Yoga Retreat Sicily
Sicilian Spirit- 27th Sept 2025 for 7 nights
2 bedroom cottage with shared bathroom
1,795pp single occupancy ** wait list
Cottage Suites with double bedroom small kitchenette & private ensuite
£1,495pp (based on 2 sharing) ** (1 space in a female twin share)
Luxury Room in farmhouse- ensuite
£1,395pp for twin or double £1,995 single ** wait list
Non yoga partners are welcome.
There are places that belong to our soul. In this 17th century farmhouse, surrounded by 25 hectares of a lush private park that includes a secluded oak wood, a small river and a labyrinth garden of the first half of 18th century, we look forward to welcoming you to Sicily Spirit with Lisa Valentine.
Located in the Madonie area, in the very center of Sicily, the Masseria is a certified organic farm and produces extra virgin olive oil, wheat, vegetables and fruit that we use to prepare our healthy vegetarian meals and our homemade preserves and jams. Our heritage of Sicilian culture, hospitality and soulful traditions has a great part in our life path and sustain us to live in harmony with ourselves, others and Nature.
Nested in the heart of the Madonie mountain park, a few miles from Gangi – “Most beautiful village in Italy” prize winner – and about 40km from the enchanting fishermen village of Cefalù. Surrounded by the silence offered by its enclosed 25 hectares park, at 650 mts above the sea level, you will be able to walk for hours in the secret inner paths and in the hidden centuries-old oak forest, get lost in the labyrinth garden of the 18th century, explore the banks of our “private” river, meditate or practice yoga at sunrise or sunset in the terrace overlooking the mountains and the valley or just sunbathing and swimming in the infinity pool.
The 25 hectares park of our retreat center offers the possibility of long, silent walks on kilometers of hiking trails among over 700 olive trees, wheat fields, an orchard, an oak forest, a labyrinth garden of the 18th century and the banks of a small river, where is also possible to swim. And ofcourse there will always be the chance to swim in our fresh water pool of 18 x 7.5 mts. adjacent to the restaurant and the cottages.
Wander the original labyrinth garden...walk down quiet farm roads through fields and olive groves...meditate in the courtyard, or by the pool. Experience an immersive yoga and meditation practice - a true retreat.
To Include
Morning Mindful Flows and late afternoon yin/restorative or other reflective sessions
Opening and closing ceremonies
Ceremonial Cacao, yoga nidra & mini sound bath
Accomodation in the 17th century farmhouse or surrounding cottages
Two delicious vegetarian Sicilian meals a day, large brunch and dinner, prepared with their very own products of the Masseria, a certified organic farm since 15 years. (except on excursion day to Cefaly, breakfast only).
Coffee, tea and herbal tea available all day
Free WiFi in lounge areas
2 x excursions as per below
Excludes
Flights to and from Sicily
Ayurvedic Massage (price tbc)
Extra excursions like wine tour or historical sites or a cooking classes
Food and drinks on excursions (local non expensive wine available to purchase)
Minibus transfer from airport **
** Flight recommendations will be given to group together to keep costs to a minimum and to suit the check in/out times. The “Masseria” is about 2 hours drive from Catania and Palermo airports. If you prefer you can rent a private car at the airport so you have the freedom to explore more during the week. Group transfer will be approx 60 euros return depending on numbers per vehicle. Private transfers will be more.
Accomodation
Three rooms (around 25sq.m each) with private bathroom, are located in the main building, above the Yoga room.
The other double rooms, with shared bathroom – one every two rooms – are located in four cottages (around 50 sq.m each) in the garden, all with their own equipped private patio and their own kitchenette. All rooms have heating and air conditioning facilities and are elegantly furnished with antique or Sicilian style furniture.
There is 1 cottage in the garden, with lounge and patio with its own private patio. Perfect for a couple or 2 friends. (Reserved)
The Yoga
Lisa will be the lead teacher on this retreat. Expect mindful intentional flows, Yin/Restorative yoga, somatics, meditation, pranayama, yoga nidras & rest. Typically 3 hours a day in morning and late afternoon.
Dawn will be available to offer a gentle Hatha yoga session on a couple of the mornings, if the flow style is not for you. The evening sessions are suitable for all levels.
Welcome circle on day 1. No yoga on Cefalu excursion to allow time for the whole day to explore, no yoga on departure day.
Included excursions
TREKKING - 2/3 HOURS
Take your own time back, relax your mind, release your tension get in contact with nature in a natural environment driven by the discovery of unknown mountain landscape. We’ll guide you in exciting excursions, surrounded by breath-taking Sicilian landscape, to discover the suggestive rural villages that represent historical and human heritage of a unique and welcoming land.
A DAY TRIP TO CEFALU
Located about 40 kilometers from the Masseria, an hour of convenient freeway drive, is Cefalù, one of the most enchanting fishermen villages in Italy, with its white beaches, its cafes and restaurants and its world famous cathedral, decorated with extraordinary Byzantine style golden mosaics.