Villa Pliniana on the water with a wooden boat at its dock

Neuro Reset Retreat: Lake Como / April & May 2027

Five days. Four nights. One different perspective.

Villa Pliniana lit at dusk on the shore of Lake Como

The destination

A private Italian palazzo.

Lakeside terraces. Private suites. Candlelit dinners. A slower rhythm. An intimate neuroscience-led escape on the shores of Lake Como.

The five-day journey

Five days. One different perspective.

Day 1
Adventus

Arrive at Villa Pliniana, settle into your room and discover the lakeside estate.
An intimate welcome dinner introduces the journey ahead.
Day 2
Body

Explore your personal EEG baseline and the science of stress and emotion.
An expressive art experience invites reflection through colour.
Day 3
Mind

Begin with lakeside guided meditation and time for stillness.
A private boat excursion and evening sound bath complete the day.
Day 4
Knowledge

Discover the science of wellbeing through guided learning and reflection.
Enjoy nature, restorative time and an Italian cooking experience.
Day 5
Exodus

Repeat your EEG session and explore your individual observations.
Leave with a personal consultation and 30-day wellbeing plan.

The estate

Villa Pliniana

Lake Como, Italy

Private lakefront estate / Spa and wellness spaces

Alana Burton, founder and CEO of Aura Neuroband

The founder story

What if we could understand what we cannot see?

For Alana, that question took on new meaning after the devastating loss of her younger brother in 2023.

Her search to understand how the brain processes grief, stress and emotion led her to create Aura: technology that makes the invisible visible, helping people better understand their minds and find their way back to balance.

Alana Burton / Founder & CEO, Aura Neuroband

The experience

Everything, with intention.

An intimate balance of neuroscience, restoration and Italian living.

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Personalised EEG sessions and expert interpretation

02

Private-chef dining and thoughtful nutrition

03

Neuroscience education and guided workshops

04

Daily guided meditation and mindfulness

05

Gentle movement and lakeside experiences

06

Creative art and sound experiences

07

A personalised 30-day wellbeing plan

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Meaningful connections and shared experiences

Hands painting expressive brushstrokes on a large canvas

Emotions in colour

The art of emotion.

An expressive art experience to explore feelings through colour, texture and reflection.

No artistic experience needed.

A small group sitting in a circle on cushions on a lakeside terrace

Creative workshop

Make space to feel.

A guided, unhurried workshop combining mindful creativity with conversation about our emotional experiences.

People meditating on cushions on old white stone, trees and water beyond

Morning rituals

Begin in stillness.

Daily yoga and guided meditation. Gentle breathing and mindful attention exercises.

Designed for every experience level.

Crystal singing bowls and a gong in a candlelit stone room

Sound and restoration

An evening sound bath.

Candlelight. Resonance. Rest.

A guided sound experience to close the day and make room for quiet reflection.

Hands making fresh pasta on a floured wooden table

Private chef

Nourishment with intention.

Private-chef meals inspired by seasonal Italian ingredients.

Relaxed breakfasts, refined dinners and thoughtful service.

A long candlelit dinner table beneath stone arches at dusk

Italian experiences

The Italian table.

Optional hands-on pasta-making with an Italian chef.

An intimate shared experience of flavour, creativity and joy.

An open journal, tea and a lantern on a stone balustrade above the lake at dusk

Fireside reflections

Time to reflect.

Slow evenings beside the water. Guided journaling and reflection. Warm conversation, or simply space to do nothing at all.

Lake Como at night, with lights along the shore beneath the mountains

After dark

Lake Como, after dark.

A private boat excursion. Lakefront views and soft evening light. A slower way to end the day.

Photo: M, Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 4.0

Track / Train / Transform

Your brain. Your baseline.

A personalised starting point, not a diagnosis.

Day 2 / Understand

30-minute research-grade EEG baseline.

Rest, attention and guided relaxation.

Day 5 / Reflect

Repeat EEG with comparable conditions.

Private neuroscientist review and personal report.

Three EEG stations / Personalised insights / 30-day wellbeing plan

The rooms

Where you'll stay

Private, shared or double rooms at Villa Pliniana

Bedroom at Villa Pliniana with a four-poster bed and stone floor

Questions, answered.

Do I need experience with meditation or EEG?: No. Every session is designed to be welcoming to beginners.
Will I have free time?: Yes. There is space to enjoy the estate, unwind and reflect.
Is this a medical retreat?: No. This is a neuroscience-led wellness experience, not a diagnostic service.
Can I come alone?: Absolutely. Solo guests are welcome, with a shared group experience.
What is included in the price?: Accommodation, hosted activities and dining are part of the proposed package.
Where should I fly?: Milan-area airports serve Lake Como. Transfer arrangements will be provided.
What if my plans change?: Booking, cancellation and refund terms will be shared before payment.
What happens to my EEG recording?: Your consent, privacy and data-handling choices will be explained before recording.

Spring departures

Spring 2027

April and May departures proposed

Five days / Four nights

£7,359 per person

Villa Pliniana, Lake Como / Private, shared or double rooms / Limited places

Book your place

Dates, availability, pricing and inclusions subject to final confirmation.

Aura is a wellness experience, not a medical diagnostic service.