Rest and Restoration are the very essence of our home-away-from-home on Sicily's west coast

~ Where You’ll Land ~

Our hosts in Sicily are Yumi and Adriano, the creators of Salinara—an Art Farm & Retreat Center in Marsala. For the past 20 years, they have welcomed travelers from around the world to their lovingly-restored 18th century farmhouse estate, located just a 10 minute walk from the Mediterranean Sea.

your space

Salinara is an assembly of separate houses—each designed to accentuate nature’s beauty and ocean breezes. Spaces have private gardens or patios & views to the surrounding orchards or the Mediterranean Sea. With lime-washed walls & restored Sicilian-tile floors, you’ll wake up each morning to the colors of earth, cloud, and flowers.

inhale. exhale. extend.

Sicily’s sunshine, sea breezes, and expansive skies offer an inspiring setting for daily yoga practices with Serena and Valerie.

Morning practices will ground and connect you with the land, yourself, and each other. Evening practices will offer restorative postures and time for reflection. Breath and movement will calm your mind and body for sweet slumber. Meditation, mantra, and writing practices will also be woven throughout the retreat.

All yoga classes are absolutely optional and will accommodate varying levels of experience. We want you to honor what you need most during your retreat.

Farm-to-Table-Deliciousness

Each meal at Salinara celebrates Sicilian cuisine. Breakfasts, lunches, and dinners are vegetarian and feature fruits, vegetables, and herbs grown in the villa’s own garden.

explorations

Ancient Cities, Pristine Islands, & Sicilian Sweets

Day trips will take us to some of Sicily’s most enchanting places. We’ll meander through medieval hill towns, sunny fishing villages, and bustling port cities. We’ll sail to pristine Mediterranean islands, and explore Selinunte, an ancient Greek city and one of Europe’s largest archeological parks. With plenty of time for other adventures of your own making, your days on Sicily’s west coast are sure to be full of delight and wonder.

your retreat includes

  • 7 nights accommodation at Salinara — May 31 through June 7, 2025

  • Daily Yoga with Valerie Midgett and Serena Crawford, all props & mats provided

  • An afternoon excursion to the Egadi Islands, just off the coast of Marsala

  • A Guided Archeology Tour of Selinunte, an ancient Greek city about a 1-hour drive from Salinara

  • Outing to Erice (a medieval hill-top town) and tastes of Sicilian desserts

  • Pre-Trip Book/Film Club—We’ll choose a variety of books about Sicily & gather virtually (and/or in-person) to discuss what we learned.

  • Daily Sicilian Breakfasts—locally made biscuits, pastry, and breads; marmalades & jams made from local fruits; butter, honey, and fresh eggs from the farm’s hens; fresh seasonal fruits & fruit juices.

  • 6 lunches + 7 dinners — All vegetarian farm-to-table meals created to feature Sicily’s most delicious tastes

  • Tea, Coffee, Snacks—self-serve & available to you throughout the day

  • A Bicycle for your own explorations—The land surrounding Salinara is perfectly flat and thus also perfectly wonderful for leisurely bike rides to local markets or the Mediterranean Sea! (note, there are 10 bicycles available)

  • Wifi & Air Conditioning (a.k.a. modern essentials :)

what’s not included

  • Flights to/from Sicily — Palermo (PMO) is the recommended airport, about an hour drive from the retreat center. Trapani airport (TPS) is a 15-minute drive from the retreat center, but offers fewer flights.

  • Local Transportation — Sicily is best explored in small cars. In that spirit, guests are highly encouraged to rent a car or ride-share with others (we will help facilitate those pairings if you like). Local transportation, including airport transfers, can be arranged for an additional cost (est. $250-$500).

  • Optional Excursions — There is no shortage of wonderful things to experience, including Sicilian cooking class, wine tasting, Sicilian ceramics, kitesurfing, visits with local cheesemakers, watercolor classes, and more!

  • 1 Lunch — Guests will be on their own for lunch on the day of our group excursion to Selinunte

  • Wine & Spirits — The retreat center has a wonderful selection of local wines for purchase from their private cellar.

  • Food/Snacks Not on the Menu — There's an abundance of food in Italy! Enjoy as you wish!

  • Massage & Body Treatments — Available on & off-site

  • Tips & Gratuities — At your discretion

  • Travel Insurance — Highly Recommended

Want to see more of Sicily?

Join us for an extra 5-Nights on the island’s East Coast

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