Join Us For Our First Sheroes Journey!
July 20–27, 2024
Aeolian Islands, Sicily - Italy

 

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Our first Sheroes Journey is designed around sisterhood and inspired  by The Shero Mindset Book (Lulu Carter).

 

Deep friendship, vulnerability and mutual coaching in a safe space will help you re-connect to your natural state of health, joy, creativity, calmness, clarity and intuition.

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Sicily’s Sisters, the Aeolian Islands, will be co-creating with you and each one will be revealing her unique secrets and prompting you to listen to her rhythms. You will absorb their wisdom as they encourage you on this journey into your true self and provide just what you need when you need it.

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During our journey:

 

• A daily mindfulness ritual will help you connect to your senses while learning how to bring your attention to what’s important to you and live each moment intentionally and to the fullest.

 

• The four elements of nature—Air, Earth, Water and Fire—will be present all around us and sensed both inside and outside of you as we cruise around the islands.

 

• Each day will include experiential group activities. You will harness the power of SELF-SCIENCE to identify your specific needs, values, talents and purpose, learn ways to overcome limiting beliefs that may be keeping you from achieving your goals, and discover how to use imagination, vision and life planning to create a life in alignment with who you are. NON-VIOLENT COMMUNICATION techniques will help you listen to others with compassion and speak honestly about what is going on inside of you, which will strengthen relationships. With PSYCHODRAMA, use spontaneous dramatization, role playing, and dramatic self-presentation to investigate and gain insight into our lives. POSITIVE PSYCHOLOGY Positive Psychology is the scientific study of the strengths that enable individuals and communities to thrive. The field is founded on the belief that people want to lead meaningful and fulfilling lives, to cultivate what is best within themselves, and to enhance their experiences of love, work, and play.
   

You will discover the delight of taking it slowly, with time to sunbathe, plunge into crystal clear and deep blue waters, experience the beautiful landscape, and immerse yourself in the local cuisine and culture.

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Itinerary

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Pre-Program

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​Friday, July 18

An overnight stay will be arranged for international travelers as well breakfast (July 19) and transportation to Taormina.

 

Friday, July 19

For anyone arriving on July 19  We are planning a special gathering  and overnight stay in picturesque Taormina.

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The Sheroes Journey

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DAY 1 FREEDOM

Saturday, July 20

Element: AIR

 

After breakfast, we still have time to explore Taormina.

In the afternoon, we will be transported to our boat in Milazzo. 

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Note:The itinerary is subject to change based on wind conditions and whatever the sisters decide! The wind will tells us which way we go in first on our adventure!

 

Immediately following breakfast and occasionally after lunch, there will be self-growth group work while sailing.
 

Our Sheroes Journey officially starts in Milazzo, where the crew will be waiting for us on board our caicco with a refreshing welcome cocktail at about 6 pm. Cabins will be assigned during this time and you will be briefed on the cruise and boat rules.

Once we settle in, Anna and Luisa will introduce the participants, the 4 Sacred Elements program and the week’s activities.

Dinner with group at the port.

After dinner, Anna and Luisa will create a safe “circle” space to build connection and Eugenia will guide us through a short mindfulness practice.

 

DAY 2 WISDOM

Sunday, July 21

Element: EARTH

 

On our first day we will set sail during breakfast and cruise to the island of Vulcano (sailing time: about 2 hours and 40 minutes). After breakfast, during navigation, we will ground and connect to the element of Earth through a short meditation with Eugenia, followed by our first group session with Ana and self science.

We will anchor in Gelso Bay, in front of one of the island’s most beautiful black sand beaches, for a dip and lunch. In the afternoon, the captain will sail around the island; we will go mud bathing in the famous natural skin-soothing sulfur pits and swim in the island’s west-facing bay as the sun goes down.

In the early evening, we will be taken to Vulcano’s port village by tender boat for a visit and dine.

 

DAY 3 JOY

Monday, July 22

Element: WATER

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After our healthy morning ritual with Eugenia around the theme of water, after breakfast Nancy will guide us on the Positive Psychology and highlithing our stretgns. We sail for the island of Panarea, the smallest of the Aeolian Islands (sailing time: about 2 hours). We will anchor off the coast of the rocky islet of Dattilo off Panarea’s east coast for swimming, sunbathing and lunch in a dramatic, breathtaking location.

After lunch, we will head for the bay in front of San Pietro, Panarea’s main village. The evening will be yours to explore the village, shop and dine.

 

DAY 4 LOVE

Tuesday, July 23

Element: FIRE

 

Today we head off to the island of Stromboli and it will be all about the element of FIRE! After the breakfast we will explore the Shero Mindset with Lulu through Psychodrama and Positive Psychology.
The location for our swim and delicious lunch will be Ginostra Bay. The captain will then navigate around the island and make a stop off Scari beach. In the evening, you’ll have free time to discover the quaint village of San Vincenzo, climb the narrow streets to pay a visit to the church and have dinner at your own convenience. Back on board, get ready for a night sailing adventure to Sciara del Fuoco, where you will witness the magnificent display of Stromboli’s eruptions, creating a stunning and unforgettable atmosphere for the evening.

 

DAY 5 COURAGE

Wednesday, July 24 (Integration of of the Elements).

 

We begin our day together early in silent contemplation of what the landscape and our emotions offer in the moment.

After breakfast, Silvia will introduce non-vilonce communication. We will set sail for our next destination, the island of Salina, Anna’s favorite and for good reason! Salina is considered to be the most “authentic” of the seven sisters and is famous for its Malvasia sweet wine and as the set of the Oscar-winning film "Il Postino" by Massimo Troisi (a must-see!). Our sailing time will be 2 hours and 30 minutes, giving us plenty of time for a stimulating group session!

The captain will anchor in the stunning location of Capo Faro, where we will take a plunge in the crystal clear waters and have lunch admiring the rock walls, lighthouse and lush vegetation.

Take advantage of the afternoon to marvel at the sights as the captain sails around his native island toward Pollara, one of the most breathtaking places on our trip.

We will enter the port in the evening to wander around the village of Santa Marina and dine.

 

DAY 6 CREATIVITY

Thursday, July 25 (Integration of of the Elements).

 

Enjoy the sunrise (the show starts at 5:52 a.m.!) or sleep in today, After breakfast we will open the floor for participants to share their gifts! Art, poetry, music, dance...

Following our shared meal, the captain will set course for Lipari, which is the largest and most vibrant island in the archipelago yet still maintains a calm atmosphere. Our swim and lunch will take place by the island’s white beaches in the famous pumice quarrying area. After lunch, we will practice a short meditation as we head to a charming little cove for a dip. You will have time for sharing, journaling, reading or Q&A with trainers. In the late afternoon we will land at Marina Lunga giving you the opportunity to visit the picturesque town of Lipari and try the local cuisine.

 

DAY 7 FAITH

Friday, July 26 (Integration of of the Elements).

 

This morning, we will connect to the love and gratitude in our hearts with a pre-breakfast Heartfulness meditation.

After breakfast, the captain will be steering the boat toward the iconic and spectacular sea stacks known in Lipari as the Guardians of the Island. We will swim and enjoy lunch by these giants in preparation for our group work and 3 hour and 30 minute trip back to the mainland.

In the late afternoon, we will anchor at the promontory of Capo Milazzo for a refreshing swim before heading to Marina di Nettuno, where you will have time to pack, enjoy the town and dine at your leisure.

 

DAY 8

Saturday, July 27 

 

Everything’s packed and we’re ready to disembark… but first, another slow breakfast together…

 

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