The Muse Collective Creative Residency

Puglia, Italy | July 13 - 18, 2026

A creative immersion for women remembering themselves as art.

Picture yourself stepping into morning light as it pours through an old stone archway. The air carries the scent of citrus and warm earth. A sister nearby hums softly, another scribbles in her notebook. You take your tea outside, letting the quiet soften you. There is no hurry, no proving. Just space to make, to move, to remember the parts of you that thrive when life slows down. A residency held as a living ceremony, inviting you into the tender space between being and becoming, where embodied creative expression finds its true form in and through you.

Inside the Residency: What You Receive

Creative Practices & Rituals

Daily Musing Sessions: writing, vocal play, and artistic exploration


Movement & Somatic Flow: morning movement as medicine, breathwork session, yin yoga, gentle choreography of body-led primal prayer


Embodied Voicework: somatics of sound, song, resonance, and freeing the natural voice


Creative Rituals: morning musings, altar time, and intuitive practices


Earth-Based Ceremony: tea, cacao, and intentional circles to deepen presence

Nourishment & Stay

5-night accommodation in Southern Italy: a curated space for rest and creative expansion


Locally Prepared Meals: locally sourced deeply nourishing meals, tea, fruit, and snacks throughout the day for sustained creative flow


Beautiful shared spaces: gardens, terraces, rooms designed for both solitude and connection

Teachings & Integration

The Art of Musing the Moment: transforming inspiration into form


Creative Identity & Leadership: cultivating your artistic voice and expression, Signature Brand Alchemy live led mini course: Find and refine your soul-led brand identity


Sisterhood Dynamics & Support: sharing circles, reflection, and honest witnessing


Psychosomatic Tools: nervous system awareness, emotional processing, and embodied creativity


Integration Framework: prompts, practices, and creative assignments to extend your experience beyond Italy

Additional Support

Experienced facilitation + 1:1 Check-ins: trauma-aware, creativity-centered, and deeply human support and guidance


Optional post-residency call for integration and next-steps in your creative life


Community WhatsApp thread to stay connected before and after the journey

Your Hosts

Together they have sold out international retreats, held space for hundreds of women, and built The Muse Collective, a hub for women embodying both artist and muse.

  • Emma Marschall is a somatic practitioner, breathwork facilitator, multi-passionate artist, musician and soul-led branding coach who’s passionate about supporting women in reaching their potential through radical self-expression, letting themselves be seen, and using the body and cycle as the best toolkit for emerging magic.

  • Harmony Sunshine is a psychosomatic practitioner, musician, embodied movement facilitator, vocal activator, and multi-passionate artist supporting humans in musing the moment, getting out of their own way, and accessing the magic that comes from opening your channel and letting life muse you.

The Stay

Masseria Specula is an eco yoga, wellness and art retreat centre in Puglia, Italy. Set in a historic farmhouse with 20 hectares of private land, just 15 minutes walk from the Ionian Sea.

Accommodation Options

Payment plans are welcome, and we’ll work with you to find a rhythm that supports your finances and creates an investment plan that feels both doable and grounded.

  • $3,400

    7 spots left

  • $3,600

    2 spots left

  • $3,800

    3 spots left

Let’s Connect

If something in you stirred while reading this, reach out. We’d love to hop on a call, get to know you, and explore whether this residency meets and supports the season you’re stepping into.

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