NEW STUDENT SPECIAL $65 - ONE MONTH UNLIMITED YOGA

NEW STUDENT SPECIAL $65 - ONE MONTH UNLIMITED YOGA

Noto, Sicily Retreat 2025

Danena Sicily yoga retreat Newburgh yoga shala

Newburgh Yoga Shala

Summer Yoga Retreat

July 5 - 12, 2025

Join Us at Danena Sicily

The Five Spiritual Faculties: an exploration through asana, pranayama, meditation, discussion and chanting.

Led by Bibi Lorenzetti & Jacquie Brown

— Open to All Levels of Practice —

Join Bibi and Jacquie at this beautiful resort for a 7 night / 8 day yoga retreat in Noto, Sicily. Gain a deeper understanding of your yoga practice through this immersive retreat.

Testimonials

  • My first yoga retreat was probably one of the best trips of my life!

    “The highlight was creating a healthy routine on a gorgeous Island with a community of likeminded individuals. The content shared deepened my understanding of breath, meditation and Ashtanga. Building my confidence to adapt and modify my sequence elevated my practice to a whole different level!

    Big takeaway was knowing that a daily practice is obtainable for ALL bodies. I have major spine issues, on retreat I was shown a variety of modifications to integrate into my daily practice.

    The picturesque landscape of the villa was absolutely breathtaking! Daily trips to the many teal blue coves of Mallorca were surreal. The food was amazing, fresh and clean, the hosts and guests were lovely. I highly recommend this retreat!” - Lynn

  • Without doubt this was one of the best retreats I've attended

    “The day I received the email advertising this retreat, I knew I had to register...and it did not disappoint! Bibi and Jacquie set a lovely tone, a combination of attentive practice, mindfulness, and fun. Every day was a joy, the chanting, yoga practice, walking meditation, mindfulness discussions...every minute sheer pleasure. Our group bonded quickly, such a wonderful blend of personalities. The venue was sublime and the food was the best I've tasted. As a long-time retreat goer, I can say without doubt this was one of the best week-long retreats I've attended. It revived my yoga practice and helped me gain a renewed outlook on what matters in my life. Coming back to the "real world" was easy because I absorbed so much from this Mallorca retreat. I'm definitely signing up for the next one!” - Sarah

  • The whole retreat was truly an unforgettable experience and I’m so grateful to have joined!

    I went on retreat with Bibi to Ibiza when I was almost 7 months pregnant. Bibi went out of her way to make me feel extra taken care of and empowered throughout our week together. She gave me personalized pregnant-friendly variations that allowed me to follow along with the rest of the group. It felt amazing to reconnect with my practice, and it gave me a solid foundation to carry the practice with me. In the workshops we explored yoga philosophy, which always turned into beautiful, open discussions with the group that stayed with me well beyond our time together. To top it all off, we enjoyed the most delicious, and nourishing food prepared by lovely Chef Ruth, while facing gorgeous views of the Mediterranean Sea.” - Grace

  • I don’t feel like one of many students

    "Her earnest wish to help us progress our practice, no matter where we are starting from or what our physical fitness level is. I don’t feel like one of many students ( I feel like she “gets” each of us and helps us all individually reach our different goals)” - Alex

About Danena | Sicily, Italy

La Masseria is a beautiful restored farmouse from the 1800, set in amongst olive and almond groves, we're just 15 minutes south from the unspoilt World Heritage town of Noto – one of Italy’s most beautiful historical centres. A 15-minute drive east is the Nature Reserve of Vendicari, a heaven of wildlife and some of the island’s most beautiful and deserted golden-sand beaches. Our food it's all local, organic and delicious farm-to-table gourmet dinners and energising healthy brunches made by our chef Antonio.

  • The southeastern tip of Sicily, between Syracuse and Noto in the east and Ragusa and Modica to the west—is full of sleepy hilltop towns, accessible Greek ruins, and unspoiled beaches all within a 17-mile radius. This region of southern Italy has all the history of Rome along with the small-town breezy seaside charm. Noto, a UNESCO-protected, eighteenth-century Baroque town just 20 minutes from the retreat center.

    La Masseria is a 19th century farmhouse situated in the luscious natural landscape of southeastern Sicily surrounded by the breathtaking Mediterranean Sea. It’s set in amongst olive groves, on a country lane away from noise and neighbours, but close to all major sights in southeastern Sicily.

