Tantra & Rope: A FLINTA Retreat, Lake Como
With Sophia Rose and Libby Sheppard
24–30 November 2026 | Lake Como, Northern Italy | An Intimate Circle of up to 8
A 4-day retreat for women and FLINTA people ready to come back into their bodies — using Tantra as a framework for presence and honest communication, and rope as a mirror for how we hold pressure, vulnerability, and containment.
Our home for the week is an ancient stone house with incredible views of the lake, off the tourist track, perfect for a true retreat from the world.
THE FACILITATORS
Libby is a grounded, trauma-informed bodyworker, intimacy coach, and educator who has spent over a decade exploring the relationship between touch, nervous system regulation, and human connection. Her work focuses on helping people move past performance and shame to safely reconnect with authentic physical expression. Libby views touch and rope as complementary, honest languages capable of creating deep intimacy and moments of profound stillness.
Sophia is a London-based professional rope educator who has been practicing since 2013. She specializes in demystifying kink, rope, and power dynamics in a highly accessible, clear, and playful way. Sophia brings an intuitive presence to the space, helping participants explore control, surrender, tension, and release while prioritizing technical safety and clear communication above all else.
THE JOURNEY
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- Day 0 — Arrival: Settle in, share dinner, meet the group
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- Day 1 — Grounding & Sensation: Boundaries, consent, somatic awareness, intro rope work
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- Day 2 — Sensation & Pressure: Containment, exposure, breath under pressure
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- Day 3 — Intensity & Response: Reflexology, pressure mapping, advanced paired rope work
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- Day 4 — Agency & Moving Outward: Participant-led practice, closing circle
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- Day 5 — Departure
Every morning opens with yoga and breakfast before the day’s work, and throughout your stay you’ll be nourished by delicious, wholesome food designed to support women’s health.
You’ll leave with a body that trusts itself again, and a clearer sense of what you actually want.
INCLUDED
Full board, shared accommodation, morning yoga, all sessions & materials. There will be a group session with reflexologist Sara Chieregato. Individual treatment sessions can also be booked directly with her outside of the formal programme hours. Travel to and from the train station in Como is included, as is pick-up and drop off from Malpensa (MXP) airport at a pre-defined time window at the start and end of the retreat.
The immersion is supported by a dedicated team of experienced practitioners to deliver a fully integrated experience.
“You do an incredible job of creating the conditions to rest. I walked in as an over-stimulated wreck and I can still feel the recharge I got many months after.” Previous programme participant.
Price €1,850 per person. Payment plans available. If this is out of reach for you financially but you feel a strong pull to be here, drop us a line. We will be setting aside 2 places for those with tighter financial circumstances, and will allocate those spaces after the others have sold.
If you would like to join, email us at info@aetasdeae.org and we will guide you through the steps to secure your space and answer any outstanding questions.