the perfect destination for meetings and incentives Savour the history, culture and flavours of Sicily at Verdura. From themed dinners to memorable and exciting activities – it’s all possible at this exclusive Mediterranean destination.
Verdura Resort is situated on the south-west coast of Sicily. Our incentive group Set amidst olive groves, our luxury resort is 15 minutes programmes can be divided from the seaside town of Sciacca and 40 minutes from the into four categories; each temples of Agrigento. Verdura has quickly become one of can be customised to fit your the most striking European event destinations, thanks to requirements for a unique its space and versatility, array of in resort activities, and the incentive experience. ancient traditions and culture of Sicily itself. air, land & sea Travel via air, land or sea to take in the best Sicilian For reservations visit roccofortehotels.com scenery. telephone +39 0925 998 172 E X C U r s i o n s or e-mail [email protected] Discover the mesmerising island of Sicily with our expert guides. Food and Wine Sample local delicacies, taste olive oil and wines, and learn how to cook traditional Sicilian dishes. Team Building Take on unique challenges and experiences that will get the best out of your team.
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1 AIR, LAND & SEA Excursions HELICOPTER TOURS ERICE, SEGESTA & Selinunte Fly over Mount Etna, Agrigento THE SALT PLAINS Archaeological Park and Trapani. Situated on top of Mount Located at the mouth of the Erice, Erice is a medieval town river, the former centre of SKY DIVING overlooking Trapani. Visit the commerce, Selinunte derives Experience a breathtaking Castello di Venere, and don’t its name from the wild parsley, parachute jump over the resort. forget to try the local speciality “Selinon”, growing on its FIAT 500 OR VESPA - sweet almond paste. Go on to banks. Founded by Greek TOURS Segesta, host to theatrical and colonists in the 6th century Discover Segesta, Erice, Marsala, musical performances in its BC, today you’ll find columns Sciacca, Caltabellotta and the Greek amphitheatre, which sits and stones strewn around the Torre Salsa nature reserve whilst on Mount Barbaro. Below you, peaceful countryside - the driving a legendary Italian car or you’ll find the 36 columns of Temple of Hera still stands. on a Vespa. the Temple of Segesta. End the A cocktail reception can be OFF ROAD EXCURSIONS excursion with a visit to the flat arranged upon request. Go off the beaten track to salt plains in Trapani. The Valley of the discover rustic Sicily on Palermo & Monreale Temples, Agrigento horseback, in a Land Rover or The Sicilian capital has a history Take a full or half-day trip even on a quad bike. that stretches back 3,000 to one of Europe’s most BOAT EXCURSIONS years. Ancient houses, baroque interesting archaeological sites. Sail along the Sicilian coast churches and neoclassical This UNESCO World Heritage off Trapani and Agrigento by theatres. Bustling markets Site is characterised by its private yacht- or visit one of filled with perfumes and local well-preserved Doric temples. Sicily’s many islands. flavours. Not far away, at the A cocktail reception can be foot of the Caputo mountain, arranged upon request. the town of Monreale overlooks the citrus groves of the Conca d’Oro valley and Palermo. Its iconic Cathedral was built between 1172 and 1176 – a famous example of Northern European architecture and Arabian art.
2 Food & Wine ADVENTUROUS JOURNEY The following culinary Journey on quad bikes from You’ll also find a museum experiences are available at Segesta. Take in the rustic dedicated to Sicily’s culinary Verdura Resort: countryside, the Temple of traditions in the main COOKING LESSONS Segesta from different angles, and eating hall. Sicilian cuisine is a triumph of the Sacrario di Pianto Romano. MORGANA FARM colours, flavours and aromas, Stop at a farm to taste the very The Morgana Farm is an enriched over centuries by a best Sicilian produce, such as educational farm that uses variety of culinary traditions. “panze cunzatu”- bread filled seasonal produce and maintains Our chefs will teach you to with tomato, cheese, oregano, ancient Sicilian farming make some of Verdura’s most anchovies and olive oil. and cooking traditions. popular dishes with the freshest BECCHINA ESTATE Join educational journeys local ingredients. Sciacca’s catch Becchina Estate, “The Antica into these traditions, such as a of the day. Greens hand-picked Tenuta dei Principi Pignatelli”, ricotta-making lesson. from our vegetable garden. is located in the heart of the PLANETA WINE TOUR Oranges and olives plucked from Valle del Belice, a few kilometers Planeta is one of the most our trees. And much more. from Selinunte. Behind its high important wine producers in Masterclasses with Celebrity walls, once the hunting grounds Italy. Explore Planeta’s first Chef, Fulvio Pierangelini, can of the Spanish princes, lies a vineyard, Ulmo, on the shores also be arranged. 25-acre orchard, with about three of Lake Arancio in Sambuca di MIXOLOGY CLASSES thousand trees. Taste the Olio Sicilia and taste its famous wines. Step into the world of mixology Verde, produced at the Frantoio SELINUNTE, FLORIO with special classes led by our Becchina, join exclusive cooking WINERY AND MOTYA Bar Manager at Granita Bar. classes to learn ancient family Start the tour with a visit Learn how to mix a Sicilian recipes, and enjoy a delicious meal. to Selinunte’s archaeological Mojito and other cocktails with CALTABELLOTTA’S site. After exploring the a Sicilian twist. Make your very CUISINE remains of an acropolis and the own cocktails, using the freshest One of the oldest villages Sicilian-Greek temples, continue ingredients from our gardens: in Sicily, Caltabellotta has towards Marsala to taste wine basil, mint, lemons, oranges, breathtaking views and great and other produce at the Florio olives and much more. culinary traditions. Sample winery. Head on to Motya, WINE TASTING produce from the surrounding one of the most affluent cities Legend says that Dionysius area in an old factory, all made during the Phoenician times, and introduced wine to the island. with ancient Sicilian recipes. renowned today for its nature Today, Sicilian wines are famous and archaeological sites. worldwide: Nero D’Avola, one of the oldest red grape varieties on the island; Bianco d’Alcamo, a popular white wine; Moscato and Passito di Pantelleria dessert wines; Marsala, a fortified wine first produced in 1773 by John Woodhouse. Let our sommelier teach you about these wines with our wine tasting lessons.
