Oct 2024 – Stunning Sicily Retreat with Jayme Barrett

Be Enchanted & Rejuvenated in Sicily! 

September 30 – October 6 2024

Would you like to be luxuriating on the beautiful island of Sicily on September 30th for seven glorious days? Can you imagine a week completely devoted to joyful adventures, glorious self-care, breathing in nature’s bounty and indulging in all the deliciousness of La Dolce Vita (the sweet life) in one of the most glorious islands in the Mediterranean?

If your answer is YES, you’re invited to rejuvenate your spirit in the warm inviting island of Sicily, undoubtedly one of the most beautiful and culturally rich destinations in Italy. It’s a land of stunning seascapes, rich culture, picturesque countryside, vibrant cities, artisanal ceramics, and delicious cuisines. 

After visiting the island in 1787, Goethe wrote “To have seen Italy without having seen Sicily is not to have seen Italy at all, for Sicily is the clue to everything.” The island was once ruled by the Greeks, Romans, Byzantines, Arabs, Normans, and Spanish, and each civilization has left its mark. When you come with me on retreat to Sicily, you’ll experience this ancient history along with the visual and cultural treasures still very much present today.

If you’re like many women who join us, your daily life is filled with to-do lists, rushing from one thing to the next and generally putting everyone’s needs before your own. Sound familiar? Well, this retreat is your chance to refill your own energy tank and put the focus back on yourself. We’ve done all the planning so you get to sit back and enjoy! Ladies, if you already know you want to come, email us here to secure your space.

Sicily is the perfect place to feel inspired and re-ignite your own wishes for your life. Being able to let go of all responsibilities and be present to your own needs is a true gift. 

My sweet friend – this retreat is all about You! It’s time to dream big and expand your horizons…

Envision copious amounts of “Me Time” coupled with wonderful day trips plus yoga and life enhancement classes. You’ll find yourself getting back in touch with your own rhythm and desires. You won’t have to lift a finger. In fact, your only decision will be choosing cannoli flavors and that’s fun!

Whether you come by yourself or with a friend, you’ll be welcomed in the warm embrace of our retreat sisterhood. It’s a super supportive and nourishing environment where like-minded women share, bond and delight in soulful journeys, cultural experiences, scrumptious food all while taking in the beauty of the Sicily, one of the most beautiful and historic islands in the world.

I’m Jayme Barrett and I’m passionate about helping women lead happier, healthier, more inspired lives by curating and running rejuvenation retreats all over Europe and Morocco for the last 12 years as well as through my best-selling book “Feng Shui Your Life,” life enhancement consulting and coaching.

A recent guest called our retreat “a light, beautiful, heart-felt adventure with mind-opening experiences… a truly life-changing event.”

On my 14th year leading retreats, I’m beyond excited for this 2024 retreat location in Italy. Our guests, who come from all over the US and world, had the most joyful and meaningful time together last year! Many become fast friends for life and I’d love you to join our retreat sisterhood.

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Picturesque Southeastern Sicily

Our home for the week is at a peaceful traditional Masseria (a farmhouse estate) with an organic garden and infinity pool in the picturesque Val di Noto. Our hotel is in a spectacular location surrounded by olive trees and a perfect place to unwind, enjoy a glass of wine, eat a yummy meal all while taking in beautiful views of the countryside.

The Southeast region feels distinctly old world and untouched by time, an area that has everything you could wish for including art, culture, ancient olive and carob trees, hilltop cities and beautiful sandy and pristine beaches

You’ll enjoy warm Sicilian hospitality, delicious food, yoga and life enhancement as well as time to relax by the pool… or play tennis and bocce ball. 

On our day trips, we’ll visit historic towns for lunch and shopping, explore Greek ruins, delight in a wine-tasting at a country estate, enjoy a farm-to-table Sicilian cooking class at an organic farm, and savor a special private luncheon overlooking the UNESCO city of Modica, the birthplace of Italian chocolate. In fact, on this retreat, we’ll visit four UNESCO world heritage cities filled with baroque architecture unique to Sicily.

