JUNE 8 - 14
PANTELLERIA, ITALY
Unwind Italian-style on a 6-night yoga retreat on a dreamlike Sicilian island in the middle of the Mediterranean. Imagine your days here; waking up to a panomarmic sea view and a yoga class with Madalyn, relishing in your long afternoons hiking through the dynamic landscape, swimming in a volcanic lake, sweating in a sauna cave, bathing in a natural hot spring, and capping off your evening with a chef-prepared meal under the stars. With a limited guest capacity, this intimate retreat offers you individualized attention in every yoga class. You'll deepen your practice, indulge your senses, and discover the unique beauty and culture of Pantelleria.
June 8 - 14, 2024
The island
Crowned "The Black Pearl of the Mediterranean," Pantelleria Island is one of Sicily's best-kept secrets. This volcanic island, situated between Sicily and Tunisia, is home to numerous natural wonders. Culturally Sicilian but unique in its wild landscape, Pantelleria offers an enchanting fusion of a slow-paced Italian lifestyle paired with adventurous roads, natural saunas, thermal lakes, hot springs, and panoramic sea views. With its unique rugged beauty and minimal commercialism or tourism, you will feel thousands of miles away from your everyday life.
THE VILLA
Your home for six nights is a gorgeous "dammuso," a typical volcanic rock house with a domed roof specific to Pantelleria island. The dammuso boasts an expansive outdoor kitchen with a fire pizza oven, an outdoor living and dining area, an infinity pool with a stunning panoramic view of the Mediterranean, a yoga deck among lemon trees, outdoor shower, a dynamic garden with olive, fig, and pomegranate trees, and numerous lounge and dining areas. The outdoor kitchen has a built-in fire pizza oven and BBQ. Enjoy the spectacular sunsets from the roof-- or anywhere on the property. On a clear day, you can see Tunisia from across the sea.
The property has three bedrooms; each with two single beds with the option to convert to one double bed. The main house has two bedrooms that share a large bathroom. The third bedroom is separate from the main house, tucked away at the opposite side of the outdoor kitchen, and has an en-suite bathroom. Book with a friend, or we can match you with a roommate.
*booking a private single room is an option if space is available. Please inquire for additional details and rates.
The yoga
One to two yoga classes will be offered every day with varying themes, styles, and energy levels. Classes will range from dynamic Vinyasa flow to in-depth workshop-style classes--with lots of hands-on adjustments if you wish. Is there an advanced posture you've been trying to master? Madalyn will with you to achieve your goals. Are you looking to deepen your meditation and pranayama practice? There will be ample opportunity for restoration and breathwork. You'll complete your time here feeling energized, refreshed, and with a more intimate connection to your practice. Mats and props will be provided.
The food
It wouldn't be a trip to Italy without delicious and nourishing meals for the body and soul. In typical Italian fashion, you’ll be served the best that Sicilian cuisine has to offer. Passion, pride, and tradition are evident in every bite. We’ll provide breakfast, lunch, dinner, and local wine. Expect chef-prepared meals at home under the stars, as well as going out for meals at local restaurants.
The excursions
Explore the island's natural wonders as a group or solo. All excursions are included. Marvel at the Mirror Lake of Venus, a sky-blue thermal volcanic lake with a sulphuric mud floor (great for mud-baths!) Sweat it out in a natural cave sauna. Melt your tension away in a hot spring followed by a cold plunge into the Mediterranean. If the weather allows, we’ll spend a day on the open water with an all-day boat excursion led by a local sailor who will spear fish and prepare a meal for us on the boat.
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-Lodging for 6 nights
-3 meals/day and wine (excluding two restaurant dinners out)
-One or two yoga classes per day
-Excursions
-Make-your-own-pizza party at home in the outdoor fire pizza oven
-Airport transfers and transportation on the island
-All-day boat trip (weather depending)
-Housekeeping
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-Airfare
-Scooter or car rental (not required)
-2 restaurant dinners out (we’ll go out as a group to fabulous and affordable restaurants in town)
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The best way to reach Pantelleria is by plane. The most frequent flights operate out of Palermo, Sicily with DAT (Danish Air Transport.) In the summer months, there are also flights from other Sicilian and Italian cities. The house is a 25-min drive from the airport— we’ll pick you up! We're happy to help with booking flights once you book your spot in the retreat.
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Deposits are non-refundable. No exceptions. For cancellations before 60 days of the retreat date: 100% of the total amount (minus the deposit) will be refunded. For cancellations before 30 days of the retreat date: 50% of the total amount (minus the deposit) will be refunded. Sorry, but no refunds are given for cancellations within 30 days of the retreat date, with no exceptions.
