Overview
We are staying at a beautifully restored 1800s farmhouse on a hill with view across the olive groves, just a short drive to sandy beaches, Noto and Vendicari nature reserve. The farmhouse features an infinity pool looking over the olive and almond groves surrounding the property, cozy rooms, and a beautiful garden with spaces to lounge: the ideal place for a week of rest and reset. We will practice yoga daily in the yoga barn and outdoor shala - vinyasa and meditation in the mornings, and relaxing restorative practices in the evening. We are all about resting and slowing down, so there will be plenty of time to enjoy the beautiful surroundings - swim, sunbathe, read, nap. We have also planned some adventures too, visiting the historic city of Noto, as well as a boat trip and a traditionally rustic pizza dinner. This retreat is an opportunity to rest and explore in the Sicilian sun, with incredible food (and even better company).
Highlights
Daily vinyasa, yin & meditation
7 nights accommodation in a beautiful, recently restored 1800s farmhouse
Day trip to explore the historic city of Noto
Delicious meals and refreshments
Plenty of free time to relax, read, lie by the pool or explore the local area. There are nearby sandy beaches and the breathtaking architecture of Siracusa.
A rustic pizza dinner evening out
A boat trip around the beautiful beaches and coastline of Sicily
Hosts
Our retreat hosts are all experienced yoga teachers, workshop hosts and chefs who love nothing more than creating memorable, magical experiences for our guests. *Please note - hosts are subject to change depending on availability*
Jenny Clark
Jenny is a yoga teacher, paddle board instructor, writer and Founder of The Wild Times. She has created and held over 80 retreats across the UK and in Morocco, Italy, Sweden and Greece.
Jenny always aims to create a very relaxed, non-judgemental environment on her retreats, where guests can connect to themselves, to others and to nature. She teaches and blends together a range of yoga and meditation styles; vinyasa, mandala vinyasa, yin, yoga Nidra, paddle board yoga.
In her classes you'll find a 'you do you' attitude, a focus on feeling into your body, belly and heart over creating shapes, options for different levels of yogi, a sense of humour and practices themed around the natural elements, with poems and meditations too.
Megan Westerman
Meg is a wonderful host, chef and assistant on many of our retreats (and also happens to be our Founder Jenny’s sister!)
Megan has been an integral part of our retreats from day one, from Morocco to Sweden to almost all of our retreats across the UK, whether it’s hosting floristry workshops, lighting fires, making brownies or organising everyone’s activities and looking after all of our guests.
When she’s not at The Wild Times, she is a qualified primary school teacher or probably out on the water somewhere, wakeboarding or paddleboarding.
Schedule
Example Schedule | Schedule subject to change / the weather / your mood / going with the flow. Do as much or as little as you like.
Previous
Next
Saturday
4pm: Arrive, settle in, arrival snacks
5.30pm: Orientation tour, opening circle & yoga
7.30pm: Dinner
Sunday
7.30am: Tea, coffee & fruit available
8.30am: Vinyasa yoga, meditation
11.30am: Brunch
5.30pm: Yin yoga
7pm: Dinner
Monday
7.30am: Tea, coffee, fruit, yoghurt & granola available
8.30am: Vinyasa yoga, morning meditation & journalling time
11am: Brunch
12pm: Boat trip
6pm: Yin yoga
7pm: Dinner
Tuesday
7.30am: Tea, coffee, fruit, yoghurt & granola available
8.30am: Vinyasa yoga, morning meditation & journalling time
11.30am: Brunch
2pm: Optional creative workshop
5.30pm: Yin yoga
7pm: Dinner
Wednesday
7.30am: Tea, coffee, fruit, yoghurt & granola available
8.30am: Vinyasa yoga, morning meditation & journalling time
10am: Brunch
11.30am: Day trip to Noto (explore the town and churches, spritz and lunch out)
7:30pm: Dinner
Thursday
7.30am: Tea, coffee, fruit, yoghurt & granola available
8,30am: Vinyasa yoga, morning meditation & journalling time
11:30am: Brunch
3.30pm: Optional yoga workshop
5pm: Yin Yoga
7pm: Traditionally rustic pizza dinner out
Friday
7.30am: Tea, coffee, fruit, yoghurt & granola available
8.30am: Vinyasa yoga, meditation & journalling time
11.30am: Brunch
5.30pm: Yin yoga & closing circle
7pm: Dinner
Saturday
7.30am: Tea, coffee, fruit, yoghurt & granola available
8am: Final morning meditation & journalling time
9am: Brunch
10am: Departures
What's included
What's Included
Accommodation in a beautiful, peaceful retreat venue
All delicious meals, snacks + drinks
Daily guided meditation
Yoga mats & bolsters
11 x yoga classes all 60-90 minutes long in a variety of styles, for all abilities
A group boat trip around the beautiful beaches and coastline of Sicily. Lunch, trip and transfers included.