We have a very limited spaces available and it is first-come, first-served with a deposit. Ladies, if you are serious about joining, email us here as soon as possible to secure your space. I can’t wait to meet you! (Retreat details and pricing below.)

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• 7 Days/6 Nights Accommodations in a Countryside Masseria
• 6 Breakfasts, 4 Dinners, 2 Lunches
• 4 Women’s Circles with Jayme Barrett
• 5 Yoga Classes with Heather Degnan
• All Ground Transportation for Day Trips
• Round-trip transfers from Catania International Airport to Hotel
  

♥ Additional Retreat Inclusions 

• Day trip to Siracusa and the island of Ortigia
• Wine Tasting and Guided Tour at a Country Estate
• Private Luncheon overlooking the ancient city of Modica
• Day trip to Ragusa and Modica (UNESCO sites)
• Farm-to-table Sicilian Cooking Class at an Organic Farm 
• Day trip to Noto (aka Garden of Stone) and visit to a famous Palazzo
• Tour of an Artist workshop in Ragusa (Designers for Dolce & Gabbana)
• Free Day to Relax at our Hotel or Visit Nearby Cities

Options for Free Day

(Below activities are not included in retreat fee)

• Explore More Cities Nearby
• Visit the ancient Greek theater, the Roman amphitheater and Ear of Dionysius cave in Siracusa
• Take a boat ride in Ortigia
• Enjoy a day at a nearby beach
• Relax, Read, Swim, Play Tennis or Bocce Ball at our tranquil hotel.

♦ Note about Day Trips – You will have ample time to wander, sight-see and shop on your own or with others on the retreat. We like to give you the opportunity to see whatever will bring you joy! We will be taking vans to all of our destinations. It’s important to be able to walk up and down stairs and on cobblestone. 

In addition, all day trips are optional. If you want to spend a day reading, relaxing and swimming, you’re welcome to stay at the hotel. The retreat price remains the same.

Check out our time in the Italian Riviera to get a vibe about our retreats HERE.

Not Included in Retreat Fee: Flights, Travel Insurance, Wine/Alcohol, Tip to Hotel & Drivers, Yoga Mat, Covid tests or Covid-related issues.

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Open your Heart to the Beauty of Sicily

To get a feel for our retreats, check out photo highlights from our prior trips as well as videos and testimonials from past retreat guests.

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Accommodations in Sicily

For seven days, we’ll be guests at a charming farmhouse Masseria situated in the Val di Noto countryside. The 19th-century farmhouse is built around a pink baglio (courtyard) full of character. Wherever you turn you will find quiet corners and delightful sights like the small rock and organic herb garden or the three shallow spa pools.

The accommodations are in newer buildings with the edges softened by the dusky pink color of the walls and the jasmine, honeysuckle and rose plants climbing up the sides. Across the lawn is the beautiful infinity pool: semi-circular and surrounded by sun loungers shaded by olive trees. 

The hotel rooms are positioned individually on the property, offering you peace and privacy. The furniture is typical of old peasant homes: Beds with iron frames, dark wood chests of drawers, rough fabrics, and traditional ceramics are mixed with handwoven tapestries mixing natural fibers and materials, with a sober and yet sophisticated taste.

They have air-conditioning along with a mini-bar, safe, TV, Wi-Fi and a private entrance. In the bathrooms, you’ll find a shower and a hair dryer. There are Single and Double Standard and Superior rooms. Superior rooms are larger.

At the hotel property, you’ll enjoy:

• Infinity pool and three spa pools
• Organic garden, tennis and bocce ball courts.
• Relaxing, Reading and Daydreaming

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Meals & Sicilian Food

On this retreat, you’ll be feasting on delicious Sicilian food from the hotel’s restaurant known for their traditional specialties, fresh pasta and fish. For lunch on our day trips, you’ll enjoy restaurants of your choosing in the towns we visit. The food at the hotel is some of the best I’ve had in Italy.

At the hotel, breakfasts include eggs, pastries, breads, cheese, jams, fruit, yogurt, coffee and tea. For dinner, you’ll delight in Italian food full of local flavor including homemade pasta, risotto, fresh fish, grilled chicken, seasonal vegetables and homemade desserts such as tiramisu.

