La Dolce Vita Retreat
in Sicily, Italy
20-24 April, 2023
LA DOLCE VITA RETREAT
SICILY, ITALY
630/896 €
MAX: 10 PARTICIPANTS
Spend time in the show-stopping Sicily overlooking the sea! 5 days filled with daily yoga, scenic walks and hikes, SUP TOUR- paddling board, Boat trip, sunrise walks plus a food-focused itinerary in the land of mouth-watering cuisine + local wines!
OVERVIEW
Join me for my newest destination of a La Dolce Vita Retreat. Besides a daily yoga class, movement, and dancing meditation (classes overlooking the Sicilian sea!), we will also enjoy many walks/hikes around the breathtaking scenery of Sicily and a guided paddling board tour, day trip for famous cities, wine-tasting, Sicilian cooking class. I can’t wait to share with you one of my favorite places in Italy (I have so many friends from there and so many beautiful memories).
"FLAVORS" - We'll not only balance the week with the healthy part of the retreat but also with learning about and experiencing firsthand the amazing flavors of this island. Each day we'll be able to enjoy mouth-watering cuisine, as well as take part in tastings from wine to cheeses, pastries, and all the amazing food and wine that Sicily offers. From award-winning restaurants to family farms and kitchens, learning and enjoying the food will be an added bonus to working up an appetite during our classes and walks!
HOTEL
Our home for the Retreat will be the beautiful hotel Roccaseta, close to the beautiful town of Scicli and to the beach. The hotel boasts a wonderful terrace with a panoramic view and a swimming pool. Is surrounded by the intense colors of the hills and the sea. From the pool, there are incredible views of the sea. With plenty of sun loungers and a short walk to the beach, our home for the week will make you want to stay much longer.
https://www.instagram.com/roccaseta/?hl=en
Scicli (pronounced sheek-ly) is one of the most beautiful towns in Sicily for its location and proximity to the more popular tourist destinations of Noto and Ragusa. is one of the UNESCO-listed Baroque towns of southeast Sicily. This town is the perfect place to retreat!
SURROUNDING AREA
Our day trips will allow us to experience the many unique landscapes and activities that this area has to offer. We will begin our retreat in the town of Scicli and Ragusa and have some tastings of this star flavor of the region, as well as time to explore the sites of the town. Our Retreat will include a wine tasting in a beautiful winery, Aperitivo, as well as a Sicilian cooking class. We’ll walk and explore the villages next to the beach, and visit different restaurants in the area (You can also dine at the hotel). this includes a guided foraging walk to gather our ingredients before a cooking class and lunch where we’ll learn about and use our foraged finds. SUP TOUR or Bicycle tour. Our Retreat will include a way to unwind with massage treatments, free time for a beach visit, or just relaxing by the pool.
CUISINE
Healthful food is part of the retreat experience, the breakfasts are included, while for lunches and dinners, we'll experience different restaurants around the area with special local dishes and wines. While on-site, it is also possible to dine in the hotel's dining room or outside the sea-view terrace. We've carefully chosen delicious and fresh meals from renowned restaurants and chefs which will give guests an expansive experience of the cuisine. We'll experience local wine tastings, we will try the local Dolci like Cannolo. Granita, ice cream in brioche, and also the unqie zibibbo wine with biscotti, Arancini, the local pizza and more. Also possible to join a cooking class with a Sicilian mama + lunch, and also learn about the local herbs.
YOGA, MEDITATION AND MOVEMENT
A daily walking sunrise meditation and yoga class will be offered at the start and the end of the day in a way to relax, stimulate, and help guests grow in their own personal practice. Classes are open to all levels, beginner to practiced, and can range from gentle, restorative, and more vigorous vinyasa flow and ashtanga styles, Yoga Nidra, Movement meditation, and breathing.
* Style and class levels will be determined to fit participating students' needs, and with a small intimate retreat class size, students will be able to get personalized attention and comfortability to deeply explore their practice.
During the rest of the day, we'll enjoy various walks around the area, and learn about the region and the cuisine/wine/herbs. This combines with the asana practice to deepen our mindful experience during the retreat in a balanced way.
* Participation in classes and activities is optional throughout the retreat. All levels are welcome!
OTHER ACTIVITIES
In addition to yoga classes and the guided hikes, there is more to explore!
Traditional Sicilian cuisine cooking class (with Sicilain Mamma), 50€ including lunch
Wine tasting in a local winey
Sup tour with Yotam
Massages 60€ for one hour/ 2 massages 100€:
lymphatic drainage, reflexology, anti cellulite massage, Holistic massage
Please feel free to reach out if you have any questions about things to do.
DETAILS / PRICING
Private Room Ensuite (garden view) 896€
Twin Ensuite (garden view)656€ price for one person
Triple Ensuite (garden view) 630€ price for one person
Private Room Ensuite (sea view) 976€
Twin Ensuite (sea view) 696€ price for one person
Triple Ensuite (sea view) 656€ price for one person
INCLUDED*:
Accommodation (spacious bedrooms each with private bathrooms, linens)
Daily Breakfast with typical food and also healthy options
Tea, and herbs are available all-day
Daily yoga/meditation/ movement class
Personal Human Design chart
Walking sunrise meditation, hiking
Use of yoga mats
Gift bag by Lakshmi Italia
Use of hotel amenities (pool, gardens, etc.)
Taxes
* airfare not included
**activities may change based on weather or unforeseen circumstances such as weather, etc *** Lunch, dinners, massages, SUP, Cooking class, and transportation are not included in the price
TRAVEL:
Located just outside of Scicli, Sicily, Italy
AIRPORTS: Catania (CTA), Comiso (CIY). Full details on how to best arrive will be given to guests.
TRAIN STATION: Sircausa, Sampieri
We can provide recommendations for a private driver or public transportation (A taxi for 4 people will cost 25 euros per person). It is also possible to rent a car (the prices are also convenient)
“I do not envy God's paradise because I am so satisfied to live in Sicily.” ;)
Federico II di Svevia
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