Name: Ancient teachings, modern approach.
Start: 2027-06-25
End: 2027-06-30
Location: Panarea, Italy

This retreat takes place from June 25-30, 2027. &nbsp;Plan on arriving at the property before 5pm on June 25th, and leaving after yoga &amp; breakfast on June 30th. (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 Nikki. Morning practice will be a mix of rigorous movement, breath-work, and meditation.

Nourish.
Enjoy a stunning brunch prepared by our private chef. Organic local fruit, homemade granola, local eggs, italian tomatoes & cucumbers, homemade jams, 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. 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 Nikki, 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 Nikki Vilella &amp; Anton Brandt for our much anticipated retreat to Panarea, Italy.&nbsp;We've intentionally planned this retreat to coincide with the Festa di San Pietro, Panarea's yearly celebration of its very own patron saint. For two magical evenings, the island comes alive with candlelit processions, music, communal feasts, and fireworks over the Tyrrhenian Sea. It a super special opportunity to experience Panarea at its most authentic, when locals &amp; visitors gather to celebrate the island's rich maritime traditions. This is such a mega special chance to experience the island at its finest!Every aspect of this retreat has been artfully planned, for you. We've brought on our fave private chef, so the food will be spot on. So you can step back from the mundane, take a breathe, linger after yoga, and see your goals &amp; desires &amp; friendships with new eyes.&nbsp;Our days here will drift between dips in the Tyrrhenian Sea, and long, leisurely Italian meals prepared by our private 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 two other people. You have your own small bed.  En-suite bath.  Air-Conditioned. All prices listed are per person.

Shared Triple Room

Share this room with one other person. You have your own small bed. Bathroom shared between two rooms.  Air-Conditioned. All prices listed are per person.

Shared Double Room, Small Bed

Share this room with one other person. You have your own large bed.  Bathroom shared between two rooms. Air-Conditioned.  All prices listed are per person.

Shared Double Room, Large Bed

Share this room with one other person. You have your own small bed. En-suite bath.  En-suite bath. Air-Conditioned. All prices listed are per person.

Share this room with one other person. You have your own large bed.  En-suite bath. Air-Conditioned. All prices listed are per person. 

A private room with a large bed. Shared bath between two rooms. Air-Conditioned.

Private Room

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

We've booked out a handful of simple Italian cottages that are a 2 minute walk from one another. The property has a small private rocky beach from where you can swim and sunbathe.&nbsp;

Accomodations

We have a private chef for this retreat. 5 brunches and 3 dinners are included in the retreat price. All meals at the property are sourced as locally and organic as possible. We will go out together for two dinners: you are responsible for paying for yourself for those meals. Wine is not included. We have a selection of fabulous wines from a friend's nearby winery or feel free to pick up a couple bottles and bring your own!

Food + Wine

Access to our stunning group of cottages with private beachfront access.

Amenities

A total of ten 90 minute yoga classes with Nikki + Anton, including meditation, breathwork and asana.

Tuition

About PanareaFor this retreat, we're heading to the smallest of the Aeolian Islands, just off the northern coast of Sicily. Panarea has long been an escape for Italians in the know, a place where summer unfolds at its own pace and life revolves around the sea. You'll arrive by hydrofoil, settle into island life, and spend the week exploring by boat and on foot.There's no rush here. Mornings begin with a swim in the Tyrrhenian Sea, afternoons are spent discovering hidden coves, and diving from volcanic rocks. One day we'll take a boat and drift to a neighboring island. The evenings belong to long dinners, cold Sicilian wine, and the kind of conversations that happen easily on warm Mediterranean nights.This is Italy at its most effortless: volcanic landscapes, impossibly clear water, fresh seafood, and a quiet glamour that has nothing to prove. Our week together is an invite to slow down, to embrace the feel of a European summer, and fall in love with one of the Mediterranean's most magical corners.

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Panarea is a tiny little effortless Aeolian Island, right off Sicily. It's all about the sea. There's no cars here, the island is accessed by foot and boat (!) Panarea is chic without trying. Evenings revolve around the tiny harbour. It's the kind of place where you walk home by the stars &amp; moonlight, without the sound of cars, it's just magic.

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The PropertiesWe have booked a group of seafront cottages from one of the original families to have settled on Panarea. &nbsp;This handful of traditional charming cottages are situated on a bluff with private access to the sea below. &nbsp;They are a short 2 minute walk from one another.&nbsp; We'll practice yoga on a protected, shaded terrace situated with a stunning view of the sea. &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 an ocean view, some garden view. &nbsp;You can opt for a single, double or triple room. Please note we're on a tiny island without cars: its whimsical, carefree and fabulous. If you are looking for a 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. We're bringing our fave private chef for this one! For breakfast, expect local eggs, local cheeses, homemade jam, fresh brewed coffee, local melon. Lunch is on your own, grab an easy meal as you like. &nbsp;For dinner, expect a local feast: lots of gorgeous veggies, seafood, handmade pastas, etc. &nbsp;Local wine is available and not included, from our friend's fabulous winery. &nbsp;We are flying in one of our favorite private chefs, 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 Catania on Sicily's east coast. From there, take a private transfer (roughly 2.5 hours) to the port of Milazzo, where you'll board a 2 hour hydrofoil to Panarea. Alternatively, you can fly into Palermo and travel to Milazzo by private transfer or train (3–3.5 hours), before continuing by hydrofoil to the island Once you arrive in Panarea, everything is within walking distanceFesta di San Pietro. We've intentionally planned this retreat to coincide with the Festa di San Pietro, Panarea's annual celebration of its patron saint. For two magical evenings, the island comes alive with candlelit processions, music, communal feasts, and fireworks over the Tyrrhenian Sea. It's a super special opportunity to experience Panarea at its most authentic, when locals &amp; visitors gather to celebrate the island's rich maritime traditions.Activities. Days in Panarea follow a simple rhythm: after yoga &amp; breakfast, you can walk down our private little crumbling staircase to our own swim spot right out front. 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, lunch, 2 dinners out, and your international travel.&nbsp; &nbsp;

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The property where we are staying is from one of the original families to settled on Panarea. &nbsp;They have a few family properties. They have a handful of charming cottages situated on a bluff with private access to the sea below. &nbsp;They are a short 2 minute walk 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 The Fig Italian retreats as “epic &amp; legendary”, saying “I got to experience a side of Italy that most people only dream of. Anton always knows the best spots, and goes above and beyond to create unforgettable group experiences"

Ancient teachings, modern approach.

Panarea, Italy -

The Retreat Center

Daily Schedule