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About this trip
NOTE: This trip is currently sold out, but if you are interested in joining it-- please join the waitlist using the links at the bottom of this page and you'll be the first to know if a space opens up.
This journey to Marsala, Sicily is brought to you by Serena Crawford and Carrie Streeter, creators of BBTravel-Crafters, and Valerie Midgett, owner of Neighborhood Yoga , two businesses based in the heart of North Carolina's Blue Ridge Mountains.
Our hosts in Sicily are Yumi and Adriano, the creators of Salinara—an Art Farm & Retreat Center in Marsala.
For full details, see www.bbtravelcrafters.com/italy2025
What’s included
- 7 nights accommodationShared or private rooming arrangements at Salinara, an lovingly restored 18th century farm estate.
- Daily YogaValerie & Serena will offer morning and evening classes. All props and mats are provided.
- Island ExcursionWe'll set sail to the pristine Egadi Islands just off the coast of our retreat center.
- Tour of SelinunteWe'll tour this ancient city with an archeologist as our guide.
- Erice Outing & DessertsWe'll ride the cable-car from Trapani up to this medieval town—walk around the cobbled streets & enjoy Sicilian desserts!
- Pre-Trip Book/Film ClubWant to learn about Sicily's history & culture before traveling there? We'll choose some books & films & discuss them (virtually and/or in-person). This is totally optional, of course!
- Daily Sicilian Breakfastlocally made biscuits, pastry, and breads; marmalades and jams from local fruits; butter, honey, and fresh eggs from the farm's hens; fresh seasonal fruits & fruit juice
- 6 lunches + 7 dinnersFarm-to-table vegetarian meals
- Bicycles (10 available)Explore the area with ease!
- Teas, Coffee, SnacksSelf-Serve, available throughout the day
What’s not included
- Flights to/from SicilyPalermo (PMO) is the recommended airport, about an hour drive from the retreat center. Trapani airport (TPS) is a 15-minute drive from the retreat center, but offers fewer flights.
- Local TransportationGuests are highly encouraged to rent a car at the airport and/or ride-share with others. Local transportation, including airport transfers, can be arranged for a fee (est. $250-$500)
- Free-Time ExcursionsThere is no shortage of wonderful things to experience, including Sicilian cooking classes, wine tasting, Sicilian ceramics, kitesurfing, visits with local cheesemakers, watercolor classes, and more!
- 1 LunchGuests will be on their own for lunch on the day of our group excursion to Selinunte
- AlcoholThe retreat center has a wonderful selection of local wines for purchase from their private cellar. (Starting around $15 per bottle)
- Travel InsuranceHighly Recommended
- Food/Snacks not on menuThere's an abundance of food in Italy! Enjoy as you wish!
- Massage/Body TreatmentsAvailable on and off-site
- Tips and GratuitiesAt your discretion.
Available Packages
You will have your own bed in a house shared with 3 or 4 others. The house has 1 bathroom and a kitchenette. It also has a private garden, terrace or balcony that overlooks vineyards and/or Mediterranean Sea. This price is per person and is based on shared occupancy.
Private Room + Bath for 2, shared kitchen in a 2-room house.
Space also has a private garden, terrace or balcony, and overlooks vineyards and/or Mediterranean Sea. The Beds can be arranged as 1 King or 2 single beds.
This price is per person and is based on double-occupancy. Single occupancy may be available for an additional $1,200. If you want to book this as single occupancy, just add a note to your registration. We will confirm availability and adjust the total price of your booking.
A 1-bedroom, 1-bathroom house + Kitchenette. Private garden, terrace or balcony & overlooks vineyards and/or Mediterranean Sea. The Beds can be arranged as 1 King or 2 single beds.
This price is per person and is based on double-occupancy. Single occupancy may be available for an additional $1,200. If you want to book this as single occupancy, just add a note to your registration. We will confirm availability and adjust the total price of your booking.
Available options
This extension takes place on Sicily's east coast from June 7-12. Click here for the details and inclusions. All rooms are booked as double-occupancy, and can be arranged as 2 twin beds or one queen. Rooms are spread across 3 homes, with shared bathrooms and kitchens.
A limited number of single occupancy rooms are available for an additional $600. If you want to book this as single occupancy, you can note this in your registration. We will confirm availability and adjust the total price of your booking.