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Retreats at Rocca delle Tre Contrade

Retreats at Rocca delle Tre Contrade

Special interest experiences at one of the Mediterranean's top private villas

Picture the glorious luxury confines of Rocca delle Tre Contrade... and there you are, working side by side with acclaimed experts in their field... can there be any more stimulating way of developing your skills and immersing yourself in your creative passions?

Throughout the year, acclaimed chefs, Masters of Wine, professional photographers, and experts in wellness and horticulture take up residency at Rocca delle Tre Contrade for a series of unique, week-long retreats.

Incorporating masterclasses, private guided excursions, vineyard visits, culinary delights and much more besides, these special interest experiences attract participants from all over the world.

Rocca delle Tre Contrade itself is quite simply one of the very top private villas available for rent in the Mediterranean. Its culinary excellence and welcoming hospitality has been featured in, amongst others, The Daily Telegraph (UK), The Times (UK), BBC Good Food (UK), Elle (UK), House & Garden (UK), Bon Appetit (US), Foodism (UK), Robb Report (US), and The Sophisticated Traveller (AUS).

Past workshops have included residencies by Michelin-starred chefs Christian Puglisi (Copenhagen), Skye Gyngell (London), Michael Tusk (San Francisco) and Merlin Labron-Johnson (Bruton). Sicilian Michelin-starred chefs Alessandro Ingiulla (Sapio in Catania), Giuseppe Raciti (Zash in Riposto) and Accursio Craparo (Accursio in Modica) have also cooked at the villa.

Retreats

27 September-4 October 2025: Sicilian Wine Harvest - with Isabelle Legeron, Master of Wine

A week-long retreat focusing on the vibrant world of Sicilian wine, plus the unique opportunity to step inside the world of Japanese omakase cuisine with Chef Shigeru Nakaminato of Bunon Natural Wine Bar, Tokyo.

2-9 May 2026: Love is a Pink Villa in Sicily, Culinary workshop with Claire Ptak and chef Dora

Hone your pastry skills with acclaimed chef Claire Ptak of Violet Cakes, London, and learn the secrets of Sicilian cuisine with Rocca delle Tre Contrade's beloved in-house chef, Dora.

16-23 May 2026: Constantly Evolving - a wellness and culinary retreat with Nadia Zaki and chef Dora

A week-long retreat combining daily workshops on inner strength and fitness techniques and an immersive (and mouthwatering) journey into the traditions of Sicilian cuisine.

If you'd like to join one of our retreats, please contact us for more details.

Please note that for these bookings we are acting as an agent and your contract is direct with the owner of Rocca delle Tre Contrade. Please see our full Retreat Booking Terms and Conditions here.

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