🌋 Wildfire Awakening

Sicily Hiking • Yoga • Breath• Celebration

September 21-27, 2026

Explore Mount Etna • Taormina • Siracusa • Ortigia • Hidden Trails • Mediterranean Coast

Total Hiking Distance: ~40–50 km (depending on options)
Maximum Elevation Gain: ~2,000–3,500 m

‍ ‍🌿 Daily Rhythm

Each morning begins with an optional yoga practice, and the Breathwork Journeys will be a various times. Throughout the week, each session builds upon the last—awakening the body, calming the nervous system, releasing what no longer serves, and reconnecting with your inner fire.

🍋 Benvenuti in Sicilia!

Pack your hiking boots, swimsuit, yoga mat, and adventurous spirit.

This week is an invitation to slow down, reconnect, and awaken from the inside out. Together we'll hike Europe's highest active volcano, explore ancient Sicilian villages, breathe deeply, move intentionally, savour incredible food, and reconnect with the wild parts of ourselves.

Each morning begins with yoga and breathwork is either in the morning or afternoon, creating the foundation for the day's adventure.

🥾 Hiking Grading System

Fitness Level

🏔️ Easy (Gentle hike, lower elevation)

🏔️🏔️ Moderate (Longer distance or steady climbing)

🏔️🏔️🏔️ Challenging (Full-day hike with significant elevation)

Technical Level

🏔️ Well-maintained trails

🏔️🏔️ Rocky, uneven volcanic terrain

🏔️🏔️🏔️ Loose lava and steeper volcanic sections

🌿 DAY 1 — Welcome to Sicily

Arrive. Breathe. Begin.

12:00 PM • Meet at Viola nel Parco

Welcome to our beautiful Sicilian farmhouse.

After settling into your room and enjoying a light lunch, we'll gently ease into the rhythm of the week.

Ground & Arrive Yoga Circle

Nervous System Reset Breathwork

Later we'll visit the legendary Chestnut Tree of the Hundred Horses, one of the oldest and largest chestnut trees in the world, before returning to relax by the pool.

In the evening, Serafina will welcome us with a traditional Sicilian cooking experience before our first dinner together.

🌋 DAY 2 — Fire Awakens

Piano Provenzana & Timparossa

7:30 – Morning Yoga: Ignite Morning Breathwork:Awakening

Breakfast 8:30

Transfer to Mount Etna

Guided hike with Grazia through ancient lava flows, volcanic forests, and hidden craters.

Hiking Details

Rifugio Timparossa Loop

Distance: 14 km

Elevation Gain: 680 m

Duration: 4–5 hours

Fitness: 🏔️🏔️

Technical: 🏔️🏔️

Espresso stop or optional winery visit before returning to the farmhouse.

Free time by the pool. or OPTIONAL BREATHWORK :Awakening

Dinner together.

🌺 DAY 3 — Taormina Magic

Let Go. Explore.

Morning Yoga: Strength & Flow Morning Breathwork: Letting Go

Breakfast 8:30

Transfer to Taormina

Choose your adventure.

Option 1

Explore Taormina at your own pace.

Boutiques • Granita • Beaches • Espresso • Isola Bella

Option 2

Hike to beautiful Castelmola before returning to Taormina.

Distance: 4 km

Elevation Gain: 327 m

Duration: 1 hour 40 minutes

Fitness: 🏔️

Technical: 🏔️

Option 3 – Challenge

Continue from Castelmola to Monte Veneretta, the highest peak overlooking Taormina.

Distance: 11–12 km

Elevation Gain: 1,100 m

Duration: 5–6 hours

Fitness: 🏔️🏔️🏔️

Technical: 🏔️🏔️

Dinner together in Taormina before returning to the farmhouse.

🌊 DAY 4 — Your Sicilian Adventure

Follow What Calls You

Enjoy a slower day. Relax by the pool. Visit nearby villages.

Beach day- Aci Castello or Masali

Optional winery.

Optional Holm Oak hike with Coach K.

Late Afternoon Yoga – Wild Power Yoga Mix- 17:00

Dinner together.

🥾 DAY 5 — Hidden Etna

A Different Side of the Volcano

Morning Yoga: Rise & Play. Afternoon Breathwork:Abundance

Breakfast 8:30

Transfer to Rifugio Citelli.

Choose today's adventure. Grazia will be guiding us.

Option 1 – Grotta di Serracozzo

Explore ancient lava tubes, volcanic forests, and breathtaking views over the Valle del Bove.

Distance: 7 km

Elevation Gain: 600 m

Duration: 4 hours

Fitness: 🏔️🏔️

Technical: 🏔️🏔️

Option 2 – Pizzi Deneri Extension

Continue climbing toward Pizzi Deneri across volcanic sand for even bigger views and a wilder Mount Etna experience.

Distance: 10 km

Elevation Gain: 1,000 m

Duration: 5 hours

Fitness: 🏔️🏔️🏔️

Technical: 🏔️🏔️

Return to the farmhouse.

Afternoon Breathwork:Abundance

Dinner togetherat the Farmhouse

🏛️ DAY 6 — Siracusa & Ortigia

Expand

Morning Yoga: Expand, Receive + Integrate

Breakfast 8:00

Transfer to Siracusa. Explore Ortigia.

Optional guided walking tour with Lucia (90 minutes).

Markets • Piazzas • Boutiques • Waterfront cafés

Optional swim at Cala Rossa.

Farewell dinner together at the farmhouse

Closing Celebration.

🌞 DAY 7 — Arrivederci Sicilia

Gentle Morning Yoga

Final Integration Breathwork

Breakfast together. One final espresso.

Big hugs.

Until next time.

✨ Notes

🥾 Volcanic terrain is unlike anywhere else. Expect loose lava rock and volcanic sand. Good hiking boots are essential. Gaiters and hiking poles are highly recommended.

🧘 Yoga and breathwork sessions are optional and designed to complement each day's adventure. Each practice builds progressively throughout the week—from grounding and awakening to release, expansion, abundance, and integration.

🥪 Breakfast is provided daily. Lunches are flexible and can be enjoyed picnic-style during hike or at local cafés.

🍝 Several dinners are shared together, including a traditional Sicilian cooking experience with Serafina.

🚐 All transfers are NOT included. I have arranged with my transfer company - we will divide the costs amongst the group on the day

🌋 Hiking routes may be adjusted depending on weather, volcanic activity, and the group's ability.

🌿 Yoga & Breathwork Journeys

Throughout the week, each optional yoga and breathwork session builds upon the last—guiding you from grounding and presence to awakening, release, expansion, and integration. Coach K will be there to hold space for you in whatever wants to SHINE THROUGH