Our retreat groups typically range from 16 to 30 guests, including the retreat team.

Yes. Salinara welcomes retreats and groups throughout the year.
Our standard retreat week runs from Saturday to Saturday for seven nights, although longer stays, particularly during the low season, and different retreat formats can also be arranged.

Yes. We can accommodate longer-format yoga teacher trainings and other extended programmes.
Please contact us with your preferred dates, group size and programme requirements, and we’ll be happy to explore the possibilities with you.

Yes. If you need additional accommodation for guests, staff or retreat support, there are several options in the immediate neighbourhood that have worked well for previous groups, at different price points.

Please ask us and we’ll be happy to share our recommendations.

Yes. Families with children are welcome at Salinara. If we know in advance that children will be joining the group, we can prioritise ground-floor accommodation where possible.

Our bedrooms feature king-size memory foam beds (183 × 203 cm / 6’0″ × 6’8″), which can also be arranged as two single beds.
Rooms overlook the surrounding vineyards and Mediterranean landscape.

Each room is equipped with a fridge, espresso machine, coffee, tea and sugar, as well as glass bottles of purified water that guests can refill free of charge at our filtered water station in the garden.

Many rooms also have a kitchen or kitchenette, equipped with basic cooking utensils for simple meal preparation.

Each bathroom includes a shower, WC, bidet, three towels and a hairdryer, as well as refillable organic hand soap, body wash and shampoo.

Yes. Complimentary accommodation and meals are provided for two retreat leaders, or for one retreat leader accompanied by a partner, friend or assistant, provided that the agreed minimum number of paying participants is reached.

The two complimentary guests share the Emporio dell’Uva mezzanine room.

If guests would like to spend additional nights in the area before or after the retreat, we can recommend several places to stay in the historic centre of Marsala, depending on their preferences and budget.

Please ask us for our recommendations.

The Yoga Shala is fully equipped with:
Yoga mats

Yoga straps

Cork blocks

Bolsters

Natural cotton blankets

Eco-friendly cleaning sprays and wipes

Quality sound system

Yes. Salinara offers three spacious outdoor areas that can be used for yoga, meditation and movement practices, allowing retreat leaders to vary the setting throughout the week.

These include the fire pit area at the front of the property, facing towards Mount Erice; the Secret Garden at the back of the property; and the outdoor patio.

The different orientations allow you to make the most of the changing light throughout the day, from morning practice to sunset sessions.

Yes. We have portable wireless JBL PartyBox speakers that can easily connect to a laptop, tablet or mobile phone.

They can be moved to different areas of the property, whether for an outdoor practice, a session in the Yoga Shala or music on the terrace at sunset.

Yes. Salinara offers generous indoor and outdoor communal spaces where your group can gather, eat and relax throughout the day.

Emporio dell’Uva provides a welcoming setting for shared breakfasts and evening meals, while the gardens and terraces offer plenty of space to enjoy the Mediterranean surroundings.

The Mediterranean Sea is just 500 metres away and can easily be reached on foot.

The surrounding coastline, salt pans and vineyards are particularly beautiful at sunset, with views towards the Egadi Islands.

Yes. We have 18 bicycles available for guests to explore the nearby coastal cycle path, salt pans, vineyards and surrounding countryside.

Yes. Free Wi-Fi is available in all bedrooms and communal areas, as well as in some outdoor areas.

At the same time, Salinara offers the perfect setting to disconnect, slow down and enjoy the surroundings whenever you choose.

– 2 lunches
– Any personal expenses
– Art supplies
– Travel insurance (strongly recommended)
– Airfare
– Tips for drivers and guides
– Transfers to and from other airports than Palermo
– Transfers to the villa from Palermo airport later than 3:00 pm are extra cost.
If you arrive later than 3:00 pm, we can arrange personal transfer accordingly.

You will stay in our 18th century typical Sicilian villa, surrounded by vineyards and the blu mediterranean sea. The area is known for its olive groves, salt pans and local producers of DOC Marsala wine and many other amazing red and white wines.

Sicilian breakfasts, lunches and dinners will be freshly prepared and served at the villa by our selected local chef. Enjoy the exotic flavors of traditional cuisine accompanied by exquisite local wines.
* Please notify us in advance if you have any dietary restrictions.

Travel, Landscape, Seascape, Architecture, Food and People.
Everything is carefully planned yet relaxed, giving you the freedom to open up and be creative, all while enjoying Sicily in the company of like-minded people.

The course is conducted in English, with translation into Italian, French, Spanish on demand.

8 DAYS PROGRAM (7 NIGHTS)

– Spectacular subject matter at the Villa and within walking distance such as Windmills and Salt Pans in a Natural Preserve.

– Paint coastal scenes at San Teodoro Tower and its surroundings.

