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The Mediterranean Diet Retreat at Lake Como

16 June 2025 by Paola Leave a Comment

The Mediterranean Diet

A Wellness Experience with Paola Lovisetti Scamihorn: Discover the Healing Power of Food, Lifestyle & Italian Culture in the Heart of Lake Como

Are you ready to escape the noise and reconnect with yourself in one of the most beautiful and tranquil places in the world?

Welcome to The Mediterranean Diet Escape—a personalized eating plan and wellness retreat in Lake Como, Italy. This is not just a holiday; it’s a full-body, mind, and soul reset. Led by me, Paola Lovisetti Scamihorn, a local scientist, Mediterranean food writer, and health coach, this immersive experience brings together everything you need to live well, eat well, and feel well—all inspired by the principles of the world-renowned Mediterranean lifestyle.

A Real Italian Retreat in Lake Como – Testimonial Julie

This past May (2025), I had the joy of hosting a British guest, J.S., for a private, week-long wellness retreat at Lake Como. She arrived in need of healing—physically, mentally, and emotionally. After just seven days, she felt lighter, more energized, and truly joyful. Her blood values improved, her stress melted away, and she was reminded how nourishment, movement, culture, and connection can deeply transform your health.

“Thanks so much, Julie, for registering. I really enjoyed our time together—it was a beautiful sharing of emotions and experiences. I loved cooking with you and sharing the meal prepared all together”.

Julie: “ I had the immense pleasure of spending a week with Paola and Gaia, taking time out from a very hectic and stressful schedule, in order to take a step back, have a digital detox and reassess life’s priorities. Everything about the setting, the content, as well as the amazing people, was perfect. I can highly recommend this Retreat and will definitely be returning. It was sheer bliss.”

That’s the magic of The Mediterranean Diet Escape.

What Makes This Retreat Different?

This is not a generic spa getaway or strict boot camp. It’s a holistic, science-backed, culturally rich retreat that embodies the spirit of the Mediterranean diet and lifestyle.

You’ll experience:

  • Hands-on cooking classes using seasonal, local ingredients

  • Joyful movement, from lake walks to gentle fitness with our certified trainer Gaia Valsecchi

  • Mental wellness practices through nature, rest, and mindfulness

  • Local food tours, market visits, and nourishing Italian meals

  • Cultural excursions, boat rides, and time to reconnect with your true self

By the end of the week, you won’t just feel good—you’ll know how to keep feeling good long after you return home.

Cooking Class
Lake Como Faggeto

Homemade egg pasta
Enjoy the Mediterranean Diet

Truffle hunting
pilates

 

Meet Your Host: Paola Lovisetti Scamihorn

I was born and raised in Como. With a background in biomedical science and nutrition, I’ve spent years studying how food and lifestyle influence our health. Now, I combine that knowledge with the joy of Italian living to guide guests from all over the world on their wellness journey.

Live like a local, eat like an Italian, and thrive like never before.

What You’ll Do During the Retreat

Eat the Mediterranean Way

  • Cook fresh, seasonal, anti-inflammatory meals with me

  • Discover how to make healthy pasta, salads, fish, meat, healthy dessert and more

  • Visit farmers’ markets and sustainable producers

  • Learn how food can be both nourishing and joyful

Move Like an Italian

  • Daily walks by the lake, through scenic villages, or into the hills

  • Optional gentle fitness sessions with Gaia, our expert personal trainer

  • Movement is never forced—it’s integrated naturally and joyfully

Reconnect With Yourself

  • Float on Lake Como during a private boat tour

  • Hike panoramic trails that open your mind and body

  • Visit the local market and indulge in artisan flavors

  • Reflect, rest, and restore—without pressure or schedules

What You’ll Take Home

By the end of this retreat, you’ll leave with:

  • A personalized wellness and nutrition plan

  • Practical tools to maintain your energy, balance, and joy

  • A deeper connection to yourself and the natural rhythm of life

  • Unforgettable memories from one of Italy’s most iconic locations

“Mens sana in corpore sano”—A healthy mind in a healthy body.

Who Is This For?

This retreat is ideal if you’re:

– Craving a true wellness reset
– Curious about the
Mediterranean diet and lifestyle
– Looking to escape burnout and reconnect with joy
– Wanting to experience
Lake Como beyond the tourist path

Whether you’re coming solo, with a partner, or a friend—you’ll be welcomed like family.

Ready to Transform Your Health in Lake Como?

Join me, Paola Lovisetti Scamihorn, for a week of nourishment, joy, movement, and transformation. I’ll be by your side every step of the way, guiding you toward a life that feels as good as it looks.

Spots are limited and tailored to small, intimate groups or individuals.
Let’s create your perfect
Mediterranean diet retreat in Lake Como—together.

Inquire Now or Book Your Wellness Escape

Contact me paolalovisettiscamihorn@gmail.com directly to plan your retreat. – Paola

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