Four days at a restored villa nestled in Noto's coastal countryside, where citrus and olive groves meet quiet gardens. Hosted by Alice and Freya, who bring warmth and a love for beauty rituals, this gathering brings together people who care deeply about beauty and wellness.
Treatments that feel restorative, meals made with care from seasonal ingredients, afternoons spent exploring Sicily's artisan studios or simply resting by the pool. The kind of trip where conversations flow naturally over wine, where you leave feeling recharged rather than rushed, and where meeting like-minded people is a welcome part of the experience — not the agenda.
[What makes this trip special]
❶ A Thoughtfully Hosted Villa Stay
The hosts, Alice and Freya have designed this retreat around a beautifully restored villa in Noto, Sicily. The atmosphere is warm and personal — more like staying at a friend's thoughtfully curated home than a typical wellness retreat. They'll share their own beauty routines and perspectives, creating space for genuine exchange.
❷ Restorative Treatments
Two restorative treatments — a massage with botanical oils and an Ayurvedic-inspired body scrub — alongside yoga, Tibetan singing bowl meditation, and a hands-on cooking workshop with a Sicilian chef working with seasonal ingredients. Each element curated for its substance, not for show.
❸ Sicily's Artisan Heritage
A full afternoon in Ortigia, the historic heart of Syracuse, where artisan perfumeries blend local essences, textile studios preserve traditional techniques, and independent makers continue their craft.
Another afternoon in Noto, where baroque elegance meets contemporary style — luxury boutiques, design ateliers, and the kind of refined aesthetic that has made it a destination for those in fashion and beauty. A chance to observe, collect ideas, and understand the traditions that shape Sicily's aesthetic.
[This retreat is perfect for]
- Beauty and wellness enthusiasts who value quality over hype
- Professionals working in beauty, fashion, or creative fields looking for genuine downtime with thoughtful programming
- Anyone seeking a small-group retreat focused on restoration, good food, and the pleasure of like-minded company
[Retreat highlights]
- Morning yoga sessions in the olive groves
- Skincare rituals and beauty secrets shared over poolside lunches
- Special beauty and wellness workshops led by Alice & Freya
- Two restorative spa treatments — body and mind reset
- Sound meditation and mandala-making in the garden
- Cooking with a Sicilian chef, seasonal ingredients transformed into long-table feasts
- Half days exploring two iconic Sicilian cities — Ortigia and Noto
- Farewell dinner with live music, marking the close of days well spent
- Exclusive wellness gift package for every participant
From
May 8, 20256
To
May 11, 2026
Travelers
9
Noto , Ortigia
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Alice is a medical doctor and beauty-focused content creator with a refined, intentional approach to skincare and aesthetics. Grounded in evidence-based knowledge, she shares thoughtful routines that prioritise long-term skin health, quality, and consistency over trends.
While healthy skin is her foundation, creativity is central to her expression.
Alongside skin-first beauty, she embraces colour, texture, and playful, artistic makeup — looks that feel expressive, confident, and personal.
Travel is where these worlds meet. Drawn to light, atmosphere, and well-considered details, Alice experiences places the same way she approaches beauty: with presence, curiosity, and care.
Through this journey, she invites others to slow down, explore intentionally, and find inspiration in both ritual and place.
Language:
Swedish (but I do understand Norwegian and Danish as well), English and Spanish
Favorite Place:
I love my home more than anything.
What she likes:
Books are my greatest companions. Nothing beats a good cup of tea.
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First Evening
Touch down in Catania and transfer by private van to a restored villa in Noto, surrounded by citrus groves and gardens. Check in, settle into your room, and breathe. Gather with Alice and Freya for a welcome session over aperitifs. Then dinner — a proper Sicilian welcome with local produce, conversation flowing as the evening settles in.
Yoga · Treatment · Eloro · Kitchen
The morning begins with yoga — movement to awaken the body and settle the mind. Afterward, your first treatment, a massage with warm oils and practiced hands. Over lunch by the pool, Alice and Freya share the beauty routines the have developed over years — honest reflections on what works and what they return to. In the afternoon, a quiet path through orange and olive groves leads down to Eloro Beach. Golden sand, crystalline shallows, the scent of citrus carried on the breeze. Evening brings a hands-on cooking workshop with a local chef. You'll learn techniques that reflect the Mediterranean approach to nourishment, then gather around a long table to savor what you've made together as conversation deepens into the night.
Treatment · Ortigia · Finale Dinner
The morning begins with your second treatment, an Ayurvedic-inspired body scrub using natural ingredients. Skilled hands, botanical wisdom, opening the senses for the day ahead. Then Tibetan singing bowl meditation — sound waves washing over, a space to rest fully in the moment. Transfer to Ortigia, the historic heart of Syracuse and home to Sicilian artisans, designers, and independent makers. The afternoon is yours to explore perfumeries blending citrus essences, textile ateliers working with traditional techniques, vintage shops where stylists source — or simply to rest by the coast and let the Mediterranean sun do its work. Return to Noto for the finale dinner. Live music, excellent food, and the kind of lingering conversation that marks the end of days well spent.
Morning Practice · Mandala · Departure
Wake for a final yoga session in the morning light, grounding movement to close the circle. Then gather for mandala-making — meditation through focused stillness. Before departure, visit Noto's baroque old town, where centuries-old architecture meets contemporary rhythm. Say your goodbyes, and transfer to Catania Airport at your scheduled time.
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3 nights accommodation
3 breakfasts
All lunches and dinners (excluding one lunch at your leisure in Ortigia)
Local transportation costs
All activities indicated in the itinerary and entrance fees
All tourist taxes
Round-trip international flights
Personal travel insurance (e.g. flight cancellation, baggage loss)
Personal expenses and all extras not mentioned above
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