A CASTLE RETREAT WITH MARK NEPO
The Fifth
Season
Creativity in the Second Half of Life
Piemonte, Italy · April 18–25, 2027
A week of poetry, discovery, and meaningful connection in the unforgettable setting of Castello di Pavone.
Castello di Pavone
Piemonte, Northern Italy
AN INVITATION FROM MARK
Make space for
what comes next.
In this three-minute video, Mark introduces the journey and the possibilities that await.
POETRY · WISDOM · POSSIBILITY
A journey closer
to your own gifts.
Mark Nepo is a master teacher, a benevolent soul, and his style of weaving story with poetry, with myth and modern life is transformative. As a poet, philosopher, and beloved teacher, Mark Nepo has been breaking a path of spiritual inquiry for more than fifty years. Now in his seventies, he has turned his attention to the gifts and challenges of living a full life while navigating the geography of aging. This weeklong journey, held in a castle in Piemonte, Italy, is designed to bring you closer to your own gifts and your own wisdom.
Based on teachings drawn from Mark’s thirty books, this gathering of kindred souls invites reflection on the gifts and challenges of living fully in the second half of life.
LEARNING, EXPLORATION & TIME TO SIMPLY BE
Let the week unfold.
Begin with optional yoga or meditation, enjoy breakfast at the castle, and explore fresh perspectives in sessions with Mark. Between gatherings, discover the beauty and mystery of Northern Italy.
01
A castle to call home
Spend six nights at Castello di Pavone, with time for learning, reflection, shared meals, and connection.
02
Pause. Breathe. Renew.
Visit the healing thermal waters of Pré Saint-Didier near Mont Blanc, with a day package and lunch included.
03
Follow your curiosity
Explore the sacred Temples of Damanhur and enjoy a walking tour around Milan’s Duomo, Teatro, and Galleria.
YOUR RETREAT EXPERIENCE AWAITS
A week to
remember.
Per person. Each individual has their own bed.
Your investment includes
- All accommodations: six nights at the castle and one night in Milan
- All meals and snacks, except lunch and dinner on the last day in Milan
- All sessions with Mark Nepo
- Optional yoga and meditation
- Entry fees, lunch, and transportation to the Temples of Damanhur
- Day package and lunch at Pré Saint-Didier Thermal Spa
- A walking tour around Milan’s Duomo, Teatro, and Galleria
- Transportation from Milan airport to the castle
Airfare, taxi transportation from Milan to the airport, and tips are not included.
THE JOURNEY BEGINS
Meet us
in Milan
Located in the enchanting region of Piemonte, Northern Italy, Castello di Pavone is approximately a one hour and thirty minute drive from the Malpensa airport in Milan, (MXP). A complimentary shuttle will take you from the airport to the castle, leaving Malpensa airport at 2 pm on April 18.
If you arrive within this time frame, we will take care of your transportation costs. If you arrive at a different time, we are happy to help you with your transportation arrangements, please note, this will be at your own cost.
You will be spending your last evening at a hotel in Milan. Please book your flight so that it leaves on April 25.
Connect with us if you have other transportation needs.
YOUR NEXT CHAPTER
Bring your curiosity.
Discover your Fifth Season.
Registering for the ‘Fifth Season’ retreat is simple and straightforward. Simply click on the button below, and fill out the online registration form.
Early registration is encouraged as spaces are limited. Once registered, you will receive a confirmation email with further details.
Join us in this transformative experience and take the next step in celebrating your life.
Questions? Schedule a conversation with an organizer ↗
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Hero castle photograph: Plumbago Capensis / Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 4.0. Displayed with responsive cropping.
