Constantly Evolving: a wellness and culinary retreat
16-23 May 2026
A 7-night all-inclusive wellness and culinary retreat hosted by Nadia Zaki and Chef Dora at Rocca delle Tre Contrade, Sicily
Taking place in the exclusive surroundings of Rocca delle Tre Contrade, Constantly Evolving is a week-long retreat designed and led by Nadia Zaki, whose daily workshops and one-to-one coaching sessions focussing on inner strength and fitness techniques will be complemented by an immersive (and delicious) journey into the rich traditions of Sicilian cuisine. Add on a selection of exclusive excursions and what awaits participants is an irresistible mix of fun, interactive and life-changing experiences punctuated by memorable moments of pure gastronomic joy.
Rising proudly between Mount Etna and the sparkling waters of the Ionian Sea, Rocca delle Tre Contrade is one of the finest luxury villas in the Mediterranean. Over the years it has acquired a well-earned reputation for its exquisite cuisine, its warm hospitality and its refined, sophisticated accommodation.
16 - 23 May 2026, Rocca delle Tre Contrade will be hosting a week-long full-immersion wellness experience led by acclaimed NYC-based fitness coach Nadia Zaki (seen in Shape, Fitness, Whole Living and Martha Stewart Living magazines), mixing the culinary delights of our in-villa chef, Dora Maugeri (featured in Bon Appetit, Food & Wine and Cucina Italiana magazines) with a daily programme of inspiring wellness and fitness workshops based on the "Inner Series Method" triggering both mind and body. Nadia's method reinforces inner calmness, control, power and precision to improve strength, flexibility and increases range of motion.
"This retreat is about getting inspired, refreshed and energised from the setting of the villa and the surrounding nature, and finding the balance between physical challenges and well-deserved rest:"
Nadia Zaki
"We can't wait for Nadia to return to Sicily. Her boundless energy is contagious and together we have designed a series of activities that will fill your whole week here in Sicily with wonder and amazement, from the power of Mount Etna to hands-on lessons making authentic cannoli in the villa kitchen."
Jon Moslet, owner of Rocca delle Tre Contrade
About Nadia
Nadia Zaki is a celebrated dancer, choreographer and teacher who has already hosted several retreats at Rocca delle Tre Contrade. She has travelled the world teaching at workshops and conventions, and has led masterclasses in Italy, Sweden, Japan, England and throughout the United States.
Nadia was raised in Egypt and Sweden and now lives in New York City. She has spent the last 20 years studying and practicing yoga and martial arts, specifically Hapkido, Muay Thai, Kung Fu and Capoeira. This unique range of expertise led Nadia to create "Inner Series", a fusion of ballet technique, yoga and martial arts designed to build strength from the inside out through conscious, purposeful, beautiful movement that sculpts the body. She studied dance in Sweden, London, Paris and the United States at prestigious schools such as Alvin Alley, Broadway Dance Center, Steps and The Edge and has choreographed for Nike, Reebok, Ralph Lauren, Crunch USA and various pop artists.
About Dora
Dora Maugeri is Rocca delle Tre Contrade's brilliant, enthusiastic and beloved resident chef. Cooking practically ever since she could walk, when she would follow her grandmother into the kitchen to help, and always with a smile on her face, Dora has a flair, generosity and passion for food that is contagious.
Her cooking is a multi-sensory spectacle of authentic tastes, flavours and aromas, and watching her transform the fresh produce that is brought in every day from the nearby markets and from Rocca delle Tre Contrade's own kitchen garden, is a sight to behold. She is the nonna we all would like to have. Her specialities include exquisite raw seafood dishes (which, unbeknown to most have actually been served for generations along these shores), mouthwatering roast vegetable dishes, fish and meat secondi, arancini al ragù (the archetypal Sicilian street food), and cannoli with fresh sweetened ricotta.
“Dora stepped in to teach us how to make arancini, cannoli, almond semifreddo, and the heavenly cakes that were always available for guests to snack on.”
Food & Wine magazine, September 2020
your Accommadation at Rocca delle Tre Contrade
Rocca delle Tre Contrade occupies a stunningly panoramic position atop its own hill on Sicily’s east coast. Uninterrupted 360-degree views take in the sparkling Ionian Sea to one side and the fertile flanks and lava peak of Mount Etna to the other. The views of this former aristocratic estate are further enhanced by the intense greens and citrus flashes of the villa’s grounds, which feature lemon groves, fruit orchards and vegetable gardens. The magnificence of Mother Nature is rivalled only the amenities on offer, which include delightfully refurbished, generously proportioned interiors, 12 luxuriously finished en-suite bedrooms, a spectacular 25-metre, south-facing infinity pool (ranked one the 100 most beautiful pools in the world by Condé Nast Traveller), a clay tennis court, and a spa area, including a steam room (hammam) and a well-equipped gym.
Close by is Mount Etna, Europe’s largest active volcano (a UNESCO Natural World Heritage Site), Taormina, Catania, and a host of other fascinating towns, many of which are also designated UNESCO World Heritage Sites.
The culinary excellence and welcoming hospitality of Rocca delle Tre Contrade has been mentioned by Food & Wine magazine (US), The Daily Telegraph (UK), The Times (UK), BBC Good Food magazine (UK), Elle magazine (UK), House & Garden (UK) magazine, Bon Appetit magazine (US), Foodism magazine (UK) and The Sophisticated Traveller (AUS).
*Please note that the closest airport to Rocca delle Tre Contrade is Catania International Airport in Sicily
The Sicily Environment Fund
By participating in this retreat, you will contribute to supporting environmental grassroots initiatives in Sicily. 5% of the proceeds from the retreat will be devolved to the recently formed Sicily Environment Fund (SEF), of which we are founding members. Being active through SEF is important for us in our wish to give back to this incredible island that hosts us. SEF is part of the wider, global network of environmental foundations called Conservation Collective, founded in London by Ben Goldsmith. If you would like to receive more information, please let us know. Or visit the foundation’s web site, https://sicilyenvironment.org.
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