“travel opens your heart, broadens your mind,

and fills your life with stories to tell.” - paula bendfeldt

join the waitlist for sicily, today.

unwind + be inspired in the picturesque landscape of sicily in fall 2025. we’ll be staying at the beautiful La Messeria, a farmhouse, located about one hour from Catania airport, and 15 minute drive to the quaint town of Noto, the sea and 30 minutes from siracusa. the farmhouse offers stunning views, incredibly peaceful and spacious grounds, a large infinity pool, outdoor dining, massage services, and indoor and outdoor yoga spaces. enjoy twice daily farm to table meals, made with local and ethical ingredients, and we will follow any dietary restrictions you may have. each day brings downtime, unlimited use of resort amenities, option to add on additional excursions + spa treatments.

all the details

 

what’s included?

  • 7 nights / 8 days of lodging at La Messeria in Sicily, Italy

  • two farm to table, locally sourced meals per day (a large brunch after class + dinner) in addition to unlimited local fruit + snacks

  • a night at a local vineyard

  • a pizza night with a local family

  • daily yoga classes

what’s not included

  • airfare + transfers

  • alcoholic beverages

  • spa treatments

  • additional excursions or taxis

  • vat tax

the location

Danena Sicily is a 19th century farmhouse - La Masseria - situated in the luscious natural landscape of southeastern Sicily surrounded by the breathtaking Mediterranean Sea. Moments to some of the most wonderful beaches and historical sites such as Noto, Siracusa, Modica, Scicli, Ibla.

La Masseria offers Egyptian cotton sheets and towels, complimentary organic toiletries. And of course – Wi-Fi. We will have the resort to ourselves which has relaxing patios, an infinity pool, rooftop terrace and en suite lounge areas.

Our week goes from Saturday to Saturday. Check in starts from 3pm, check out at 10am. We will provide flight parameters and help arrange transfers from the airport to the farmhouse.

room options

single option: $2,655

double option: $2,255

three deluxe apartments (sleep 3 each): please inquire

the nitty gritty

learn about travel insurance, where to fly + more by clicking here.

the rooms

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