Sicily, Rest & Restoration — Yoga & Cultural Retreat

NOTE: This trip is currently sold out, but if you are interested in joining it-- please join the waitlist using the links at the bottom of this page and you'll be the first to know if a space opens up.

This journey to Marsala, Sicily is brought to you by Serena Crawford and Carrie Streeter, creators of BBTravel-Crafters, and Valerie Midgett, owner of Neighborhood Yoga , two businesses based in the heart of North Carolina's Blue Ridge Mountains.

Our hosts in Sicily are Yumi and Adriano, the creators of Salinara—an Art Farm & Retreat Center in Marsala.

For full details, see www.bbtravelcrafters.com/italy2025

What's included

7 nights accommodation

Shared or private rooming arrangements at Salinara, an lovingly restored 18th century farm estate.

Daily Yoga

Valerie & Serena will offer morning and evening classes. All props and mats are provided.

Island Excursion

We'll set sail to the pristine Egadi Islands just off the coast of our retreat center.

Tour of Selinunte

We'll tour this ancient city with an archeologist as our guide.

Erice Outing & Desserts

We'll ride the cable-car from Trapani up to this medieval town—walk around the cobbled streets & enjoy Sicilian desserts!

Pre-Trip Book/Film Club

Want to learn about Sicily's history & culture before traveling there? We'll choose some books & films & discuss them (virtually and/or in-person). This is totally optional, of course!

Daily Sicilian Breakfast

locally made biscuits, pastry, and breads; marmalades and jams from local fruits; butter, honey, and fresh eggs from the farm's hens; fresh seasonal fruits & fruit juice

6 lunches + 7 dinners

Farm-to-table vegetarian meals

Bicycles (10 available)

Explore the area with ease!

Teas, Coffee, Snacks

Self-Serve, available throughout the day

What's not included

Flights to/from Sicily

Palermo (PMO) is the recommended airport, about an hour drive from the retreat center. Trapani airport (TPS) is a 15-minute drive from the retreat center, but offers fewer flights.

Local Transportation

Guests are highly encouraged to rent a car at the airport and/or ride-share with others. Local transportation, including airport transfers, can be arranged for a fee (est. $250-$500)

Free-Time Excursions

There is no shortage of wonderful things to experience, including Sicilian cooking classes, wine tasting, Sicilian ceramics, kitesurfing, visits with local cheesemakers, watercolor classes, and more!

1 Lunch

Guests will be on their own for lunch on the day of our group excursion to Selinunte

Alcohol

The retreat center has a wonderful selection of local wines for purchase from their private cellar. (Starting around $15 per bottle)

Travel Insurance

Highly Recommended

Food/Snacks not on menu

There's an abundance of food in Italy! Enjoy as you wish!

Massage/Body Treatments

Available on and off-site

Tips and Gratuities

At your discretion.

Overview

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