Sicilian Aeolian Islands Retreat
October 4 -10 2026
Would you like to be luxuriating in the beautiful Aeolian islands off the northern coast of Sicily on October 4th for seven glorious days? Can you imagine a week completely devoted to joyful adventures, glorious self-care, and breathing in nature’s bounty? Envision taking in in all the deliciousness of La Dolce Vita dell’Isola (the sweet island life) in one of the most unique archipelagos in the Mediterranean.
If your answer is YES, you’re invited to the maiden voyage of this brand new retreat for 2026! The Aeolian Islands feel like a secret Sicily keeps for herself. Part of Sicily, yet completely their own world, these volcanic islands rise from the sea with a quiet, ancient power that feels both grounding and expansive.
We will be based in Lipari, the largest of the islands, where life is shaped by the rhythms of the water, the wind, and the land. Fishermen still bring in the day’s catch, locals linger in conversation, artists and creatives live simply, and the pace of life moves in a way that gently resets your nervous system. This is not a place of spectacle. It is a place of presence, simplicity, and soul. It offers the beauty of Italy, the depth of Sicily, and the intimacy of true island life.
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.
The Aeolians are a 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 along with yoga and life enhancement circles. 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 will be a super supportive and nourishing environment where like-minded women share, bond and delight in soulful journeys, cultural experiences and scrumptious food. You’ll be in heaven as you breathe in the beauty of these Sicilian islands blending history, natural beauty, and Mediterranean charm.
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 15 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 this 16th year leading women’s retreats, I’m beyond excited for this 2026 retreat location in the Sicilian Aeolian Islands. One of the most special parts of this retreat will be our connection to the island through Sarah, who owns our beautiful hotel. She and her family live on Lipari year-round and are deeply woven into the fabric of the islands. She will share stories of island life, guide us through the town and its history in an authentic way and welcome us into deeply personal spaces, including a cooking experience in her family home. This retreat will be a truly “lived” experience on Lipari filled with culture, beauty and local connections, and island-hopping! What more could a woman wish for?
Our retreat guests, who come from all over the US and the world, have the most joyful and meaningful time together! Many become fast friends for life. Most importantly, for you, it is also a chance to fully exhale with no demands and no caretaking; just space to reconnect with yourself and your own juicy desires. I’d love you to join our retreat sisterhood!
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Picturesque Aeolian Islands
Our home base for the week will be the island of Lipari, the heart of the Aeolian Islands, and the perfect place to experience both culture and calm. We will be staying at a beautiful 4* hotel, set high above the town with sweeping views over the sea and an infinity pool that seems to dissolve into the horizon.
Being based in Lipari allows us to experience real island life while still enjoying comfort, beauty, and ease. It is both vibrant and peaceful, alive and grounded, social and spacious, making it the ideal foundation for a retreat that balances exploration, connection, and restoration.
You’ll enjoy warm Sicilian island hospitality, delicious food, yoga and life enhancement circles, along with time to relax by the pool and get lost in dreamy happy thoughts.
On our day trips, we’ll island-hop by private boat to the islands of Stromboli and Panarea with swimming and strolls, and watch volcanic fireworks at sunset from the sea. We’ll enjoy a special vineyard tour, wine tasting, and sunset dinner with exquisite views. You’ll explore the ancient island town of Lipari and its culture with a guided walking tour, cook together at Sarah’s family home, and shop with local artisans. You’ll enjoy lunch at a beachclub in Canneto and take a tour of the island, stopping for photos you’ll share with friends and family for years to come.
We have 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.)
♥ Included in Retreat Package
- 7 Days/6 Nights Accommodations in a 4 Star Hotel with Sea Views
- 6 Breakfasts, 4 Dinners, 2 Lunches
- 4 Women’s Circles with Jayme Barrett
- 5 Yoga Classes with Karen Dabrosca
- All Ground and Boat Transportation for Day Trips
- Round-trip van transfers from Catania International Airport to Milazzo
- Round-trip hydrofoil transfers from Milazzo to Lipari
♥ Additional Retreat Inclusions
- Day Trip to Lipari Town with Sarah’s Special Walking Tour
- Vineyard Tour, Wine-Tasting and Sunset Dinner Overlooking the Sea
- Day Trip Island-hopping to Panarea and Stromboli on a Private Boat
- Sunset Aperitivo on the Water watching Stromboli’s Fireworks
- Farm-to-table Sicilian Island Cooking Class with Dinner
- Tour of the Island of Lipari with Photo Stops
- Visits to Artisans, Jewelers, and Painters in their Workshops
- Free Day to Relax at our Hotel or Island Hop to the beautiful island of Salina
Options for Free Day (Below activities are not included in retreat fee)
- Visit to Lipari town for lunch and shopping
- Enjoy a restful day at the beach
- Get a massage at our hotel or in town
- Take a half-day trip to the beautiful island of Salina
- Relax, read and swim at our gorgeous hotel overlooking the sea
♦ 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 and boats to all of our destinations.
** It’s very important you can easily walk up and down steps and on uneven cobblestone. At our hotel, the pool and yoga spaces are on an upper level and you will need to walk up and down an incline.
