Summer retreat 2025

📍 Femminamorta (Riposto, CT) – August 12 > 17
https://maps.app.goo.gl/uJWutVLNWi12W1i98

The 16th edition of Marranzano World Fest celebrates its 20th anniversary with a full week immersive retreat dedicated to the study and exploration of musical and instrumental traditions from around the world: from the Mediterranean to India, including Oceania and Austria, without ever neglecting the deeply rooted Sicilian traditions.

An immersive experience among frame drums and jaw harps, ancestral sounds and Indian classical tradition, local cuisine and relaxation, in an ancient farmhouse with a pool, surrounded by greenery, just 3 minutes from the sea.

 

🗓️ Dates and Logistics

📍WHERE?
Contrada Femminamorta (Riposto, CT) https://maps.app.goo.gl/uJWutVLNWi12W1i98

-Arrival: Tuesday, August 12

-Departure: Sunday, August 17

– 5 days and 5 nights of musical residency in eco-camping

-Overnight options include personal tents, pre-set tents, shared rooms, or double rooms

 

🎶 Each Day Includes

– 2 sessions of your chosen masterclass (morning and afternoon): Kanjira, HERstories or jaw harps
– Access to gardens and relaxation area with swimming pool
– Full local board (breakfasts, lunches, dinners, and snacks)

 

🌅 Special Events

(open to the public as well)

– Tuesday, August 12: Welcome concert with Duo Sikelia (Sicily), Rachele Andrioli (Salento)

– Wednesday, August 13: Sound excursion on EtnaVisit to the lava flow cave and astronomical observation at the Sartorius Mountains with Emilio Messina (naturalistic guide) and Andrea Orlando (astrophysicist)

-Saturday, August 16: Sunset concert with Barbara Crescimanno (Sicily), Hiram Salsano (Cilento), Fabio Tricomi (Sicily), Albin Paulus (Austria), Steev Kindwald (USA/Japan/India), and the special participation of Alfio Antico (Sicily)

-Sunday, August 17: Sunrise concert with Ganesh Kumar & Visaga Trio (Chennai, India)

 

🎟️ TICKETS 🎟️

 

🎫FULL PASS (5 days)

– Access to the venue, gardens, and pool for 5 days
– Accommodation in personal tent/camper for 5 days
– Full board 5 days
– One masterclass of your choice (2 sessions/day from Wed 13 to Sat 16)
– Welcome concert (Tue 12)
– Etna Sound Excursion (Wed 13)
– Sunset concert (Sat 16)
– Sunrise concert (Sun 17)
Early Bird €510 (until Sun, July 13) – Regular €600

 

💛 LOVE PASS

Marranzano Lovers (5 days)
Everything included in the Full Pass +:
– Organic cotton Marranzano tote bag
– The 2025 MWF “Caprartic” T-shirt
– Handmade surprise gadget
– Name among supporters (if desired)
– Eternal love from the crew and a collection of MWF posters (while supplies last)
Early Bird
€550
(until July 13)
Regular €660

 

🪷STUDENT PASS (5 days)

(for those staying outside Femminamorta estate)
Includes everything in the Full Pass except accommodation
Early Bird
€350
(until July 13)
Regular €420

 

🌞 WEEKEND PASS (3 days/2 nights)

🗓️ From Friday 15 to Sunday 17
– Access to venue, gardens, and pool (3 days)
– Accommodation in personal tent/camper (2 nights)
– Full board (3 days)
– One masterclass of your choice (2 sessions/day)
– Sunset concert (Sat 16)
– Sunrise concert (Sun 17)
Early Bird
€330
(until July 13)
Regular €390

 

GUEST PASS & CHILDREN

(for companions of masterclass participants)

 

🪷FULL GUEST PASS (5 days)

Includes everything in Full Pass except the masterclass
Early Bird
€300
(until July 13)
Regular €350

 

🌞 WEEKEND GUEST PASS (3 days/2 nights)

🗓️ From Friday 15 to Sunday 17
Same as Weekend Pass, without the masterclass
Early Bird
€210
(until July 13)
Regular €240

 

👶 CHILDREN

0–5 years: free
6–12 years: -50%
13+ years: Guest Pass

 

🌱 Daily Passes & Supplements

All prices per person per day (pp/day)

 

Daily Passes

If you wish to attend only on specific days (subject to schedule and teacher approval), you may request a daily pass including all Full Pass benefits for 1 day and 1 night, excluding public concerts and open activities listed below.
Early Bird
€120
(until July 13)
Regular €130

 

Rooms or Glamping Stay

(limited availability, advance booking required)
– Bed in double room > €30 pp/day
– Bed in shared room (4–6 beds) > €20 pp/day
– Glamping or pre-set tent supplement > €10 pp/day

 

Additional Masterclasses

(subject to calendar and teacher approval)
– Access to additional masterclass sessions: €25 (per session)

 

🎶 CONCERTS & ACTIVITIES

(open to the public)

🥂 Welcome Concert

Tuesday, August 12 at 7:30 PM
Presentation of the Masters
Duo Sikelia (Sicily)
Rachele Andrioli (Salento)
€15

 

🥾Etna Sound Excursion

Wednesday, August 13 at 6 PM
Visit to the lava flow cave and stargazing at the Sartorius Mountains with Emilio Messina (naturalist guide) and Andrea Orlando (astrophysicist)
€30

 

🌄 SUNSET PASS

🌇 For the public joining from Saturday 16 evening
– Access to venue, gardens, pool
– Overnight stay in personal tent/camper (night of 16/08)
– Sunset concert (Sat 16)
– Sunrise concert (Sun 17)
Early Bird
€50
(until July 13)
Regular €60

 

🌅 SUNRISE PASS

🌞 For the public joining from Sunday 17 morning
– Access to venue, gardens, pool
– Sunrise concert (Sun 17)
Early Bird €20 (until July 13) – Regular €30

 

📌 Final Notes

The total quote for the retreat will be arranged individually based on the selected options in the following form. Please fill out one form per participant. If you’d like to stay with people not attending the masterclass, indicate their names and details as additional guests.

 

💳 DEPOSIT

To confirm your reservation, a 50% deposit of the total amount is required. Within 48 hours of submitting the form, our team will contact you to confirm your quote, finalize any details, and provide payment instructions.

 

For more information, stay tuned to our website and social channels, or write us at retreat.mwf@gmail.com

THE DETAILED MASTERCLASS PROGRAM WILL BE SENT TO REGISTERED PARTICIPANTS CLOSE TO THE RETREAT

 

 

🐐 This is not a festival: it’s a temporary community based on listening, presence, and shared rhythm