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Charley and Nathalie will co-teach a mix of Yoga, meditation and breathwork twice a day throughout your stay.
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About this retreat: At Waking Dreams we are always going to try to bring the unexpected with all the magic you could imagine. When we first saw this retreat property; the art studios, the chic and luxurious decor, beautiful architecture and learned about the volcanic Island with many interesting activity options. We were sold. If you are reading this, it is likely because you too crave something special, creative and out-of-the-ordinary, in a property that transcends the typical. This island just off Sicily shares a climate much like its North-African neighbours with fumeroles (openings at the surface of the earth where volcanic vapors are emitted) and plenty of beaches.
Yoga : Charley Logan and Nathalie Limon will teach a mix of Yoga, meditation and breathwork twice a day throughout your stay. There is both indoor and rooftop practice spaces to be enjoyed with mats and props so no need to bring your own. When Charley teaches, she guides students on an intentional, invigorating journey away from the inner critic and toward a place of peace and awareness. Whether leading a dynamic or powerful vinyasa flow, a deeply restorative class, or a visualisation meditation, her teachings are creative, playful and intelligently designed for all levels to advance their practices. She has a realm of knowledge in various movement practices from her background in dance, and holds a compassionate space for everyone to explore their physical landscape and breath.
“Everything about the retreat was magical - from the yoga classes, the location, the food, the experiences and activities and most of all the people that were there. It was a perfect mix, the ideal balance between yoga classes, exceptionally organised activities and optional downtime. The selected location was fantastic, it certainly added so much to the whole experience - both the island and the accommodation. Finally, the schedule was excellent but there was flexibility where necessary.”
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Excursions : The excursions we have available to us include multiple Hikes including a thermal lake and mud-bath as well as a picturesque walk through Volcanic scenery. There is a wooden sailboat which can fit our entire retreat group and sail on the ocean for an afternoon, taking us to different coves for aperitivo and stopping for swims when it takes our fancy. On-site there is a sauna and spa which we have exclusive access too on one of the days and you can book a massage or treatment with in-house therapists if you prefer a slower pace to your days.
Artist Studios : We will have a range of optional art activity such as Clay Play, Sketching, Cyanotype Sun-Printing with Nathalie Limon - Waking Dreams co-founder, as well as journalling with Charley. “Instagrammable” would be an understatement - this property and its surroundings are a work of art, literally, with the fingerprint of many artists having visiting and made work here.
Food : The property has both a vegan-specialising chef and a Sicilian chef who work together to curate a menu that caters for all dietary requirements including those who do eat meat and dairy and those who prefer not to. Included in your room price is hot drinks all day, a large multi-course brunch and a restaurant quality dinner. One evening as a group we will travel out together to enjoy a local highly-recommended restaurant which is covered by us and we can take our brunch as a packed lunch during excursions. Food is organic and local and a local wine pairing can be added at a small surplus fee.
About the Property : Pantelleria is a wonderland in Europe, a rare alternative reality that refuses to merge with the always-more-globalised-world. Healing hot springs, crystal clear blue sea, lush volcanic forest on top of sleeping volcanoes and ancient farming terraces blend with a rich history and architecture dating back more than 5000 years to create a unique world apart where time seem to have stoped a while ago.
Initially born as a family summer home 50 years ago, the owners of Parco dei Sesi understood the new potential of their property and the gifted land it sets on to host larger groups of like-minded travellers. In a protected area where every stone is untouched they have out together creative ways to adapt the existing structure to welcomes yogis and large groups all year long. Versatile unique outdoor spaces allow all types of retreats to express their full creativity in a unique decor with an undeniable feeling of being at a home away from home.
An indoor yoga studio, a spa, circular gardens, hectares of mediterranean land, rooftops facing the sea and sunset make this place truly unique and special.
Flights : There is one flight a day from Palermo, the recommended connection, to Pantelleria. Guests are required to book their own flights.
Flights are currently around £220 for return from London via Palermo.
Cancellation Policy - More than 31 days in advance for Full Refund, 14 Days or more for 50% refund and any less notice, no refund will be given. Full refund if Waking Dreams or Parco dei Sesi cancels at any time for reasons beyond our control.