A week of yoga with Nancy Lea at a beautifully restored Masseria, surrounded by olive and almond groves in the Sicilian countryside.
Enjoy flowing and restorative yoga, delicious local food and slow days by the pool, with beautiful beaches and the historic towns of Noto and Marzamemi nearby.
About Danena
Danena is a beautifully restored Masseria from the 1800's, set in a natural landscape of olive and almond groves and close to the Mediterranean Sea
The Masseria is located in southeastern Sicily, just 15 minutes south of the unspoilt World Heritage town of Noto – one of Italy’s most beautiful historical centres. A 15-minute drive east is the Nature Reserve of Vendicari, a heaven of wildlife and some of the island’s most beautiful and deserted golden-sand beaches.
There's a fresh water infinity pool and many patios and living spaces to simply relax. Two massage rooms for treatments and a stunning sunset terrace.
Danena is also home to several friendly resident cats, who are very much part of life at this relaxed, rural Masseria.
Retreat programme
There will be a yoga class each morning and evening in the beautifully restored pitched-roof barn yoga space, fully equipped with mats and props.
Each morning will begin with meditation, breath work and a flowing asana class attuning the mind to the breath. The evening class will be more gentle and restorative. Classes will be progressive and inclusive for all levels. There will be one yoga free day and no yoga on travel days.
Things to do
There is plenty to do, walking through plantations of almonds and olives and fields of watermelons, or cycling on trails amongst the groves, having a massage with a local therapist, swimming in the freshwater infinity pool.
Or you can head out for the day to explore wonderful sandy beaches and historic Sicilian towns, including Noto and Marzamemi, all around 15–20 minutes away by car. A boat trip can be arranged for the yoga free day.
Accommodation & food
The bedrooms are split between 6 apartments located around a courtyard. All are very individual and charming. Some rooms are en suite and others share a bathroom. All have air con. A few apartments have small kitchen and living areas. There's one deluxe and two superior rooms in their own apartment space.
Delicious and healthy vegetarian brunch and dinner, prepared with fresh local produce, will be served each day. Tea, coffee and fruit will be available throughout the day.
Yoga at a beautiful Masseria in Sicily, Italy, 8 - 15 May 2027
Costs
Accommodation at Danena
Single occupancy room with shared bathroom £1775
Single occupancy room with en-suite bathroom £1875
Shared twin room with shared bathroom £1425
Shared twin/double room with en-suite bathroom £1525
Shared superior twin/double room with en-suite bathroom £1675
Shared deluxe twin/double room with en-suite bathroom £1775
All prices are per person
Cost includes:
Accommodation, brunch and dinner, two yoga classes per day with one yoga free day.
A 50% non-refundable deposit is required on booking and the balance is due 6 weeks before you travel.
Travel Arrangements
The nearest airports are Catania Fontanarossa or Comiso.
Danena is a one-hour drive south from Catania airport, on the island’s east coast.
British Airways, ITA, Easyjet, Iberia, Wizz Air and Ryanair have daily flights to Catania Fontanarossa.
From the airport you can hire a car, which we strongly recommend if you would like to explore independently during the week. Alternatively, a transfer can be arranged and guests will be grouped together where possible.
If you're travelling alone and would be interested in sharing a hire car, let us know and we can put you in touch with other guests where possible.
Arrival to the Masseria is from 3pm on 8 May and no later than 11pm. Departure is by 10am on 15 May. There will be no yoga on travel days.
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