ITALY: LA DOLCE VITA RETREAT - WAITLIST ONLY!
MAY 16 - 23 2026 (7 NIGHTS)
Italy has been on our retreat bucket list since we started guiding international retreats in 2020, and we are beyond thrilled to finally announce that we are headed to the land of pasta, wine, & tiramisu! We have found an ideal location to explore all that Sicily has to offer- Salinara Retreat Centre in Sicily, Italy. Salinara, an 18th century coastal farmhouse near Marsala, has been a retreat location for the past two decades- a place to savor a slow, healthy, Sicilian life in harmony with nature & with a community of like-minded people. Retreats at Salinara are intimate, unique, and fun, and the owners/curators of the center are passionate about refining the guest experience via their dedicated hospitality & love for Sicilian culture, cuisine, and of course- good wine! Salinara is located on the unspoiled west coast of Sicily, and all of its bedrooms look out over the vineyards and the Mediterranean Sea. The retreat center is just 500 meters from the sea and is close to Marsala old town- the crossroads of ancient history & culture, looking out over spectacular natural scenery.
Getting there: Fly into Palermo International Airport (PMO), about 1 hour away from the retreat center, or Tipani Airport, about 15 minutes from the retreat center. Car rental is recommended so you can explore the local area, but we are happy to help you arrange transportation from the airport to the retreat center (not included in the cost of the retreat, but with groups will be cheaper!) We have had good luck flying to Europe from the Toronto Airport in the past! Inquire for more details :)
Location: Salinara Sicily (view website here!)
Included:
-7 nights accommodation at Salinara, choice of room based on availability- first come, first serve for choice of rooms, which can be explored here!
-Breakfast, lunch, & dinner daily based on our schedule, + non-alcoholic beverages (water, tea, coffee, juices) and snacks
-2 yoga classes per day, a mix of chill & challenging class styles
-Yoga mats, blocks, straps, blankets
-Use of the 10 bikes on premises
-Sicilian cooking class
-Visit to local winery & tasting
-Boat trip to the Egadi Islands, includes drink & aperitive, Favignana Island beach visit, Favignana port visit, stop at Levanzo Island
Not Included:
-Transportation to/from retreat center (we will assist in arranging- recommended to rent a car in order to explore all the area has to offer!)
-International/domestic airfare
-Alcoholic beverages
-Massage/optional activities
-Gratuities
Pricing: (all pricing is per person; each person attending must place a deposit to reserve a space!)
There are several different accommodations available for your consideration! Rooms at Salinara are lovely and well-equipped, most with kitchenettes and outdoor spaces to enjoy. You can view rooms here, and all rooms are available on a first-come, first-serve basis. Pricing is per person, and reflects either single, double, or triple occupancy as noted.
All rooms have private bathrooms and AC.
Triple Room (double or twin bed in a triple room, private bathroom in suite to share): $1800/per person, 2 available ($500 deposit due upon booking; 2 $650 payments due on July 1st, 2025 and November 1st, 2025)
Double Room (king or twin beds in a double room, private bathroom in suite to share): $2000/per person ($500 deposit due upon booking; 2 $750 payments due on July 1st, 2025 and November 1st, 2025)
Single Room (double bed with private bathroom in suite): $2500/per person ($500 deposit due upon booking; 2 $1000 payments due on July 1st, 2025 and November 1st, 2025)