The Art of Living Well
Powerful Woman Sicily
~ a yoga retreat on a Sicilian farm by the sea ~
September 25 - October 2, 2027
JOIN USReserve your place with your deposit by
March 10, 2027, and save $300.
If you love how yoga makes you feel.
If good food, warm days, time outdoors, and a week on a Sicilian farm sound pretty wonderful right now…
This may be exactly the kind of week you need.
Just Imagine
You wake up on a quiet Sicilian farm, with the warm Mediterranean sun and the scent of the garden all around you.
You begin the day with yoga and feel awake and alive.
Breakfast is relaxed, with farm-fresh, local food.
The rest of the day gives you space to unwind — ride a bike to the sea, wander the property, and simply enjoy where you are.
Your Home Away From Home - Salinara
We’ll be staying at Salinara, a lovingly restored 18th-century farmhouse in Sicily.
Located near the ancient city of Marsala, a crossroads of history and culture, Salinara looks out over wide-open natural scenery. It’s nestled among working farms, yet just minutes from the Mediterranean Sea.
It’s a quiet, grounded place, not fussy or busy, designed for people who want to slow down, eat well, spend time outdoors, and feel rejuvenated.
We’ll practice yoga in a beautiful outdoor shala, surrounded by the sounds of nature. September in Sicily is typically sunny. The intense heat of summer has eased, and the sea is still warm.
The accommodations are comfortable and thoughtfully designed. Each private apartment has a garden, terrace, or balcony, with views over the surrounding vineyards and the Mediterranean Sea. The apartments give you plenty of room to settle in and rest.
After A Few Days...
You may notice that you’re sleeping more deeply, your body feels less tense, and your mind feels quieter.
You’re moving every day without rushing or overdoing it.
You’re eating well, spending time outside, laughing more, and enjoying having fewer decisions to make.
It’s amazing what a week of Sicilian culture, yoga, rest, good food, and time outdoors can do.
Even better, these shifts aren't short term. You get to carry them home with you💛
"This retreat is a fantastic coming together of strong, compassionate and caring women. It’s a supportive environment to build your yoga practice and start or continue your self-care journey." ~ Loreen
This Retreat Is For You If...
- You’re ready for more ease and energy in your day-to-day life.
- You enjoy being part of a supportive group and are open to trying new things.
- You like a balance of shared activities and time to yourself.
- You appreciate places that feel comfortable, authentic, and connected to local life.
If this sounds like you, you’ll feel right at home here.
"Guided with love and ease Donna provides an experience that uplifts and heals by connecting us back to ourselves. It cannot be explained in words it can only be felt. A true gift to ourselves.
Thank you Donna for your wisdom and humour that creates a safe space for all ❤️" ~Stacey
Why Sicily? Why This Kind Of Week?
Life can be good and still feel very full.
There are always people to care for, things to organize, and decisions to make.
This retreat gives you a week away from your normal responsibilities. It’s a week to move your body, eat well, spend time outdoors, rest, and enjoy where you are.
You’ll love the slow meals, easy conversation, and time outside. They’re part of daily life here. Things are done with care rather than rushed.
For our special week, you get to live at that pace too.
Your Powerful Woman Retreat Week
As soon as you arrive, you can exhale. For the next week, there are fewer decisions to make and nowhere you need to rush.
Your Daily Yoga Rhythm
Begin each day with an all-levels energizing yoga flow to wake up your body, build strength and mobility, and feel present.
Mid-morning Powerful Woman Sessions are a signature part of my retreats, giving us time to explore other aspects of yoga, including breathwork and meditation, along with journaling. Together, these practices offer practical ways to care for ourselves as we age. Everything we do is simple enough to continue at home.
Evenings wind down with calming practices such as yoga nidra to help you relax, rest deeply, and sleep well.
Nourish Your Body
The meals are one of the pleasures of the week.
Meals are centred around seasonal, plant-based food, thoughtfully prepared using ingredients grown on the farm or sourced locally. Cheese and eggs are also available upon request.
Your time at the table is shared and unhurried. You sit down, eat well, and enjoy the conversation.
Time To Simply BE
This retreat is designed with space built in.
You might walk the land, journal, rest, ride a bike to the sea, join an optional excursion, or simply sit and enjoy the quiet.
This time isn’t a bonus. It’s part of the retreat.
"The yoga, workshops and excursions and events are well thought out, with the right balance of activities and time for yourself. The yoga instruction is second to none.
