The Beauty Confidante GATHERINGS

Nature. Ritual. Beauty. Culture.

THE MEADOW

AUTUMN 2026  ·  TRANSYLVANIA

A secret corner of the world where ancient beauty rituals, noble traditions, and wild nature converge. Details coming soon to our waiting list.

Something in you already knows if this is for you.

A Different Kind of gathering 

A soul-deep immersion for women who have achieved much and are ready to soften without losing their strength. Set in the mythical landscape of Transylvania, The Meadow weaves beauty, ritual, heritage and restoration into an experience that recalibrates how you feel in your own skin and how you move through the world.

A FULL MOON WELLNESS AND BEAUTY RETREAT

July 27 to August 2, 2026

Scenic view of a rural village in Transylvania, Romania, nestled among green hills with a white church, houses, and lush trees under a partly cloudy sky.

Connect with the transformative power of Transylvania, where rolling meadows meet ancient forests and time holds its breath. Spend six nights and seven days within the privacy of a two Michelin Key estate, immersed in restoration, ritual, and refinement.

Each day unfolds with a thoughtful balance of movement, meditation, and somatic practice, alongside beauty and presence rituals designed to help you recalibrate your nervous system and reconnect with how you inhabit yourself. Mornings invite stillness and breath. Afternoons open into conversations around identity, visibility, and feminine power, guided by decades of experience in beauty and image.

Beyond the estate, we wander through UNESCO-protected medieval towns, dine on seasonal farm-to-table cuisine, walk forest paths, and gather beneath expansive skies for ceremony and reflection. Every element is shaped by heritage, elegance, and the art of intentional living that defines this remarkable region.

This is an invitation to soften without losing your strength. To return home grounded, luminous, and deeply aligned.

IS THIS RETREAT FOR YOU?

If any of these feel familiar, the answer is yes:

  • You feel successful on the outside and quietly depleted underneath

  • You have tried to slow down and found you have forgotten how

  • You are stepping into a new chapter and need space to hear yourself think

  • You are craving depth, not distraction

  • You know you need more than a weekend to truly reset

  • You are ready to stop performing and start feeling

A white house with a red-tiled roof and black shutters is situated on a green lawn, surrounded by trees and a flower garden, with a stone pathway leading up to it under a blue sky with wispy clouds.

LOCATION

Our home is a two Michelin Key estate and proud member of Small Luxury Hotels of the World, an international recognition awarded to properties of exceptional character, service and design. Set across three impeccably restored 300 year old residences, the estate balances aristocratic heritage with contemporary refinement.

Surrounded by rolling countryside and centuries old Saxon villages, the estate offers complete privacy with cultural depth just beyond its gates. It is a place where global standards of hospitality meet ancestral land, an atmosphere of discretion, elegance and authenticity that forms the perfect backdrop for restoration at the highest level.

WHAT'S INCLUDED

Before We Gather
• Virtual morning coffee gathering on July 19, 2026, at 10:00 am Toronto time
• A private 30-minute personal call with Anna and Malina

Your Week at Bethlen Estate

• Airport pick up and drop off service
• Exclusive use of the Bethlen Estate for six nights
• Chef prepared, seasonal, farm-to-table meals
• Daily guided yoga
• Somatic movement, meditation, breathwork, journaling, sound healing, and sensory beauty rituals
• Full Moon ceremony honoring local traditions and astronomy workshop
• Guided excursion to the UNESCO medieval towns of Sighișoara and Biertan
• Countryside picnic and slow afternoons in nature

what’s not included

•  International or local flights
• Optional private spa treatments or excursions such as hot air balloon rides or horseback riding
• Alcoholic beverages beyond curated tastings
• Travel insurance, which is required for all guests

Why we are holding this gathering 

A soul-deep immersion for women who have achieved much and are ready to soften without losing their strength. Set in the mythical landscape of Transylvania, The Meadow weaves beauty, ritual, heritage and restoration into an experience that recalibrates how you feel in your own skin and how you move through the world.

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welcome home to bethlen estate

accommodation and pricing

Our home for the week is a beautifully restored estate in the Transylvanian countryside, where aristocratic heritage meets slow, intentional living. All rooms include a private bathroom and air conditioning.

