🏕 What's Included
Your booking—no matter which accommodation type you choose—includes the entire retreat experience:
- Dates: October 20th (Monday) to October 24th (Friday), 2025
- Duration: 5 Days / 4 Nights
- Location: In the heart of the Sicilian countryside, with stunning views of Mount Etna.
🚐 Transportation
- Pick-Up Point:
Carruba Train Station – Monday, October 20th at 2:00 PM
📍 Click here for Google Maps
- Drop-Off Point:
Carruba Train Station – Friday, October 24th at 3:00 PM
🛏 Accommodation
- Comfortable air conditioning shared rooms in a charming rural resort
- 3 types of accommodations available (deluxe rooms, shared room, or camping)
- Maximum capacity: 35 guests (only 25 tickets available to the public)
🍽 Meals
- 3 meals per day: Breakfast, lunch, and dinner (authentic Sicilian meals, organic vegetables and fruits straight from the garden)
- Note:
- Day 1 (Arrival Day): Includes dinner only
- Day 5 (Departure Day): Includes breakfast and lunch only
🎪 Workshops & Activities
Every day from 9:00 AM to 5:30 PM, enjoy immersive workshops including:
- Movement training
- Professional spinning
- Circus arts
- Led by international instructors
Evening & Nighttime Experiences:
- Live performances
- Sunset lounge with guest DJs
- Fire jams (fire fuel included)
- Bonfire nights under the stars
💸 Pricing & Payment
- Preregistration Fee: €250 per person
(Payable online via PayPal or credit/debit card)
- Remaining Balance: Paid in cash (Euros) at the pickup point before the retreat
⚓ Book Your Spot
The Pirates Retreat sells out every year!
Only 25 tickets available—the rest are reserved for teachers and guests.
Secure your spot now and join us for a magical experience. Just bring your toys, your flow, and your spirit of adventure.
📍 Location & Transportation Guide
Venue Address:
Strada Provinciale 2/I-II, 188
Carruba di Riposto, Riposto, 95018 – Italy
📍 View on Google Maps
⚠️ Important:
There is no direct public transportation to the retreat venue. If you're not arriving by car, please read the following travel guide carefully.
✈️ Arriving by Air
- Nearest Airport:
Catania Fontanarossa Airport (CTA) – Sicily’s main international airport.
🚍 Getting from the Airport to Carruba
- Bus Option:
- Take a bus from Catania Airport to Catania Centrale Train Station
(a quick ride, or walkable to the nearby train station: Catania Aeroporto Fontanarossa)
- Train Option:
- From either Catania Centrale or Catania Aeroporto Fontanarossa train station,
take a Regionale train to Carruba
- Duration: ~30 minutes
- Cost: ~€4
- Check schedules: Trenitalia Website
Please make sure to plan your travels accordingly, the meeting point at Carruba Train Station is on Monday 20th of October at 2:00pm.
🚗 Renting a Car
- If you prefer to travel independently, car rental is a great option.
- Multiple affordable rental agencies are located directly at Catania Airport.
- Perfect if you'd like to explore Sicily before or after the retreat.
🛂 Visa Information
- If you're traveling from outside the European Union, you’ll need a Schengen Visa.
Applications can be completed online. Be sure to apply in advance!