The Let Go & Let Love Retreat with Rooted Rose

Your TourHero

Your TourHero
TOURHERO
Rooted Rose
BIO
Hello we are Erika and Domenic, two yogis in love and on a mission to live a life with purpose on this earth! We founded Rooted Rose Recreation and Wellness together in 2022 and have been holding spaces such as retreats, hikes, dinners and more over the past few years. We both gained years of experience in our respected fields before meeting and fate brought us together in a backyard yoga class during May of the lockdown year. Rooted rose is a company founded upon a mission of providing a connection to the earth through yoga and adventure that is meant to leave you with a touch of the therapeutic benefits time outdoors has to offer. Erika, with her BS of Adventure Education and Domenic with his amazing engineer brain, put the best of themselves together to support and love the communities they build. As a team, we are here to bring you empowered into your Wild and to see the world. Using Nature as our classroom, the seasons as their mentor, and the body as their tool, we navigate, host, and experience life-changing adventures and spaces for education all around the world. As we continue on our path, we choose to hold space for others who are also on a quest of self development, exploration, and connection to Mother Earth. Through unique nature immersion experiences, paddle board yoga back east, all inclusive retreats, and more, Erika & Domenic are here to support the Earth, others, and the power of moving out of the trenches and into the beauty of life. When we are not hosting we love to cook homemade meals, ice skate, study herbalism & create woodworking projects. We also host a podcast called @chattyrangas that brings us joy every month. One of the wildest things Erika has ever done is travel the country living out of her CRV for two months & Domenic has hiked the Pemigawasset Loop in the white mountains, over 30 miles in one day! We cannot wait to explore with you.

Duration

8 days · 7 nights

Travel Date

Oct 7 - 14, 2023

Activity Level

Moderate

Group Size

12

Transportation

Airport & activity transfers

Tour Price

USD 2,750
/ person

Your Fellow Explorers

Age range

18+

Travel interest

Wellness, yoga & meditation, nature, adventure

Fellow Travelers

11
 total travelers
LauraElise TaylorJenniferLindsey MakensieSaraLyndsey SuzanneRhiannaAlexandra

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A division of Europe Incoming, a DMC with more than four decades of experience under their belt, Ertha is a company that centers itself around trips that help travelers attain a true feeling of wellness. If your goal is to relax and recharge in a gorgeous setting, they are here to help! Yoga retreats, spa trips, quiet vacations in iconic locations – no matter what you’re looking for, Ertha can help design a customized trip that matches your exact needs.

Italy>The Let Go & Let Love Retreat with Rooted Rose

Disconnect from the fast-paced world and travel to beautiful Sicily for an 8-day retreat that is sure to leave you feeling rested, relaxed, and energized with new purpose. Erika has created an experience that will incorporate yoga, meditation, Reiki, and so much more while you reside in an elevated retreat center in the countryside of the island. Hike through the mountains, play on the shoreline, learn about the area’s culture through food, and simply give yourself the time and space to process, release, and find joy.

Cancellation policy

TourHero, the retreat host, and the tour operator reserve the right to cancel or reschedule this trip up until June 07, 2023. If the departure is cancelled out of your control, you will be alerted by June 07, 2023 and will receive a full refund.

In this case, TourHero is not responsible for your preparation expenses, such as airline tickets, extra accommodations, loss of work, or any other cost associated with preparing for your trip. We recommend booking travel insurance, along with refundable flights/accommodations in case of cancellation.

Refunds for deposits
We will hold your spot as soon as you put down your deposit. However, if you decide to cancel your trip, we will be unable to refund your deposit.

Refunds for fully-paid trips
You may modify or cancel your trip up until June 07, 2023, excluding the deposit amount. After this time, no refunds will be issued.

Trip cancellation due to COVID-19
A full credit will be issued if the tour is canceled when there is full border closure due to COVID-19 travel restrictions. This credit can go towards booking a future TourHero tour (see our COVID-19 guarantee on the tour itinerary page). We suggest buying your own travel insurance for coverage of cancellations within 30 days of the tour commencing for reasons other than a full tour cancellation.

