Embark on an all-inclusive 7-night yoga and wellness retreat on a dreamlike Italian island in the Mediterranean. Imagine your days here; waking up to the Mediterranean 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, or bathing in a natural hot spring, and capping off your evening with a gentle yoga class or meditation and homemade meal at your Italian villa. With a limited guest capacity, this intimate retreat offers you individualized attention in every yoga class. You have the space and breathing room to create the exact experience you want- slipping into the slow-paced island rhythm or embarking on eye-widening excursions- and anything in between!

Crowned "The Black Pearl of the Mediterranean," Pantelleria Island is one of Italy'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. 

Your home for seven nights is a gorgeous "dammuso," a typical volcanic rock house with a domed roof specific to Pantelleria island. The house boasts an expansive outdoor kitchen, living, and dining area, an infinity pool with a stunning panoramic view of the Mediterranean, a tucked-away patio with an outdoor shower, an expansive garden with olive, fig, and pomegranate trees, and numerous lounge and dining areas. The house also has a comfortable indoor living room with a tv, perfect for cozy movie nights, and a kitchenette that will be fully stocked for mini-meals and snacking. The outdoor kitchen has a built-in fire pizza oven and BBQ. Enjoy the spectacular sunsets from the roof-- or anywhere on the property! 

As this is an intimate retreat, all rooms are shared. We hope that you will spend most of your time enjoying the expansive property and exploring the island. Each room has two single beds with the option to convert into a double bed if you book as a couple. 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. 

Two yoga classes will be offered every day with varying themes, styles, and energy levels. Some days we will start with an early morning energizing class, while on other days, starting in the afternoon to allow you to enjoy a slow morning. We'll always end the day with a gentle, meditative, and reflective practice before dinner. Classes will range from dynamic Vinyasa flow to restorative and yin to specialized workshop-style classes--with lots of hands-on adjustments if you wish! Is there an advanced posture you've been trying to master? I'll work 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. 

It wouldn't be a trip to Italy without delicious and nourishing meals for the body and soul. Feed all your senses with homemade and chef-prepared meals al fresco every day. We'll provide a light breakfast, lunch, and dinner with local wine. Think pasta, vegetables, and fresh seafood.  Don't worry; vegetarians and vegans will be deliciously accommodated! 

Explore the island's natural wonders as a group or solo. We include excursions to 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.  Explore the open water with an all-day boat excursion led by a local sailor. Indulge in a wine tasting at a local small producer's home and try Pantelleria's unique Zibibbo grape variety. 

All airport transfers are included. 

We will arrange transportation for all group excursions, outings, and meals.  There is a car on-site and driver available.  We can also help you call a taxi if needed.  Additionally, we can help you arrange scooter rentals for exploring the island. There is an option for car rental at the airport, if you prefer.  

Madalyn is an E-RYT 200 and is about to complete an additional 300-hour training. Her classes are best described as creative Vinyasa flow with a strong Iyengar influence. Madalyn is interested in approaching movement from a place of internal awareness and intimacy with one's own being. She hopes to foster a greater sense of interconnectedness through dynamic sequences and intentional in-depth explorations. Madalyn believes that within the asana lies a pathway to self-love and liberation. She aims to balance every class with equal parts effort and ease. Expect to be challenged, to play, to sometimes fall on your face, and to be supported in your self-discovery.

Madalyn also has a deep love for Italy and is Southern Italian on both sides. She is thrilled to combine her passion for Italy and yoga and to share it with others. 

The best way to reach Pantelleria is a 45-minute flight from Palermo, Sicily, to Pantelleria Airport. DAT (Danish Air Transport) provides daily flights. During the summer months (the timing of the retreat), connections are also available from other major Italian cities. The house is a 25-minute drive from the airport. Once you have arranged your flights, we will arrange transportation for you from the airport.

There is also a ferry that serves the island from Trapani, Sicily. 

Please note that Pantelleria is a remote island, so we recommend arranging your travel early, as flights may be limited. We're happy to assist with booking flights once you book your spot in the retreat! 

Deposits are not refundable. 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.