Your Retreat Guide

We are so happy to welcome you to the Sicily Retreat

This page is here to guide you step by step so that your journey feels easy and joyful

Three overlapping pages: the front shows a scenic view of a hillside town labeled "Sicily: Meditation & Connection, A Retreat For Your Soul," flanked by pages about villa accommodation and travel information.

Retreat Guide

Your First Steps

To make sure you’re fully prepared and connected, here are your first steps:

Join the WhatsApp Groups

Stay in touch with us and all participants, receive updates, and share questions

Also join the 1-Year Membership

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Download the Retreat Guide (PDF)

This guide is essential. It contains all practical details about travel, the villa, and the daily flow. Please read it carefully to be fully prepared.

Download the Guide

Fill Out the Questionnaire

Tell us about your needs, preferences, and intentions so we can make this experience as personal as possible
Final Questionnaire
To The Waiver

Where You Will Stay

La Collina dei Nebrodi

  • 📍 Location
  • La Collina dei Nebrodi c/da Asa,
    98070 San Marco d'Alunzio ME, Italy
  • Please watch the video below for the best driving routes.
  • ☀️ Weather
  • Daytime: 18–21 °C (64–70 °F)
  • Evening: 11–15 °C (52–59 °F)
  • Early spring in Sicily is mild—often sunny and pleasant, sometimes cooler in the evenings. Bring layers and be ready for a mix of warm days and fresh nights.
  • 🛎 Check-in & Check-out
  • Check-in: All day on April 18
  • Check-out: April 25, after morning meditation & breakfast (10:00 AM)
  • 🍷 Special Events
  • Welcome Dinner – April 18
    Theme: Casual Chic (stylish & comfortable)
  • Closing Dinner – April 24
    Theme: Dress as your new self – embody who you are becoming
Aerial view of a house with a red-tiled roof surrounded by trees and greenery on a hillside, with a small vineyard nearby and a dirt road winding through the landscape.
A cozy bedroom with exposed stone walls, terracotta tile floor, a bed with white linens, two bedside tables, a window with brown curtains, and a white freestanding bathtub with a gold faucet in the foreground.
A long table covered with a white tablecloth and set for a formal dinner is arranged on a tiled patio. String lights hang overhead, and potted flowers decorate the space. The setting appears warm and inviting.
Sunset view through tall trees over a grassy hillside, with a swimming pool and shaded seating area on a wooden deck overlooking the landscape. Warm sunlight casts long shadows on the ground.
A swimming pool surrounded by trees sits in a green, hilly landscape with mountains in the background under a clear sky.
A vibrant plant with red flowers is in focus by a swimming pool, with sun loungers and a scenic view of hills and a distant town overlooking the blue sea in the background.
A serene outdoor pool overlooks rolling green hills and a distant town under a clear blue sky at sunset, with lounge chairs lined up along the poolside and lush landscaping surrounding the area.
A serene pool reflects a colorful sunset sky with pink and purple clouds. Wooden fencing and tall grass surround the pool, and metal steps are visible on the right side.
Cozy living room with stone walls, a fireplace with a black mantel, beige sofa with cushions, table with a white decorative centerpiece, lamp, and candlestick, creating a warm, rustic atmosphere.
A cozy living room with stone walls, terracotta tile floor, a gray sofa, white shelves, decorative lighting, and an arched doorway leading to a dining area with a fireplace.
Spacious kitchen with stainless steel countertops, large gas stove, and two refrigerators. Wooden beams and ceiling, terra cotta floor tiles, large windows with views of greenery, and warm lighting.
Spacious rustic kitchen and dining area with wooden beams, terracotta tile floor, large windows with forest views, wooden cabinets, and a wooden dining table with white chairs. Natural light fills the room.
Spacious kitchen with large windows, wooden ceiling beams, terracotta tile floor, wooden bar with stools, white cabinets, and greenery outside. Natural light fills the room, creating a warm, inviting atmosphere.
A bright bedroom with terracotta tile flooring, a white bed, a freestanding bathtub, a white wardrobe, two wooden chairs, a red chair, and a window with black shutters letting in sunlight.
A cozy bathroom with a white freestanding bathtub, rustic stone wall, tall floor lamp, small wooden stool with a cup and magazine, two lit candles, and a pouf with folded towels on terracotta tiles.
A cozy, well-lit house sits beneath a clear night sky filled with stars, surrounded by trees and hills, with soft indoor lights glowing through large windows.
Stone patio with large potted plants, outdoor tables and chairs, surrounded by trees and a low stone wall, with a view of blue sky and distant water beyond the greenery.
A covered patio with a wooden roof and metal dining table overlooks a spacious stone courtyard, surrounded by a rustic stone house, greenery, and outdoor seating.
A covered stone patio with wooden beams overlooks a scenic view of the sea and distant buildings, surrounded by trees and potted plants, with outdoor tables and chairs on a sunny day.
A vineyard with rows of grapevines on reddish soil, surrounded by tall pine trees. A rustic house with a red roof is nestled among the trees, with green hills and blue sky in the background.

