Dolce Vita Meets Mindfulness - June 7th to 12th 2026
Sometimes the Most Spiritual Thing You Can Do is Have Fun
Introducing…Dolce Vita Meets Mindfulness
We believe that life isn’t about walking on hot coals, that personal growth doesn’t have to be so serious, and that play and pleasure are our divine birth right.
Wellness isn’t only kale smoothies and your next pilates class. Wellness is also a gorgeous meal in good company, it is laughing till your cheeks ache, and dancing in the company of friends.
Dolce Vita Meets Mindfulness is a “wellness” retreat of a different kind. lt is joyful explorations of food, culture, wine (if you like!), yoga & mindfulness practices, and joyful self inquiry in the company of women.
Escape to the arid, sultry landscape of Sicily from June 7th to 12th for a transformative slow living experience like no other. Our private group retreat will take place in a stunning brand new stone villa nestled on a hillside offering views of the sea, olive trees, and corn fields. Marina di Ragusa and the long golden sandy beaches are just 5 minutes away, as well as the baroque towns of Scicli, Modica and Ragusa Ibla.
Indulge in daily yoga and mindfulness classes suitable for all levels, a cocoa ceremony for heart expansion, a cultural tour, a Sicilian cooking class, and more. Our private chef will delight your taste buds with authentic local Sicilian cuisine that showcases local seasonal ingredients and ancient traditions. Local wines will complement our dinners, and there will be plenty of time to explore the area or simply unwind by the panoramic pool with a good book.
Your Retreat Experience
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Yoga & Mindfulness
During your retreat experience you are invited to join daily yoga and mindfulness experiences to nourish your body, mind, and heart. Each morning you’ll be guided through a full spectrum all levels invigorating practice that weaves postures, breath, and mindfulness. Our mindfulness sessions include a cacao ceremony and expertly crafted journal work to hone your listening to the whispers of your own soul.
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Sicilian Gastronomy
Food is far more than fuel. It is culture, it is connection to land, place, and people, it is love, and community. During your stay our local chef will take you on a sensory tour of the local, typical, and seasonal cuisine of Sicily. To really connect with a place and its people is to connect with its food. From handmade cannoli pastry to fresh pastas you’ll be indulged and delighted from start to finish. Vegetarian and Vegans can be accommodated.
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Cultural Explorations & Tours
Sicily is an ancient place rich in story, history, and culture that is distinctive from the Italian mainland. During your stay we’ll enjoy a local olive oil tasting, a cultural tour of a Baroque city, and savour a cooking class with our personal chef Angela.
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Rest, Rejuvenation, and Play
Languish by the pool with a good book, savour a day in the sun at the local beach club followed by a very special evening out. Take an afternoon nap and move at your own rhythm. This retreat is an opportunity to balance play, personal and cultural exploration with deep rest.
Our Home for the Week..
We are hosted at a brand a stunning stone villa nestled into the hillside featuring sea views and a gorgeous pool. Comfortable shared space for lounging, an atrium dining area, and the surrounding olive groves come together to create a truly luxurious experience. Each room features an ensuite bath, safe, and nourishing products to support your stay.
Sicily’s southern arid landscape offers crystalline waters, ancient landscapes, and a geography and culture that is truly unique.
YOUR INVESTMENT
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Private Accommodations
Private room with ensuite bath. As each room is unique pricing varies by room type. Standard private rooms begin at €3900 EARLYBIRD
We have available one private suite featuring a large living space and spacious balcony.
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Shared Accommodations
Share a room with one other woman in a stunning room with ensuite bath. We will pair you with another guest. Twin rooms are spacious and with luxurious common areas you’ll have plenty of space to nourish your quiet.
Shared rooms starting at €2900
What’s Included
Travel to and from Sicily and to the villa is not included
3 gorgeous meals per day from our private chef
Olive oil + wine tasting at a local vineyard and mill
A day languishing by the seaside at our favorite beach lido
Welcome gift
Photos (if you wish) of your retreat week
Cultural tour
Local wine pairings
Yoga and Mindfulness Classes with Selena
Cacao ceremony
Cooking class with our resident chef at her delightful home
Accommodations
One complimentary Coaching Session post retreat with Selena valued at 300 euro
Travel planning in Italy if you wish to extend your stay
Meet our expert Najia.