I can’t recommend it enough." ~ Heather
"This was an amazing retreat. I am so glad I went. A stunning, relaxing venue, amazing food, and wonderful women. A great balance of scheduled and free time. Donna is an outstanding yoga teacher, I felt myself getting stronger and more confident in just the one week of classes.
The workshops and meditations were impactful and helped me discern direction and steps for when I return home. Thank you Donna!!! ~ Patti
"The Donna Davis retreat created a beautiful unique experience that invited you to challenge yourself to try new things in a beautiful environment.
Donna is a magnet who attracts amazing powerful women who are in harmony. Her rapport, respect, and relationship with Annie was fantastic. They are a very cool team with multiple talent. The combo of yoga, writing and conversation workshops, along with excursions and unique opportunities, as well as personal time, and the dance party on the last night rocked! Coming back next year" ~ Mary
Be Well Supported
My dear friend Annie Keeling will be with us throughout the week as our Retreat Host.
Annie has been by my side at every one of my international retreats. She supports the daily flow, handles logistics, and is the go-to person for any questions that come up. Think Julie the Cruise Director from The Love Boat 🛳.
Having Annie there means everything runs smoothly, so you don’t have to worry about the details and can simply enjoy your time.
REGISTRATION INFORMATION
What's Included
✔ 7 nights' accommodation at Salinara (Shared Rooms or Private)
✔ All meals (plant-based, farm-to-table Sicilian cuisine)
✔ Energizing morning yoga + restorative evening Yoga Nidra
✔ Powerful Woman Sessions: journaling, meditation, breathwork
✔ A group excursion/activity TBD
✔ Use of bikes to ride to the sea
✔ On-site support with Donna, Annie and the retreat owners
What’s not included:
- Airfare
- Airport transfers (we’ll help coordinate shared transfers)
- Retreat staff gratuities
- Optional, additional excursions
- Alcoholic beverages
Travel and Arrival
- Check-in: after 4:00 pm on September 25, 2027 (group dinner served)
- Check-out: 10:00 am on October 2, 2027 (group breakfast served)
ACCOMMODATION
The Salinara apartments feature natural lime-washed walls, handmade majolica tiles, air conditioning, high-speed internet, and a private kitchen or kitchenette.
All prices are per person in Canadian dollars.
Reserve your place with your deposit by March 10, 2027, and save $300.
BOOK YOUR RETREAT
Please read carefully:
Book your retreat by emailing our retreat travel agent Cathy Wassermann
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Include your name and let her know if you are booking with someone else.
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Cathy will send you an online registration form and secure your deposit to hold your room.
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A non-refundable deposit of $1000.00 CDN is required at the time of booking. Final payment is due by July 26, 2027, and is 100% non-refundable from the final payment date to the departure date.
- Reserve your place with your deposit by March 10, 2027, and save $300.
Airfare and Airport Transfers are not included.
Cathy is amazing. She has many years of experience in the travel industry and works exclusively with retreat operators.
Email Cathy Wassermann Bookings will be made through our travel partner Wassermann Retreats
An affiliate of Direct Travel, 93 Main St South, Georgetown, ON L7G 3E5
Tel 905.873.2000 ext. 1232 | Email: cwassermann@dt.com | TICO #50023504
"I first joined to spend a week with my friends, and discovered that Donna and Annie brought together so much talent and experience to weave athletic and philosophical aspects of yoga. They kept it real, down to earth, supportive, safe, and fun building a sense of community among incredible women from diverse backgrounds. It was a treat be in such casual luxury - a tropical paradise with easy access adventure and deep relaxation" ~ Josee
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Do I need yoga experience?
Can I come on my own?
How do I register?
What airport should I fly into?
Do you arrange transfers to Salinara?
Will we meet as a group before the retreat?
Are there optional activities/excursions I can sign up for?
If this retreat feels like a good fit for you, I’d love to have you join us in Sicily.
To register or ask questions, please contact Cathy Wassermann.
Email Cathy Wassermann
"My experience at the Powerful Women Yoga Retreat [March 2025] was nothing short of transformative. A heartfelt thank you to Donna for making her dreams a reality for women like me—creating a space of empowerment, healing, and growth. Special thanks also to both Donna and her Annie for the incredible planning, organization, and unwavering support that made every moment so special... every part of the retreat was thoughtfully designed.
Through the yoga classes, meditation sessions, and journaling exercises, I experienced a profound journey of self-discovery. I was able to understand, process, and finally overcome a 15-year-old wound, something I never thought possible. This retreat will forever hold a special place in my heart, and I am immensely grateful for the connections, growth, and memories that it provided." ~ Trish
