Savor Sicily: A Wine, Food & Wellness Experience

A $800.00 nonrefundable deposit to reserve your spot,

Savor Sicily: A Wine, Food & Wellness Experience

October 20–26, 2026 | Eastern Sicily

A sensory, cultural, and soulful journey into the heart of Sicily, through wine, food, community, and slow living.

Hosted by:

Elissa Cirignotta, Founder of Soulful Sicilian Retreats

Justina Latura, Herbalist, Sommelier & Wine Importer (WSET Level 3), Owner of Vine Bar Lancaster.

Experience Sicily Through Wine, Wellness, and Slow Living

🍊Welcome to a Week That Feels Like a Dream

Spend six nights in an 18th-century Sicilian farmhouse in an area surrounded by rolling vineyards, ancient olive groves, and the gentle rhythm of rural life. This immersive week invites you to explore Sicily through the lens of fine wine, regional food traditions, and grounding wellness practices. You’ll learn how wine is made, how to taste it, and how to understand a place through its wine. 

With sommelier & wine importer Justina Latura as a guide, you’ll explore Sicily’s vineyards, ancient varietals, and the stories behind the bottles.

No prior wine experience or knowledge is needed. Just curiosity, an open heart, and a desire to savor culture in a meaningful way.

What You’ll Experience:

Over the course of the week, you’ll enjoy a rich blend of cultural, culinary, and wellness activities, including:

🍷 Wine Experiences

• Sommelier lead wine basics workshops and tasting classes

• Guided tastings of Sicilian varietals

• Wine & food pairing classes

• Visits to biodynamic and organic vineyards

• Conversations and cellar tours with Sicilian winemakers

• Understanding the land through the wines that come from it

🍽️ Cuisine & Culture

• Farm-to-table meals

• Street food tastings

• A hands-on cooking experience where we prepare food together

• Community meals shared in many beautiful ways

• Fresh, seasonal Sicilian ingredients at every opportunity

🌿 Wellness & Slow Living

• Morning or sunset countryside yoga

• Soothing herbal tisana and dessert ritual before bed

• Plenty of time to rest, journal, wander, and be nourished by the land

🏡 Where You’ll Stay:

Our home for the week is an 18th-century restored farmhouse. With rustic charm and modern comforts you are being welcomed into an authentic Sicilian home. Enjoy peaceful views, breezy terraces, citrus trees, and the flow of country life. 

Expect:

• Private or semi-private apartments/casitas

• Olive groves, citrus trees & open air

• Quiet mornings, starry nights

• Space to breathe, reflect, and reconnect

This is not a resort, it’s a home. A grounding place to return to each day. There are donkeys, cats, dogs, chickens, lizards, etc o the property.

You’ll be staying in Southeastern Sicily, among the golden hills and stone towns between Modica, Scicli, and Ragusa, a region rich with vineyards, beaches, baroque architecture, artisanal food traditions, deeply rooted culture. It is one of the most soulful, flavorful corners of the island.

Who This Retreat Is For:

This retreat is perfect for anyone who loves wine or is simply curious to learn! For those who enjoy cultural immersion, storytelling, and meeting local makers, shakers, bakers, and nonni. 

• Couples seeking a romantic and sensory-filled getaway 

• Friends traveling together to share unforgettable moments

• Solo travelers ready to embrace adventure and new connections

• Families who cherish cultural experiences and meaningful traditions

• Anyone seeking a meaningful and grounded way to experience Sicily

• Anyone who appreciates food prepared with intention and shared with community

• Those who enjoy yoga and integrating wellness practices into your travel

All genders welcome. If you love food, culture, and soulful travel, this is for you. 

Please note there will be plenty of walking and strolling on cobblestones, sometimes uneven streets and alleys, and occasional stairs. Must be 21+ years old.

🛵No yoga or wine experience necessary. Just come exactly as you are. 

Required Reading: Sicily Is not the White Lotus.