Najia is the founder of Retreats by Luna and Mediterano, a digital travel magazine dedicated to the hidden gems of the Mediterranean, and is an ambassador of Luxury World Traveler, one of the world’s leading platforms for luxury travel.
Najia created Retreats by Luna out of a desire to slow down, reconnect, and create meaningful experiences for women through conscious travel and curated wellbeing moments.
Najia is more than a travel creator, she is a thoughtful and kind curator of authentic experiences. Her love of bringing people together in beautiful spaces to share meaningful moments shines.
Najia’s attention to detail and knack for finding hidden gems is unmatched.
As a hostess she brings a warmth and generosity that welcomes everyone to the table and puts guests at ease.
Najia’s magic is felt throughout every detail of your retreat experience.
Meet our expert Selena.
Selena, is an Italian-American based in Rome. She specializes in creating bespoke slow travel experiences. She has 30 years of yoga practice and has been teaching globally for 15 years.
Her approach integrates yoga philosophy, personal development, and storytelling to offer a unique and enriching experience. Selena believes in embracing all aspects of life, celebrating joy, and addressing challenges with a positive mindset.
On non-excursion days, Selena will lead twice-daily sessions incorporating movement, somatics, Katonah Yoga®, and personal development.
Each session is designed to create a cohesive narrative from start to finish, themed around fostering joy.
You will leave with a relaxed nervous system, a deeper connection to your inner voice, and practical tools for well-being both during and after the retreat. Additionally, you will receive a complimentary coaching session post-retreat.
Selena is an expert in Italian travel, history, and culture and will act as our cultural interpreter offering stories of the land and place as well as the wine and food of Sicily.
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My Luna retreats trip to Sicily was truly a magical week and life changing! The villa was absolutely gorgeous and we were pampered with three luxurious, delicious meals a day. Twice-daily yoga was a highlight. I met a fantastic group of women from 5 different countries. Najia took such good care of us—she really thought of everything. Highly recommended!
Angela, USA 🇺🇸
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This retreat was an incredible enrichment for my personal and spiritual development. Everything was perfectly coordinated and organized, allowing us to have plenty of free time, as well as group activities like yoga, meditation, and cooking classes, which added immense value. These were days filled with inspiration and exchange in a wonderful, magical place. I will never forget this time. Thank you
Sabrina, Germany 🇩🇪
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I had an amazing experience with Luna Retreats in Sicily. The scenery and location was absolutely breathtaking, and it was the perfect opportunity to unwind and escape daily stresses. The kindness and generosity from everyone made it so so special. It was a rejuvenating retreat in every sense. I cannot recommend this enough, you will not be disappointed!
Mariam, UAE 🇦🇪
Meet our expert Angela.
Meet Angela, our passionate Sicilian chef, food enthusiast, and culinary storyteller.
Angela’s journey in the kitchen began in her hometown of Scicli, Sicily, where she grew up
surrounded by the rich traditions of Sicilian cuisine.
She is dedicated to cooking with only the freshest local ingredients, embodying the true spirit of authentic Sicilian cooking. Angela’s love for her craft has brought hundreds of people together, enchanting them with traditional cooking techniques and unique flavors.
Angela will be cooking for us on our retreat this October, making the most of the fresh, seasonal produce of Sicily. She will also lead a cooking workshop, bringing us together in the joy of preparing and sharing a meal in good company.
Sarah, Germany
"It was just the best retreat ever and such an awesome experience!! Najia is SO lovely, you will just LOVE her and really honestly everything was just perfect!!
The retreat was such a great and (positively) emotional experience with luxury high standards at its best. We also had a cooking class, oil tasting & cacoa ceremony included in the retreat.
We all just loved the retreat so much. We had awesome people in the group that became friends. I was SO relaxed and ‘zen’, as if I would have been on a 3 weeks retreat in Bali, so I can mostly recommend the retreat.
If I'd have time, I would book again for October right away and can't wait to attend another retreat. All in highly recommended!"
Distances from Major Airports:
Transportation is not included but we will group participants together to assist with car rentals and taxis
* Comiso Airport: 41.4 km
* Catania Fontanarossa Airport: 116 km
* Trapani Airport: 284 km
* Palermo Falcone e Borsellino Airport: 278 km
Still have questions?
We want you to join your retreat experience from a full body YES. We would love to schedule a call to get to know you. If you have questions about the retreat, what to expect, or you’d like to connect we are here.