Feelgood Retreat

Our aim is to strike a harmonious balance between giving and receiving, promoting open communication, and embracing a collaborative approach to creativity.

CORE INFORMATION

Feelgood Sicily Retreat . October 2024 . Syracuse, Sicily

FEELGOOD RETREAT
RETREAT

An authentic and enduring experience: six days of culture, art and craft in a genuinely joyful and artistically stimulating enviroment.

EXPLORE

Dive into the sicilian cuisine with a cooking class.

Join the guided tour to the ancient city of Ortigia and meet local artisans.

CONNECT

Our aim is to strike a harmonious balance between giving and receiving, promoting open communication, and embracing a collaborative approach to creativity

CREATE

Five modules of different botanical dyeing techniques

PRICING

Early Bird: EUR 1850,-

Regular: EUR 2650,-

Please note that flights, visas, transportation (unless stated in offering), cultural tour costs (during free time), a few meals (during free time), snacks, alcohol, personal expenses and tips are not included in the retreat costs.
THERE & BACK AGAIN
IN & OUT

via Catania Airport

TRANSPORT

Hassle-free transportation from Catania airport to the villa, to all group activities and back to the airport.

ACCOMODATION

Five nights shared at the villa: Please note that beds are shared. If you prefer a single bed, please include this in your note in your booking and we will accommodate on a first come first serve basis. 

FOOD & BEVERAGES

Enjoy family-style meals throughout the retreat, drinks are provided during creative sessions

TO DO OR NOT TO DO
DANCE

Live DJ-Events

GETTING TOGETHER

Communication is king - 

FREE TIME

There is enough time for you to mind your own business. Go to the city, relax at the beach or just take a sunbath in the villa

PRICING

Early Bird: EUR 1850,-

Regular: EUR 2650,-

Please note that flights, visas, transportation (unless stated in offering), cultural tour costs (during free time), a few meals (during free time), snacks, alcohol, personal expenses and tips are not included in the retreat costs.

CREATIVE MODULES

Learn the basics of botanical dyeing: textile finishing with 100% natural colours made from organic materials. Look forward to workshops and experiences that stimulate the senses, teach new skills and open up creative possibilities.

Testing of botanical dyes

MODULE ONE

Step into the world of

dyes, fabrics & mordants,

make a bundle dye.

Round shape of botanical inks

Creatively express

yourself with colors

in a moody enotheca

botanical dyed fabrics

Cooking with color &

creating natural dyes

from scratch

MODULE FOUR

Adventure Time

Discover the campagna

and collect leaves

for ecoprinting

ecoprinting

MODULE FIVE

Ecoprint

Learn how to

print the collected

leaves on fabric

Agenda

DAY ONE - Arrival Time Location
until 5 PM
Agriturismo
Meet Up & Introduction
6 PM
Pool Area
Aperitivo & Antipasti
DAY TWO: First colour-excursions Time Location Comments
Module 1: Introduction
10 AM - 1 PM
Dye Area
Lunch Break
1 PM - 2 PM
Dining Area
Free Time
2 PM - 7 PM
Module 2: Creative Colour Play
7 PM - open end
La Garage
Colourful self expression
DAY THREE - Food-focus Time Location Comments
Visit of the local market
10 AM - 12 AM
Ortigia
Lunch @ Fratelli Borgio
12 AM - 1 PM
Ortigia
Free Time
1 PM - 5 PM
Cucina Colori
5 PM - open end
TBA
w/ Master Chef Justus K.
DAY FOUR - More Colours Time Location Comments
Module 3: Cucina Colori Pt.2
morning
Dye Area
Lunch Break
1 PM - 2 PM
Artisan tour & local experience
afternoon
Ortigia
Free Time
evening
DAY FIVE - Campagna Time Location Comments
Module 4: Excursion to campagna
morning
Lunch Break
1 PM - 2 PM
Module 5: Ecoprint
afternoon
Dye Area
Final Dinner
7 PM
Pool Area
DAY SIX - Goodbye Time Location Comments
Breakfast, Feedback & Good Byes, Sharing recipes, memories & storys
morning
Agriturismo
Transfer & Departure

SEA . SUN . SELF-CARE

La vita è bella - and it has to be. Enjoy the sea, watch the waves lapping against the centuries-old quay walls and the warm sunlight glistening and shimmering in the tiny drops. Beauty that makes the now infinite and gives peace to the soul.

EAT . DRINK . SAVOR

La vita è bella - and it has to be. Enjoy the sea, watch the waves lapping against the centuries-old quay walls and the warm sunlight glistening and shimmering in the tiny drops. Beauty that makes the now infinite and gives peace to the soul.

Hospitality

Villa Bibbìa Tenuta di Campagna combines the charm of the countryside with the modern and comfortable design of a renovated villa with classic and contemporary furnishings. An elegant ambience that at the same time preserves the typicality of the region. A place for those looking for a peaceful atmosphere surrounded by nature, good food and beauty.

VILLA BIBBIA

Campagna, Sicily

Five Star Hotel
with the best reviews