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The Brain Health Retreat in Sicily
September 10, 2023 @ 4:00 pm - September 16, 2023 @ 4:00 pm
This trip is sold out. To join the waitlist, contact Elizabeth Minchilli here.
The first time I visited Sicily, I went in search of relatives. As the story went, my grandparents grew up across the street from each other high in the rugged mountains of central Sicily, in the tiny town of Santa Caterina. What I found exceeded my expectations—not just a handful of relatives, but an entire village of them. Everyone I met in my grandparents’ hometown carried my family name. I fell hopelessly in love with everything Sicilian—the culture, the food, the mountains, and especially, the people.
Since then, I have returned repeatedly to this magical island to bike through its farmlands, hike its mountains, and train in its kitchens. Now I am thrilled to invite you along on my next trip to Sicily.
Join me on a 6-day culinary tour and deep dive into the Mediterranean lifestyle, all through the lens of brain health.
I’ve teamed up with author and Italian food expert Elizabeth Minchilli to curate the perfect tour for us. For more information and to reserve your spot, contact Elizabeth here.
- When: September 10-16, 2023
- Where: Ortigia (Siracusa), Sicily
- Nearest Airport: Catania, Sicily
With me as your guide, our Minchilli-curated tour is based in the southeastern city of Ortigia. We’ll start the week gathering local ingredients at the farmers market for a cooking class of classic Sicilian dishes (that happen to be brain healthy, too). Each day after, we’ll join some of the most highly-rated local Sicilian guides to explore another facet of Sicily—from its almond groves and Greek temples in the south to its active volcano in the north, tasting and learning every step of the way.
The days will be full, but don’t worry—we’ve also built in time for exercise (I’ll lead an optional daily power walk) and lots of time to relax and explore on your own.
Throughout the week, besides having fun and tasting all that Sicily has to offer, we’ll focus on cultivating the habits of a brain-healthy life.
- What does it mean to follow a Mediterranean diet?
- How does this translate to dementia-free longevity?
- How do you approach travel with a brain health mindset?
- How does travel help build your cognitive reserve?
We’ll discuss these topics and more while touring around, walking, and at the table. In addition, I’ll offer Aperitivo Talks (over drinks), printed Riassuntos (Recaps), and optional one-one one brain health consultations.
This is the trip of a lifetime for anyone who is curious about cultivating lifelong brain health, all while being immersed in the Mediterranean lifestyle. I can’t wait to show you my Sicily.
For more information and to reserve your spot, contact Elizabeth here.