Minibus transfers from Catania airport (leaving at 2.30pm on 25th April & Departing from our venue at 10am on 2nd May)
Aperitivo and snacks on arrival
Fruit, tea and strong coffee available all day
A rustic pizza dinner at a local farm on our penultimate evening
A luxury Wild Times goodie bag, with snacks and local products
A day trip to explore the historic city of Noto, transfers included
What's Not Included
Transport to and from the retreat (if not on the recommended flight times)
Travel insurance - make sure you have it upon booking, thank you
Tourist tax
Tickets
Shared Room (Twin or Double)
The bedrooms are either located within the masseria opening onto the courtyard, or situated in the apartments a few steps away. All have air-con and all are very individual and charming. Some rooms are en-suite and others share a bathroom. A few apartments have small kitchen and living areas and outdoor seating.
$2,619.27/pp
Solo Occupancy Room (Double Bed)
The bedrooms are either located within the masseria opening onto the courtyard, or situated in the apartments a few steps away. All have air-con and all are very individual and charming. Some rooms are en-suite and others share a bathroom. A few apartments have small kitchen and living areas and outdoor seating.
$3,172.15/pp
Triple Room (for three friends sharing)
The bedrooms are either located within the masseria opening onto the courtyard, or situated in the apartments a few steps away. All have air-con and all are very individual and charming. Some rooms are en-suite and others share a bathroom. A few apartments have small kitchen and living areas and outdoor seating.
$2,411.94/pp
Gallery
Location: Southern Sicily, Italy
This area of Sicily is truly a hidden, wild gem in the beautiful countryside, just 15 minutes from the most wonderful beaches in Sicily.
Situated in the luscious natural landscape of southeastern Sicily, our venue is a stunning 19th century farmhouse, surrounded by the breathtaking Mediterranean Sea. Relax by the infinity pool surrounded by olive trees, in a hammock in the lemon garden, or on the various sunny terraces with stunning views.
We are just moments away from the most wonderful beaches and historical sites such as Noto, Siracusa, Scicli, and Ibla, some of which we will be exploring during our time together. Noto is a beautiful Baroque city filled with restaurants, churches and great gelato, just 20 minutes away (you may recognise it from White Lotus!)
If you would like to explore further you can either hire a car or we can help you with taxis. We also have a few recommendations for you if it's your first time visiting.
Bedrooms are booked as first come first served. The majority of bedrooms are situated around the courtyard of the main stone-walled farmhouse, with some other apartments situated in the courtyard next door just a few steps away. All bedrooms have high ceilings and air-con, decorated in a simple, traditional style. Some are en-suite and some share bathrooms with another room.
