Name: Ancient teachings, modern approach.
Start: 2027-06-18
End: 2027-06-23
Location: Favignana, Italy

This retreat takes place from September 5-11, 2026. &nbsp;Plan on arriving at the property before 5pm on Sept 5th, and leaving after yoga &amp; breakfast on Sept 11th. (We'll help coordinate for people to share transport if needed). Each day is balanced between group activities, and plenty of free time to do as you wish. Everything is optional: you can get into as much or as little as you want. Below is a schedule just to give you a general idea (it tends to vary once we actually get going). Whether you want to embrace your introvert, or hang out with new friends - there will be plenty of opportunity for both.

A deep morning practice with Anton or Tony. Morning practice will be a mix of rigorous movement, breath-work, and meditation.

Nourish.
Enjoy a healthy breakfast. Organic fruits, homemade granola, eggs from the farm, homemade jam, and strong Italian coffee.

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Adventure to the sea, or take a nap under an olive tree.

Nourish.
Lunch is on your own. Most of the swim spots have little shacks where you can grab a gorgeous foccacia stuffed with fresh tomatoes, oregano and drenched in local olive oil, and its the best thing you've ever eaten.

Play.
Some days we will have planned activities, some days will be more free for you to enjoy as you wish. 

Afternoon Practice
The afternoon activity varies. Often times it's a workshop-style class with Anton or Tony, and some other days we'll go on an adventure. It varies depending on the direction of the group.

Nourish.
Plant-forward, farm-to-table dinner. Local wine is available for purchase.

Daily Schedule

Join Tony Lupinacci &amp; Anton Brandt for our much anticipated retreat to Favignana, Italy.&nbsp;For many of us, everyday life can feel like an endless stream of deadlines &amp; dinner plans. Tech which was meant to make life easier somehow keeps adding more to our already crowded calendar. We’re told that being busy signals success, yet the constant pace can pull us away from the person we truly want to be.When was the last time you felt completely recharged? When did you last carve out space for what really matters? This retreat is designed intentionally: it's been artfully planned for you. So you can step back from the mundane, take a breathe, linger after yoga, and see your goals / desires / friendships with new eyes.&nbsp;Our days here will drift between dips in the Tyrrhenian Sea, and long, leisurely Italian meals prepared by our chef. Lots of time for yoga (typically twice a day), breathwork, kriya, and there’s still plenty of time left over, just for you.

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Share this room with one other person. You have your own sofa bed.  En-suite bath. 

Shared Room, Sofa Bed

Share this room with one other person. You have your own small simple bed.  En-suite bath. 

Shared Room, Small Bed

Share this room with one other person. You two share a bed.  En-suite bath.  This price is per person. Only select this option if you are coming with someone and want to share a bed with them!

Shared Room, Shared Bed

Share this room with one other person. You have your own large bed.  En-suite bath. 

Shared Room, Large Bed

A gorgeous private room with a large bed. En-suite bath.

Private Room

We've booked out two boutique properties that are a 3 minute bike ride from one another. You have access to both properties, and we will do group activities regularly at both properties. Accommodations for the duration of the retreat at either property.&nbsp;

Accomodations

5 brunches and 3 dinners are included in the retreat price. All meals at the property are sourced with food from the property farm, from eggs to vegetables and even the honey from local bees. We will go out for three meals: you are responsible for paying for yourself for those meals. Wine at the villa is included. We have a selection of fabulous wines from a friend's nearby winery.

Food + Wine

Access to the stunning property, including walking access to the port with cafes and great spots to swim.

Amenities

A total of twelve 90 minute yoga classes with Tony + Anton, including meditation, breathwork, asana, and workshops.

