IoK In-Sight
Where seeing, being, and knowing meet.
At the heart of Tuscany, IoK In-Sight is an experience of pause and expansion — five days to see with new eyes, inhabit the present, and understand life in a deeper way. A meeting point between science, philosophy, and nature, guided by Marcelo Gleiser at the Oratorio di Barottoli, home of The Island of Knowledge.
The Journey
A crossing between sky and self
What if you could devote five days to a deep encounter with the mysteries of the universe, life, and mind?
In-Sight is more than a retreat — it is a journey that integrates seeing, being, and knowing: perception, presence, and understanding as a single movement.
Through conversations, walks, and moments of silence, awareness expands and knowledge becomes lived experience.
Purpose
Knowledge as a path of presence
Rather than simply learning, In-Sight invites remembrance — of our essential connection with the Earth and with the whole.
Here, seeing becomes contemplation, being becomes presence, and knowing becomes care.
Inspired by IoK’s biocentric vision, the program weaves systems thinking, philosophy of nature, and regenerative perspectives to cultivate human flourishing.
“When perception opens, knowing deepens, and being begins to flourish.”
With Marcelo and Kari
Science, philosophy, and humanity in dialogue
Physicist, astronomer, author, and Templeton Prize laureate, Marcelo Gleiser leads reflections that connect cosmos, life, and consciousness. Alongside him, Kari brings a deeply human and experiential dimension, creating spaces of trust where insights can be integrated and embodied.
Together, they guide a journey that unites mind, presence, and purpose — an invitation to transform oneself before seeking to transform the world.
“I have learned that, more often than not, asking the right questions is more important than finding answers.”
The Place
Oratorio di Barottoli — a refuge for thought and presence
Originally built in the 13th century to welcome pilgrims, the Oratorio di Barottoli now houses The Island of Knowledge. Surrounded by Tuscan hills and open skies, time slows down and attention becomes presence.
The Experience
Five days, one intention
4 nights at a five-star boutique hotel ★★★★★
All meals and coffee breaks
Local transportation and transfers from Siena
Exclusive access to the Oratorio di Barottoli
Classes and dialogues with Marcelo Gleiser
Guided walks and visits in Florence, following Galileo’s path
In-Sight Personal
Open editions for individuals
Held twice a year — Spring and Autumn — each edition welcomes up to 20 participants, preserving intimacy and depth. Each gathering has its own theme, but the same purpose: to expand perception and cultivate presence.
In-Sight Corporate
Tailored journeys for organizations and groups
For organizations seeking to foster clarity, purpose, and regenerative leadership. Experiences can take place at the Oratorio di Barottoli (up to 20 participants) or, for larger groups, in other locations worldwide — always curated with the same care and depth.
MemORIES
Encounters that open new paths
In-Sight 2024
In-Sight × Mandalah
Reflections on sustainability and biocentrism with business leaders and B-Corp entrepreneurs. A week dedicated to rethinking the role of leadership in the regeneration of our planet.
In-Sight 2025
Human Flourishing
Guests from diverse fields — from human resources to advertising — explored how self-knowledge and systems thinking come together in the creation of new paths for life and work.
A call to presence
When the vastness of the cosmos and the fragility of life touch us, we discover that seeing, being, and knowing are not separate paths — but one.
Welcome to IoK In-Sight. Where seeing, being, and knowing meet.