Ater Tumti, creating Heaven on Earth

Thank you Trente and Filip. Ater Tumti is an extraordinary, charming and beautiful place, tucked in between Mt Aetna and the Mediterranean. The scenery is unbelievably beautiful - sunrises, the Italian coast in the distance, the crystal clear waters, the volcano, and the picturesque fruit and olive trees make for a truly special, relaxing, and invigorating environment. The food is delicious, and the wine from their vineyard, Terre de Trente, is something the heart desires. I can genuinely say it is the best wine I have ever tasted. What makes the experience even more special are fantastic hosts Filip and Trente, their incredible staff (Salvo and Sara), and the wonderful volunteers, all of whom are warm and gracious, making you feel like part of the family. There are a number of special places to visit, and you will always find warm Italian people to welcome you and make you feel at home. I visited Ater Tumti in 2021 for a 2 week retreat, one of the best experiences of my life, and returned this year on vacation. And finally, in the evenings, a tasty pasta dish, a glass of Terre de Trente wine, and great hosts really put the exclamation mark on the day. Looking forward to the next visit.

This was an amazing and tranquil retreat location. The 37 acres allows for meditative reflection where the meeting rooms, cafeteria, and lodging provides simple comfort within a Sicilian landscape. The views of both the ocean and Mount Etna are breathtaking. The owners are kind, welcoming, and pleasant. I highly recommend this venue whether for a group retreat or personal respite.

I had the pleasure of meeting Filip in 2017 as a participant of NAKED The Retreat. At the time he introduced me to his wife Trente and they shared their greater vision which has now been named, Ater Tumti, Heaven on Earth. When they shared they are ready to host retreats onto their magnificent land, it felt divinely designed to host ‘NAKED’ a 10 day retreat during the relaunch in 2023. And straight after a 7 day NAKED community gathering. When you hear their sweet, loving, courageous story of how Ater Tumti came into being, and continues to form, I can only bow in respect to the dedication, energy, time, money, sweat, blood and tears (I am sure) has been invested into this great vision. Acknowledging all the volunteers, builders, architects that are making it possible. I hope many more beings get to taste a little heaven on earth. And don’t let that lead you there with high expectations, because the land will teach you uniquely and humbly what is required from you, to create heaven on earth. We are all participating if we choose to. Spaces like these are for me the way humanity can evolve and explore what is required to birth and live the more beautiful world our hearts know is possible. I extend my gratitude for the wonderful guided tour to Mt Etna and other places we explored, and all the little things (which are the big things) that contributed to our group experience being one that shall stay in our hearts 💛 Inlakech Ala Kin

Ater Tumti!!!! It was such a honor and joy to experience the beauty of this Sicily’s gem! The sunsets here are breathtaking, the accommodations, shala, swimming pool, nearby Etna is truly an invitation to unwind, relax and also have fun! Trente and Filipe are the most exquisite hosts ever and remember to get a copy of Trent’s incredible book “Cageless”. Can’t wait to return to this paradise!!!

I had the honor to be a guest at Ater Tumti more then once, and it has grown to me to be a place where I feel at home while away from home. Wether for a yoga retreat, conscious relating, a mind blowing experience on the Etna of from Trentes cooking, it’s a place where it all comes together if you want to get away from the delusion of your daily hassle.