Friends, this is the dream trip. Can I introduce you to the concept of dolce far niente – the sweetness of doing nothing — an Italian phrase describing a relaxed, carefree idleness; to be without hurry.
There is plenty to do on this retreat, but it’s all centered around a deep savoring, an un-hurriedness. The way we sit down to delicious meals together will be the way we step onto our mats, will be the way we remember to live each day; savoring deeply. Being satiated with what Life serves up.
You don’t want to miss this. And signing up now allows you to make it digestible, broken up over the months ahead.
As many of you know, 2022 was a year for us. And when I sat at the edge of the ultimate loss, I remember reflecting on things and thinking “I don’t have regrets. I said YES to life, I did my best for me and my family, to live what has been thrown my way as fully as I can”
May we all sit at the edge of uncertainty with the certainty that - at least - we took the chances, we did our best, we said YES to Life.
The Region:
Our villa is situated in the luscious natural landscape of Southeastern Sicily. The villa is surrounded by the Mediterranean Sea, set amongst olive and almond groves, and minutes from beautiful beaches and historical sites including the World Heritage site of Noto, Siracusa, Modica, Scicli and Ibia.
A 15 minute drive east is the Nature Reserve of Vendicari, a haven of wildlife and some of the island’s most beautiful and deserted golden-sand beaches.
The villa is a one-hour drive south from Catania airport, on the island’s east coast. We recommend hiring cars from the airport. Alternately, we can arrange transport for you from the airport.
The Retreat Centre:
La Masseria is a private, beautifully restored 19th century farmhouse villa situated in the luscious natural landscape of Southeastern Sicily. The villa is surrounded by the Mediterranean Sea, set amongst olive and almond groves, and minutes from beautiful beaches and historical sites.
The center includes a fresh water infinity pool, loads of different patios and living spaces, spaces to eat or simply relax, two massage rooms and a stunning sunset terrace.
The yoga studio is a beautifully restored pitched roof barn, fully equipped with all props, with an outdoor wooden shala overlooking the orange garden.
Free time can be used to walk through plantations of almonds, olives and watermelons fields or cycle on trails amongst the groves.
Treat yourself to a massage, swim in the freshwater infinity pool, enjoy the wonderful beaches or Sicilian historical towns nearby.