Sensational Sicily:
Yoga, Culture, and
Self-Discovery in Italy
Sept 28 - Oct 5, 2024
Please join us for our 3rd annual Sicilian adventure!
This adventure is a feast for the senses! Our home base is a 17th century farmhouse-turned-retreat-center in the rolling hills and farmland of central Sicily. We'll practice yoga + meditation, learn how to cultivate our intuition, and receive mini reiki treatments during restorative yoga classes. We'll share lovingly prepared mostly vegetarian meals (there will be eggs, cheese, and other protein) made from our farm's fresh ingredients.
Your senses will be further awakened on the many excursions included in this trip. We'll visit the UNESCO world heritage site of the Valley of the Temples, the hilltop town of Agrigento, the gorgeous seaside town of Cefalú, and spend a day exploring Palermo with a city + market tour, and a group dinner.
If it's possible for the senses to be both awakened and soothed at the same time, it's here, immersed in the culture and natural beauty of this singular Italian Island. Andiamo.
PLEASE JOIN US.
(You don’t have to do yoga to come on this adventure) :)
You’ll find trip highlights in the video below, followed by additional details:
Classes + workshops
ACTIVE, GENTLE & RESTORATIVE YOGA
MINI REIKI TREATMENTS DURING YOGA CLASSES
GUIDED MEDITATIONS
MINDFULNESS & INTUITIVE DEVELOPMENT WORKSHOPS
Excursions
DAY TRIP TO THE HILLTOP TOWN OF AGRIGENTO + VALLE DEI TEMPLI, A UNESCO WORLD HERITAGE SITE FEATURING SOME OF THE BEST EXAMPLES OF GREEK ART + ARCHITECTURE.
DAY AT THE BEACH - VISIT TO THE FISHING VILLAGE OF CEFALÚ
DAY TRIP TO PALERMO - CITY + MARKET TOUR, GROUP DINNER
Your hosts
Intuitive Reiki Master and Healer + owner of Bene Mudra, James Bene
Yoga Teacher + Retreat Leader, Kim Larkin
(pictured at our 2022 Sicily retreat)
We are good friends who live on opposite coasts of the U.S. and have worked together throughout the years. We are huge wanderlusters at heart and this is by far our most favorite co-lead retreat because we have fallen in love with Sicily’s rich history, culture, and natural beauty. The retreat center itself is run by wonderful people and staff who want us all to have the best experience. We are so grateful for the opportunity to bring you on this Sicilian adventure!
In addition to creating unforgettable retreat experiences, we love combining our unique talents for guiding you through yoga + meditation, providing reiki, and helping you develop your intuition.
We look forward to sharing these practices and more with you in the breathtaking and inspiring setting of Sicily.
Follow us on Instagram:
find James @benemudra
find Kim @yogagrrrl
Our 17th century restored farmhouse retreat location.
MORE DETAILS ABOUT WHAT’S INCLUDED:
Seven (7) nights accommodation
Mostly vegetarian meals at the retreat center (we will have eggs, cheese, and some occasional animal protein). Almost all meals are included with the exception of a few lunches while we are on the excursions
The three excursions listed above, including a group dinner in Palermo
One group airport transfer from/to Palermo at the beginning and end of retreat
All yoga, meditation, reiki during restorative yoga, and mindfulness + intuitive classes
WHAT’S NOT INCLUDED:
International airfare to/from Sicily
Any airport transfers outside of the group transfers (can be arranged for you for additional fee)
Alcohol (available to purchase)
Travel insurance - strongly recommended. Squaremouth is a good resource to compare travel insurance coverage from many different providers, including “cancel for any reason” options.
Pricing:
A $500 non-refundable deposit holds your spot.
Double Occupancy: $2995 per person. Note that double rooms are composed of two rooms: There is a living room, bedroom, and bathroom. For couples, it works like a regular suite. For roommates, one bed can be placed in the living room area, and the other in the bedroom. This gives you a bit more privacy and you share the bathroom with your roommate.
Single Occupancy: $3495 per person (*SOLD OUT, but if you want a single room, let me know)
Cancellation policy:
If you cancel by May 1, 2024, your payment will be refunded less the $500 deposit. Payments are non-refundable after this date.
***We strongly recommend that you purchase travel insurance to cover any unforeseen events. The website Squaremouth allows you to compare many different plans and has “cancel for any reason” options.
If you are at all curious or interested, I am happy to discuss any concerns you have or answer any questions. Feel free to fill out the below contact form and I’ll get back to you.