Vista Alcantara - Mountain Wellness Retreat in Sicily

04/10/2026

We hosted another retreat at Vista Alcantara… and what a few days it was!

Last year we hosted a small retreat for five people. This year, the same organiser returned with eleven participants from the United States, Germany and Switzerland for a four-day breathwork retreat.

This time I decided to take care of all the cooking myself, as well as everything else that comes with looking after a retreat group. Breakfast, lunch, dinner, cleaning, organising, welcoming everyone, making sure everything was running smoothly… and somehow I even found time to sing for them on our farewell evening!

There was plenty of beautiful food, long meals around the outdoor table, conversations, laughter, time in nature and, of course, the breathwork and teachings that brought everyone together in the first place.

What I love about hosting retreats at Vista Alcantara is that the experience doesn't end when the teaching session finishes. The meals, the mountain air, the views across the Alcantara Valley, the conversations around the table and the simple feeling of being together all become part of the retreat.

A huge thank you to Jeurg Roffler, the breathwork teacher and organiser, for choosing Vista Alcantara for a second time, and to every participant who travelled so far to share these days with us. It was an absolute pleasure to have you here.

I've written about the experience and about what it is really like to host a small international wellness retreat in the mountains of Sicily.

And who knows… perhaps we'll be welcoming another group here next year.

https://vistaalcantara.com/host-a-wellness-retreat-sicily/

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At 600mts on the top of a mountain... Quiet and isolated, in touch with nature.

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14/08/2026

When was the last time you sat quietly with yourself without distractions, notifications, or a never-ending to-do list?
Modern life rarely gives us the opportunity to slow down, yet many of us carry emotional burdens that eventually begin to affect both our mental and physical well-being.

My latest article explores how nature, meditation, and massage can help us reconnect with ourselves, recognise emotional tension, and create space for healing.

At Vista Alcantara, surrounded by the mountains, olive groves, and the extraordinary landscape of the Alcantara Valley and Mount Etna, guests often discover that the greatest form of healing begins not by escaping life, but by returning to themselves.

Read the full article on the Vista Alcantara blog. https://vistaalcantara.com/nature-meditation-and-massage-release-emotions/

Why Rural Sicily Is Good for Your Mental Health: A Psychologist’s PerspectiveExplore how nature, meditation and massage may help people recognise and release

02/08/2026

🌿 Escape to the Mountains of Sicily... where your wellbeing comes first. 🧘‍♀️✨
Imagine waking to birdsong, practising yoga overlooking the Alcantara Valley, enjoying delicious home-cooked vegetarian cuisine, receiving a relaxing full-body massage, dancing beneath the stars, and spending four blissful days surrounded by nature, peace and like-minded people.
Join us for one of our exclusive 4-Day Yoga Retreats at Vista Alcantara Mountain Wellness Retreat, a private sanctuary nestled high in the mountains of eastern Sicily, with breathtaking views towards Mount Etna and the Alcantara Valley.
✨ Only two retreats in 2026
📅 3–7 September
📅 1–5 October
Your retreat includes:
🧘‍♀️ Yoga twice daily
🥗 Delicious vegetarian breakfasts, lunches & dinners
💆 50-minute Full Body Massage
💃 Ecstatic Dance Evening
🎉 Farewell Celebration Night
🏡 Beautiful accommodation in an exclusive mountain setting
💚 Only €649 per person
(Based on two people sharing. Single supplement €30 per night.)
Whether you're looking to de-stress, reconnect with yourself, deepen your yoga practice, or simply enjoy a peaceful escape in one of Sicily's most beautiful locations, this retreat offers the perfect balance of relaxation, wellbeing and authentic Sicilian hospitality.
🌸 Places are intentionally limited to ensure a personal and intimate experience.
📩 Send us a message to reserve your place or to request the full itinerary.
📍Vista Alcantara Mountain Wellness Retreat
Motta Camastra, Sicily
🌐 www.vistaalcantara.com


With only a handful of places available, early booking is recommended to avoid disappointment.

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Extra Virgin, cold pressed, organic Olive oil from our trees at Vista Alcantara in Sicily.

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04/06/2026

Adventure meets relaxation at Vista Alcantara.
Spend two nights surrounded by nature, enjoy spectacular views of Mount Etna, experience the freedom of tandem paragliding over the Alcantara Valley, and restore body and mind with two soothing massages. An unforgettable Sicilian escape.