Your TourHero

Your TourHero
TOURHERO
Rooted Rose
BIO
Hello we are Erika and Domenic, two yogis in love and on a mission to live a life with purpose on this earth! We founded Rooted Rose Recreation and Wellness together in 2022 and have been holding spaces such as retreats, hikes, dinners and more over the past few years. We both gained years of experience in our respected fields before meeting and fate brought us together in a backyard yoga class during May of the lockdown year. Rooted rose is a company founded upon a mission of providing a connection to the earth through yoga and adventure that is meant to leave you with a touch of the therapeutic benefits time outdoors has to offer. Erika, with her BS of Adventure Education and Domenic with his amazing engineer brain, put the best of themselves together to support and love the communities they build. As a team, we are here to bring you empowered into your Wild and to see the world. Using Nature as our classroom, the seasons as their mentor, and the body as their tool, we navigate, host, and experience life-changing adventures and spaces for education all around the world. As we continue on our path, we choose to hold space for others who are also on a quest of self development, exploration, and connection to Mother Earth. Through unique nature immersion experiences, paddle board yoga back east, all inclusive retreats, and more, Erika & Domenic are here to support the Earth, others, and the power of moving out of the trenches and into the beauty of life. When we are not hosting we love to cook homemade meals, ice skate, study herbalism & create woodworking projects. We also host a podcast called @chattyrangas that brings us joy every month. One of the wildest things Erika has ever done is travel the country living out of her CRV for two months & Domenic has hiked the Pemigawasset Loop in the white mountains, over 30 miles in one day! We cannot wait to explore with you.

Duration

8 days · 7 nights

Travel Date

Oct 7 - 14, 2023

Activity Level

Moderate

Group Size

12

Transportation

Airport & activity transfers

Italy>The Let Go & Let Love Retreat with Rooted Rose

Disconnect from the fast-paced world and travel to beautiful Sicily for an 8-day retreat that is sure to leave you feeling rested, relaxed, and energized with new purpose. Erika has created an experience that will incorporate yoga, meditation, Reiki, and so much more while you reside in an elevated retreat center in the countryside of the island. Hike through the mountains, play on the shoreline, learn about the area’s culture through food, and simply give yourself the time and space to process, release, and find joy.

Timeline

  • Day 1 · Sicily
  • Arrive in Sicily
  • Group transfer from either Catania or Palermo Airport to accommodation
  • Check-in at Sicilian Spirit
  • Free time
  • Welcome dinner
  • Short Opening Welcome Ceremony
  • Day 2 · Sicily
  • Refreshments
  • Morning Vinyasa, Meditation & Journaling
  • Brunch
  • Free time
  • Cooking class with local chef
  • Dinner
  • Evening Meditation & Full Moon Ceremony
  • Day 3 · Sicily
  • Morning Meditation
  • Breakfast
  • Guided hike to High Madonie (picnic lunch included)
  • Free time
  • Dinner
  • Evening Yin Yoga, Reiki & Group Share
  • Day 4 · Sicily
  • Refreshments
  • Morning Restorative Yoga & Meditation Practice
  • Brunch
  • Harvesting experience
  • Free time
  • Dinner
  • Evening Chakra Session
  • Day 5 · Sicily
  • Morning Chakra Vinyasa & Meditation
  • Breakfast
  • Full-day in Cefalu (lunch not included)
  • Return to retreat
  • Dinner
  • Evening Yin & Reiki
  • Day 6 · Sicily
  • Refreshments
  • Morning Vinyasa, Meditation & Journaling
  • Brunch
  • Visit Ayurvedic Garden
  • Mid-day Partner Yoga Workshop
  • Shamanic journey
  • Dinner
  • Evening Reiki & Meditation
  • Day 7 · Sicily
  • Refreshments
  • Morning Vinyasa Yoga & Meditation
  • Brunch
  • Free time
  • Photoshoot
  • Farewell dinner at il Castello Ristorante in Petralia Sottana
  • Evening Reiki & Meditation
  • Day 8 · Departure
  • Morning Meditation & Goodbye Circle
  • Breakfast and check out of accommodation
  • Group transfer from accommodation to either Catania or Palermo Airport
  • Journey ends

Details

Day 1

Welcome to Sicily – venture into the idyllic countryside and get settled at your rustic retreat center

You’ve made the choice for self care in Sicily, and we couldn’t be more excited to have you here in this idyllic kingdom. You’ll find a mixture of culture and history that poets used for centuries as a foundation for their myths and ancient tales. From mountains and ruins to farmlands and paradisiacal beaches, travelers are spoiled for choice from the moment they arrive.

