Led By Bibi Lorenzetti and Jacquie Brown >
The five spiritual faculties:
an exploration through asana, pranayama, meditation, discussion and chanting.
July 5-12, 2025 | Danena Sicily | Noto, Italy
Join Bibi and Jacquie for a 7 night / 8 day yoga retreat in Sicily, Italy where you'll focus on achieving a deeper understanding through an immersive retreat. This retreat is open to all levels of practice.
Retreat Details
What's Included
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8 Days, 7 Nights of Accommodation at Danena Sicily
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8 Days of Yoga Practice
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6 Evening Workshops
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Daily Group Outings
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Daily Gourmet light breakfast, Vegetarian/Vegan Brunch & Dinner prepared by aprivate chef
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Last Night Dinner Out (Not Included In Price)
The Villa
"Return to the genuine and authentic Ibiza hippy chic style. A heaven of peace in a bustling island. Facing the islands of Conejera on the West coast of Ibiza, on top of a green forest of pine trees, this charming villa enjoys stunning uninterrupted sea views and sunset all year. Located in Cala Salada, walking distance to the charming beaches of Cala Salada, and to the flat stones of Punta Galera where you can enjoy the best sunset spot of the island. Enjoy the real Ibiza."
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Room details:
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- All rooms have a window with view.
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- One room shares entrance with other two rooms.
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- Double rooms offer two twin beds that can be configured as separate beds or as a double bed fitted with a topper. Can be reserved for Single or Shared use.
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- All rooms (except the private suite room) have a separate, shared bath with one other room.
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TRIPLE ROOM OPTION: One room has the option of one double bed and one twin bed or three twin beds.
The Villa
La Masseria is a beautiful restored farmouse from the 1800, set in amongst olive and almond groves, we're just 15 minutes south from the unspoilt World Heritage town of Noto – one of Italy’s most beautiful historical centres. A 15-minute drive east is the Nature Reserve of Vendicari, a heaven of wildlife and some of the island’s most beautiful and deserted golden-sand beaches. Our food it's all local, organic and delicious farm-to-table gourmet dinners and energising healthy brunches made by our chef Antonio.
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The southeastern tip of Sicily, between Syracuse and Noto in the east and Ragusa and Modica to the west—is full of sleepy hilltop towns, accessible Greek ruins, and unspoiled beaches all within a 17-mile radius. This region of southern Italy has all the history of Rome along with the small-town breezy seaside charm. Noto, a UNESCO-protected, eighteenth-century Baroque town just 20 minutes from the retreat center.
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La Masseria is situated in the luscious natural landscape of southeastern Sicily surrounded by the breathtaking Mediterranean Sea. It’s set in amongst olive groves, on a country lane away from noise and neighbours, but close to all major sights in southeastern Sicily.
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La Masseria offers single and shared room. Some rooms have ensuite bathrooms and some have a shared bathroom between 2 rooms. Each room is tastefully and individually furnished adhering to the 'old school' Sicilian Masseria style.
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Each room is equipped with AC.
The Food
Our food philosophy centres around local, organic wholefoods.
The kitchen takes great pride in creating meals with complete taste profiles that tantalize the taste buds and leave the body and soul satiated, nourished and energized.
Yoga Schedule
7:00 - 10:30 am
Morning Practice | Chanting & Asana
Ashtanga Mysore style: a self guided practice that serves your needs. Bibi will help all who wish to join in this practice to thread together a sequence that is safe, sustainable and deeply healing.
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Vinyasa: Steady, rhythmic, and grounding, our Open Level vinyasa classes offer a balanced blend of slightly slower-paced breath-focused flow and alignment with modifications and restorative options offered. Beginners with some experience welcome.
10:30 - 10:45 am
Walking Meditation
A grounding mediation practice to help you embody.
6:00 - 7:00 pm
Workshop & Chanting
A time dedicated to the deeper exploration of Yoga as a practice of Embodiment. We will explore this topic from the perspective of Yogic philosophy and Buddhism. Each session will include: a short talk, a group sharing and a 30 minute practice of sorts.
"Bibi and Jacquie set a lovely tone, a combination of attentive practice, mindfulness, and fun. Every day was a joy, the chanting, yoga practice, walking meditation, mindfulness discussions...every minute sheer pleasure. Our group bonded quickly, such a wonderful blend of personalities. The venue was sublime and the food was the best I've tasted. As a long-time retreat goer, I can say without doubt this was one of the best week-long retreats I've attended. It revived my yoga practice and helped me gain a renewed outlook on what matters in my life. Coming back to the "real world" was easy because I absorbed so much from this Mallorca retreat. I'm definitely signing up for the next one!" Sarah S.
The Investment
One Triple Room Available Upon Request
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Payments: Non-Refundable Deposit of $1,000 • Remaining Balance Due 3 Months Before Retreat
Not Included: Airfare • Transportation • Alcohol • Last Group Dinner at a Local Restaurant​
