Jacqui left behind the hustle and bustle of business and embarked on a transformative journey to southern Italy.
How one solo trip changed everything.
Our Founder Jacqui always imagined she would wait for the right person to travel with but eventually decided to embrace the adventure on her own. Southern Italy became her first real leap into solo adventure, and it changed the course of her life. The vibrant local markets, the generosity of the people, and the depth of Italy’s rich culinary traditions instantly captivated her heart.
But it wasn’t just the food or the scenery that stayed with her. It was the slower rhythm of daily life, the way meals stretched into conversations, passing strangers became friends she shared her morning espresso with. The more countless hours she spent cooking with locals, wandering through villages, and learning traditional dishes, the more she realised she was reconnecting with herself as much as the place around her.
Jacqui wanted others to feel that same sense of grounding, joy, and freedom that comes from slowing down in a place that welcomes you in.
Enter, Savour The Slow.
A one of a kind experience designed to help you travel slowly and authentically, like a local.
Today, Jacqui channels those experiences into small group retreats designed to bring people into the heart of Italy and Greece, not as tourists, but as welcomed guests. These retreats aren’t built for rushing. They are built for connection, long meals, genuine encounters, and the space to breathe again.
Because the truth is, with work, family, and the constant noise of everyday life, most of us rarely pause long enough to feel present. Jacqui believes slow travel, good food, and meaningful cultural experiences can shift that, grounding you in what really matters and sending you home feeling restored.
This is where your journey begins…
Over the years, Savour the Slow has grown from one woman’s life-changing journey into a series of retreats that have welcomed groups of people from around the world. What began in southern Italy has now expanded into Greece, with each retreat offering the same gentle pace, meaningful connection, and deep appreciation for place that inspired Jacqui from the very beginning.
Who is Savour The Slow for?
Our Savour the Slow retreats are crafted as immersive, sensory journeys that help you step out of the rush and reconnect with what matters. Guests return home feeling restored, energised, and more grounded in themselves, carrying the kind of clarity and confidence that only slow, meaningful travel can create.
If you feel drawn to exploring new destinations, taking a break from a full schedule, forming genuine friendships, reconnecting with your sense of self, and experiencing food and culture in an authentic way, you’re not alone. These are the reasons so many people choose our small-group slow travel retreats in Italy and Greece. If any of this sounds familiar, we believe Savour the Slow might be exactly what you need.