Lastly, all day trips are optional. If you would like to spend a day reading, relaxing, and swimming, you’re welcome to stay at the hotel. The retreat price remains the same.
Very excited to spend a full day at sea, sailing through the Aeolian Islands to Panarea and Stromboli. In Panarea, we will step off the boat to stroll through the port, explore the island, and enjoy lunch before continuing on through the volcanic landscape of the archipelago. We will have the option to swim in the sea, take in breathtaking views, and feel the magic of moving between islands. At the end of the day, after we depart Stromboli’s port town, we will witness nature’s fireworks as the volcano erupts in the distance. We’ll watch the glow and movement of the volcano from the water at sunset, a glass of wine in hand, surrounded by sea and sky. It is one of the most unforgettable natural experiences in Sicily.
To get a feel for our retreats, check out the photo highlights of a past retreat on the mainland of Sicily 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 the Aeolians
Here are some testimonials from past retreat guests.
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Accommodations in Lipari
Our home for this week is a breathtaking 4 star hotel perched on a hillside overlooking the bay of Marina Lunga and the historic town of Lipari. It was once a cherished family vacation villa that has been lovingly transformed into one of the most beautiful boutique hotels on the island. It feels like a private sanctuary with lush Mediterranean gardens filled with lemon, orange, almond, and olive trees, and panoramic vistas that invite you to slow down, breathe, and really be present in this place of sea and sky.
The hotel stands apart with its spectacular infinity pool that seems to melt into the blue of the sea and the horizon beyond. We will gather for morning yoga overlooking the water, beginning our days in stillness and connection, moving gently into the day with the sound of distant waves and the light shifting over the bay. The pool and sun terrace offer expansive views of the Aeolian landscape, creating a natural gathering space for connection, relaxation, and reflection.
The hotel offers a variety of comfortable rooms types all uniquely decorated. You can choose from Classic and Superior Sea Views, and well as Garden View rooms.
Each room has its own terrace or balcony, air conditioning, Wi-Fi, and a relaxed Aeolian style that feels both inviting and authentic. Whether you wake to the glow of the garden or the shimmer of the sea, your room will feel like a peaceful haven to land, rest, and restore after days of exploration and shared experiences.
At the hotel property, you’ll enjoy:
- Infinity pool and sun loungers
- Lush gardens and a cafe offering snacks and lunch
- Relaxing, Reading and Daydreaming
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Meals & Sicilian Food
On this retreat, you’ll be feasting on delicious Sicilian island food known for its traditional specialties, fresh pasta and fish. For lunch on our day trips, you’ll enjoy local restaurants of your choosing in the towns we visit.
At the hotel, breakfasts include eggs, pastries, breads, cheese, jams, fruit, yogurt, coffee and tea. The food here is Sicilian, but it is also unmistakably island food. Simple, nourishing, and deeply rooted in tradition. Fresh fish, capers, sun ripened tomatoes, olive oil, handmade bread, pasta dressed with herbs and local ingredients, island cheeses, and wines shaped by volcanic soil.
You will taste the sea, the land, and the sun in every meal. This is food that tells a story of place, resilience, and care, shared slowly, simply, and generously.
We’ll also enjoy a true farm-to-table Sicilian cooking class with Sarah with a menu that is focused on using locally sourced, fresh, and organic ingredients. We’ll go to her family’s home whose property is filled with wild herbs, where the land itself becomes part of the experience.
As an aside, the ricotta cheese in Sicily is like no other. It melts immediately in your mouth so if you haven’t tasted a cannoli in Sicily, you’ve never actually tasted one!
All included dinners are three courses with water. (Wine and other beverages available for purchase.)
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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 Karen – All levels welcome! You’ll enjoy five yoga classes with Karen. 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 Lipari 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 2nd – 15th retreat this fall. For some, it will be their first experience and we love welcoming new women into our sisterhood. On this 16th year, Jayme will be leading her 50th retreat. ♥
Read testimonials from past ladies HERE!
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PAYMENT, DEPOSIT & REGISTRATION – Limited to 12 participants
DATE: October 4 – 10 2026
Deposit: $950 (non-refundable) when place in retreat is confirmed. Prices are per person for 7 day retreat.
Balance due: July 30, 2026
- Garden Room : $3,600 (Single/Private)
- Superior Garden Room: $3,700 (Single/Private), $3,400pp (Double/Shared)
- Sea View Room: $3,800 (Single/Private), $3,500pp (Double/Shared)
- Superior Sea View Room: $3,900 (Single/Private), $3,600pp (Double/Shared)
Each room has a large private terrace.
Payment Options: We accept Zelle, Venmo and PayPal. If you use a credit card through PayPal, there will be an additional 4% 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 1.20 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 a special “thank you credit” of $100 off the retreat price.
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Retreat Leader
Jayme Barrett
A California nature-lover, lifestyle expert, feng shui consultant, worldwide 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.