From their site: We serve a wide range of traditional foods, re-elaborated with taste and lightness, thanks to the use of local products such as PDO Sicilian cheeses, olive oil from Val di Noto, fresh fish from our seas, fresh and cured meats from local farms, organically grown fruits and vegetables. Special attention is dedicated to desserts, the apple of the eye of Sicilian cuisine, of gelato, fresh jams and semifreddo desserts, using ingredient such as almonds, walnuts, pistachios, lemons, oranges, fresh ricotta cheese and wild thyme honey.

All included dinners are three courses with water. (Wine and other beverages available for purchase)

We’ll also enjoy a true farm-to-table, farm-to-fork Sicilian cooking class in the Noto Countryside with a menu that is focused on using locally sourced, fresh, and organic ingredients from their farm. It is truly special experience and the reviews are stellar.

As an aside, the ricotta cheese in Sicily is like no other. They say it melts immediately in your mouth so if you haven’t tasted a cannoli in Sicily, you’ve never actually tasted one!

Lastly, we’ll visit the famous outdoor food market in Ortigia for lunch. These types of sandwiches are what they are known. Of course, you’ll be delighted by all of the delicious local foods, spices and desserts.

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♥ Life Enhancement Circles with Jayme Barrett

Jayme’s circles will be held at our hotel and on day trips. Focusing on ourselves, our dreams and what brings meaning and happiness into our lives will be a main focus. You’ll learn techniques to energize your body, mind and spirit including special breathing, meditation and energetic exercises to release stress and boost happiness. We’ll also share new ways to bring in more joy, health, love and success using feng shui, life enhancement and manifestation tools. In each circle, Jayme creates a sacred safe space for group sharing, bonding and support. Come with an open heart, bring a journal and be ready to call in your heart’s desires.

Our Promise – On this retreat, you’ll feel inspired, rejuvenated and filled with a sense of harmony and gratitude. In addition, you’ll have loads of positive energy tools and techniques to support you in living your best life back home.

To read more about Jayme, visit www.jaymebarrett.com.

♥ Yoga Classes with Heather – All levels welcome! You’ll enjoy four yoga classes with Heather. She beautifully integrates all yoga levels into the practice. We’ll be practicing yoga in a glass sunroom or by the on the grass near the olive groves. ** Please bring your own travel yoga mat and a light sweater. Most yoga classes will be taught at 8:00am. All classes are optional. (see more about the yoga classes below)

Weather The weather in Sicily at the beginning of October should be in the low 70s but all weather is variable these days. It could be very warm or a bit cool. Before you pack, check out the weather forecast for Noto in Sicily.

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Past Guests Describe our Retreats as:

Magical, heavenly, positive, relaxing, fun, beautiful, joyful, enlightening, bonding, heart-warming, upliting, supportive, rich and meaningful, invigorating, well-organized, nourishing, fabulously-curated, infused with cultural exploration, eye-opening, breath-taking, fulfilling, spiritual, diverse, educational and good for the soul. The genuine feeling of sisterhood and friendship is amazing!

• “It’s a priceless way to spend eight days saturated with beauty, love, authenticity and excitement.”
• “Unbelievable in every way… connection, community, spiritual and full of creative energy. Not to be missed!”
• “To be able to bond with caring, nuturing women in such a beautiful locale was more than I could have ever imagined!”
• “I will follow Jayme anywhere! She’s a warm, positive, skillful leader with a heart of gold.”

When you come on our retreat, you’ll laugh, share, bond, explore and learn ways to uplift your life in a welcoming environment of true sisterhood. Many of our ladies join us year after year and some are coming on their 9^th & 10^th retreat this fall. On this 14th year, I’ll be leading our 40th retreat. ♥

See video and written testimonials HERE!

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PAYMENT, DEPOSIT & REGISTRATION – Limited to 12 participants

DATE: September 30 – October 6 2024

Deposit: $950 (non-refundable) when place in retreat is confirmed. Prices are per person for 7 day retreat.

