SICILIAN SPIRIT YOGA RETREAT

Renew and Restore your Soul at Sicilian Spirit Retreat Center, located in the Madonie area in the center of Sicily.  Imagine the transition from summer to autumn, the transition from covid isolation to open spaces, from restrictions to possibilities.  With so much unpredictability in the world now, I am grateful to have something beautiful to look forward to.  Because more than ever, we will need some restoration. 

Our home will be a spacious and inviting 17th century farmhouse and it’s adjacent guest cottages, surrounded by 60 acres of a lush private park that includes secluded oak woods, a small river, a big pool, a labyrinth garden, rolling hills, wild flowers, peace and tranquility.

We will begin each day with yoga, (including pranayama, meditation and movement.) With our senses awakened, there is much to explore from here…by foot, bicycle, or excursion. Or just soak in the stillness. Some days will end with gentle and restorative yoga practices.

The breath-taking Sicilian landscape invites long walks or hikes, foraging for wild mushrooms and asparagus, maybe a rafting trip on of the Pollina river, or a visit to Mt. Aetna which is about 2 hours away by car. We will be staying just a few miles from Gangi – winner of “Most beautiful village in Italy” prize – and about 40km from the enchanting fishermen village of Cefalù. We will also be within a 90 minute drive to both Palermo and Catania making day trips to explore these historical cities an easy option. Or maybe you want to stay put and treat yourself to a healing, heartfelt Ayurvedic oil massage treatment, with wild herbs from the Sicilian mountains. 

The Masseria is a certified organic farm and produces extra virgin olive oil, wheat, vegetables and fruit that are used to prepare farm to table healthy vegetarian meals. Everything is prepared fresh from the breads and cakes (it’s Italy folks!), yogurt and cheeses, seasonal soups and stews, salads and of course pasta, pasta, pasta prepared with Sicilian tradition.