What People Say:

“I had such a great time filled with laughter, great memories, and the best company. I feel so lucky to have shared it with everyone there. Huge thanks to Elissa and Justina for all their planning and care. They made this trip truly unforgettable! Che Bella Avventura!” Sally from 2025

“Truly an unforgettable trip… and I can only imagine how much work it took to put it together and then pull it off in real time! Justina and Elissa the love and effort you put into this was exceptional!” Suzette from 2025

“This trip was one that i will remember for my lifetime. The food and wine, the company and the excursions were all first class and all so well curated. There was truly something for everyone and each experience was new and enlightening. I loved the yoga so much. It was beautiful being on the beach and Elissa’s classes were amazing. Elissa and Justina were amazing leaders. It was a joyful and soulful retreat and I highly recommend it.” Anonymous retreater from 2025

“I felt relaxed, a bit silly, happy, and thoroughly enjoyed myself. Plus I felt cared for- like a warm hug! The areas we stayed allowed me the opportunity to experience the culture, taste the food and wine, and to ask questions about the history. I was really looking forward to this trip and it did not disappoint in any way. The accommodations were lovely, clean and convenient. The excursions were always fun, interesting and educational (not that that was the point!). It could not have been easy to shepherd a dozen ladies from all over the country, with a dozen different expectations to so many different places. I believe we all made new friends as we all bonded over shared experiences and many incredible meals. Thanks so much Elissa and Justina. It was just a great, great week!” Lisa from Virginia

What’s Included:

• 6 nights in an 18th-century farmhouse reserved exclusively for our group.

• Daily breakfast of fresh pastries, seasonal fruit, local cheeses, farm eggs, homemade jams, cured meats, regional breads, coffee, and herbal teas.

•16 Artisanal Lunches & Dinners, including thoughtfully curated meals highlighting regional specialties, prepared by local cooks and guest culinary artisans. Includes hands on culinary experiences. You’ll have one, possibly two meals on your own.

• Vineyard visits & winemaker meetings.

• Private wine tastings with sommelier and wine expert Justina Latura, pairing conversations, food and wine pairings, and wine education.

• 3 countryside yoga sessions to help you settle into presence, pleasure, and sensory awareness and reflection questions.

• All cultural experiences listed on the itinerary. Upon registering you’ll receive a comprehensive informational document intended to help you prepare for the trip.

• Dedicated Retreat Hosts. You get the full support from Elissa & Justina throughout the entire week.

• Tisana ritual each evening. Yum!

• Emotional and Moral Support

• A comprehensive resource document upon registering to assist with all aspects of the travel

• Retreat welcome bag of thoughtfully curated goodies. A curated collection of Sicilian essentials, wellness goodies, and small luxuries.

• Airport transfer to and from the masseria.

Also included is a Pre-Retreat Online Gathering. A warm, intentional virtual meetup to connect with your hosts and fellow travelers, set intentions, review logistics, taste a wine from the comfort of your home, and begin weaving the group energy before we ever step foot on Sicilian soil.

What’s Not Included:

• Flights

• Travel insurance (required)

• Optional massages

• Any personal purchases

👉 Questions?

Email us anytime! We’re happy to help you decide if this retreat is right for you. Prior to booking please schedule a“Fit Chat” with Elissa to make sure this retreat is the best fit for you! 

Interested in the full itinerary, just ask!

Meet Your Hosts: Elissa Cirignotta & Justina Latura

Together, Elissa Cirignotta & Justina Latura weave a retreat experience rooted in soul, sensory delight, and wine exploration.

Elissa is the founder of Soulful Sicilian Retreats and Happy Mindful People. An educator, wellness guide, curriculum designer, and lifelong seeker of beauty and meaning she crafts experiences that nourish the body, mind, and spirit. With Sicilian heritage at the heart of her work, she creates spaces that feel personal, reverent, and alive.

Justina, owner of Vine Bar, Sommelier & Wine Importer (WSET Level 3), herbalist, former RN, and devoted mother, brings her unparalleled depth of knowledge in wine, plants, and holistic care. Her presence is warm, grounded, and rich with insight.

Together, they offer a retreat that blends story, culture, wellness, sensory pleasure, and connection in a way that feels both intimate and unforgettable.✨

Pricing & Accommodation Options:

🏡- Private Apartment-  $5900 (Only 3 left)

Your own charming 18th-century apartment. This is perfect for solo travelers seeking peace, privacy, and their own little Sicilian sanctuary.

🛏️- Private Room in a Shared Apartment- $5400 per person

Enjoy your own private bedroom in a cozy 2-bedroom apartment. Shared common spaces with one other retreat guest.

Max 2 guests per apartment.

💕Shared Apartment for 2 (Pairs+ Only)- $5,200 per person

Ideal for couples, parent/child/children, or best pals attending together. Share a beautiful little apartment and immerse yourselves in the retreat experience side by side. This option is only available for pairs (or more) booking together. Max 4 per casita.

All prices include accommodations, daily breakfasts, 16 selected meals, wine tastings, vineyard visits, classes, and all scheduled experiences. (Flights and travel insurance not included.)

Reserve Your Spot

An $800 nonrefundable deposit holds your room. Spaces are limited to maintain intimacy, connection, and personal attention.