Sicily Wellness Escape

A 7-night journey of restoration in the Madonie Mountains | Autumn 2026

📅 26 Sept – 3 Oct 2026 | 📍 Sicily, Italy | 👤 Led by Siôn Jones | 💷 From £1,175 │

Imagine waking to mountain views, starting your day with gentle yoga on a sun-drenched terrace, and spending your afternoons by an infinity pool surrounded by ancient oak forests. This is your invitation to pause, breathe, and reconnect with yourself in one of Sicily's most beautiful hidden corners.

This retreat is designed for those who are ready to step away from the daily demands of life—whether that's work, family, or the endless to-do lists—and gift themselves a full week of nourishment, movement, and genuine rest.

You don't need to be flexible, experienced in yoga, or have meditated before. You simply need to be ready to slow down, be held by a supportive community, and rediscover what it feels like to truly relax.

Why Sicily? Why Sicilian Spirit?

We carefully select retreat centres that offer unique, transformative experiences—and Sicilian Spirit exceeded all expectations.

A 17th-century farmhouse surrounded by 25 hectares of private parkland
Secluded oak woods, a small river, and a labyrinth garden dating back to the 18th century
Certified organic farm producing olive oil, vegetables, fruit, and homemade preserves
12 suites and luxury double rooms elegantly furnished in classic Sicilian style
Large, fully-equipped yoga room (130 sq.m), Ayurvedic treatment area, swimming pool
Run by a warm, local Sicilian couple committed to guest comfort and wellbeing

Take in breathtaking views, stroll the secret inner paths, swim in the infinity pool, or meditate on terraces overlooking the mountains and valley.

A Day on Retreat

Sample Day:

7:30am – Optional morning meditation
8:00am – Dynamic yoga session (1 hour)
9:30am – Delicious brunch with local produce
11:00am–5:00pm – Your time (pool, reading, walking, treatments, exploring)
5:30pm – Restorative yoga & mindfulness practice (1.5 hours)
7:30pm – Dinner together on the terrace
9:00pm – Optional Yoga Nidra session (30 mins)

Note: Some days we'll take excursions or guided walks. Other days have more free space—yours to fill as you wish. This retreat honours rest as much as activity.

Your Experience Includes:

✓ 7 nights in elegantly restored Sicilian accommodation

✓ Daily brunch and dinner (vegetarian/vegan, locally sourced and organic)

✓ All-day tea, coffee, herbal infusions, and healthy snacks

✓ 2 yoga sessions daily (suitable for all levels)

✓ Daily meditation and mindfulness practices

✓ Evening Yoga Nidra sessions for deep relaxation

✓ Guided walking excursion in Madonie National Park

✓ Day trip to Cefalù beach town (transport included)

✓ Full access to pool, gardens, yoga studio, and lounges

Optional extras available to book:

Ayurvedic treatments and massage
Wine tasting at local vineyard (Tenuta San Giaime)
Additional guided hikes

Not included:

Flights to/from Sicily
Airport transfers (we can arrange these for you, it takes 1.5 hrs to get to the venue from Palermo or Catania airports)
Travel insurance
Personal expenses

Watch the video below for highlights from our retreat at Sicilian Spirit last year

The Yoga & Practices

All sessions are designed to be accessible, whether you're new to yoga or have been practicing for years.

Morning sessions are more dynamic—flowing movement to awaken your body and build gentle strength. We'll work with breath, standing poses, and energizing sequences that leave you feeling grounded and alive.

Evening sessions are slower and more restorative—longer holds, gentle stretches, and practices designed to release tension and calm your nervous system.

Meditation and mindfulness are woven throughout the week, with simple techniques you can take home and integrate into daily life.

Yoga Nidra is a guided relaxation practice often called 'yogic sleep'—a deeply restorative practice where you rest completely while remaining aware.

Everything is offered as an invitation, never an obligation. Listen to your body, take rest when you need it, and practice in the way that serves you.

Travel:

The retreat centre is approximately 1.5 hours from either Palermo or Catania airports. Budget airlines like Ryanair, easyJet, and Jet2 fly to both airports from multiple UK cities.