Once you land, take your group transfer to your stunning retreat center, nestled within 60 acres of lush farm land. You’ll have time to get your bearings and freshen up from your travels before a welcome dinner with the group. Enjoy the organic fare from the land itself and get to know your fellow retreaters. Grab a glass of your favorite drink and toast to an exciting endeavor together! A short opening welcome ceremony with Erika and Domenic completes the day.

Day 2

Experience a hands-on cooking class with a local chef in between breath and movement sessions; close out the day with a special Full Moon Ceremony

As the run rises, we’ll wake and enjoy the views in Sicily. Our day will start with an invigorating Vinyasa session with meditation, followed by a journaling session geared towards reflection and release. From here, we’ll reward all that inner and outer work with a sumptuous brunch to prepare for a day of exciting activities.

After some free time, we’ll get our hands dirty at an on-site cooking class with a local chef. Learn about Sicily through its wealth of flavors and get to know some of the area’s most popular recipes. Once we refuel with our hand-crafted masterpieces, we’ll close out the night with meditation and a special Full Moon Ceremony. Breathe in the beauty of this experience and rest up for another day.

Day 3

Reconnect with nature on a guided hike to High Madonie and enjoy a picnic lunch along the way

Good morning and what a good morning it is in beautiful Sicily. Rise with the sun and move your body with Erika during our daily morning yoga session. This is the time to align the mind, body, and soul and prepare yourself to enjoy a beautiful day in the countryside. Today, we’ll participate in a Vinyasa session with guided meditation that will leave us feeling energized and aligned.

After our session, we’ll fuel up with a delicious brunch then put on our exploring shoes for a day in nature. Our local guide will meet us and take us to High Madonie – a stunning mountain range in Madonie Regional Natural Park. We’ll enjoy a picnic lunch along the way before returning to the retreat.

We’ll have some free time back at the retreat before our evening meal. Then, we’ll close out the day and prepare for a stellar night’s sleep with an evening Yin Yoga session that features Reiki healing and a group share to fully reflect on our experiences. This is the perfect way to center and show gratitude for our time here in Sicily.

Day 4

Learn about the harvesting process at the retreat and close out the day with a guided Chakra session

Today begins with a slow-paced restorative yoga and meditation session, which will help us stretch it out and release the tension we are carrying deep inside. After brunch, it’s more time in nature as we learn all about the harvesting process on the property’s farm. See how grapes and olives are grown and used, giving you the opportunity to lend a helping hand. From here, enjoy some free time before you close out the day with an Evening Chakra Session. This time is meant to help align the mind and body, clear blocks in your energy, and help us all reflect on another harmonious day on this once-in-a-lifetime trip with like-minded souls.

Day 5

Explore the beauty of Cefalu Beach and town with the group on a full-day excursion

Today, we’re leaving the comfort of the property to explore what Sicily has to offer. However, before we go, we’ll continue our Chakra alignment with a Chakra Vinyasa and meditation session, followed by brunch before we travel to Cefalu Beach and the town itself with a local guide. Here, we’ll have ample time to enjoy the pristine shoreline, charming streets, and historic architecture. Eventually, we’ll have to leave this stunning part of Sicily and venture back to the retreat center. As the sun sets, we’ll slow down with a group meal, then prepare for a good night’s sleep with a Yin Yoga session and Reiki healing.

Day 6

Enjoy a visit to the Ayurvedic Garden before a free day to rest, relax, and explore Sicily

It’s another day in paradise, and we’ll honor our time here with a morning Vinyasa and meditation session, followed by journaling. Reflect on all that you’ve seen, learned, released, and prepare to accomplish once you return home.

