Mount Etna Sicily: Facts, Power and the Symbolism of Renewal
Mount Etna Sicily: Facts, Power and the Symbolism of Renewal Mount Etna Sicily is one of the most powerful natural forces in Europe, shaping the landscape and identity of eastern Sicily for thousands of years. Rising above eastern Sicily, visible from coastlines, villages and valleys alike, Mount Etna Sicily is not only the tallest active […]
Motta Camastra Sicily: 5 Beautiful Reasons This Peaceful Village Captures the Heart
Motta Camastra Sicily: 5 Beautiful Reasons This Peaceful Village Captures the Heart There are places in Sicily that appear in guidebooks and then there are places like Motta Camastra Sicily. Perched high above the Alcantara Valley in eastern Sicily, this small mountain village is not loud, polished or commercial. It is quiet. Authentic. Rooted. The […]
Eastern Sicily Retreat: The Perfect Place to Reset Your Nervous System
Eastern Sicily Retreat: The Perfect Place to Reset Your Nervous System There are places in the world that naturally quiet the mind. Eastern Sicily is one of them. Before any retreat begins, before any therapy session starts and before any conscious inner work unfolds, the land itself begins the reset. Nestled between the Ionian […]
Victim to Victory Retreat in Motta Camastra – Sicily
Victim to Victory Retreat in Motta Camastra – Sicily: A Transformational Retreat. Join the Victim to Victory retreat in Motta Camastra. By using the V2V Method we move from unconscious reaction to conscious choice. A transformational experience in the mountains facing Mount Etna. There comes a moment when you realise something quietly but profoundly important: […]
Spring in Sicily: Almond Blossoms, Mountain Air & a Retreat for the Soul
Why Spring in Sicily Is the Most Magical Time to Visit Spring in Sicily is like an awakening of something magical, mystical and ancient. The hills soften into green.Wildflowers scatter across the valleys.And the almond and apricot trees bloom in delicate shades of white and blush pink, turning the countryside into a living painting. In eastern […]
Support Sicily in 2026: Choose a Vacation That Makes a Difference
Sicily. Conscious travel. Economic impact. Meaningful rest. In early 2026, parts of eastern Sicily were hit by an unusually intense Mediterranean storm system, widely referred to as Storm Harry. Coastal areas experienced flooding, infrastructure damage, and temporary disruptions across towns including Taormina, Catania, Messina and Siracusa. While recovery efforts began immediately — and much of […]
Breathwork Retreat at Vista Alcantara in Sicily
The first week of November 2025, here at Vista Alcantara, in Motta Camastra, we were honoured to host our very first Breathwork Retreat, led by Mr Juerg Roffler from Breathexperience. Morning meditation in our yoga & events room, overlooked the swimming pool and gave our guests an amazing view all the way down to the […]
Digital Detox (Part 3)
Restoring Balance in the Age of Technology (Part 3) by Venerina Conti The Emotional Toll of the Digital Era Digital technology has changed the way we interact with others. Online friendships, dating apps, and social media have redefined how we build and maintain relationships. We discuss the emotional effects of these changes and how […]
Digital Detox (Part 2)
Restoring Balance in the Age of Technology (Part 2) by Venerina Conti The Mental Strain of the Digital Age In the digital age, we’re bombarded with a constant stream of information. Our attention spans are dwindling, and our ability to focus on tasks is diminishing. Our digital devices are double-edged swords. While they help us […]
Digital Detox (Part 1)
Restoring Balance in the Age of Technology (Part 1) – by Venerina Conti In our fast-paced, hyper-connected world, the digital era has become an integral part of our daily lives. With smartphones in our pockets, laptops on our desks, and smart devices in our homes, we’re constantly immersed in the digital realm. While this connectedness […]