Scopello · Sicily · September 2026

Your Journey Beyond Stress
Begins Here

A medically-guided experiential retreat to understand
and regulate your nervous system.
On a sea of rare, extraordinary beauty.

Wednesday 16 September — Sunday 20 or Monday 21 September 2026 Flexible departure · Group limited to 10 participants

This is not a generic wellness weekend.
It is a structured, medically-guided retreat.

Theory and practice interweave every day. A small, welcoming group. No judgement. A place by the sea of rare beauty, outside the ordinary world.

Yoga at Sunrise

Gentle yoga as the sun rises over the sea. The body wakes before the mind, inviting presence and calm.

Crystal-Clear Sea Every Morning

The Zingaro Nature Reserve at your doorstep. One of Sicily's last protected coastlines.

Somatic Practices

Experienced in the body before understood by the mind. Practical tools to regulate your nervous system daily.

Experiential Workshops

Learn to read your nervous system's signals and take home concrete tools to use every day.

Slow Evenings

Sicilian dinners, authentic connection, silence that nourishes. Free afternoons to swim, rest, and write.

See It for Yourself

A glimpse of what a morning at the retreat looks like.

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September in Sicily is a Magical Moment

The sea still warm, golden light, the summer crowds long gone.

16
Wednesday
Arrival & Welcome Dinner
20
Sunday
Departure
or
21
Monday
Extended Stay

Flexible departure: Sunday evening or Monday morning for those who wish to stay longer and absorb the full benefit of the retreat. We gather on Wednesday evening for a first dinner together.

A Structure That Supports. Not Constrains.

Each day follows a rhythm designed for deep rest and integration.

🌄 Mornings

  • Yoga at sunrise
  • Somatic movement
  • Breathwork & meditation
  • Nervous system workshops
  • Body first. Understanding after.

☀️ Afternoons

  • Free to swim, rest, write
  • Acupuncture sessions
  • Aromatherapy massage · Reflexology
  • Ayurvedic consultation
  • Integrative medicine consultations

🌙 Evenings

  • Slow & contemplative
  • Walks in Scopello village
  • Shared Sicilian dinners
  • Space for integration
  • Silence that nourishes

Villaggio Punta Pispisa, Scopello

Two private beaches, steps from the Faraglioni sea stacks, the Zingaro Nature Reserve, the ancient Tonnara di Scopello. One of Sicily's most beautiful and least-spoiled corners.

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Accommodation at Walking Distance

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Getting There

Fly to Palermo. Group transfers can be arranged to match your arrival times. Open in Maps ↗

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Group Size

Limited to 10 participants for an intimate, safe, and truly personal experience.

Three Specialists. One Shared Vision.

Each guide brings a distinct depth; medicine, natural therapies, movement; united by an integrative, person-first approach.

Dr Federica Boecklin
Integrative Medicine · Acupuncture · Homeopathy

Dr Federica Boecklin

drfedericaboecklin.co.uk ↗

Over 30 years of clinical experience uniting the precision of Western medicine with the wisdom of Eastern medicine. She sees the person before the diagnosis, and seeks the roots of imbalance rather than its manifestations.

Leads nervous system workshops · Individual acupuncture & integrative medicine sessions · drfedericaboecklin.co.uk
Jo Clements
Natural Therapist · Aromatherapy · Lymphatic Drainage

Jo Clements

@joclementsholistics ↗

A Certified Natural Therapist with 38 years of blending Aromatherapy, Reflexology, Lymphatic Drainage and more to support natural healing and restore balance. Her approach to essential oils is both intuitive and evidence-informed, drawing from decades of hands-on clinical practice.

Personalised aromatherapy blends · Nervous system & emotional wellbeing · Lymphatic drainage · @joclementsholistics
Andi Szentgyorgyi
Yoga Teacher · Ayurvedic Wellness Therapist

Andi Szentgyorgyi

hamsaintegralyoga.com ↗

A certified yoga teacher and Ayurvedic wellness therapist with over two decades of international teaching experience. Andi specialises in stress reduction and is passionate about helping individuals create a better lifestyle through intuitive, holistic healing.

Morning yoga & Ayurvedic wellness practices · Stress reduction & mindful movement · Intuitive healing sessions · hamsaintegralyoga.com

You might recognise yourself in this.

A tiredness that sleep doesn't fix. A mind that won't switch off. A body that holds tension you can't explain. If any of this sounds familiar, your nervous system is asking for attention.

This retreat is for you if

  • Your sleep feels light and unrestored, your digestion unsettled, your system quietly on alert
  • You swing between wired and exhausted, rarely finding a comfortable middle ground
  • You carry tension in your jaw, neck or shoulders; it keeps coming back
  • You react more strongly than you'd like to; and then wonder why you can't just let things go
  • Small things feel bigger than they should, and you're not sure why
  • You startle easily, feel on edge for no clear reason
  • You want practical tools to take home and use every day

Nervous system dysregulation is not a character flaw. It is not inevitable.
And — crucially — it is not permanent.

The capacity to regulate is a skill. It can be learned. It can be practised.
This is what we do together in Scopello.

Transform Your Nervous System in Sicily

£640

Your Investment in Restoration

Included

  • Full programme Thu–Sun: morning yoga, somatic practices, breathwork & meditation
  • 4 workshops on nervous system regulation
  • 4 nourishing breakfasts & 4 lunches
  • One personalised acupuncture session

Not Included

  • Flight or ferry to Palermo
  • Transport to and from Palermo airport (it may be possible to arrange shared transfers with other participants)
  • Dinners
  • Additional individual treatments — £65 per one-hour session
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What Last Year's Participants Said

★★★★★
"Walking into F's home and the smells, yoga at dawn, the circle on the first night. The lovely company of all the girls and everyone's willingness to open up and connect. How special you made us all feel."
Shanna · Retreat 2025
★★★★★
"The biggest takeaway was learning about and bringing a healthier, well-balanced, calmer lifestyle back home. The importance of nature, food and connection, movement and treatments all made me feel motivated."
Caroline · Retreat 2025
★★★★★
"I loved the yoga en plein air and the impromptu group dinner our last night. The most positive experience was bringing what I learned during the presentations and implementing them in my normal life."
Carol · Retreat 2025
★★★★★
"Really nice group of people, no judgement. Relax 100%. Treatments and presentations were all of very high quality and relevance for me."
Ilaria · Retreat 2025
★★★★★
"The aromatherapy workshop and the homeopathy workshop; interesting and engaging. Better eating, choosing the correct food, peace and calm to apply to my everyday routine."
Participant · Retreat 2025
★★★★★
"I liked that the therapists took part in all the activities. There wasn't a divide. It helped us all feel connected and more personal, intimate as a group."
Participant · Retreat 2025

Only 9 Places Left

This retreat is designed for a small, selected group. When the spots are filled, the list closes.

100% of last year's participants said they want to attend a future retreat.

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Arrival: Wednesday 16 September · Departure: Sunday 20 or Monday 21 September 2026