When: SAVE THE DATE! May 3-8, 2026
Where: Salina Island, Sicily, Italy | Principe di Salina
REGISTRATION OPEN
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Single Occupancy: $6200 - REGISTER HERE
Double Occupancy: $5800 - REGISTER HERE
Deluxe Suite Double Occupancy: $6500 - REGISTER HERE
Non-Participant Fee available: Same price as selected occupancy
Join The Sewing Workshop Team in Italy! In this relaxing retreat, you'll be spending the days immersing yourself in the cultural wonder, delight and beauty of Salina Island, Sicily. The event will take place at the luxurious Principe di Salina hotel, a wonderful location where we will be the exclusive guests at the resort, assuring a personal and curated experience.
Each day will begin with lessons in hand stitching led by Alex. Inspired by the beautiful Mediterranean setting, students will create a travel stitch fabric booklet, working to sketch, design and stitch their very own embroidery designs. Participants will also have the opportunity to embroider their own finished Crane St. Tee made in collaboration with Alabama Chanin. Each day, Alex will share her creative techniques in taking inspiration from your travels and using them to create your own embroidery stitches.
After the morning workshops, participants are invited to enjoy the full luxuries of the hotel and island. Every meal is included in this retreat; all prepared by the immaculate and savory selections of Principe di Salina hotel. Each afternoon is filled with an opportunity to explore the island and will include a visit to a local winery, boat trip, a cooking class and a beach day.
Participants will select Single Occupancy, Double Occupancy or Deluxe Double Occupancy during their time at Principe di Salina. There is also a Non-Participant option available for those who are not interested in stitching. REGISTRATION OPEN!
About Salina Island | Sicily, Italy
Salina Island, Italy is one of the seven Aeolian islands to the north of Sicily. Salina is known for its quieter, greener base with vibrant mountains and vineyards. It is not just the beaches that attract tourists throughout the year, but also a vast cultural heritage, rich history, and lush natural vistas and sights. It is the greenest of all the islands in the archipelago. Here you will find full olive trees and sprawling vineyards that produce some of the finest (and most famous) Italian wines like Zibibbo and Malvasia DOC.
Highlights of Salina Island:
- The island is composed of three districts: Santa Marina (& Lingua), Malfa, and Leni, each with their own unique personality
- The island features beautiful volcanic beaches with crystal-clear waters, great cuisine and excellent wines
- Enjoy a fantastic spa experience at the sought-after Hotel Signum
- A premiere destination for ultimate relaxation; a sewing retreat like no other!
Itinerary:
*Itinerary subject to change
Sunday, May 3rd
- Arrive in Catania; Meet group at Catania Airport (CTA) for car pick up and travel by boat provided
- Welcome Dinner
Monday, May 4th
- Breakfast
- Morning workshop
- Group Lunch
- Winery visit
- Group Dinner
Tuesday, May 5th
- Breakfast
- Morning Workshop
- Boat Trip - Box Lunch provided
- Group Dinner
Wednesday, May 6th
- Breakfast
- Morning workshop
- Cooking Class - Lunch provided
- Group Dinner
Thursday, May 7th
- Breakfast
- Morning workshop
- Beach day at Pollara - Box Lunch provided
- Farewell Dinner
Friday, May 8th
- Breakfast
- Depart Principe di Salina; Group travel by boat and car to Catania Airport (CTA) provided
- Box Lunch provided
REGISTRATION OPEN June 3rd
Single Occupancy: $6200 per person - 10 Spots - REGISTER HERE
- Single room guarantee; double bed.
- Each room is decorated with Sicilian touches, the newly renovated bathrooms offer a glass shower and natural finishings with maiolica decor.
- All rooms have private terrace. Some face the garden with sea views on the horizon, while others are higher up without garden surroundings.
Double Occupancy: $5800 per person - 4 Spots - REGISTER HERE
- Shared room guarantee; one double bed or two twin beds.
