LIVING WHOLLY RETREAT
Val di Noto, Sicily
27th September - 4th October 2025
STEP INTO THE MAGIC OF SICILY WITH US
This deeply restorative retreat has been designed and curated for those wishing to visit beautiful Sicily and have a magical and regenerative experience. Where you can leave behind your stresses and concerns and allow yourself to be held in this incredible island…
Our retreat is set in southern Italy so you can melt into the transformative potential ‘la dolce vita’ - the sweet life. To slow down and rest into a pace where you can soften, relax and allow your nervous system to restore.
Danena is a stunning traditional ‘la masseria’ (farmhouse) set on 80 acres amongst olive and almond groves just 15 minutes from the unspoilt UNESCO world heritage town of Noto. Close to the beach and nature reserves, it has a special kind of magic that can only be found in Sicily... We hire the entire property for the retreat, with each room both unique and charming. There is also a yoga studio which is in a beautifully restored pitch roofed barn as well as an outdoor shala overlooking an orange orchard. An infinity pool, massage rooms and plenty of spaces to eat, relax or watch the sunset creates an intimacy and spaciousness where you can rest into togetherness, peace and solitude.
Finding ways to remember and reignite our connection to self, others and the world around us, is essential. Taking time out to cultivate this space and paying attention to the deepest truth within us is such a powerful gift. It then becomes regenerative too. To ourselves, to our families and friends, and to the world at large. This retreat is curated with all these things in mind. To rest into stillness. To inquire into where we feel stuck and challenged by life. To open into the places we have been afraid to open into. To listen to the voice of our intuition and heart. To dance with LIFE and to reclaim the space within us.
What our past guests are saying…
“I landed at the Living Wholly Retreat in Sicily by chance because a friend’s birthday party was cancelled and I had booked time off work. Once there I realised it was destiny not chance. And that this retreat was so totally the right place to nourish my body and soul after a hard year. Amazing teaching - yoga and beyond - and Jane has an innate talent at creating community. The environment was wonderful, and my co-retreatees from all over the world were inspiring. Little by little I felt myself detox and really relax into the now and the power that we all have within ourselves, if we only realise it. Thank you Jane and Chloe for an exceptional week !”
“Our week with Jane and Chloe at Danena, Sicily, was nothing short of magical. Nestled among the island’s olive groves, vineyards, and fruit trees, with medieval villages nearby, we found the perfect blend of relaxation and rejuvenation. Daily yoga and healing sessions, led by experienced and nurturing instructors, allowed us to reconnect with our bodies and minds. Between sessions, we enjoyed fresh Mediterranean meals, swam in the warm sea, danced, laughed, and made lasting friendships. The peaceful setting of the beautifully restored Masseria, combined with a strong sense of community, made this a truly transformative experience. We left feeling renewed, grounded, and deeply grateful.”
What’s included:
Seven nights accommodation at Danena Retreat Centre- a traditional ‘la masseria’ farmhouse set on 80 acres amongst olive and almond groves in the Val di Noto region of southern Sicily.
All meals included- nutritious and nourishing vegetarian food cooked with love in the traditional Italian way!
Daily yoga and meditation including gentle hatha, yin and restorative practices designed to energise, replenish or restore.
Somatic movement practices- guided to support you to release and explore and express feelings that may have been held in the body.
Wellbeing workshops including living in alignment, living ‘wholly’ and tools/ techniques for nervous system regulation.
Group Sound Bath
Cooking Class
Boat Trip from Vendicari to Portopalo (local coastal region)
Local excursion
Time and space to just BE. To rest, replenish and restore.
Optional Extras:
Massage treatments
What’s not included:
Flights to Sicily (closest airport is Catania Fontanarossa or Comiso)
Transfers to Danena retreat centre from the airport (we recommend you hire a car, or we can arrange transportation for an additional cost)
Travel Insurance (required)
YOUR INVESTMENT:
*** EARLY BIRD SPECIAL (book and pay 30% deposit by the 31st January (payment plans available) ***
Queen or Twin Room with private ensuite (shared living space):
€1890 per person (based on two persons sharing) *€400 single supplement
Double or Twin Room with shared ensuite (two rooms sharing bathroom) + shared living space:
€1790 per person (based on two persons sharing) *€400 single supplement
Superior Queen or Twin Room with ensuite (three available):
€2090 per person (based on two persons sharing) *€700 single supplement
Deluxe Apartment with ensuite (two King Size beds) (one available):
€2290 per person (based on two persons sharing) *€800 single supplement
FULL RATE (book and pay 30% deposit after the 1st February 2025 (payment plans available). Full payment due by 30th June 2025
Queen or Twin Room with private ensuite (shared living space)
€2090 per person (based on two persons sharing a room) *€400 single supplement
Double or Twin Room with shared ensuite (two rooms sharing bathroom) + shared living space:
€1990 per person (based on two persons sharing) *€400 single supplement
Superior Queen or Twin Room with ensuite (three available):
€2190 per person (based on two persons sharing a room) *€700 single supplement
Deluxe Apartment with ensuite (two King Size beds) (one available):
€2490 per person (based on two persons sharing) *€800 single supplement
T&Cs: 30% deposit is non-refundable unless your place is able to be filled, then a €100 admin fee will be deducted, and the remainder refunded.