– Historic Center and Fish Market of Marsala.

– Historic Center and Fisherman’s port of Trapani.

– Selinunte Archaeological Park, the largest archeological area in Europe, with Greek Temples and Acropolis with over 2500 years of history. Self catering lunch at a beach restaurant, then in the afternoon painting at southern seacoast.

– Erice Mountain and the medieval village: An utterly panoramic ride with stops for beautiful sea views will take us to the medieval village.

– Shopping trip to Marsala plus a visit to a local artisan ceramist.

– Taste authentic Sicilian cuisine prepared by our local chef at the villa and in our favorite local restaurant.

Please note the itinerary is an example. Visits will depend on location and are subject to change depending on the weather.

PARTNERS AND FRIENDS ARE WELCOME!
We welcome non-painting companions. There are many amenities and activities happening at the Farmhouse, your companions will never get bored! Of course, they will enjoy all of our local excursions, wine tasting and fantastic meals.

Start your adventure in Western Sicily:
– Typical Sicilian cooking class (min.4 pax).
– Visit local wine producers, with wine tasting.
– Walking and visit the surrounding, sea coast with antique salt marshes, windmills and vineyards.
– Visit the beautiful seaside city of Marsala, home of the homonymous wine DOC.
– Visit the unforgettable old city of Trapani where you can stroll, shop and eat in a relaxed setting.
– Bicycling and enjoy splendid views over vineyards, with the magical colours of the Mediterranean Sea.
– Visit the unspoiled Egadi Islands, such as Favignana and Levanzo.
– Experience yoga or kitesurf with professional trainer.

Arrival and Departure Airport: Palermo, Sicily (PMO) – Transfer time to villa is about 1h 20min.
Travel by car and minibus to painting spots.
For those who prefer to arrive earlier or leave later, we offer an optional extended stay.
Travel Visa: A visa may be required depending on your nationality.

SUGGESTED PACKING:
Besides the basic packing and travel needs, here are a few things to think about bringing with you.

— Bathing suit and beach towel
— Sun protection hat
— Raincoat
— Comfortable shoes for walking
— Plug adaptors / converters

The following terms and conditions shall apply in respect of all bookings and will form the basis of your contract with “SALINARA Società Cooperativa”.

1. All workshops/retreats organized directly by SALINARA are made subject to the following terms and conditions. When you make a booking with ‘SALINARA’ you undertake that you have the authority to accept and do accept these booking conditions on behalf of yourself and your party. A contract will exist upon our accepting any monies from you towards the booking, or upon the issue of our Confirmation/Invoice, whichever is the earlier.

2. Hold deposit € 500 euro each participant at the time of booking, which is not refundable, unless you cancel within 14 days of the booking.

3. The full balance due to 12 weeks before the beginning of the workshop/retreat.

4. Cancellation requests submitted within 6 weeks of workshop/retreat date, 50% of total amount (less deposit) will be refunded. 6 weeks or less prior to departure, or on departure date, no refund. *If your spot will be filled by another participant, we are happy to keep your paid amount for the next workshop you will attend.

5. Any refunds allowed will incur a 3% processing fee.

6. We highly recommend that you must arrange adequate holiday insurance. Such insurance should cover full medical expenses, personal baggage, personal accident, loss or damage to property, cancellation or curtailment, personal liability, legal expenses and emergency.

7. We shall not accept responsibility for any cancellations or effect on your holiday due to war, threat of war, civil strife, industrial dispute, terrorist action, natural or nuclear disaster, fire or adverse weather conditions

8. We reserve the right to withdraw or modify at any time the arrangements advertised where necessary to do so. In the unlikely event of the accommodation advertised not being available, we will endeavour to provide suitable alternative accommodation.

9. All reasonable and proper steps have been taken to ensure that the accommodation and services are as advertised. We will be responsible for any acts or omissions of our own employees and agents whilst acting within the scope of their employment but cannot be responsible for the acts or omissions of those providing services over which we have no direct control.

10. We shall not be responsible for luggage lost in transit while the responsibility of an airline. Where possible we will provide advice and assistance in seeking to retrieve any luggage lost.

11. We will not be responsible if you suffer illness, personal injury or death as a result of misadventure during the period of your overseas trip arising out of an activity that does not form part of the course provided by us.

12. All workshops/retreats are subject to a minimum number of participants and we therefore reserve the right to cancel and where possible, provide you with an alternative course. In case we cancel the workshop/retreat, we will return all monies which you have paid. In no case will your holiday be cancelled within 8 weeks of departure except in the event of circumstances out-with our control. Salinara cannot be held responsible for any personal expenses, such as airline tickets due to changes in itineraries or retreat cancellations.

13. All travellers need valid passports and visas if necessary.