Harvesting LIGHT:
an early fall retreat under
the warm sicilian sun
September 26-October 3, 2026

Ground into THE SWEET ISLAND OF SICILY AS YOU ENJOY YOGA, THE SEA, AND THE reflective ENERGY OF FALL.

The Lingering Light of Summer in the early days of fall

Experience a transformative yoga retreat in Sicily that gracefully bridges the last golden days of summer with the gentle arrival of fall. This unique journey offers a perfect balance of playful exploration and peaceful pause, blending moments of deep introspection with the buzz of communal joy. Set against Sicily’s breathtaking landscapes, the retreat promises unforgettable memories and heart-opening experiences that will stay with you forever.

Stay

La Masseria by DANENA is a restored 19th-century farmhouse set among olive and almond groves, located 15 minutes south of Noto, a UNESCO World Heritage town in Sicily. It is also a 15-minute drive from the Vendicari Nature Reserve, known for its wildlife and secluded beaches. Situated one hour south of Catania Airport, the property offers 15 unique bedrooms and an expansive property rich in character. Facilities include a yoga studio in a renovated barn with an outdoor shala, a freshwater infinity pool, patios, two massage rooms, and a sunset terrace. Guests can explore the groves on foot or by bike, swim, or visit nearby beaches and historic towns.

Dream Stations

Practice SPace

Our daily yoga practices will be held in the gorgeous old barn turned yoga shala. The studio is fully equipped with props, and includes an outdoor shala overlooking the orange garden.

Nourishment

We will indulge in the most beautiful farm to table meals by the house chef. Expect a harmony of seasonal, fresh foods in our daily brunch and dinners. Meals will be pescatarian and vegetarian. No one knows the kitchen like the Italians.
Mmm mmm MMMM!

Sicily from the sea

We will enjoy an afternoon cruising off the island of Sicily. Take a dip in the water, enjoy the island from a different perspective, and allow the stunning nature to drop you IN to each moment alongside your fellow retreaters.

A Culinary Experience

We will have a super interactive and fun cooking class with our house chef, most likely making handmade ravioli together!

Wine tasting+dinner under the stars

This evening will be a thing of beauty! Picture yourself at a stunning vineyard, wine tasting and learning about the process of winemaking, topped off with a gorgeous meal in the middle of a field as sunset gives way to the stars in the sky!

-ThE italian way-

Package includes:
—7-nights stay at our Masseria.
—1-2 high-quality yoga practices daily in various styles ranging from Vinyasa, to Katonah, to yin/restorative+more.
—Fruit, granola, juice, coffee and tea pre-practice.
—Half board meals—fresh brunch post morning practice and dinner daily.
—Group boat excursion to explore the coast of Sicily.
—Interactive cooking class with our house chef.
—A Wine tasting tour and dinner under the stars at a delightful local vineyard.
Check in after 3:00pm on Sept. 26 - there will be an evening welcome circle around 6:30pm before dinner.
Check out by 10am on Oct. 3 - purely leaving day with breakfast available in the morning.

PACKAGE PRICES
(ALL IN USD)
🐣EARLY BIRD OFFER!🐣
Take $200usd off of any package below
if you deposit to reserve your spot before Nov. 1, 2025

Rates:
Standard Room with Ensuite/Private Bathroom (FOUR ROOMS LEFT)
Single - $3,200
Double Occupancy - $2,800 per person

Standard Room with Shared Bathroom (TWO ROOMS LEFT)
Single - $3,000
Shared Double Occupancy - $2,600 per person

Superior Apartment with Private Bathroom (ONE LEFT)
Shared Double Occupancy - $3,000 per person

Deluxe Apartment with Private Bathroom (SOLD OUT)
Shared Double Occupancy - $3,200 per person
Shared Triple Occupancy - $2,800 per person
(for triple, two people share one king bed, and other person has their own king bed)

Please note that package does not include:
—Roundtrip airfare to Catania, Sicily
Catania airport is 60min from retreat
—Transportation to the retreat location - our venue can help coordinate airport rides, or you can rent a car to use to adventure throughout the retreat (highly recommended. The Masseria can also help you organize car rental from the property for a couple days, or just transportation for a day’s outing!)
—Transport to the boat day+wine tasting. This can be done in rental cars amongst group or split by guests sharing taxis.
—Offsite meals.
—Tourist Tax, if applicable.
—Staff gratuities.

Expected Group Size: 15-20 guests

PAYMENT SCHEDULE:
to secure your spot, a non-refundable deposit of $800usd is required.
deposits are per person, not per room.
please specify room category at time of deposit.
-remaining balance due no later than July 15, 2026.

Payments can be made through any of these methods (ordered by preference):
—Wise App is by far the most preferred method. Deposit here.
—Bank Transfer (inquire for info.)
—Zelle willisjohnston@gmail.com
—Venmo @Willis-Johnston (last digits 9295)
(friends + family to avoid fees—all fees will be at the expense of guest)
Any fees taken out by Venmo or other methods will be at the guest’s expense and applied to final balance.
Please choose friends and family options if asked.

**due to the financial responsibility of the retreat host for booking and holding the luxury property, all payments are non-refundable once paid. it is recommended that the traveler has a travel insurance policy in the rare event that cancellation on the traveler’s end is unavoidable (Squaremouth is a great search engine for trip insurance). However, if you must cancel, you are able to transfer to a friend or family member to come in your place.