The Venue
Borgo Del Carato
Private, Exclusive Retreat Space
Enjoy exclusive access to Borgo del Carato, a lovingly restored Sicilian farmhouse set within a 90-hectare private park, surrounded by ancient carob and olive trees. This historic estate blends rustic charm with modern comforts, offering spacious accommodations, wellness areas, and scenic outdoor spaces.
Accommodations The elegantly rustic rooms, converted from former warehouses and workers' lodgings, evoke the charm of the Baron’s quarters. Each room features a private bathroom with complimentary toiletries, flat-screen TV with SKY, air conditioning, and either a balcony or patio.
- Shared Superior Ensuite Room: a shared room for two female artists, two separated beds, with an en-suite shared bathroom for the two guests.
- Single Superior Ensuite Room: a private room for a single guest, with a double bed, with a private en-suite bathroom.
- Douple Superior Ensuite Room: a private room for two guests, with a double bed and a private en-suite bathroom.
- Double Superior Ensuite Room with a not-painter guest: a private room for two guests, with a double bed and a private en-suite bathroom. The not-painter guest will enjoy the venue, the wellness area, the swimming pool, the two trips, all the restaurant meals, but not the art classes.
Amenities
- Art Spaces: Our painting studio will be set up in one of the spacious rustic halls.
- Wellness Area: Spa with massage rooms and a fitness zone featuring treadmills, ellipticals, and other equipment for personal training.
- Recreation: Swimming pool, private romantic courtyard and gardens, terraces for relaxation and open-air dining.
- Restaurant: At the Locanda del Borgo, enjoy seasonal Sicilian cuisine crafted from local ingredients, with options for vegetarian and vegan dishes dining in the romantic courtyard.
Atmosphere Once the residence of Sicilian barons and aristocrats, Borgo del Carato transports guests to the Sicily of the early 1900s while offering all modern comforts. The estate’s traditional stone fireplaces, stone floors, and wooden beams create a warm and inviting ambiance. Whether unwinding by the pool, strolling through the courtyard, or enjoying the views from the luminous terraces, Borgo del Carato immerses you in the timeless beauty and simplicity of Sicily’s heritage.
Additional Details
- Wi-Fi in common areas.
- Private or shared bathrooms, towels, and hairdryers.