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Sicily Barre & Pilates Weekend with Yaz

We are delighted to announce a new weekend retreat with Yaz Mohamed in Sicily in April&May 2025. 🌞🇮🇹

30th April - 3rd May 2025

The Retreat

The theme for this retreat is "The Sweet Escape". 🌸 With summer slowly approaching, this is the perfect time to escape and explore! ✈️

Yaz will host a three-night retreat filled with energising and uplifting barre and Pilates classes in gorgeous Sicily. 🧘‍♀️✨ The venue and its surrounding grounds offer serene spaces to relax and unwind amidst the stunning Sicilian countryside. 🌿 You'll find vegetable gardens, quiet reading spots with views of rolling hills and the sea, and much of the food served is produced right on site. 🥗 Expect to indulge in delicious Italian meals three times a day. 🍝🍷

Barre and Pilates with Yaz

Yaz will guide you through incredible classes throughout the weekend. 💪 Expect up to two expertly designed sessions per day, delivered with her signature light and upbeat style. 🎶

Please note: all classes are optional ☺

About Yaz

Yaz has been a professional fitness instructor in London for five years. 💃 Whether it’s a dance cardio class, a lengthening and sculpting Barre class, or a strength-building fitness class, Yaz’s experience spans across multidisciplinary workouts. 💼

Yaz has trained hundreds of clients in group classes and private sessions, always with an approachable and motivating energy. 🌟

She says, “Fitness has always been a part of my life from a young age; I’ve always felt a drive towards how fitness makes me feel empowered.” 💖

How to Get There

Flight suggestions 🛫

06:55 LGW EasyJet to Catania on 30/04/25

return

16:30 on 03/05/25

and 

Outbound: Wednesday 30th April
Stansted to Catania
9:15 - 13:30

Return: Saturday 3rd May
Catania to Stansted
19:55 - 22:15

Airport Transfers

Minivans will be arranged for the group to transport you and your luggage. 🚐 

The journey time is from airport to the venue two hours with a short refreshment stop. The cost is €85 round trip per person. Clients pay for this at the retreat centre. Flights and ground transport are not included.

Travel by train: 

Please note it is also possible to reach the venue by train = the station is Brolo Fincara and it costs around 15 euros per ticket (single journey). This is a 3hour coastal scenic journey from either Palermo or Catania. If you decide to come by train, we ask you to arrive between 2pm and 5pm and a complimentary pick up will take you from the station to hotel. We would love you to arrive before 7pm so we can serve you a welcome dinner! 

What Is Included

  • 🏡 3-night stay in double or solo occupancy accommodation

  • 🍴 3 meals per day, with cakes/snacks available on request

  • 🌴 3 days to enjoy a beautiful Sicilian retreat venue, featuring a large pool, a roof terrace for yoga, and plenty of space to unwind

  • 📶 WiFi, water, and pool towels included

  • 🧘‍♀️ 3 days of barre and Pilates classes with Yaz

  • 🚶‍♀️ 1-hour guided walk of the grounds and estate

Optional Extras:

  • 💆‍♀️ Massages

  • 🍷 Wine

  • 👩‍🍳 Cookery classes

  • 🚤 Boat excursions

  • 🚐 Airport transfers

  • ➕ Additional night: £138.00 per person

Price

  • Solo occupancy (double room) en suite: £740 💎

  • Twin occupancy (twin room, sharing) en suite: £685 💎

    • Front room, upper floor, sea view (solo occupancy ) en suite: £840 💎


Experience Sicily

You’ll have time to explore the beautiful surroundings of the retreat venue. 🌅 On the first morning, there will be a guided walk to discover the grounds. 🚶‍♂️

Massage

Relax with a massage during your free time (€55 for 45 minutes). 💆‍♂️

Food

The food at this venue is divine. 🍽️ Upon your arrival, you’ll be welcomed with tea, cake, and fruit. 🍰 Three meals per day are provided, and all dietary requirements are catered for. ✅ Alcohol is permitted but not included. 🥂 A bar will offer a menu of wines, beers and cocktails! 

Schedule

Expect two classes per day, except for one day where there will only be one class to allow for free time in the afternoon. ⏰ Mats are provided, but you are welcome to bring your own. 🧘‍♂️ Classes take place in a spacious indoor group room as well as on an open-air terrace. 🌤️

Venue

The venue features a large pool 🏊‍♀️ and a charming café area by the pool, where you can enjoy coffee during the day and Italian wine in the evening. ☕🍷 Your hosts, Cindy and Markus, are warm and welcoming, ensuring you have a comfortable and memorable stay. 🤝

Retreat Organiser

Will Wheeler, a seasoned retreat organiser with 10 years of experience, has personally visited the venue and met the hosts. 🌍 Will collaborates with various teachers to create exceptional yoga and fitness retreats and looks forward to offering you a peaceful and rejuvenating holiday in Sicily. ✨

Terms & Conditions

  • Deposit: £99 to secure your spot, with the remaining balance due 6 weeks prior to the retreat. 💳

  • Refund Policy: Deposits are non-refundable/non-transferable. If you cannot attend, you may transfer your spot to another guest. In case of trip cancellation or travel restrictions, a full refund will be provided. 🛡️

We look forward to welcoming you to Sicily and can’t wait to share this incredible experience with you! 🌟🇮🇹

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Please note the payments are sent to Venture Retreats [the organiser] and your payment forwarded to the venue. Deposits are non refundable. 

If you book a sharing room and there is no available second guest to share with, a single supplement will be payable (at the solo occupancy rate). 

With the exception of the below terms, payments are non refundable. 

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