Shared Room (2 beds) From €6,500 per person

Private Room From €7,500 per person

Private Premium Room From €8,500 per person

Double occupancy is available for Private and Private Premium rooms. Contact us for details.

Payment Plan

To reserve your place, 50% of the total investment is due at the time of booking. The remaining 50% is due by June 1, 2026. All payments are non-refundable. Prices are in Euros and charged in CAD at the exchange rate on the date of payment.

The Meadow is designed for an intimate group of women. Very few spaces remain.

Interior view of a corner with a staircase, a light blue armchair with pillows, a basket with firewood, and a doorway leading to another room with a desk, chair, and floor lamp.
A cozy bedroom with a wooden ceiling, a bed with white linens and a green throw blanket, two black bedside lamps, a side table with a bowl of apples, a floor lamp, a curtain, and a patterned rug.
Living room with a beige sectional sofa, two round tufted ottomans, a coffee table with books, colorful rugs, a tall wooden bookshelf with a TV, and a floor lamp, under dark wooden beams on the ceiling.
A cozy living room corner with a white ceramic stove on a wooden platform, a black umbrella stand with orange umbrellas, a black wall sconce, a gold wall sconce, a vintage armchair, a striped ottoman, a side table with a lamp, and double doors, in a warm and inviting home interior.

"As a professional woman in my 40s, I have often felt overlooked. Anna created a welcoming space where I felt comfortable, seen, and supported. I walked away not only with practical techniques but with a renewed sense of self-assurance."

- Sarah Campbell


MEET YOUR HOSTS

Black and white portrait of a woman with long, wavy hair, wearing a dark blazer and a lace top, against a plain background.

ANNA NENOIU

Founder

Celebrity Hair and Makeup Artist with over twenty years of experience across red carpet, bridal and editorial beauty. Known for her refined aesthetic and ability to reveal rather than mask, Anna’s work centers on presence, elegance and emotional depth. Raised in Transylvania, this land is part of her story. Read more

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Malina Corpadean

Co-Founder

Visual artist, curator, and internationally recognized fashion photographer, known for her discerning eye and commitment to lasting significance over trend, Malina’s work centers on authenticity, cultural depth, and quiet power. Of Romanian descent, this heritage informs the perspective she brings to The Meadow. Read more

THIS IS YOUR INVITATION TO:

• Slow down and reset your nervous system
• Deepen your relationship with yourself
• Gain clarity on the next chapter of your life
• Reconnect with your intuition
• Let go of what no longer serves you
• Nourish your mind, body and spirit through ritual
• Experience a ceremony under the full moon
• Explore the landscape of Transylvania
• Return home grounded, aligned and renewed

SAMPLE ITINERARy

MONDAY 7/27
3pm Arrival 
Discovery of hotel and grounds
Coctail reception &
Dinner 

TUESDAY 7/28
Yoga & Meditation
Brunch 
Leisure time
Breathwork & Intention
Walking tour in the village Cris
Dinner Tasting Menu

WEDNESDAY 7/29
Yoga & Meditation
Brunch
Leisure time
Dinner
Full moon ritual
Astrology workshop

THURSDAY 7/30
Yoga & Meditation
Breakfast
Daytrip to Sighisoara & lunch Breathwork/ Journaling
Dinner 

FRIDAY 7/31
Yoga & Meditation
Picnic in the nature
Leisure time
Breathwork / Journaling
Dinner 

SATURDAY 8/01
Yoga & Meditation
Brunch & Leisure time
Daytrip to Biertan & Alma Vie
Farewell dinner

SUNDAY 8/02
Breathwork & Intention
Breakfast
Departure

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TAKE ME TO TRANSYLVANia

A historic European castle with a stone tower, red-tiled roofs, and surrounding walls, set in a lush green landscape.
People dining outdoors at a restaurant on a cobblestone street during sunset with historic buildings, including a tower, in the background.
A man riding on top of a hay wagon being pulled by two horses along a dirt path in a countryside landscape with green hills, trees, and blue sky.
A backyard scene with a small swimming pool, patio furniture with umbrellas, and a white house with a red-tiled roof in the background. There are steps leading from the house to the pool area, which is surrounded by greenery and hills.

WANT MORE INFO?

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BOOK A CALL

If you would prefer to speak with us directly before applying, please book a call with us. We will be happy to personally guide you through the experience and answer any questions you may have.