3 Team Building GO-GO-GO MOSAIC WORK SHOP The following Team Building Participants can get competitive Directed by fine arts Activities are available at on the go-karting track nearby. conservation experts, Verdura Resort: INVISIBLE CITIES participants can take part in a BEACH GAMES Winner of the crystal Award multimedia introduction to the Host the perfect ice-breaker for “Best motivational event in history of mosaics, its materials with a day of games on our Europe”, and mentioned in the and techniques. They can then beach. Activities can include book “101 things to do in Sicily create their own mosaics. tug-of-war, treasure hunts, At Least Once in a Lifetime”, MOVIE MAKER beach volleyball and much Invisible Cities is named after Participants must write, produce more. All can be tailored to one of Italo Calvino’s greatest and shoot an original short specific group requirements. works. Participants are equipped film in groups or remake one GAMES WITHOUT with a city map, Polaroid and a of Coppola’s famous Sicilian FRONTIERS special booklet, and they must Godfather scenes. Teams can face discover monuments, local OBSTACLE COURSES adrenaline-pumping traditions and stories, whilst Delegates are split into teams challenges inspired by “Jeux taking photos to show that they and must fight against each Sans Frontières”, as well as have passed assigned tasks. other in a series of tests – from Sicilian myths and legends, that MINI-GOLF MISSION navigating through an obstacle will test their agility and skills. A mini-golf tournament with a course in a Vespa to filling a LEONARDO charitable touch, competitors water bottle ten metres away Delegates are grouped into must follow a special map and using hydraulic jets. These small teams and must create a play through monuments and tests are designed to promote Renaissance-style work of art landmarks in a picturesque initiative and collaboration. with authentic materials from town. The winning team will PAPIER MÂCHÉ the era. The individual works decide which Sicilian charity MASTERCLASS are combined at the end of will benefit from a monetary Delegates can master the art the session to form a group donation, an amount agreed by of papier mâché sculpting at masterpiece. the group at the start. Sciacca’s Carnival Museum. SICILIAN FOLK DANCING MISSION IMPOSSIBLE They can learn how Sciacca’s AND DRUMMING Participants are divided into spectacular carnival floats Delegates can discover two small groups and equipped with are made, as well as create lively Sicilian folk traditions. a secret agent kit containing a papier mâché objects with the SPORTING walkie-talkie, mini UV lamps assistance of a pottery artist and TOURNAMENTS: FOOTBALL, GOLF, TENNIS and a town map. Each group is two papier mâché experts. Participants can battle it out then sent on a mission across SICILIAN ESPRESSO with sporting tournaments: the town in search of evidence Through a series of amusing football on Verdura’s full-size and witnesses to help stop a tests, participants can embark pitch; golf on one of our dangerous threat and save the upon a unique journey to two 18-hole championship world. discover authentic Sicily. courses or our nine-hole course; tennis on one of our six clay tennis courts. WATER SPORTS GAMES Delegates can take part in banana boating and doughnutting competitions, or enjoy an in the sea assault course, with waterskiing, sailing, Stand Up Paddling and much more.
