Photo by Lavinia Cernau, on retreat 2019
Slow art Sicily i
ISLAND / Salina Island, Sicily / September 10-15, 2023 (5 nights, 6 days) / $3300-4900
My favorite time of year in my absolute favorite place! I’ve lined up 3 retreats for this September in Sicily, each a dream on their own, or join us for all to make up a tour of the most beautiful places in Sicily. We’ll use Travel Sketchbooking Workshops - sketching and painting with watercolors - as our mindfulness practice to slow down and let the glorious sun, sea, and beauty sink in.
First, our island getaway at Hotel Signum where I hosted two retreats in 2017. Incredible breakfasts with all the cappuccinos a girl could want, daily slow art workshops, swimming in the turquoise sea, incredible meals, sunset sea views.. The good life!
Hotel Signum, Salina Island, 2017
WHAT’S INCLUDED
All group transportation during our retreat, from/to Catania CTA Airport and the island
Accommodations, 5 nights & 6 days
7-9 meals, seasonal & local
Guided Meditations & Journal Prompts Daily
Daily Workshops (Sketchbooking & Watercolor): Still life to color stories, landscapes and abstract.
Prospective Adventure: Boat trip along the coast to secret swimming spots
A very special farewell dinner & retreat souvenir!
WHAT’S NOT INCLUDED
Airfare
5-7 meals during free time
Art supplies (I’ll give you a list of my favorites & top suggestions)
Additional drinks (wine, cocktails, etc. outside 1-2 glasses local wine with dinner)
Transportation if traveling separately from the group
Slow Art Prospective Itinerary
Day 1
2:00pm Meet at CTA Catania Intl Airport for group transport (car-ferry-car)
5:30pm Check-in, time to unpack and relax
6:30pm Welcome Ceremony Soirée
7:30pm Sunset Dinner
Day 2
8-10am Breakfast (fit for a queen! And the BEST cappuccinos)
10-1:00 Sketching & Watercolor Workshop: Still Life and Watercolor Fundamentals, inspired by the island
1:00pm Free time, perhaps lunch poolside, at the beach, or in town (& gelato!)
6:30pm *Optional Aperitivo- Meet for cocktails on the terrace for a Sip n’ Sketch :)
8:00pm Dinner at my favorite local family restaurant - handmade pasta, fresh fish, amazing cannoli.
Day 3
8-10am Breakfast (incredible spread, lucky us)
10-1:00 Sketching & Watercolor Workshop: Flora & Fauna, inspired by the island
1:00pm Free time, perhaps lunch on the terrace, spa treatment, shopping in town
6:30pm *Optional Aperitivo- Meet for cocktails on the terrace for a Sip n’ Sketch :)
8:00pm Free time, perhaps dine in town and try the island’s best pizza!
DAY 4
8-10am Breakfast (local delights),
10:00 Free time, perhaps the morning at the Signum Spa? See spa menu for details.
1:00pm Let’s shop for a picnic lunch seaside!
2:00pm Boat Trip & Workshop: On the sea ! We’ll sketch the water and seascapes along the coast, stopping at secret swimming spots
6:30pm *Optional Aperativo- Meet for cocktails on the terrace for a Sip n’ Sketch :)
8:00pm Free time, perhaps back to Diva’s favorite? Or try something new ;)
DAY 5
8-10am Breakfast (everything and more)
10-1:00 Sketching & Watercolor Workshop: Village Life, inspired by the island
1:00pm Free time, perhaps lunch in town then a swim at the beach
6:30pm *Optional Aperitivo- Meet for cocktails on the terrace for a Sip n’ Sketch :)
8:00pm A very special farewell dinner at Signum’s Michelin starred restaurant
10:00pm DANCE PARTY !
DAY 6
8-10am Breakfast (last hurrah!)
11am Check-out, Group travel (car-ferry-car) to Catania Airport CTA, to arrive 2:30-3:30pm
*Optional cocktail hour includes cheers, sketchbooking support, and quiet company. It does not include the cost of drinks ordered.
Please submit your requests below, I will consider each according the the order they are received, and for newcomers will schedule a phone interview.
Room options, priced per person: $3700 Shared Garden Vew Room, twin bed $3900 Shared Sea View Room, twin bed $4100 Private Garden View Room, $4500 Private Sea View Room $4900 Private Sea View Room with Balcony. Companion Rate $3300 (for the second person sharing a bed).
* Current Availability: 2 Rooms, Superior (Garden View) or Delux (Sea View), either shared or private.