Entre Familia y Mesas with Francisco Xavier
“Entre Familia y Mesas”
Between Family and Table
A taste of Mexico City is coming to the villa as we welcome chef Francisco Xavier culinary exploration through taste , tradition and nature .
Francisco is honoring his mother’s love of hospitality through his global pop Luisa comto Sicily to share the warmth of the memories of his childhood dinner tables and the deep passion for Mexican flavours.
Alongside this incredible culinary opportunity we will spend our days exploring all the secrets of the western coast of Sicily . Days at sea , nights in the garden , come join us
Food as Bridge with Carmine Gorrasi
September 11 - 17th : Food as a Bridge with Carmine Gorrasi
Join Carmine Gorassi for Food as a Bridge, an immersive retreat that celebrates the connections between food, nature, art, aesthetics, and community.
Living communally at Villa Paradiso, we will spend the week cooking, wine tasting, creating, and exploring both the rolling countryside and the vibrant city of Palermo. Days unfold at a gentle pace, moving between hands-on culinary experiences, meaningful conversations, moments of creativity, and excursions that reveal the beauty and character of Sicily.
These retreats are interactive, inspiring, and rooted in a soft, welcoming energy. Whether gathering around the table to prepare a meal, sharing a glass of local wine at sunset, or wandering through historic streets and landscapes, guests are invited to experience food not only as nourishment, but as a bridge—to place, to culture, and to one another.
Food as a Bridge is an opportunity to reconnect with the pleasures of slowing down, creating together, and experiencing Sicily through its flavors, traditions, and people.
Included Experiences
Daily meal preparation from Carminne
Daily art workshops from Kavita
Local market excursions, visits to fishing villages
Wine and olive oil tastings
Farm and garden experiences
Exploration in Palermo with local friends
Materials for all art classes
Day 1 — Arrival & Welcome to Villa Paradiso
Guest arrivals and check-in
Welcome refreshments featuring local Sicilian specialties
Time to settle in
Opening aperitivo and introductions
Welcome Dinner on the terrace from Carmine and Kavita
Day 2 — Colors of the Landscape
Morning Swim + sketch.
Plein-air painting workshop: capturing the sea
Seasonal lunch prepared by Carminne
Learn local ingredients and food traditions
Garden harvest experience
Wine tasting + Aperitivo
Communal Cooking Together Dinner
Day 3 — Market & Culinary Traditions
Visit to a local farmers' market
Meet artisan producers
Ingredient selection for afternoon cooking
Casual market-inspired meal
Seaside / Free Time
Long communal dinner
Day 4 — Day Trip to Palermo
Brunch on the Terrace
Train to Palermo Centro. Optional guided tours with a local friend
Independent time to explore and enjoy the city
Pizza Making Dinner in Casteldaccia
Day 5 - Wine Wine Wine
Visit a local olive grove and vineyard
Learn about sustainable agriculture and wine making
Olive oil tasting + Wine Tasting
Vineyard picnic + Wine Tasting
Mixed-media art workshop using natural pigments and textures
Day 6 - Sea Sea Sea
Morning Swim + Breakfast picnic
Boat trip + Lunch at sea + Snorkeling
Enjoy the final sunset at Aspra
Final Dinner + Party at Villa
Day 7 — Departure
Farewell breakfast + swim
Slow departure
Inner Portraits with Polina Koval
From September 30 to October 4, you will have the chance to stay in a beautiful Italian seaside villa, surrounded by nature and open landscapes. During this time, Polina will be holding a series of drawing and textile workshops exploring the connection between image, bodily experience, and material.
Kavita of Paradiso, will be our chef, preparing nourishing home-cooked meals throughout our stay. Her cooking will be an essential part of the experience, gently bringing us together in shared moments around the table.
If you would like to book your stay or receive more details, please feel free to message
Colors of Lefkada
Painting + Culinary Escape
We explore the island of Lefkada through palettes, shapes, textures, and taste.
LA based artist and founder of Lobster Club, Maja Dlugolecka will lead various painting workshops amongst the nature on grand scale, vintage canvasses , Enjoy wine tasting on the sand while painting the sunset colors. Nights in local tavernas and beachside picnics all while staying within the walls of Casa Condriada.
Pleminary Itinerary
October 15
Arrive at Casa Condriada
Welcome wine tasting + sunset dinner at the Casa
October 16
Slow morning + poolside breakfast
First painting workshop with Maja
Lunch picnic in nature
Free time / relax
Dinner in local Taverna
October 17
Optional sunrise swim / paint
Poolside Brunch + slow morning at Casa
Boat ride (weather pending) and lunch
Sunset paint + wine tasting + dinner
October 18
Poolside Brunch + slow morning at Casa
excursion into nature
afternoon painting session + wine tasting + snacks
dinner at local taverna. time to explore the town
October 19
poolside brunch + slow morning
departure
Casa Condriada is located on the island of Lefkada.
There is a local airport to daily busses to/ from Athens
Accommodation
Casa Condriada exists of 5 bedrooms, each equipped with their own private bathrooms.
Executive Suite:
3 Matrimonial Bedrooms
1 Bedroom with Two Single Beds :
reservations can be made in two payments. deposits are non refundable
https://www.thethinkingtraveller.com/greece/lefkada/villas/casa-condriada
Sardinian Dreams 2.0
Join us back in beautiful Sardinia for a second culinary , sea and spa retreat!
