Heart Bliss!
Summer Solstice in Sicily
Join Annie and Will for 6 nights of Sicilian restoration in June 2025.
Enjoy vinyasa in the mornings and calming restorative sessions in the evenings, and spend the day relaxing by the pool or take a day trip.
This retreat brings together deep rest, relaxation and nourishment of the heart with a focus on the magic of the summer solstice.
Delicious local food, peaceful surroundings and the Sicilian sun make this a retreat not to be missed.
Your hosts
ANNIE EDWARDS
Annie has been teaching yoga in London since 2007 and trained via Yogacampus and the Special Yoga Centre. She came to know the power of yoga during injury and deep heart healing.
An English teacher, Annie draws inspiration from poetry, scripture, manifestation and the written word. As well as the physical side to yoga asana, she has a profound interest in integrating pranayama and yogic philosophy within her practice, teaching and lifestyle.
Restorative yoga and Yoga Nidra are definitely Annie’s favourite classes to teach. Annie feels inspired by her mentors to share the courage, strength and magic found in being on her mat. Her favourite pose? Definitely savasana.
This retreat is co-hosted by Annie and Will. You will be taught by both instructors who will alternate throughout the retreat.
WILL WHEELER
Based in London, Will has been a yoga instructor for 10 years. Having led countless retreats in his career, Will has perfected the art of creating a warm and inclusive atmosphere on his retreats.
Morocco is where it all started for Will on his first yoga instructor course. This is what he really loves – travelling to tropical locations with people who share his yogic passion. Come join him!
The venue
VILLA GENEVRA
The venue provides total tranquillity away from the hustle and bustle.
Enjoy 6 nights at this ‘garden towering over the sea’ in one of the beautiful and comfortable rooms lovingly renovated inside of an old 17th Century farm.
Expect to lounge by the panoramic pool between classes, with views of the sea of Brolo, the Aeolian Islands, and the countryside of Ficarra.
ACCOMMODATION OPTIONS
Villa Genevra offers spacious, well equipped rooms with views of either the sea, the valley or the mountains.
Rooms are offered on a twin or solo occupancy basis.
See the booking form below for prices and more information.
The programme
Most days will include a morning vinyasa session guided by Will, and an evening calming restorative led by Annie.
VINYASA WITH WILL
Will’s vinyasa flow classes will be playful, offering sequences to improve posture and alignment and leave you feeling calm and grounded.
RESTORATIVE WITH ANNIE
Gentle, supportive, and therapeutic are just a few words that describe Annie’s restorative yoga.
Under the Sicilian sky, indulge calm, rest and manifest each evening. We will explore each chakra or spinning wheel of energy in the body and reawaken ourselves under the Italian sunshine.
Read more about Annie’s approach on the booking form here.
You will get to deepen your yoga practice during your retreat whilst enjoying a varied yoga timetable between trips and activities.
Will is a lovely, delightful and focussed yoga teacher; he makes a huge effort to ensure that everyone is socially included, very important when there are solo people and others in established groups who know one another.
His teaching style is very clear, creative and balanced, as well as empathic; the differentiation he provides ensures everyone’s individual practice is both supported and challenged.
I loved the emphasis on breath work and felt both stronger, calmer and more ‘whole’ by the end of the week.
PATRICIA, LONDON
Relax & Refuel
FOOD
You’ll be set up for the day with a healthy breakfast, lunch and dinner. In addition, afternoon tea, cake and fruits will be provided.
The focus is on local culinary delights from the sea and the land, with much of the food being produced on site.
Dietary requirements? Villa Genevra can cater for all!
This retreat is all about balance; there are plenty of opportunities built into the retreat for rest or excursions – the choice is yours!
ADDITIONAL ACTIVITIES
The venue and surrounding grounds offer places to rest and unwind in the Sicilian countryside. You'll find vegetable gardens, quiet places to read a book overlooking the rolling hills and views out to the sea.
You can choose to spend your days relaxing by the pool or add on an activity such as a massage, wine tasting, cookery class or even a boat excursion.
Massages are available to book and are priced at €50 for 45 mins.
What’s included
INCLUDED
5 days of yoga classes
Accommodation (solo, twin)
Breakfast, lunch
and dinner
NOT INCLUDED
Flights
Travel insurance
Day tours
FAQs
IS IT OK TO COME ALONE?
Yes, most guests are solo travelers and we welcome single riders! It’s an opportunity for you to fully immerse yourself in your practice but also to meet like-minded individuals. Strangers often come away with new friends on retreats.
CAN I SPREAD THE COST?
Yes! Payment plans are available. Get in touch with Will to set up a payment plan.
WHAT’S YOUR CANCELLATION POLICY?
Please ensure you have appropriate travel insurance. If travel restrictions come into place due to border restrictions or due to COVID-19, your space is refundable/transferable to another retreat. Outside of these terms, the deposit is non-refundable. Your balance can be refunded up to ten weeks prior to the retreat. If you find another client to fill your spot, a 15% admin fee will be charged and your balance returned.
WANT TO GET IN TOUCH?
If you have any questions about the classes, booking or payment plans, please get in touch with Will.