SICILY SPRING RETREAT
June 4-9 2027
A week to reset your nervous system in the raw, quiet beauty of Sicily
Wake up to the scent of orange blossom and the sound of nothing but wind and chirping birds through olive trees. This is Casa Migliaca, a 17th-century Sicilian farmhouse where Luca's family has welcomed guests for generations, and where your biggest decision each day is which yoga platform has the better sea or mountain views. This retreat is held at an agriturismo making for an authentic farm stay experience.
The property boasts 13 acres of farmland with orange, lemon and olive trees with blooming flowers and cacti covering the gardens with a distant view of the ocean and remote enough to hear nothing but nature sounds.
There are two outdoor yoga platforms to choose from, one under pine trees with a view on the ocean and the other set in the middle of the olive farm.
The rooms are decorated in an authentic Sicilian manner with a no nonsense approach, making it feel homey.
Your Transformation through my Method
It’s an educational and embodied week designed to help you understand your body better and move with more intelligence.
Daily workshop-style sessions build progressively across the week; beginning with grounding and awareness, then gradually developing strength, mobility, and fluidity.
My approach blends functional movement with yoga principles & breathwork science
Functional movement means working with how your joints and spine are designed to move and recognising the habitual patterns that often lead to tension or discomfort.
Who This is for
You feel mentally overloaded
You want to reset your body and nervous system
You’re tired of superficial wellness experiences
You want something real, simple, and grounding, not performance based
You are looking for.a relaxed holiday experience where you do not need to think about anything
THE EXPERIENCE
Activities and highlights
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Mornings begin slowly…
Movement under the trees with sweeping views of the valley or sea, breathwork to reset your system, followed by a nourishing Sicilian brunch. -
Evenings bring a softer practice, reflection, and connection
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Silent Walk
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Various methods of mindfulness meditation explored & practised in nature every morning or simply a mindful way of waking up
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Transformational breathworkshop
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Farm to table homeade grandma style, organic & vegetarian Sicilian food. 2 meals a day with fruit and snacks available
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Lots of free time for silent introspection, walking and journaling
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Excursions to surrounding area (Cefalu, Castel de Tusa, Mistrette)
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Beach day
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Hikes possible in nearby farmlands
LOCATION
PRICE
TEACHER
Direct flights to Palermo
Only 1:30 hrs drive from Palermo airport on a very smooth new highway (toll) with very little traffic.
Train is possible to the village of TUSA where a pick up can be arranged at an extra cost.
Casa Migliaca is a rustic well decorated boutique country farmhouse with immense charm set in a tranquil natural setting. Get inspired by it's mesmerising energy and view on the ocean and quiet surroundings (no traffic to be heard)
Start time: 6:30 pm Friday Evening
End time: 12 pm Wed Noontime
€ 1390 - 1890 all in
Shared room (twin/triple): €1,390
Private room: €1,800
All-inclusive: accommodation, food, activities, coffee/tea & snacks
Not included: travel & airport transfers
Limited to 12 spots
Deposit: €300 to secure your spot
Email: michel@popupyogaconcepts.be
Mike Van Cauter
500 EYT, founder of Popup Yoga Concepts.
Typical daily schedule
07:45 Optional Morning Meditation
08.15 Functional movement & yoga class
10.45 Breakfast Brunch Feast
11.45 Free time , group activity, hike with packed lunch
15.30 free time for personal excursions or relaxation
17.15 Workshop or grounding style class
19.30: Grounding Dinner
8:30: Free time or unwinding evening activity
10:00: Bedtime