Walk St. Michael Line: Reset on the Summer Solstice in Italy
Retreat in Italy’s Vineyard & Thermal Waters Country, Piemonte
June 19 – 23, 2026 @Montabone, Province Asti, Italy
with AKENA / Emilie Janda
Celebrating the release of THE RESET
Join me for an intimate, transformative week in the hilltop village of Montabone, Piemonte, where ancient energy lines, thermal waters, and the teachings of my new book come together to help you release the final residue of trauma and learn how to do it for yourself.
The Reset
Over five days together, we will engage with what we call “the Reset.”
This work is for anyone who has done healing before, perhaps years of it, and yet senses there is still something lingering. A final residue. A place in the body or the energy field that has not quite released, no matter how much talk therapy, breath work, or processing you have done.
The Reset is designed to address precisely that.
Using the teachings from my new book, I will guide you through a process that allows you to identify and gently clear the final layers of trauma residue, the imprints that keep the nervous system locked in old patterns, even when the conscious mind has moved on.
You will learn how to do this for yourself. This is not a process where you remain passive. I will teach you the tools, the felt sense, and the precise steps so that you leave Italy not only feeling lighter, but equipped to continue this work on your own, for the rest of your life.
And yes, you will receive healing in the process.
As we work together, the group itself becomes a field of support. And we also have help from the land itself.
The Land as Ally
We gather in Montabone for a reason.
This village sits directly on the Michael Ley Line, the ancient current of telluric energy that aligns sacred sites from Skellig Michael in Ireland all the way to Mount Carmel in Israel. For millennia, pilgrims and seekers have followed this line. Here, it runs beneath our feet, through these vineyards, supporting whatever deep work we undertake.
And there is more.
Just below us, deep in the earth, run the ‘thermal waters’ that fed the ancient baths of Acqui Terme. These waters have been revered since ancient times for their restorative, healing properties. The same energy that surfaces as hot springs in the nearby town flows beneath this very valley and has an energetic effect on those walking above it.
So as we sit & walk together, working with the residue of old trauma, we are literally supported by:
– The Michael Line, carrying a current of spiritual alignment and protection
– The Thermal Waters, carrying the Earth’s own healing energy upward
This precious spot on Earth is wired for release. The waters know how to soften, calm and release. The ley line knows how to guide, magnify and manifest.
The Summer Solstice – Peak of Illumination
Our time together 19–23 June, is no ordinary week. We gather exactly as the sun reaches its highest point in the sky, marking the summer solstice.
For millennia, this turning of the year has been honoured as a moment of peak energy: a threshold where the light pauses before beginning its gentle descent. It is a time of clarity, of illumination, of seeing what has been hidden and welcoming what is ready to bloom.
On this land, where the Saint Michael Ley Line carries a current of spiritual alignment, and the ancient thermal waters rise from deep within the earth, the solstice amplifies everything.
When we work with the Reset, clearing the final residue of trauma, we do so at a moment when the veil between the conscious and the unconscious is thinnest. The solstice light illuminates what is ready to be released. The ley line energy offers direction and magnification. The energy of the thermal waters clears, purifies and regenerates.
The Experience
We will stay in the charming Al’Castle establishment with a pool, surrounded by vineyards. Breakfast is included each morning, and we will gather for light lunches at the venue and dinners together at the restaurants, Italian‑style, with local wine and heartfelt conversations. Winetasting & an evening with the delicacies of a local private chef is also on the menu. Ayurvedic massage as an option is available.
A typical day looks like this
8:00 – 9:00 Breakfast at Alcastel
9:00 – 12:00 Morning teaching session (The Reset)
12:00 – 14:00 Lunch & free time
14:00 – 17:00 Afternoon teaching or integration practice ( chi-gong, meditation and other practices)
17:00 – 19:00 Free time: nature, group activity, winetasting etc
19:30 Dinner together in local restaurants
This rhythm is flexible. We follow the energy of the group and the land.
Why This Retreat Is Exceptional
– Connected to Place: The Michael Ley Line runs directly beneath us. The thermal waters rise below our feet. This land is a partner in the work.
– The Reset: A focused process for clearing the final residue of trauma, and learning to do it yourself.
– Resetting While You Learn: You will leave having been held, shifted, and restored.
– Intimate: Maximum 9 people. Deep work requires a safe, contained container.
– Book‑Based: Fresh from the press, these teachings are new, and you will be among the first to embody them.
Dates & Logistics
Arrival: Friday 19th June – Welcome aperitivo in the evening
Teaching Days: 20-22 June – Full days together
Departure: 23rd June – Morning farewell session and brunch
Location: Montabone, Province of Asti, Piemonte, Italy
Group transfers or individual pick up can be organised from the nearest town, Acqui Terme: Included in price.
There are 4 major airports less than 2 hours from Montabone (Turin TRN, Genoa GOA, Malpensa MXP and Malpensa LIN). One can fairly easily train from Turin or Genoa to Acqui Terme, or a shared shuttle can be arranged for an extra charge.
Your Investment
All prices are per person and include 4 nights’ accommodation, all meals (breakfast, lunch, and dinner), your full tuition, all materials, and transfers to the train station in Acqui Terme. You only need to arrange your flights and any personal excursions. If you wish to stay longer at the Al’Castle, this can be arranged.
Shared double room €1,300 – Early Bird €1,100
Private single room €1,500 – Early Bird €1,300 (limited availability)
Early Bird Special: Book by April 20 and save €200
To reserve your place: A (non-refundable) deposit of €500 secures your spot. The remaining balance is due on April 20.
Spaces are limited to 9 people to preserve an intimate, focused atmosphere.
What’s Included
Accommodation – 4 nights at Alcastel, with breakfast daily
All lunches & dinners – 5 days of delicious Piemontese meals, prepared with local ingredients (including a welcome aperitivo). Teaching – 3 full days of “The Reset” – the complete programme from my new book.
Materials – All handouts, resources, and tools for the work
Transport – Shuttle from Acqui Terme train station and back
The land as ally – Unquantifiable – the support of the Michael Ley Line and the thermal waters beneath us
What’s Not Included
– Flights to/from Italy
– Personal travel insurance
– Optional Excursions
– Additional drinks (other than vino a table) or personal purchases
This retreat is for you if
– You have done healing work before, and a sense that there is still a final layer to release
– You want to learn a self‑sustaining practice you can continue on your own
– You feel called to the sacred geometry of the Michael Line and the warmth of thermal waters
– You like an intimate, meaningful connection with a small group of kindred souls
Spaces are limited to 9 participants.
To reserve your place, please complete the booking form below. A deposit of €500 secures your spot, and I will send you a welcome packet with all the details (packing list, travel tips).
Have Questions?
I’d love to hear from you. Feel free to email me or book a quick 15‑minute discovery call to see if this retreat is right for you.
I will be honoured to welcome you to Montabone.
