Slow mood Archives - Scent of Sicily

Pottery Class

scentofsicily — Tue, 07 Nov 2023 14:13:59 +0000

Our workshop in villa invites guests to immerse themselves in the world of traditional art and craftsmanship through clay modeling and ceramic decoration. This hands-on experience is not just an activity, but a journey into the rich heritage of ceramic arts. Under the guidance of our seasoned ceramists, participants will be introduced to the fundamental techniques that have been passed down through generations. They will learn how to shape, mold, and decorate clay, transforming it into beautiful ceramic pieces. The workshop spans half a day, a perfect duration to delve into the art without feeling rushed. It’s an opportunity for guests to not only learn a new skill but also to connect with the local culture and history associated with ceramic art. Each participant will have the chance to experiment with various techniques, encouraged by our expert instructors. The result is not just a unique piece of art they can take home but also a memorable experience that they carry with them long after the workshop concludes. This is an ideal way for guests to engage with the local culture and bring a piece of it back home as a tangible and personal keepsake of their visit.

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Private Chocolate Experience in Modica, make your own choco-bar

scentofsicily — Tue, 11 Jan 2022 07:29:47 +0000

A unique experienze in one of the famous sicilian place: Modica and the chocolate!

Departure for the Val di Noto to discover two wonderful Baroque towns that belong to the UNESCO heritage. All this area was badly damaged in 1693 by a strong earthquake and largely rebuilt in Sicilian Baroque style.

After around 1 hour driving through the country side you will reach Modica that is divided into two parts, the “higher” town and the “lower” town, connected by numerous flights of steps.

Palazzi and houses rise from the bottom of the gorge seemingly stacked one on top of the other. Magnificent churches, with their inspiring domes, bell towers and intricate facades, punctuate the red-tiled roofs and one is struck by the uniform beauty of the whole.
For the real chocoholic, it is included a sweet experience: put your hands on and make your own
choco-bar! A workshop aimed to introduce you to this unique tradition and to discover how home
made chocolate is still produced in the Baroque city of Modica.
Later, a short drive will lead you onto Ragusa to visit one of the most fascinating towns in Sicily.
Ragusa has caused many visitor’s jaw to drop as they first set eyes on the lower part of the town. This
afternoon return to the pick up point.

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Noto, Caffè Sicilia, Farm with almonds and cheeses

scentofsicily — Tue, 28 Dec 2021 05:57:59 +0000

One of the most famous city of Sicilian baroque, Noto: you can’t miss to visit this magnificent city, today a
World Heritage Site.
Walking along its white streets, we will stop to admire the church of Santa Chiara, the St. Nicholas Cathedral, Palazzo Ducezio, via Nicolaci with its beautiful balconies, the Fountain of Hercules, the Municipal Theatre and all other major architectures.
On the main street, we stop at the famous Caffè Sicilia to discover some of the typical Sicilian desserts: cannoli (crunchy dessert with a sweet ricotta) and granita (frozen dessert).
Then we’ll move just a few minutes from Noto to visit a very interesting farm.
Here, with the owner, we’ll discover the world of the Almond, there are in the world at least 100 species.

This farmer has sheeps and cows too, so we’ll try some cheese and authentich home made Sicilian food

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Truffle Hunting

scentofsicily — Tue, 28 Dec 2021 05:37:29 +0000

Would you like to discover the treasure of the truffle in Sicily ?

This is the right experience for you!

In Sicily you can find excellent truffle. The best area for this experience is the Iblei mountains.

This is a very interesting tour, you will do an amazing trekking, during the walk with the truffle expert and the dog, we will try to find “the treasure ”.

After the walk, we will go to one of the most important SLOW FOOD trattoria in Sicily.

Here, you will enjoy a delightful sicilian lunch (this restaurant has 5 dishes recognized SLOW FOOD) of course, the truffle too.

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Relax in Yoga

scentofsicily — Fri, 28 Feb 2020 14:32:39 +0000

Vacation is a break from the hustle and bustle of everyday life, vacation is time to disconnect the plug and live a few days in peace and relax.
So why not add an even more intense moment of relax to your holidays with a yoga class directly at home, in the garden of the beautiful villa of your choice.
The ideal place where, with the help of a professional teacher, Mrs Valentina Giacalone, you can do your practice in harmony with the surrounding environment.
Cost 1 person € 50
Cost from 2 to 4 people € 70
Each additional person ( from 4 to 10) € 12 each

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Salt designer: create your salt pasta jewel just in front of salt lagoon

scentofsicily — Fri, 28 Feb 2020 14:32:29 +0000

Salt designer: create your salt pasta jewel just sitting outside the salt lagoon.

Salt designer: create your jewel in salt paste, sitting in front of one of the most beautiful views, the lagoon of the Stagnone where the production and harvesting of salt takes place.
The perfect place where, with the help of Giorgia and her delicious mother, two nice Marsalesi DOC, you can learn how to work the salt paste, creating a beautiful jewel with your hands that will remind you, looking at it, your Sicilian holiday.
While the jewel in salt paste will have to be left to dry, take the time to relax and enjoy a good Sicilian aperitif watching the lagoon, the windmills and the wonderful colours of the landscape.

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Shiatsu in the pool

scentofsicily — Tue, 25 Feb 2020 11:00:10 +0000

In a luxurious ambiance, the art of Shiatsu massage blends with poolside relaxation, thanks to on-demand services provided directly in exclusive villas by industry professionals. Skilled massage therapists create a unique experience, combining the soothing techniques of Shiatsu with the healing element of water. Immersed in private residences, guests indulge in personalized massages by the pool, where the sound of water accompanies the rejuvenation of body and mind. This fusion of well-being and luxury transforms each villa into a haven of tranquility, offering an unforgettable sensory experience under the serene sky.

A pleasant moment dedicated to the relaxation of body and soul, watsu massage: immersed in the pool of the villa of your choice, you can try the innovative relaxation techniques … in contact with water.

A beautiful occasion in which the body tends to let itself go, it feels without constraints, light, open, in a playful movement.

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Learn to relax yourself…massage!

scentofsicily — Tue, 25 Feb 2020 10:46:03 +0000

In luxurious homes, wellness reaches new heights with tailor-made massages performed by experts in the comfort of exclusive villas. Professionals in the field offer personalized treatments ranging from relaxing techniques to holistic therapies. In this idyllic setting, the tranquility of the villas becomes the stage for discreet and customized luxury. Guests indulge in a unique sensory experience, enveloped by the skilled hands of massage therapists who bring relaxation directly to private residences. A ritual of indulgence and body care, where serenity harmoniously blends with the sophisticated elegance of the villas.

Mr Mancinelli with his colleague will be in the villa at the agreed time ; you will decide between a relaxing or a decontracting massage

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