Sicily Retreat FAQ

Noto, Sicily 2025

July 5-12 | Danena, Sicily

 

Contact Information

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Retreat Center | Danena

  • Note: Contact Danena for additional info & massage reservations

  • Online: danenasicily.com | escape@danenasicily.com

  • Address:  

    Our main location is in the country, 15 minutes drive from Noto and Marzamemi, You can text us on for exact coordinates.

  • Phone: +447958031468

  • Closest Airport: Catania

Daily Schedule

The first and last morning practice are together as a group; Schedule may slightly change.

  • 3 PM Check In

    4 PM Welcome

    4:30-5:30 PM Opening Practice

    6:30 PM Dinner (Tentative)

  • 7:00 - 10:30 AM chanting & practice

    11:00 AM Brunch

    Free Time | Group Outing

    6:00 - 7:15 PM Workshop and restorative practice

    7:30 PM Dinner (last dinner: we will go out to dinner)

    End of day walking meditation

  • 7:30 - 8:30 AM Closing Practice

    9:00 AM Breakfast

    Check out by 10:00 AM

What’s included in the price?

7 nights of accommodation, 3 daily meals (light breakfast snacks, brunch and dinner), daily: yoga practice, walking meditation, pranayama, chanting practice, and workshops.

Not included:

  • Airfare

  • Transportation

  • Cost of excursions

  • Dinner on July 13th: We will be eating together at a local restaurant.

May I bring my kids or non-practicing partner?

If you have spoken to us about it, yes. Children and non-practicing partners pay a partial rate, and you must reserve a single use room.

How do I get to the retreat from the airport?

Our suggestion is to fly into Catania ariport. Transfers from the airport can be arranged through Danena but we recommend renting a car.

TRANSFER FROM / TO CATANIA AIRPORT ONE WAY

ONE PERSON - 120 EUROS

UP TO 3 - 130 EUROS

4 TO 8 - 160 EUROS

Should I change money to the local currency?

Yes, it's advisable to bring a mix of cash and credit cards on vacation.

Dietary Restrictions

Retreat will be vegetarian, option for vegan and pescatarian available. Please specify in the sign up form. Please let us know if you have specific allergies

Is the studio indoors? 

Yes with fans and no screens on doors.

Is there a swimming pool on site?

Yes and the closest beach is a beautiful natural reserve 10 minutes by car.

What should I pack?

Passport, sunscreen, sun shirt, sun hat, water bottle, notebook and pen, chargers, electricity converters, shampoo & conditioner, beach towel, open and closed shoes, googles to explore the bottom of the sea.

Soap, bathroom and pool towels are provided by the villa. The onsite studio has mats, blocks, bolsters and straps for all but we always recommend bringing your our mats.

Rooms include: AC unites, Wi-Fi, Towels & Linen.

What are the group excursions?

Group outings are optional, but a big part of our Yoga Retreat structure. We take great pride in how we tailor our group explorations :) Options for group outings will be shared in excel sheet a few months prior to the retreat start date and then discussed daily during breakfast.

Suggested last day outing: boat ride to explore parts of the island from the sea.

What are the local attractions to explore?

Exploring local beaches and villages such as:

  • Cities/towns: Noto, Marzamemi, Siracusa, Portopalo, Modica (Scicli & Ragusa)

  • Beaches: SAN LORENZO BEACH & VENDICARI NATURE RESERVE, Playa Carratois.

What other activities are offered?

The Retreat center can arrange massages, car/scooter/bike rentals and boat hire. You can contact Danena for more details.