7 Day Yoga, Cacao, SUP & Art Retreat with Massage in Sicily

The days at The Place follow a gentle rhythm that’s easy to settle into. Mornings begin with a short meditation or pranayama session, followed by a more dynamic yoga practice – usually Vinyasa or Hatha – led by Janina or Anastasia. After a long breakfast, you’ll have time to join an organised excursion or simply relax. Afternoons might see you paddling across the pink lagoon on a stand up paddleboard, taking part in a philosophy workshop, or getting creative in a meditative art session. As evening approaches, the pace slows – a Yin or Somatic class, a sound bath, or yoga nidra – then dinner together on the terrace.

One thing that sets this retreat apart is the breadth of what’s included. Alongside the two daily yoga classes, you get a 1-hour massage from Marco, a cacao ceremony with sound journey, a SUP trip in the lagoon, workshops on yoga philosophy and art, and at least one event night – movie night by the fireplace, ecstatic dance on the rooftop, or a moon ceremony. There’s none of that "each activity costs extra" feeling you get at some retreats. You also get a free daily shuttle to the sandy beach 9 km away, or you can rent a bike and ride through the salt pans.

The location is genuinely interesting. The retreat centre sits on Sicily’s west coast, right in front of the island of Favignana, overlooking the Lo Stagnone lagoon – a world heritage site famous for its pink salt pans and as a kite surfing hotspot. The town of Marsala is 2 km down the road, and the ancient ruins of Mozia and the hilltop town of Erice are worth a visit if you have a free day. It’s not a remote mountain retreat; you’re close enough to real Sicilian life that a walk to the shops or a bike ride to a sunset bar is easy, but the property itself feels tucked away in its own peaceful corner.

Janina and Andrea have been hosting retreats in Sicily since 2021, and it shows in how smoothly everything runs. Guests arrive as strangers and leave as friends – the guest reviews almost all mention the warmth of the hosts and the easy friendships formed over dinner. The accommodation is clean and comfortable, with options ranging from a 3-bed dorm to private rooms with sea views and terraces.

What's included

- 6 nights accommodation - Daily breakfast buffet - 4 dinner nights in our restaurant - Welcome drink - Daily meditation classes - Daily yoga classes - Pranayama classes - Cacao ceremony with sound journey - 1-hour massage treatment - Philosophy workshop - Meditative art workshop - Group activity like stand up paddle boarding or kayak - Daily beach shuttle - Unlimited use of hot tub / jacuzzi - Water, tea, coffee served throughout the day - Luggage storage - Parking - Wifi connection

What's not included

- Airport transfers - Flights costs - Travel insurance - Visa fee - Additional treatments - Additional activities not included in the itinerary - Lunch (not provided) - Special dietary meals (vegan/gluten-free) – not catered for