Balance due: July 30, 2024

• Standard Room: Single $2,995
  
• Superior Room : Single $3,095, (Double Sharing $2,795 pp)

Payment Options: We accept Zelle, Venmo and PayPal. If you use a credit card through PayPal, there will be an additional 5% fee within the US and 6% outside the US.

To complete your reservation, we require you to sign and return an: “Acknowledgement of Risk, Release and Indemnity.” This form includes additional terms and conditions of travel, including limitations of obligations to you. This document along with a Covid Release form will be sent to you after you have paid your balance. Please read it carefully. The document must be completed, signed and returned to us. Our receipt of the completed and signed form will finalize your reservation.

**If the Euro is higher than 1.28 USD to every Euro at the time of final payment, some adjustments will be made to the final price.

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YES I WANT TO BOOK THIS RETREAT – If you have any questions about this retreat and/or would like to sign up, email us here as soon as possible to secure your spot. We will send you a registration form as soon as your place is confirmed.

* Past retreat guests receive $100 off!

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Retreat Leader

Jayme Barrett

A California nature-lover, lifestyle expert, feng shui consultant, retreat leader and author of the best-selling book “Feng Shui Your Life,” Jayme Barrett’s happiest moments are spent sharing her positive lifestyle secrets with the world. She is passionate about leading her Rejuvenation Retreats. The main goal is to bring like-minded women together for a deeply joyful and fulfilling experience that will transform their lives.

Jayme is an expert on Life Enhancement, Feng Shui and Manifestation, specializing in techniques for personal fulfillment, prosperity and integrated health. Jayme regularly shares her passion for inspired living in her writings for Whole Living, MindBodyGreen, Self Magazine, Health, Elle, Parents, Redbook and many more. In addition to feng shui consulting for individuals, companies, hotels and spas, Jayme leads lifestyle workshops worldwide. She has appeared in home-design TV segments for NBC, HGTV, Style Network, and E! Entertainment. Read more about Jayme at www.jaymebarrett.com

Yoga Teacher – Heather Degnan

Heather is thrilled to be teaching yoga for us in Sicily this fall! This is her 8th retreat with Jayme. Heather began the journey of living her best life in 2003 and found yoga to be huge part of that path. Practicing for over 15 years, she finds that yoga keeps stress at bay and can bring calmness to the mind and body. For Heather, the yoga philosophy has become a lifestyle that she has integrated into her daily work (as a Police Officer!) helping to serve her community with more compassion and empathy.

Heather teaches a Vinyasa flow style yoga for all levels. Being aware that every physical body is different, she encourages her students to practice yoga in a way that feels right to them. It is not about the end result (a perfect yoga pose) but about your journey and ability at any given moment. Heather lives near the sea in Marshfield, MA and looks forward to sharing the mat with you!

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Travel and Flights to Sicily

You will be responsible for booking your own travel and flights. 

You will fly into Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA) in time for a group pick-up on Monday, September 30th at 12:00pm. If you would like to come to Italy a couple days early, I recommend visiting Rome or other areas of Italy and then taking a quick direct flight down to Catania the morning of September 30th. In addition, the old city of Catania is beautiful and worth visiting for a day as well as stunning Taormina one hour north. So, if you have the time, arrive a few days before to enjoy more of Sicily.

If you plan on arriving on Monday, September 30th (the start of the retreat), you’ll fly out of the United States on Sunday, September 29th in order to get to Catania Airport (CTA) on Monday, September 30th no later than 10:30am so you will be on time for the airport pickup at 12 noon.

It’s a 1 hour and 15 minute drive to our hotel. If you miss the group pick-up, you’ll have to take a cab. Round-trip transfers to our hotel are included in the retreat fee.

BOOKING FLIGHTS

Check out www.skyscanner.com for flights into Catania (CTA). There are no direct flights from the U.S. When researching flights, make sure you have at least 2.5 hours in your layover city to get through immigration etc. Also, you might want to book FLEXIBLE flights that allow changes should you need it. Also feel free to fly into another airport in Italy to explore that region (like Milan, Rome, Naples etc) and take a short direct flight to Catania.

