A SICILIAN ESCAPE
June 1-6
An invitation to slow down, reconnect and spend a few days in Sicily together.
Dear friend,
This June, we’re hosting a private retreat in Sicily for a small group of women from our community.
It’s something we’ve been wanting to create for a while—
an experience shaped by everything we value most:
good food, meaningful conversation, laughter, uplifting energy, creativity, and especially... the space to slow down.
Why Sicily you might ask?
Well, over the past three years, Priscilla has built a life here in Sicily, creating a business rooted in food, wine, and connection.
What began as intimate cooking classes has grown into something much deeper. She has now hosted over 300 private experiences, with a perfect 5-star rating, and many guests returning year after year.
Monique became part of that world over the past year and a half.
She came to Sicily on three separate trips, partially to help host these experiences—working side by side, welcoming guests, and sharing in those moments.
And in that time, she fell for Sicily in a way that’s hard to fully explain.
To say she feels a pull to return is perhaps an understatement.
Sicily has a way of doing that.
There’s an energy here that’s both grounding and alive. Mount Etna shapes the land, the soil is rich, and everything—from the food to the pace of life—feels deeply rooted.
It’s an island that has been conquered many times, yet never broken.
Layered with history, resilience, and creativity.
Ancient temples still stand. Baroque cities continue to thrive.
And through it all, life moves differently here.
Slower. More intentional. Nourishing.
This retreat is a natural extension of everything we’ve been creating—just with more space, more time, and a smaller, more intentional group.
WHO THIS IS FOR
We’ve kept this intentionally small and are sharing it within our extended circle.
This may be for you if:
You’ve been feeling stretched, busy, or disconnected from yourself
You’re craving time away that actually feels restorative, not just a change of scenery
You value good food, meaningful conversation, and being around like-minded women
You’re drawn to Sicily, but want to experience it in a slower, more personal way
This isn’t about doing more.
It’s about stepping away for a few days and returning to yourself in a way that feels natural and unforced.
WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT
The days will have a gentle structure, but nothing will feel rigid.
There will be space for creativity—cooking, painting, sculpting, journaling.
Movement in the mornings.
Time to rest in the afternoons by the pool and sauna.
We’ll spend a day by the sea.
Visit a local winery.
And leave space for the unexpected moments that often become the most meaningful.
Everything is designed to feel easy.
There’s no pressure to do everything.
You can move through it in your own way.
A PLACE WHERE DREAMS ARE MADE OF
Tucked into the countryside near Palazzolo Acreide, the villa is a restored Sicilian mill house set within four hectares of unspoiled nature.
This is the kind of place you imagine discovering—quiet, grounded, and deeply connected to the land.
There’s history here, but it doesn’t feel heavy.
Just a sense of continuity, of life lived slowly and well.
A small creek runs just steps from the house, its sound constant and calming. The surrounding land opens wide—olive trees, soft hills, and space in every direction.
Inside, the property is beautiful, spacious, and comfortable. Your home away from home.
Designed for shared moments, but with enough room to step away when you need to.
Three bedrooms with queen beds
One bedroom with two single beds
Two shared full bathrooms
Outside, a private pool and open terraces invite you to linger a little longer—whether that’s in the sun, with a book, or in conversation that carries into the evening.
This is an all-inclusive experience.
A place that feels real, quiet, and entirely its own.
The kind of space where you naturally slow down. Where you can breath... and recharge.
YOUR HOSTS
PRISCILLA STUART
Chef, sommelier, and founder of CookEatLiveHappy
Originally from Montreal, Canada, Priscilla is now based in Sicily, where she has spent the past three years building a business rooted in food, wine, and connection.
Her work is shaped by a deep respect for local culture and ingredients, and by the relationships she’s built with producers, winemakers, and families across the island. What she creates goes beyond a typical culinary experience. Priscilla brings together her background as a chef and her wine training with a more intuitive way of hosting—one that is thoughtful, grounded, and deeply personal.
MONIQUE SIMONE
Photographer, private chef, founder of Alkimiya and Dolce Far Niente Retreats
A multi-hyphenate artist whose penchant for all things beautiful has led her down many roads and roles, including award winning professional photographer, food stylist and private chef, designer, and creator of Alkimiya mirror work method.
Through 20 yrs of magical solo journeys around the world Monique is stepping into her new chapter as host and founder of Dolce far niente retreats … to share her love of magical places with women from all over the world. Transformative journeys blending her life’s work with her life’s love.
We’ve known each other for over 20 years, and what brings this retreat together is a shared way of hosting—thoughtful, grounded, and centered around care.
A Sicilian Escape and all retreat logistics are managed by Sicula Consulting SRL, a registered tour operator based in Sicily, Italy.
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