Sensational Sicily - Yoga, Culture + Self Discovery in Italy

Sicily, Italy

KL
Kimberly Larkin
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31 reviews
Aug 26 - Sep 2, 2023
Group size: 1 - 15
Sensational Sicily - Yoga, Culture + Self Discovery in Italy
Sicily, Italy

Kimberly Larkin
  • Email address verified
31 reviews

Aug 26 - Sep 2, 2023
Group size: 1 - 15

About this trip

This Sicilian adventure will be a feast for the senses! Our home base will be a 17th century farmhouse in the rolling hills of central Sicily that has been in the same family for centuries. We'll practice yoga + meditation, learn how to cultivate our intuition, and receive mini reiki treatments during restorative yoga classes.  We'll share lovingly prepared vegetarian meals (+ some protein) made from our farm's fresh ingredients.  Our senses will be further awakened on the many excursions included on this trip. We'll visit the UNESCO world heritage site of the Valley of the Temples with a brief stop in Agrigento; visit the beach town of Cefalu; and spend a day exploring Palermo, including a tour with a local guide and a group dinner. If it's possible for the senses to be both awakened and soothed at the same time, it's here, immersed in the culture and natural beauty of this singular Italian Island. Andiamo.

You hosts

Intuitive Reiki Master and Healer + owner of Bene Mudra, James Bene
Yoga Teacher + Retreat leader, Kim Larkin

Join my friend, James Bene, and me for our 2nd annual Sicilian adventure! 


We love combining our unique talents for guiding students through yoga + meditation, providing reiki + cultivating intuition. We look forward to sharing these practices and more with you in the breathtaking and inspiring setting of Sicily.

What’s included

  • 7 nights accomodation
    Our home for the week is a 17th century farmhouse turned retreat center surrounded by rolling hills and farmland.
  • daily vegetarian meals
    All meals included except for a few lunches when we're on excursions. (There will be a few meat/chicken options offered during the week).
  • yoga + meditation
    Kim will lead active, gentle, and restorative yoga classes throughout the week
  • Intuitive development
    James will teach a 2-part class on cultivating your intuition
  • Valle di Templi
    Day trip to the Valley of the Temples. This UNESCO World Heritage Site features some of the best examples of Greek art and architecture
  • Cefalu
    Day at the beach. This picturesque fishing village is perfect for strolling or swimming or both!
  • Palermo
    We'll spend a day in Palermo, including a history and market tour with a local guide, capped off with a group dinner in this storied city.
  • group dinner in Palermo
  • airport transfers
    One group pick up from/to Palermo at the beginning and end of retreat.

What’s not included

  • airfare to/from Sicily
  • optional activities
    massages, additional excursions
  • alcohol
  • airport transfers
    Outside of the group transfers provided

Available Packages

Double Room

This price is for 1 person in a shared double room with private bath.  All double rooms are suites and have a bedroom and living room area.  Beds can be set up in these separate areas so you have your own space and share the bathroom.  Double rooms also have kitchenettes.

Balance payment due by August 4, 2023.

$2,795
Single Room

This price is for 1 person in a single room with private bath.  

Balance payment due by July 29 , 2023.

$3,295
Deposit: $500

Your Organizer


KL
Kimberly Larkin
31 reviews
As a dynamic, curious, and light-hearted traveler, one of my great joys is introducing people to fascinating places. When we arrive in a new place, we begin to connect with local people, the culture, and the landscape. These interactions inevitably begin to change our inner landscapes as well: hearts swell, minds open, compassion and acceptance spread. I try to facilitate this same connection & expansion when I'm back home teaching yoga at local studios in Hoboken, Jersey City, and NYC. Let's go on some inner/outer adventures together!

Reviews

A weekend of laughter, delicious food, connection and gentle and strengthening yoga. In between our classes you could hang out in pajamas or sweatpants-read, eat or chat with a new friend. So relaxing and I really enjoyed meeting new people and connecting with some that will be on future retreats.
By Michelle G for Yoga in the Hudson Valley on May 14, 2025
Fabulous week in Mexico! The yoga, food, & hotel were all wonderful. The hotel has a great restaurant and beachfront cafe/bar. Isla Holbox is a 2-hour bus ride + ferry from the Cancun area but worth the trip if you are looking for something off the beaten path.
By Susan M for Yoga Retreat in Mexico on Mar 13, 2025
Isla Holbox is a magical place, truly a paradise to unwind and my recent trip with Kim Larkin Yoga was nothing short of transformative. Kim carefully plans and executes every detail with ease; from the airport, the transportation, the hotel, the meals, the fun outings, and of course the yoga. The accommodations were idyllic, offering a perfect blend of comfort and charm, right down to the stray cats and dogs that are beloved by all. I really enjoyed meeting my fellow travelers; bonding instantly, sharing laughter, stories, there was a genuine sense of camaraderie. It was a truly healing experience, a perfect escape that left me feeling refreshed, rejuvenated, and looking forward to returning.
By Tiffany R for Yoga Retreat in Mexico on Mar 11, 2025
All around great time. Beautiful venue, wonderful yoga and awesome group of women. The community of the location and travelers were friendly and very fun!
By Janice H for Yoga Retreat in Mexico on Mar 10, 2025
Wow!! How do you define one of the best weeks of your life? I needed a reboot, something to clear my mind and focus back on me; not my kids, my husband, my parents, or my job. Just a week for me to gain some perspective on my place in the world and how to gain some time for me once again when I got back to the world. Kim planned a great retreat! She took care of the transfers, meals, accommodations and of course the yoga. The hotel location was breathtaking, quiet, and just what I needed. The yoga studio was also picture perfect. Everything that Kim did to plan the retreat allowed me to focus on myself; relaxing, time to journal and be introspective, sit in the sun, nap and just rejuvenate. I can’t thank her enough for giving me time to remember who I am, and who I want to be. The yoga was top notch. It reminded me to just breathe. I highly recommend Kim and this trip to anyone who needs time to put themselves first, before the world comes back into play.
By Colleen D for Yoga Retreat in Mexico on Mar 03, 2025
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