At the end of a recent retreat season, Jayme shared “This year, 46 women felt part of a sacred sweet sisterhood where they could let down their guards and get back in touch with their own rhythm and desires, where they put themselves first and let go of daily routines. On retreat, they honor their feelings, learn ways to uplift their daily lives, see stunning places, have meaningful cultural experiences with locals, eat incredibly delicious food and belly laugh in some of the most beautiful places in the world. We are embraced in a circle of love, a circle of belonging, a circle of heart-centered connection, a circle of joy and peace … a circle of like-minded sisters.
The transformations in women from the opening circle to the closing circle are truly inspiring. Our conversations and “aha moments” have deep impact and change their lives. This is what they shared with me. At the end of our retreat, we take home our experiences and inspiration from the workshops to create more positive energy in our daily lives and the lives of those we touch including our family, community, co-workers, friends and the world at large. The world needs more places for true belonging, self-care, putting yourself first, joy and inspiration. My wish is to continue to facilitate these experiences for women for many years to come.“
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 – Karen Dabrosca
This is Karen D’Abrosca’s 15th year teaching yoga on a retreat with Jayme! Karen empowers students to create balance and and joy in life, to tap inner wisdom and to minimize stress related imbalances. Practicing yoga for over 35 years and teaching for more than 25, yoga helped Karen recover from hip surgery in 1998.
Her Hatha Yoga instruction style guides students through a rejuvenating, strengthening yet relaxing yoga experience. This style offers a practical, accessible approach to asana (postures), pranayama (breath work) and mindfulness, suitable for all ages, body types and fitness levels. She has witnessed students’ practice provide relief from anxiety and sleep disorders and support healthy lifestyle choices. Karen lives in Saunderstown, RI with her husband and golden retriever Lola.
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Travel and Flights to Sicily
You will be responsible for booking your own travel and flights to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA).
Your journey to the Aeolian Islands will start a day early so you can travel at a relaxed pace and enjoy the process of getting there. For ease of travel, participants will arrive in Catania on Saturday, October 3, where we are providing a group van transfer at 12:30 PM from Catania Airport (CTA) to the town of Milazzo.
Once in Milazzo, you’ll overnight at a hotel of your choosing (Not included in the retreat fee. We’ll send hotel recommendations close to the port). Then, on Sunday, October 4, the retreat officially begins and everyone will take a mid-morning hydrofoil together to Lipari (about one hour).
To make sure you’re on time for the group pick-up on Saturday, October 3 at 12:30 PM, please arrive at CTA no later than 12:00PM (if you’re already in the city and no later than 11:00AM if you’re flying into Catania on that day). If you’re traveling from the United States, this means you’ll need to fly out on Friday, October 2.
If you’d like to explore more of Sicily, consider arriving a few days early! The old city of Catania is beautiful and worth visiting for a day, and stunning Taormina is just an hour north.
Booking Flights
The site www.skyscanner.com is a great resource for seeing all your flight options. However, we recommend booking directly with the airline whenever possible. Most likely, you’ll have a stopover in a European or Italian city on your way to Catania Airport (CTA). You could also fly into Rome (FCO) and then take a short connecting flight to Catania. Delta now has a non-stop flight to Catania from JFK at certain times of the year and Norse Atlantic Airways also flies direct to Rome if that works better for you.
Important Layover Tip: If your flight has a layover, especially a “Self-Transfer” where you need to collect your bags and check in again, please ensure you have at least 3 hours between flights to allow plenty of time to get through immigration and security. You might also want to consider booking flexible flights that allow changes, just in case.
Airport Transfers: Round-trip ground transfers between Catania and Milazzo are included in the retreat fee. The drive takes about 2 hours. If you choose to go to Taormina before the retreat, you will need to get to Milazzo on your own.
Arrival + Departure at a Glance
Arrival
Saturday, October 3
12:30 PM group transfer from Catania Airport to Milazzo (2 hour drive)
Overnight in Milazzo
Retreat begins mid-morning October 4 when you take the hydrofoil to Lipari with the group
Departure
Saturday, October 10
Morning hydrofoil to Milazzo and van transfer to Catania Airport
We recommend booking flights after 4:00 PM to allow plenty of time and keep the day relaxed.
Optional overnight in Catania, with flights home on October 11
Sicily is a big island, so you’re also welcome to extend your stay and explore other areas. You’ll be dropped at 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, www.worldnomads.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 April 2027. 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 65 days of departure. Cancellation from 65 days prior to 55 days prior: cancellation fee is 50% of total trip cost per person. The trip is nonrefundable inside of 55 days. If a replacement is secured, travelers will get a refund less $250.00.
• If you wish to cancel the trip outside of 55 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 Sicilia 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 (4% fee added within US, 6% outside US).
** When you email us, would love to hear why this retreat in the Aeolian Islands is calling your name.
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Come Rejuvenate in Sicily!
Come let your spirit be infused by Sicilian island 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, lesser-known 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!
P.S. Below is a map of the seven Aeolian Islands. They are north of Sicily. You’ll fly into Catania airport in Sicily (see the bottom of the map) on October 3rd and there will be a group transfer up to Milazzo where you’ll spend the night. Retreat begins mid-morning on October 4th and you’ll take the hydrofoil as a group to Lipari to start your island adventure. If you have any questions, feel free to email us.
