retreats

Borgo degli Aranci – Sicilia, Italy

Pricing: 2500 euro/person for double occupancy; 2950 euro/person for single occupancy

e-mail me to register:  sharon.murriguez@gmail.com

You are invited to join me for an immersive experience with yoga, culture and nature on the island of Sicily this October 2024. Sicily, the southernmost part of Italy, and in particular the eastern part of the island, is close to my heart as it has been my home for the last 4 years. I am in awe of the land’s raw beauty and I am grateful for the kindness of the communities inhabiting it. I am bursting with excitement to share some of my favorite places, experiences and tasty treats with you.

Our home for the week will be Borgo degli Aranci – an organic orange and avocado farm in the province of Catania. Borgo is just 15 minutes away from the sea in the foothills of Mount Etna and about 40 minutes north of Catania, the city where I live.

Our host estate consists of 3 unique villas with shared kitchens, living rooms and bathrooms and private bedrooms for single and double occupancies. The property is built into the countryside with sprawling paths to explore through groves of orange and avocado trees, a swimming pool with sea views and a covered terrace overlooking the sea for dining al fresco under the watchful gaze of Mount Etna. I am drawn to how the organization of the property at Borgo allows for organic connection with each other during free time while also making it easy to curl up with a good book, relax by the pool or explore nature on a walking meditation through the orchard.

This is equal parts a yoga retreat and a cultural adventure. That means we will practice yoga everyday and have meditative time for self reflection and relaxation.

AND, we will also enjoy several opportunities to explore the surrounding countryside, sea, villages and historical sites. See my highlighted points of interest below. All day trips (transportation, guide costs and entrance fees to cultural sites) are included in the cost of the retreat. So everyone gets to participate in everything. 

Registration details are below. And feel free to reach out to me directly with ANY questions. 

I can’t wait to share this experience with you!

What’s Included:

• 7 nights accommodation – Monday to Monday
• Daily vegetarian brunch and dinner 
• Local snacks and drinks stocked in the 3 common villa kitchens for 24 hour consumption
• All daily classes with Sharon 
• Exclusive access to property, grounds, gardens, pool, and yoga spaces
• Sicilian Cooking Class with fresh local produce
• Day Trip to Taormina and visit to Teatro Antico di Taormina with tour guide 
• Day Trip to Ortigia  
• Etna Trekking + History of Volcano – half day
• Lunch + Wine Tasting at Local Winery
• Afternoon Aperitivo at Cafe in Seaside Village
• Transportation to and from Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA)  on the first and last day of the retreat

Optional Additions On-Site:

• Massage Bookings

Not Included:

• Restaurant Meals during day trips 
• Flights to/from Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA)
• Travel insurance. Travel insurance is recommended. I suggest purchasing travel medical insurance and cancellation insurance.

Registration:
Sign-up directly with me by emailing me at sharon.murriguez@gmail.com.

Indicate if you would like a single or double occupancy room and if you would like to pay in full or make a deposit (400 euro) with a monthly payment plan. 

I will send you a payment request link and review the available rooms with you. 

I look forward to hearing from you!