  • Our food it's all local, organic and delicious farm-to-table gourmet dinners and energising healthy brunches made by our chef Antonio.

  • La Masseria offers single and shared room. Some rooms have ensuite bathrooms and some have a shared bathroom between 2 rooms. Each room is tastefully and individually furnished adhering to the 'old school' Sicilian Masseria style.

    Each room is equipped with AC.

  • Our food philosophy centres around local, organic wholefoods.

    The kitchen takes great pride in creating meals with complete taste profiles that tantalize the taste buds and leave the body and soul satiated, nourished and energized.

July 5 - 12, 2025 | Danena | Sicily, Italy

Retreat Schedule

The Five Spiritual Faculities: an exploration through asana, pranayama, meditation, discussion and chanting.

Led By Bibi Lorenzetti & Jacquie Brown

Description

8 Days, 7 Nights of Accommodation at Danena

7 Days of Yoga Practice

6 Evening Workshops or Group Meditation 

Daily Group Outings

Daily Vegetarian Brunch & Dinner*

Last Night Dinner Out*

* Vegan Meals Available Upon Request • Last Night Dinner Not Included In Price

Tentative Schedule

7:00 AM Chanting & Yoga

10:30 AM Brunch

Free Time | Group Outing

6:00 PM Workshop or Mindfulness Meditation

7:30 PM Dinner

*First and Last morning practice together as one group

*Schedule could slightly change

FAQ

Visit our FAQ page for contact information and answers to questions about travel logistics, excursions and more.

Meet Your Instructors

Bibi has been a yoga instructor for 10+ years. Prior to opening Newburgh Yoga Shala in 2021, Bibi led annual domestic & international yoga retreats in the Hudson Valley, Ibiza, Portugal, Costa Rica, Morocco, Mallorca, Nicaragua, & across Italy, including the Tuscan region.

Jaquie Brown

  • Originally from Italy, Bibi is the co-owner of Newburgh Yoga Shala. She has been teaching for over 10 years and is both an RYT Certified Yoga Instructor and a Level 2 Ashtanga Yoga Teacher, having received her blessing to teach from Paramaguru R. Sharath Jois, at the KPJAYI Institute in Mysore, India, where she spends time yearly since 2011.

    She has been featured on WanderlustTV, Vogue Magazine, Netflix documentary 'On Yoga: The Architecture of Peace', Ekam Inhale online Magazine, Ashtanga Yoga Parampara, the Finding Harmony Podcast, Ashtanga Yoga Parampara, Dharma Talks Podcast, Ekam Inhale, Heartbreak Kids Podcast, and many other online forums and podcasts. Bibi has privately taught many high-profile entertainers including Madonna. She intends to share the transformative and healing practice of Yoga with you through accessible, intelligent, and adaptable instruction.

  • I started practicing yoga in 2002 when I signed up for a PE yoga class. I immediately felt most at home (in life) practicing yoga, and later meditation. I've completed trainings with the Brooklyn Yoga School (where my understanding of yoga and its influence on my life blossomed beyond the asana practice to more of a happiness practice) and The Shala (where I met Bibi!).

    I have held the role of yoga teacher for over 10 years now, and along the way added meditation guide. I also teach mindfulness at Google.

    Currently, I’m most interested in the intersection of mindfulness and racial justice. I’ve been blessed to learn from and be inspired by many, many great guides, mentors, and teachers, and I’m humbly eager to share what’s been shared with me.

Pricing

$3,500 Per Person

Private Room EARLY BIRD

Includes accommodation, bathroom (limited ensuite bathroom available at $250 extra, email us) , yoga & daily brunch and dinner. (Except last night out)

$1,000 Deposit to hold room

$3,000 Per Person

Shared Room EARLY BIRD

Includes accommodation, shared bathroom, yoga & daily brunch and dinner. (Except last night out)

$1,000 Deposit to hold room

The Significance of Yoga Retreats

At Newburgh Yoga Shala we believe yoga retreats to be an important opportunity to deepen one’s practice, create meaningful relationships with fellow students and teachers, learn about the deeper meaning of Yoga, eat healthy foods, explore new cultures, and enjoy mindful leisurely time with like minded people. Read Our Blog Post >