- Each room is decorated with Sicilian touches, the newly renovated bathrooms offer a glass shower and natural finishings with maiolica decor.
- All rooms have private terrace. Some face the garden with sea views on the horizon, while others are higher up without garden surroundings.
Deluxe Suite - Double Occupancy: $6500 per person - 2 Spots - REGISTER HERE
- Shared room guarantee; two king beds.
- A light airy suite with sea views from the terrace, located on the highest floor of the main house. Rooms feature a large double room, set up with two king-size beds.
- Room includes a lounge area and a large private terrace ideal for morning coffees or evening wine. The view is priceless.
Non-Participants: If you wish to add on a Non-Participant, please indicate this in your registration by paying deposits for both travelers. The non-participant fee is the same as the Occupancy fee that you purchase.
Included:
- All hand sewing supplies and materials for the Travel Stitching Workshop
- Hotel accomodations at Principe di Salina
- All meals listed in the itinerary
- Group transportation to and from Catania Airport (CTA) to Salina Island
- All excursions; cooking class, winery visit, Pollara beach day
Not Included:
- Round trip airfare
- Snacks, drinks, alcohol, added transportation requests across island, and any extra charges at Principe di Salina or Salina Island
- Travel Insurance
Payment Terms and Cancellation Policy:
Deposit: A non-refundable deposit of $1000 is due to secure your spot.
9 months before departure | First Payment: Half of remaining payment is due.
6 months before departure | Final Payment: Remaining payment is due.
Deposits will be due at the time of registration to secure your spot. Deposits are non-refundable or transferrable under any circumstance. The Final Payment for the event will be due 6 months days before the event (November 3rd, 2025). Should you cancel in writing before the 6 month deadline, the First Payment will be refunded. Should you cancel after the 6 month deadline, no refunds will be given.
Getting to Salina Island
Included in the trip price is group transportation to and from Catania Airport (CTA) and Salina Island. Principe di Salina will arrange group pick-up on Sunday, May 3rd at the airport. From there, the group will travel together by private car to the port of Milazzo (1h45 drive). From there, the group will travel via Hydrofoil from Milazzo to Salina (1h30 boat ride), where a private car will be waiting to take the group directly to the hotel (15 minute drive).
The group will gather at a specific meeting point inside Catania Airport (CTA) on the afternoon of Sunday, May 3rd. Group pick-up time is TBD and will be disclosed at a later date. It will most likely be around 2:30 to 3:30pm.
Recommended Travel Arrangements:
Sunday, May 3rd: Plan to arrive at Catania Airport (CAT) no later than 3pm.
Friday, May 8th: Do not depart Catania Airport (CTA) before 11:30am.
Oftentimes, it is difficult to find a flight back to the U.S. in the afternoons, so it may be best to arrange an evening in Catania and fly out the following day. If this is the case, we recommend the Magnolia Boutique Rooms as a great option to stay close to the airport. It is a simple 5-minute walk to the airport, making early flights very easy if you are not able to fly out on Friday afternoon.
Other Travel Options:
To reach this wonderful piece of paradise, the closest airports are Catania, Palermo, and Naples. Catania Fontanarossa (CTA) is the closest and suggested airport. You may want to travel to other parts of Italy or Europe pre or post-trip. This is entirely up to you how you arrange your travel -- just be sure to meet the group at the meeting point on Sunday, May 3rd.
Mobility Notice:
Salina Island is a very hilly, mountainous island. While this trip is intended to be a low-impact, relaxing retreat, please note that choosing to walk through the island would require a moderate level of activity. Participants should be aware of uneven ground in cobblestone pathways, step-only access for certain parts of the hotel, efforts in good balance and comfort handling luggage through the airport and boat trip, and comfort walking across pebbled beaches. If you enjoy hiking, there are many wonderful trails and routes across the island for a variety of skill levels. Participants should expect to walk 1 mile per day, minimum, at various levels of incline.
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