Retreat in Sicily - Time for Yourself

Giardino di Sicilia is a small paradise set on 3 hectares of land, offering a family-friendly atmosphere with 12 rooms, surrounded by centuries-old olive groves as well as Mediterranean and tropical plants and trees.

Surrounded by the scents of lemon and orange blossoms as well as jasmine, and with breathtaking views of the sea, it is the ideal place for Pilates, meditation, dance, or simply pure relaxation. You’ll stay in small bungalows that resemble traditional Sicilian shepherd’s huts but are built in a modern style. The rooms are lovingly decorated—terracotta, ceramics, and wrought iron define the simple, charming, and cozy style. Breakfast and dinner are served on the veranda overlooking the sea or in the cozy living room. Included services:
Accommodation: 6 days / 5 nights (single or double room, private bathroom, AC, hairdryer) Half-board: Brunch and dinner (3-course menu, seasonal, from the property’s own garden), one evening at leisure without dinner Retreat program incl. materials (e.g., yoga mat, towel) & handbook
Welcome drink Room selection: Double room (DR): €1,447 per person or Single room (SR): €1,747 Additional nights upon request: Double room with breakfast: €55 per person - Single room with breakfast: €100

Check-in & Check-out: Check-in is between 2:00 PM and 6:00 PM. Our welcome circle begins at 6:00 PM. If you are running late, please let us know in advance.

Not included: Flight and transfer Optional treatments Beverages & additional meals City tax: €1.50 per person/night Additional treatments (massages, Healing Touch, foot reflexology treatments, personal training, 1-on-1 life coaching)—please inquire in advance!

Your stay includes a daily brunch and dinner, lovingly prepared with the freshest ingredients from our farm. Brunch is a true explosion of colors: fruit from the garden, homemade jams, fresh juices, fruit, cakes and cookies, bread made from traditional Sicilian grains, yogurt, cheese, and cold cuts.

If you have a special request, let us know—we’d be happy to accommodate it. Dinner is also prepared with love and great attention to every detail. You’ll enjoy typical Sicilian dishes that you’d otherwise only get to taste as a guest in a Sicilian family.
The menu is based on seasonal, organic products, mostly from our own farm or nearby farms. We use only our own high-quality olive oil for cooking. If you have allergies or food intolerances, we’re happy to offer alternatives. Please let us know in advance.

Program Highlights: • Relaxation and energy through Pilates, yoga, functional training, and meditation • In-depth workshops on stress management, self-care, values, boundaries, and building resilience • Time for yourself: beach walks, excursions in the surrounding area, plus optional massages, lymphatic drainage, Healing Touch treatments, or coaching and hypnosis
• Inspiring visualization and gratitude meditations • Shared rituals and breathtaking sunsets Find clarity and balance: Experience a blend of personal development, inner peace, and inspiring movement. From the welcome to the closing circle, we offer you space to recharge and set your
intentions for a fulfilling life. Day 1: Arrival Check-in from 2:00 PM to 6:00 PM • 6:00 PM Welcome drink, welcome circle: Introduction to the pillars of the retreat, round of introductions & setting intentions • 7:00 PM Dinner Day 2: • 8:00 AM Morning Pilates & relaxation + meditation • 9:30–10:30 AM Breakfast/brunch • 11:00 AM Group workshop (1.5–2 hours): Stress management & self-care (What stresses you out? How does stress arise? What happens in the body? Developing a healthy relationship with thoughts and emotions, practical exercises) • From 2:00 PM Free time for the beach, walks, massages & treatments • 6:00 PM Sunset gratitude circle • 7:00 PM Dinner

Day 3: • 8:00 AM Morning functional training & meditation • 9:30–10:30 AM Breakfast brunch • 11:00 AM Group workshop on values, boundaries, and resilience • From 2:00 PM Free time for walks, excursions; massages and treatments available for booking
• 6:00 PM Sunset Yoga or Pilates • 7:00 PM Dinner Day 4: • 8:00 AM Morning Pilates & Meditation • 9:30–10:30 AM Breakfast/Brunch • Free time for the beach, walks; massages and treatments available for booking

Day 5: • 8:00 AM Morning Pilates & Meditation • 9:30–10:30 AM Breakfast/Brunch • Free time for the beach, walks, plus bookable massages & treatments • 6:00 PM Sunset Mindfulness • 7:00 PM Dinner

Day 6: • 7:30 AM Morning Yoga & Meditation on Self-Love • What will you take away from this experience? Closing Circle • 9:30 - 10:00 AM Breakfast and check-out at 11:00 AM (subject to minor changes) Note regarding the retreat program
Due to the current political situation, Verena may be unable to travel from New Zealand to Europe at short notice. The retreat will take place as planned in any case. Should this occur, Verena’s workshop “Stress Management & Self-Care” will be replaced by two sessions of “Self-Care: Healing Touch” with Margherita. All other program items remain unchanged.

By plane: We are easily accessible from the airports in Palermo, Catania, and Trapani. By train: Take a train from Palermo or Messina and get off at Sant’Agata Militello. Note: All trains stop at Sant’Agata Militello.

By car: If you’re coming from Palermo or Messina via the A20 highway, take the Sant’Agata Militello exit. Immediately after the toll booth, follow the sign for Circonvallazione. Shortly after that, you’ll see the first of several “Giardino di Sicilia” signs, which will lead you directly to our gate after about 5 km. You can’t miss us!
For the last few kilometers, take the SP 161 toward Militello Rosmarino – Alcara Li Fusi. Please do not follow your GPS, as it will lead you down a narrow, steep road that is not a one-way street. Satellite coordinates: 38°3'31.09''N - 14°39'18.78''E