation! I am always looking for new places, and I will check it out!

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Kristy Weems,PT's avatar

This image is just lovely

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Annie Fenn, MD's avatar

I took that photo from the beach at the Lanthia Hotel. Such a stunning spot!

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