Tuition

About FavignanaFor this retreat, we’re heading to a tiny island off the coast of Sicily - Favignana. Your friends haven't been here before (keep sending them to Amalfi please), this is a place whispered by Italians in the know. Favignana is a rough-cut version of the best that Italy has to offer. When you arrive at the Port, you'll rent an e-bike, which will be your transport around the island for our week together.There’s no instagram girlies here, no tourbuses, and no English menus. &nbsp;This is a dry, ochre-hued land of limestone cliffs and cool italians who care more about having fun than being cool - too languid to have much of a scene. The food is homely and unfussy. Favignana is hot, dry and remote, retaining a flavour of its Greek past.This retreat is all about embracing the Mediterranean: ripe apricots, boat adventures and cliff jumps.

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This low-slung Sicilian island has captured our hearts. Days here are spent cycling between rocky coves, hopping off limestone cliffs and eating whatever came out of the sea that morning. This is the Mediterranean before influencers arrived: laid back, sexy, wild, and with water in every possible shade of blue.&nbsp; &nbsp;

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The PropertiesOur private 19th century villa is the summer Dukes residence. &nbsp;It’s a historic and whimsical villa, surrounded by a large garden of pine, olives and palms. The entrance to the villa is magnificent: a private alley lined with century old trees. &nbsp;We’re just steps from small port of Tricasse, with it small fishing boats and the clear Adriatic water. The water is so calm and clean, it’s lovely to take a dip in the late afternoon. &nbsp; &nbsp; We'll practice yoga on the outdoor terrace under the centuries-old olive trees. &nbsp;We already have yoga mats, you just show up!&nbsp; Le Camere, The Rooms.&nbsp; Each room is unique, with it's own charm. Some rooms have terraces, some have a ocean view, some garden view. &nbsp;You can opt for a single or double room. Please note that this a stone house on a tiny island: its whimsical, carefree and fabulous. If you are looking for resort experience, this is simply not the retreat for you. If you are looking for understated sophistication and to live out your Talented Mr. Ripley fantasy, then this is the retreat for you! Space for this retreat is limited to 18 students. &nbsp;&nbsp;La Cucina, The Food. For breakfast, expect local eggs, local cheeses, homemade jam, fresh brewed coffee, local melon. Lunch is on your own, most of the beaches have cute little shacks to grab an easy meal. &nbsp;For dinner, expect traditional Sicilian Island fare: lots of vegetarian options, handmade Orichette pastas, grilled local veggies, and ancient grains. &nbsp;Local wine is available and not included, from our friend's fabulous winery. &nbsp;The Italian cooks are working with produce from our farm, so the food will be spectacular. The menu items listed above are just to give you an idea.&nbsp;How To Arrive. The easiest option is to fly into Trapani (a town in Sicily). From there, take the 30 minute ferry to Favignana. Alteratively, you could fly into Palermo, and then hire a car (90 minute drive) to Trapani.&nbsp;Activities. Days in Favignana follow a simple rhythm: after yoga &amp; breakfast, we'll hop on our e-bikes and set off to explore the island, in search of the next perfect swim. Think hidden limestone coves, sea caves, crystal-clear water and rocky outcrops made for sunbathing and cliff jumping. Bring your goggles, this is some of the clearest water in the Mediterranean. We leave the afternoons unplanned, with plenty of time to read, nap in the sun or simply linger by the sea. A few evenings we'll cycle into town for aperitivo, fresh seafood and festive communal dinners.What's Not Included? Boats, e-bike rentals, 3 dinners out, and your international travel.&nbsp; &nbsp;

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Our friends are one of the original families to settled on Favignana. &nbsp;They have a few family properties, as well as a large organic farm where they produce gorgeous veggies, wine, even honey. We have booked two of their family properties that are the most chic places to stay on the island. &nbsp;They are a short 2 minute bike ride from one another.&nbsp;

Each day is balanced between group activities, and plenty of free time to do as you wish. Whether you want to embrace your introvert, or hang out with new friends - there will be plenty of opportunity for both.

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Past retreaters refer to Anton &amp; Tony's Italian retreats as “epic &amp; legendary”, saying “I got to experience a side of Italy that most people only dream of. Anton &amp; Tony know the best spots, go above and beyond to create unforgettable group experiences"

Ancient teachings, modern approach.

Favignana, Italy -

The Retreat Center

Daily Schedule