We stay in an exclusive villa outside the town of Pula with our own private beach and gardens. Enjoy the days with daily swims, excursions, cooking classes and spa treatments.
sample itinerary
September 24
guests arrive to the villa
sunset swim + welcome dinner on the beach
September 25
morning swim + light breakfast + yoga
boat excursion , lunch on the water
sunset wine tasting + post sun skincare
dinner by paradiso mediterraneo
September 26
morning swim + light breakfast
afternoon cooking class + relaxed afternoon at the villa
evening massages + wine
dinner by paradiso mediterraneo
September 27
morning swim + light breakfast + beach yoga (optional)
excursion to sea caves + picnic lunch on the water
evening massages + wine
beachside dinner by paradiso mediterraneo
September 28
morning swim + light breakfast + beach yoga (optional)
slow departure, optional lunch
Location
Our villa is located in Pula, the province of Cagliari. It is 35 minutes south of the Cagliari airport. We are happy to help you organise an airport shuttle to the villa, otherwise you are welcome to rent a car. During the retreat a car is not necessary but if you prefer to have some independence / want to explore on your own, it is recommended.
Price
We currently have 2 bedrooms available with matrimonial beds.
Dual occupancy (per person) 1,300.00 EUR
Single occupancy : 2,000.00 EUR
You are welcome to pay in full or begin with a 50% deposit and pay the remaining balance before September 1
Deep Hydration
Retreat Details – Puglia June 18-22 2025
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01– An immersive retreat centered around restoring deep hydration within the skin and body.
02– A retreat focused on restoring deep hydration in the skin and body through immersive meals and skin treatments.
03– A retreat set in the town of Nardo, Puglia focused on creating deep hydration within the body and skin through local food and daily skin treatments.
Draft Program / Agenda
June 18 / Day 1
Arrive and settle in
Sunset dinner on the terrace
Candle lit PM skincare talk and how-to
June 19 / Day 2
Morning coffee and juice
Somatic movement exercise // lymph talk
Breakfast
Free time // 1st round of skin treatments
Lunch
Group walk to the water
Dinner
June 20 / Day 3
Morning coffee and juice
Somatic movement exercise
Breakfast
Free time // 2nd round of skin treatments
Lunch
Skin health Q&A
Dinner in town
June 21 / Day 4
Morning coffee and juice
Somatic movement exercise
Breakfast
Free time // 3rd round of skin treatments
Lunch
Free time
Dinner on the terrace
June 22 / Day 5
Morning coffee and juice
Somatic movement exercise
Breakfast
Free time // 4th round of skin treatments
Lunch
Farewells
Skin Treatment Description
Tegan’s style of skin treatment focuses on stimulating repair, regeneration, and hydration within the deepest layers of the skin. With an emphasis on fascia release and lymphatic drainage, her massage-forward treatments will sculpt, tone, and provide whole-body nervous system regulation.
Skin FAQ
Q: What products will be used?
A: A mix of Apulia Secret which is local to the Nardo region of Puglia and In Fiore from the Bay Area where Tegan’s skin studio is located. Both product lines are clean, botanical, small batch, and gentle yet advanced. If you have specific allergies or skin concerns they will be addressed and accommodated.
Q: How many facials will I receive during the retreat?
A: Tegan will be giving private skin treatments daily. There will be enough slots for everyone to get two treatments spaced out every other day. Alongside the extended private sessions she will also be guiding on skincare how-to’s and Q&A’s, daily somatic movement for increasing lymph flow, and making face masks for everyone to enjoy together.
Q: Will it be education heavy?
A: The goal is for you to leave feeling relaxed, hydrated inside and out, and more confident in your skin health. Tegan will be guiding on how to keep the benefits going past the retreat week, but in a way that keeps you in vacation mode. Her education style focuses on easy integration techniques that you can plug and play into your day to day without overwhelm.
Retreat Details
Hosted at Palazzo Ventidue, the villa offers three bedrooms with queen sized beds and bathrooms attached. The extra beds are roll-aways that can be placed in one or more of the rooms. For this reason, we highly suggest coming with a friend, partner, or group for ease of the stay. If you would like to reserve an entire room for just yourself, you will have to pay for two spots. Additionally, if you’re comfortable pairing up with a like-minded solo individual you haven't met yet, please reach out so we can accommodate you accordingly.
EUR Pricing – Per Person
EUR 1,200 – rollaway
EUR 1,500 – queen split
EUR 3,000 – queen solo
Includes–
– 5 night stay in villa
– All meals and beverages
– 2 private skin treatments
– Skincare to take home
– Guided time and talks
– Beach and town excursions
*does not include price of travel
Sardinian Dreams
Enjoy all the beauty northern Sardinia has to offer in an intimate, exclusive culinary forward retreat.
May 28: Arrival to villa. Dinner cooked by private chef
May 29: Light Yoga + Breakfast. Afternoon Snorkeling. Dinner by private chef
May 30: Breakfast. Lunch + Sardinian Wine Tasting. Dinner + Cooking Class
May 31: Light Yoga + Breakfast. Massages. Final Beachside Dinner
June 1: Final Breakfast + Departure.