On the last morning of the retreat, Friday October 6th, a group transfer back to Catania Airport will be arranged. Since it takes an hour to get to the airport, book your flight out of Catania at 11:00am or later. The transfer back to Catania is included in the retreat fee.

Sicily is a big island so you can also extend your stay and visit other areas. You’ll be dropped at the Catania airport and can make plans from there. 

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Medical Issues, Travel Insurance and Passport

COVID vaccinations and boosters are no longer required but are highly recommended. We encourage all participants to follow current CDC guidance and be up to date with all recommended vaccines, including COVID-19 and influenza.

If you have any medical issues that will require professional care while on your trip, you must bring and be responsible for all necessary items and treatments related to your condition. Before travelling with Jayme Barrett, we strongly recommend you review your personal insurance and health insurance to ensure you have coverage appropriate to meet your needs in case of any loss of property or illness, injury or death.

Insurance: The trip price does not include any insurance coverage, and Jayme Barrett requires the purchase of travel insurance to protect your trip investment in the event of medical emergencies, lost bags, a cancelled trip or any other unforeseen trip or pre-trip related event. It is strongly recommended that you obtain excellent medical and dental insurance that will cover the cost of any health assistance you may require during your trip. You can get travel insurance including medical through www.squaremouth.com, www.insuremytrip.com or call your travel agent. You need travel AND medical coverage. Review all plans carefully.

Many travel insurance companies are not covering travelers if they decide not to travel because of Coronavirus or any other risks. This is because Coronavirus is now considered a “known risk”, and travel insurance never covers “fear” as a reason to cancel a trip last minute. If you are worried about trip cancellation coverage, we recommend purchasing or upgrading your current plan to a “cancel for any reason” travel insurance plan. These plans are typically more expensive, but will give you the most likelihood of coverage should any event prevent you from traveling with us. It is your responsibility to confirm your travel insurance coverage.

Passport: Make sure your passport is up-to-date and it should be valid through May 2025. If you need to renew it, do it soon as it’s taking longer these days.

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Cancellation Policies: • Your deposit is non-refundable. Full payment is required within 58 days of departure. Cancellation from 58 days prior to 50 days prior: cancellation fee is 50% of total trip cost per person. The trip is nonrefundable inside of 50 days. If a replacement is secured, travelers will get a refund less $250.00.

• If you wish to cancel the trip outside of 50 days, a written cancellation request is necessary. 

No refund for unused portions of the retreat, including but not limited to, missed meals, hotel nights and sightseeing. No refunds or credits for failure to attend or failure to complete the retreat, or for arriving late or leaving early.

Cancellation by Jayme Barrett: Jayme Barrett reserves the right to cancel the trip at any time for any reason, including if there are too few participants, or if the quality of the trip or the safety of travelers is judged by Jayme Barrett in her sole discretion to be compromised. A refund of payments received by Jayme Barrett shall constitute full and final settlement. Jayme Barrett is not responsible for any loss incurred on account of non-refundable or non-transferable air tickets. Buy flexible tickets that are changeable to avoid this issue.

• Travel insurance is required.

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QUESTIONS and BOOKING

This is a trip of a lifetime to one of the most beautiful and culturally rich places and I’d love YOU to join us!

All you need is a passport and a plane ticket. We take care of the rest! You’ll be free to enjoy and indulge in Bella Italia without a care in the world…

If you have any questions about this retreat and/or would like to sign up, email us here as soon as possible to secure your spot. We will send you a registration form as soon as your place is confirmed.  You can pay your deposit by ZELLE, VENMO, or a credit card on Paypal (5% fee added within US, 6% outside US). 

** When you email us, would love to hear why this retreat in Sicily is calling your name.

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Come Rejuvenate in Sicily!

Let your spirit be infused by Sicilian culture and discover new ways to create positive energy and momentum in your life. You’ll experience “La Dolce Vita” with like-minded new friends in one of the most stunning parts of the world. 

I hope to meet you there my friend. ♥ Jayme

Don’t wait – Email us here as soon as possible to secure your space!