No fish or meat will be served during the retreat except if ordered on Wednesday restaurant night. Our private chef cooks local vegetarian meals with local vegetables, pulses, cheeses, fruit, breads, and cakes, along with local wine and beers. (Vegans can also be catered for.) All guests are invited to keep their rooms tidy as they like, as there are no maids; clean towels are provided if needed in the laundry room. Anyone wishing to stay Sunday evening is very welcome, perhaps to explore and do whatever you like, although your room will need to be vacated by 10am on the Monday. It may be nice to leave us silent during our breakfast for our mindful practice and see what happens. Please be respectful of others and no noise after 11pm Please understand the importance of keeping our mobiles phones on silent during all sessions
The Mindercise retreat program has daily mind frames. Our daily mind frame is a mental attitude or aim we may choose to maintain throughout the day; it's like deciding how you want to show up—with presence, compassion, patience, inquiry, and curiosity.
Consider it as a mental anchor. It encourages you to respond thoughtfully rather than react automatically. A mental frame (or mindset) is significant because it influences how you see the world, deal with obstacles, and make decisions. It serves as a lens, influencing your thoughts, habits, and even your results. Tuesday: Understanding and Calmness. Wednesday: Child's Mind and Trust. Thursday: Acceptance and goal setting. Friday: Releasing, Saturday: Appreciation. Sunday: Unselfishness.
Pre- and post-consultation with one of our counsellors.
Please arrive on Monday for your transfer from Palermo Airport to the retreat.
Alternatively, if you hire a car, £100 will be taken off the final payment.
Your room must be vacated by 10am on the Monday. If you would like to stay longer at the Villa, you are welcome to contact Casa Azul in Castellammare del Golfo, Sicily, via booking.com
Please make sure you have travel insurance that will cover you for Italy.