How to Arrive at the Villa

As explained in the video, the villa owner offers to drive you up the hill for the first time on April 18.

Meeting Point: Sicilia – Delegazione Aci (a peach-colored office building with a pasta shop below called Casa della pasta fresca). Please navigate there — she will be waiting for you and guide you up to the villa.

To make this smooth, please let us know your exact arrival time at the meeting point so she can be ready for you.

Italian highways have toll roads. Payments will be in cash or card. But please bring cash just in case. 

Important: Avoid going through the TELEPAS ports as those are for people that have a yearly toll road pass.

We’ve set up a Google Sheet for everyone to share their flight times. By adding yours, you’ll make it easy to coordinate rides and team up for a carpool with fellow participants. It’s a beautiful way to start connecting before the retreat begins.

Enter Your Flight Info

What to Pack

Meditation Mask

Helps you focus and go deeper during meditations

Earplugs or Headphones

Support full presence during the walking meditations

Comfortable Clothing

Keeps you relaxed and warm in the early mornings

Gym Outfit

Ideal for yoga, movement, and outdoor practices

Swimwear

To enjoy the villa’s pool or a seaside trip

Dress to Impress

Special outfits for our Welcome and Closing Dinners

Warm Socks / Slippers

Make evenings at the villa cozy and comfortable

Cash for Toll Roads

Around €20–€30 in case card payments don’t work

Toiletries

Bring your daily essentials including sun protection

Supplements & Meds

Pack personal items you use regularly at home

Meditation Mask

Helps you focus and go deeper during meditations

Earplugs or Headphones

Support full presence during the walking meditations

Comfortable Clothing

Keeps you relaxed and warm in the early mornings

Gym Outfit

Ideal for yoga, movement, and outdoor practices

Swimwear

To enjoy the villa’s pool or a seaside trip

Dress to Impress

Special outfits for our Welcome and Closing Dinners

Warm Socks / Slippers

Make evenings at the villa cozy and comfortable

Cash for Toll Roads

Around €20–€30 in case card payments don’t work

Toiletries

Bring your daily essentials including sun protection

Supplements & Meds

Pack personal items you use regularly at home

Retreat Guidelines

Creating a Sacred Space

  • To make this retreat a truly transformative experience, let’s honor a few simple principles:
  • Phones on silent or switched off – Give yourself the gift of full presence.
  • Respect each other’s space and process – This is a journey for all of us.
  • Share only if it feels right – There is no pressure to speak; honor your own rhythm.
  • Stay open and curious – Arrive with a heart ready to receive.
  • We are here to meditate, to go deep, and to be fully present. Meditation may sometimes bring up strong emotions, movements, or sounds. Let’s hold space for one another — without judgment, without interruption, simply allowing each person to have their moment in whatever way it unfolds.

This retreat is designed for presence, but we understand that some of you may have ongoing commitments. To support this, there will be designated time slots where you can catch up on work if needed. These times are outside of the key retreat sessions, so your focus can remain both on your practice and your responsibilities.

We Can’t Wait to See You!

A smiling woman in a red dress and a bearded man in a light shirt stand outdoors holding wine glasses, with hills and greenery in the background on a sunny day.

As a special thank you, we’ve decided to begin the program already on April 19 – giving you one extra day filled with experiences, connection, and new learnings.

This retreat is about so much more than meditation. It’s about creating a space where we uplift one another, amplify our energy, and embrace transformation together.

We can’t wait to welcome you under the Sicilian sun 🌿☀️

– Maria Cristina & Vincent

A smiling woman in a red dress and a bearded man in a light shirt stand outdoors holding wine glasses, with hills and greenery in the background on a sunny day.