We welcome people of all cultural backgrounds, sexual orientations, and gender identities to participate.
For Couples
Viva Romanza: lifelong intimacy, romance and passion.

Valentine's Day Playshop for Lovers

For All Individuals (couples welcome!)
For Women Only
Women's Sensuality, Self Expression and Success series.
Viva Romanza
Have you ever . . .
  • Wondered if it were possible to fall in love again and again with your partner?
  • Longed for a fun, easy way to learn new skills and expand on your strengths?
  • Wanted to get out of the war of the sexes and into the celebration of love?

In this indulgent 2 day workshop you will be provided with tips, tools, explorations and discoveries to revitalize and refresh your Self and your Relationship with Romance.

ROMANCE: Dedicated to vision, beauty, adventure, passion and mystery in all of life.

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Sacred Sensual Dance
Have you ever wanted to explore your inner sacred exhibitionist/performer? Or revel in the awe and beauty of your inner scared voyeur/witness?

Have you longed for an opportunity to invoke sacred energies and elements? Deeply desired to trance dance your bliss? Loved to be witnessed in the glory of your dancing god/ess self? Or wanted to see dancing that evoked both the erotic and the sacred?

Then this Evening of Sacred Sensual Dance is for you.

We begin each evening invoking a Sacred Temple. There will be guided circles and warm-ups for our heart, inner flame and physical body. Then we will alternate between opportunities for open ecstatic trance dancing and pre-arranged performances. (If you would like a performance slot, please contact us to sign up) Recommended time slots, approximately 5 minutes.

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Valentine's Day Playshop for Lovers
"John & I were raised to believe that relationships either had to be hard work OR were meant to be free from strife. What we have learned in the past 25 years is that it's not always easy. YET with key tried & tested techniques, it can be a lot more easeful and FUN! We have researched, experienced and discovered key body, heart, spirit- play practices that regularly bring more ease, joy, arousal, and understanding into our relationships. We're delighted to share them with you." - Francesca

Is this for you and your beloved?

  • Have you ever wondered what is the soul and how does it affect intimacy in relationships?
  • Have you been curious how to entice and arouse the soul to deliciously express itself?
  • Do you have a longing and courage for more of the Sacred in your loving?
  • Would you love a Valentine's Celebration that would connect and deepen your love?

John Mariotti (Dzog Chen Buddhist/25 years and Martial Arts Instructor 15 years) and I - Francesca Gentille (Initiated Priestess in 3 Traditions / 20 years, Sacred Dancer and Whole Relationships Coach 6 years) have crafted a lovely day of Romancing The Soul . We hope you'll join us.

  • Learn breathing techniques to invoke presence and deepen physical, emotional, spiritual, & erotic connection.
  • Experience expanding the heart to greater levels of peace, ease and appreciation.
  • Explore creating ritual and sacred space to embrace and nurture your relationship.
  • Play with dance, movement, contact improv, trance and undulations.
  • Entice new, exciting and tender Inner Aspects to enrich your spirit and love life.

SPECIAL ACTIVITIES INCLUDED:

  • Gourmet Catered & Potluck Buffet (includes chocolate fondue).
  • Massage Demo & Practice: head, hands and feet.
  • Soaking in the hot tub at a beautifully landscaped estate , overlooking the brilliant waters of the San Francisco Bay, filled with Goddess Statues and delectable arbors.
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Conscious Flirting
Flirting: Enticing? Enjoyable? Exasperating?

Have you ever felt like you were missing cues, or misreading when to distance or when to pursue someone?

Is it hard to tell who is interested in you, or do the "wrong" people always seem to be the ones who like you?

Have you ever wondered:

  • When is the time right for flirting, and when ISN'T it?
  • Where are the best places to meet people to flirt with?
  • What makes some one a "good flirt" and how can YOU become a better one?

Come to the CONSCIOUS FLIRTING workshop for the answers to these, and many other juicy,
flirtatious questions!

Francesca Gentille & John Mariotti bring to you the female & male perspective on successful flirting.

Francesca's brings:

  • A successful history of flirting with men without being a tease and while holding nurturing boundaries.
  • A successful history of flirting her way into delicious and committed love relationships.
  • Expertise in group facilitation.
  • The ability to design personalized, on-the-fly exercises that allow participants to explore and enhance their own flirting styles.
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Women's Sensuality, Self Expression & Success
Have you ever wondered how to find or deepen your passion for life, work, creativity or sexuality?

Have you ever felt disconnected from your feminine power, your emotions, your senses, other women, or your authentic self-expression?

Have you ever longed for a network of like-minded women (supportive, bright, inquisitive, open to learning and growth)?

Have you ever desired a safe and sacred environment in which to explore who you truly are, how you really feel, what you deeply want and what might be the essence of your life purpose/mission?

If you answered "yes" to any of the above, then this series is for you!

This six month series is led by the talented teacher/goddess Francesca Gentille. She will lead you through an awakening and exploration of your senses and your life path.

The series is held over six Sundays and five shorter Wednesday evenings. The last session is an overnight, starting Saturday afternoon.

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