Visit and enjoy a private tour of the famous 4th century Villa Romana del Casale, located in Piazza Amerina.

The grand villa is a treasure trove of art and history, with some of the most magnificent and awe inspiring mosaics in the world-who knew they were wearing bikinis back then?....

This ancient luxury villa was owned by a wealthy Roman who made a fortune in procuring and trafficking exotic wild animals from India and Africa to various coliseums throughout the Roman Empire. The massive villa walls and floors are covered with very detailed and realistic mosaics featuring hunting, capturing and shipping scenes.

The villa has been designated a UNESCO World Heritage site as it contains some of the best preserved mosaics in the world.  This is largely the result of a 12-century landslide that covered and preserved the villa for almost a thousand years, until it was rediscovered in the early 19th century. Today, it continues to delight, inspire, and draw archeologists, historians, artists, and tourists from all over the world.  

We will explore magical Noto, with its "sparkling in the sun" Baroque architecture and shimmering crystal-blue beaches. 

We will tour this hilltop city built with richly carved golden limestones. The city center features the magnificent Cathedral of Saint Nicolo surrounded by piazzas filled with stunning Baroque churches, palaces, bell towers and charming cobbled stoned streets,  According to The Thinking Traveller, "The sun's rays dance on the soft limestone buildings casting a spell of warmth and light."

After our city tour, we we will visit one of Noto's beautiful beaches—some of the finest in the region, found at the bottom of the hill stretching along the south eastern Sicilian coastline.  

Our retreat center is located between Siracusa and Catania, just 25 minutes from the airport. This Italian agriturismo—an authentic farmhouse converted into a rustic resort, has verdant grounds and gardens, a working farm, two pools, a tennis court and a spa.

Every day, get fit and energized with our daily fitness classes, including, Pilates, qi gong, Fit Longevity, yoga and strength and mobility.  All classes will be taught in our fitness studio and on the rooftop patio. The breathtaking 360 degree views of Mount Etna and the Sicilian landscape from our rooftop enrich and inspire our classes and meditations.

Cool off in the swimming pools,-one small and serene with an accompanying whirlpool; the other a lap pool perfect for those who enjoy a good swim. Or relax ,read a book and sunbathe on a pool patio lounge chair.  

Enjoy a game of tennis on the grass court-tennis balls and racquets will be provided. 

Rejuvenate by treating yourself to a massage or spa treatment at the spa.

Take a leisurely stroll on the grounds which include a citrus orchard and animal farm..