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. 😊
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?
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
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!
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.
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).
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.
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
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!
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. 😊
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?
Oh my goodness this could not be a more perfect itinerary. Wow.
We worked really hard on it. Hope you can join!
Sounds amazing!
BUCKET LIST!!!!!
For sure!!! This is a great one. I wish everyone could experience Sardinia at least once.
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
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!
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.
I'm seriously considering the Oct. trip to Sardinia!
Please join Meg! It is already starting to fill!
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).
Oh I am sorry to hear about your Mom, Sarah. I wish you all could join me someday.
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.
HI Lisa! Amazing, I can't wait to meet you both. And we get to celebrate your birthday an anniversary too. Perfect!
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
Hi April, yes I'd love to offer that in the future. My retreats are not able to do so now.
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!
Thanks for the recommendation! I am always looking for new places, and I will check it out!
This image is just lovely
I took that photo from the beach at the Lanthia Hotel. Such a stunning spot!