After our morning activities and a quick visit to an Ayurvedic Garden, you have a free and clear schedule — Sicily is your oyster! Spend some time on the hiking trails around the property, book an excursion to one of the historic sites, or simply hang back at the pool and soak in the Italian sun. Once that sun sets, we’ll close out the day with a shamanic journey, reiki, meditation, and dinner. Breathe in the peace, healing, and joy all around.

Day 7

One last day of relaxation and peace – soak it all in

It’s our final day of the retreat, but we still have a lot in store. How are you feeling after a week of healing yoga, meditation, and Reiki sessions? Keep the good vibes going with a morning Vinyasa and meditation session, indulge in a delicious brunch, and decide how you’ll spend your free time with friends new and old. We'll also participate in a photoshoot to solidify the memories we've made here. To round out the day, we’ll enjoy a farewell dinner at il Castello Ristorante in Petralia Sottana to start saying our goodbyes. Use this time to reflect on a stellar experience and share your heart with the group. We’ll close out our final night with one last Reiki session and meditation to solidify all that we’ve experienced.

Day 8

Say ciao to Sicily and hello to a new you!

It’s been a relaxing week here in Sicily with yoga, meditation, adventure activities, and delicious fare, but today, it’s time to say goodbye. After brunch, take your transfer to the airport and make your way home with a full heart and centered mind. We hope this experience has left you feeling like a new person, ready to head back to reality and continue to explore your inner and outer world. Safe travels and be well!

Accommodation

  • Sicilian Spirit

    Sicilian Spirit is a retreat center in the heart of the island in the Madonie area. Located in a 17th century farmhouse surrounded by over 60 acres of lush country landscape, this is the place to reconnect with nature and her bounty, especially near the property’s river and colorful labyrinth garden. The greenery lends itself to its certified organic farm that produces vegetables, olive oil, fruit, and wheat, all used to make fresh vegetarian meals for you to enjoy. On site, guests can enjoy the spacious pool with sunning terrace, large yoga room, Ayurvedic treatments, and delicious fare morning, noon, and night. After a stellar day of relaxation, exploration, or adventure, tuck yourself into your cozy guest room, all featuring plush bedding, AC, sitting area, en suite or shared bath, and much more to ensure you have the perfect stay. Room type: Double occupancy

Included

  • 7 nights at Sicilian Spirit
  • Double occupancy in accommodation
  • Airport & activity transfers
  • Meals as described in the itinerary
  • 1 group arrival transfer (from either Catania or Palermo Airport)
  • 1 group departure transfer (to either Catania or Palermo Airport)
  • Daily Yoga Classes
  • Rooted Rose Goody Bag
  • Educational Workshops
  • Guided hike in the High Madonie (picnic lunch included)
  • Visit Cefalu Beach & Town (assistant included)
  • Cooking class at the retreat with the Chef
  • Harvesting grapes & olives (if available)
  • Ayurvedic Garden visit

Not included

  • Flights
  • All food not mentioned in inclusions
  • Personal expenses not stipulated
  • Optional add-ons
  • Gratuities

Available add-on

Private room upgrade

Upgrade to a private room at Sicilian Spirit.

Price: USD 520

1 spot left

Add-on: Private room upgrade

Cancellation policy

TourHero, the retreat host, and the tour operator reserve the right to cancel or reschedule this trip up until June 07, 2023. If the departure is cancelled out of your control, you will be alerted by June 07, 2023 and will receive a full refund.

In this case, TourHero is not responsible for your preparation expenses, such as airline tickets, extra accommodations, loss of work, or any other cost associated with preparing for your trip. We recommend booking travel insurance, along with refundable flights/accommodations in case of cancellation.

Refunds for deposits
We will hold your spot as soon as you put down your deposit. However, if you decide to cancel your trip, we will be unable to refund your deposit.

Refunds for fully-paid trips
You may modify or cancel your trip up until June 07, 2023, excluding the deposit amount. After this time, no refunds will be issued.

Trip cancellation due to COVID-19
A full credit will be issued if the tour is canceled when there is full border closure due to COVID-19 travel restrictions. This credit can go towards booking a future TourHero tour (see our COVID-19 guarantee on the tour itinerary page). We suggest buying your own travel insurance for coverage of cancellations within 30 days of the tour commencing for reasons other than a full tour cancellation.

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