Trip Tips
Do
Arrive and settle in on Saturday afternoon, with snacks and drinks on arrival. Minibus transfers to and from the airport are included if you arrive on the recommended flights in time, otherwise we recommend hiring a car to get to us. The start of our retreats are all about grounding and resting, so we will have an arrival drink together, then an orientation walk around the farmhouse and grounds, before a grounding yoga class then dinner together. We will usually practice vinyasa yoga in the mornings, and yin and/or nidra in the afternoons. The yoga classes are themed around the natural elements, bringing nature into your practice. All activities are optional but encouraged, so you can nap, read or swim and explore - it’s completely up to you. On Monday we will have a boat trip (with lunch) together to explore the nearby beautiful beaches of Sicily’s coastline. On Tuesday there is an optional day trip to the historic city of Noto, and on Wednesday - our penultimate night together - we will enjoy a traditionally rustic pizza dinner amongst the olive trees on a local farm. One of the great things about our retreats is that we INCLUDE lots of activities and adventures, plus the transfers, within the retreat. There will be plenty of time to relax, sunbathe, walk, read and swim in the pool, amongst the planned trips and activities. When in Italy we like to embrace 'Dolce Far Niente' - the sweetness of doing nothing. This is one of our favourite phrases - encapsulating an Italian philosophy of delicious idleness. So that's what we will be doing (or rather, being) - deliciously idle. If you have any questions about the retreat you can always email us and set up a call with our Founder Jenny before booking.
Stay
On the sun-drenched southeastern coast of Sicily, surrounded by endless olive groves and wide Mediterranean skies, Danena Sicily offers a peaceful haven far from the bustle of modern life. Just 15 minutes from the baroque town of Noto and within easy reach of Catania airport, this part of Sicily remains a quiet, soulful gem rich in history and natural beauty. Our venue is a beautifully restored 19th-century masseria (farmhouse), thoughtfully renovated to honour its rustic Sicilian roots while offering comfort and elegance. The grounds are expansive and serene, with open courtyards, shaded terraces, hidden corners for reflection, and views that stretch to the horizon. Yoga takes place in a light-filled converted barn, and an outdoor shala surrounded by citrus trees and the scent of herbs. Whether you’re moving through morning practice or resting in quiet contemplation, the setting supports restoration and connection. The saltwater infinity pool offers a refreshing pause, and we can enjoy indoor and outdoor living spaces, including a communal dining courtyard and shared lounge. The bedrooms all have a unique character and charm, blending Sicilian design with natural textures and hand-picked details. Rooms will be allocated on a first-come, first-serve basis. A selection of double, twin, and solo occupancy rooms are available, most are en-suite and some rooms share a bathroom.
Eat
All the food on the retreat is the very best of Italian cusine cooked in-house with fresh local ingredients - nutritious, wholesome and vegetarian. There will be fruit, granola, teas and coffees on offer in the morning before yoga, a big hearty brunch later in the morning with both sweet and savoury options, then an indulgent dinner each evening (with dessert!) All meals, including our pizza dinner out, are included. There will be fruit and a hot drink station for you to help yourself to throughout the days, with herbal teas and coffee in the mornings and at mealtimes. We can cater for most dietary requirements if you let us know beforehand - please fill the form provided upon booking to let us know of any allergies or dietary restrictions.
Reviews
FAQs
Who is it for?
The Wild Times retreats are for anyone who wants to re-wild and relax. We welcome everyone over 18 of any ability - just come with an open heart and mind. To get the most out of our yoga retreats, we recommend taking part in at least 3/4 yoga classes before joining.
If you're unsure if it's for you, drop us an email with any questions and we can always have a call.
Do I need yoga experience?
Not at all! Whether you’re a seasoned pro or just finding your yogi legs you are very welcome.
Do I need equipment?
For the yoga: Yoga mats, bolsters and blocks are provided. Please bring warm layers and socks for the yin yoga and yoga Nidra classes.
Where is it?
Danena, Noto QXMX+C6, 96017 Noto SR, Italy
The best way to reach our venue is either by our group transfer from the airport, or by car (if you're hiring one).
The nearest airports are Catania Fontanarossa or Comiso.
Danena is a one-hour drive south from Catania airport, on the island’s east coast.