We can arrange shared airport transfers for approximately 40-60 Euros per person each way—we'll coordinate arrival times to minimise waiting.

The centre is beautifully remote, which is part of its magic. Once you're here, you won't need transport—everything is on-site except our planned excursions (included)."

Meals:

Food at Sicilian Spirit is a real highlight. Each day includes a generous brunch and a beautiful evening meal, both prepared using organic produce grown on the farm or sourced locally. Everything is vegetarian, with plenty of vegan options, and we're happy to cater for other dietary needs — just let us know when you book.

Meals are served together on the terrace, with views across the mountains and valley — one of the loveliest parts of the day. It's a natural time to unwind, share stories, and connect with the rest of the group.

Fresh coffee, tea, herbal infusions, and healthy snacks are available throughout the day, so you're always well looked after between sessions.

Excursions

Cefalù Beach & Historic Town - "One day we'll visit Cefalù (photo below), a stunning fishing village about an hour from the centre. You'll have time to swim in the Mediterranean, wander the medieval streets, visit the UNESCO Norman Cathedral, and enjoy a gelato by the sea. It's the perfect blend of culture, beauty, and relaxation.

Madonie National Park Walk - "We'll take at least one guided walk through the Madonie Park—gentle pace, stunning views, and a chance to connect with Sicily's wild landscapes. Suitable for all fitness levels."

retreat attendants with view in background of sicily

Ready to Join Us?

We'd love to have you with us in Sicily. Places are limited to keep the group small and personal, so we recommend booking early to avoid disappointment.

How to secure your place

A £200 non-refundable deposit reserves your spot. You're welcome to pay in instalments — just let us know what works for you and we'll arrange it.

To book, simply get in touch by email or phone and we'll guide you through the next steps:

📧 heartfulretreatsuk@gmail.com 📞 Siôn: 07792 630 642 | Rosanna: 07875 355 925

Choose your room

Rooms with Shared Bathroom Single occupancy: £1,345 | Double occupancy: £1,175

Luxury Rooms with Private Bathroom Single occupancy: £1,600 | Double occupancy: £1,260

Suites with Private Bathroom, Living Room, Kitchenette & Private Terrace Single occupancy: £1,765 | Double occupancy: £1,430

All rooms are beautifully furnished in traditional Sicilian style with heating, air conditioning, cotton sheets and towels.

Secure payment by bank transfer | Flexible payment plans available

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What previous students have said about our retreat in Sicily:

Jennifer H. (Google & BookRetreats) "Had an amazing week in beautiful Sicily. It was a great combination of yoga (outdoor yoga at sunrise, a real treat), relaxing by the pool, amid beautiful scenery, walking, good food and company and a lot of sleep! I would highly recommend and I have already booked another retreat with them for 2026!"

Debs Roebuck (Google & BookRetreats) "I have just returned from an incredibly relaxing and restorative week-long Heartful Retreat in Sicily. Rosanna & Siôn have been excellent retreat leaders, communicating well with the group and providing support for everything we needed. The schedule was well planned, balancing activity and rest days with daily themes to focus our yoga practices and meditations. The venue was beautiful and dietary requirements were well catered for. Looking forward to booking my next retreat with them."

Marion Jones (Google) "Just returned from another amazing retreat at Sicilian Spirit with Heartful Retreats. The vegetarian food was superb, the hospitality was really friendly, the retreat centre was first class. The yoga was gentle Hatha and restorative yoga, sometimes outside in the sunshine. Plenty of optional activities — walking, swimming and visits to Cefalù, Gangi and Madonie national park. I'd recommend booking a place on the same retreat next September."

Anna Cornes (Google) "Great event, location and organisers. The facilities and activities were well planned with a great packed agenda. Highly recommend."

Dawn Shotter (Google)I had a wonderful time with my daughter at this yoga retreat run by Siôn and Rosanna. The yoga, meditation and yoga nidra were excellent. We made new friends, ate lovely food, and stayed in a beautiful part of the countryside. The pool was lovely and the trips — including wine tasting — were excellent. A memorable holiday. I intend to return.