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4 THEMED EVENINGS Experience our Sicilian- Or enjoy another one of our Themed evenings can be themed evenings: popular themes: held at one of Verdura’s ARABIAN NIGHTs BAR ROCK restaurants and bars, or in Celebrate Sicily’s Arab roots and Experience a contemporary special areas around the escape into the magical world interpretation of Baroque Italy resort, including our private of the Arabian Nights, right on with a string quartet, fire shows, beach and olive groves. Verdura’s private beach. jugglers, opera and Baroque and They can also be arranged at rock dance performances. IL GATTOPARDO NIGHT the following locations: Experience the grandeur of the CASINO NIGHT Sicilian nobility in the 1800s Create a bespoke evening Planeta winery, Ulmo with a gala dinner inspired of decadence and glamour Capacity: 100 guests by Lampedusa’s work- “The with showgirls, celebrity (40 minutes from Verdura) Leopard”. impersonators, cigars, Hotel Villa Athena, Agrigento magicians and much more. LA DOLCE VITA Capacity: 200 guests Recreate the seductive CELEBRATION NIGHT (45 minutes from Verdura) atmosphere of Sicily and Design a spectacular event Italy during the 1960s and with a pre-choreographed Gattopardo Palace & Museum, experience “the sweet life” as show created by professional Santa Margherita Belice enjoyed by Ava Gardner, Liz musicians, singers and other Capacity: 150 guests Taylor and Richard Burton in performers, broadcast on (45 minutes from Verdura) times gone by. big screens around the Chiaramonte Castle, Siculiana dining venue. MEDITERRANEAN Capacity: 200 guests ODYSSEY FASHION SHOW (30 minutes from Verdura) Celebrate Sicily’s Greek Enjoy a fashion show with a DJ and Roman roots with a set, musicians and dancers. Baglio San Vincenzo, Menfi toga-themed evening. Capacity: 200 guests LA BELLE EPOQUE (25 minutes from Verdura) SERATA SICILIANA Be seduced by the enchanting Take part in an evening atmosphere of “the beautiful era”. The Cloister, Sciacca dedicated to authentic Sicilian MURDER MYSTERY Capacity: 200 guests culture with local food, music DINNER (20 minutes from Verdura) and dancing. Solve a theatrical murder SYMPOSIUM mystery during dinner. Embrace Sicily’s Greek roots QUIZ SHOW with an evening inspired by the Add an air of intellectual Olympian Gods, with dance excitement to the night with and fire show performances. your very own quiz show. THE GODFATHER NIGHT WINE CASINO Enjoy a night that pays tribute “Vini Vegas” – take part in a to the unforgettable Sicilian LasVegas themed evening with films and novels. Make the Sicilian wines. evening even more memorable and commission a video of the night to take home.
5 BESPOKE SIGNATURE EVENTS AT ROCCO FORTE HOTELS
As a guest at Verdura, enjoy our Rocco Forte Hotels Bespoke Signature Event promises: • Our best rate, first time, with meeting essentials included • One dedicated contact throughout your event journey, with responses when you need them • Event planner personal benefits • Elegant and practical meeting areas, comfortable accommodation - all with Wi-Fi access • Imaginative menus for meals and breaks created by our chefs, which can be provided at times that work for you
accommodation and services
AT VERDURA RESORT:
• 153 bedrooms • 50 suites • 4 restaurants and 5 bars, all set in beautiful locations • 60m outdoor pool • Two 18-hole championship courses, a 9-hole par-three course, all designed by Kyle Phillips • Full-size football pitch • Private beach with volleyball and water sports • 6 clay tennis courts • Running and cycling trails • 4000m2 spa with: 4 thalasso therapy pools; 25m indoor lap pool; hair, nail and beauty salons; 11 treatment rooms; relaxation rooms; saunas and double-height hammam; gym with personal training services; and yoga studio with daily fitness classes • 4000m2 conference centre with: ten meeting rooms, each with access to the central courtyard; a double-height ballroom with foyer and outdoor terrace; and a stunning open-air Amphitheatre that can be used for screenings, music performances and presentations • 24-hour Business Centre
6 Floorplans – Ground floor
1 Entrance 5 Open-air Amphitheatre 11 Agrigento 2 Open terrace 6 Outdoor screen 12 Sciacca 3 Access down to the 7 Palermo 13 Catania Amphitheatre 8 Etna 14 Foyer 4 Stairs to lower ground 9 Ragusa 15 Lemon Garden 10 Messina
7 Floorplans – lower ground floor
1 Lifts 5 Open-air Amphitheatre 9 Direct access to the 2 Stairs to upper ground floor 6 Outdoor screen Amphitheatre 3 Ballroom 7 Garden 10 Bathrooms 4 Foyer 8 Stairs to foyer 15.80 12.60
22.68 27.04 29.77
8 Capacities MEETINGS SPACES
Name Dimensions Size Set-up
Reception Dining/ Classroom Theatre Boardroom U-Shape Cabaret Banquet
Palermo 7.7 x 5.6m 43 m2 30 30 28 32 18 24 15
Etna 7.7 x 6.8m 52 m2 45 40 30 48 28 24 20
Ragusa 7.7 x 6.6m 50 m2 45 40 30 48 28 24 20
Messina 7.7 x 6.8m 53 m2 45 40 30 48 28 24 20
Agrigento 7.7 x 6.8m 53 m2 45 40 30 48 28 24 20
Sciacca 7.7 x 6.9m 53 m2 45 40 30 48 28 24 20
Catania 13.1 x 8.6m 112 m2 110 90 70 88 45 36 45
The Auditorium 7.7 x 19.3m 150 m2 150 120 90 144 55 40 60 (Palermo + Etna Meeting room height is + Ragusa) 3 metres The Panorama 7.5 x 20.8m 160 m 2 160 120 90 144 55 45 60 (Messina + Meeting room height is Agrigento + 3 metres Sciacca)
Ballroom Ballroom 355 m2 350 270 160 300 N/A N/A 140 A 95 m2 100 70 50 80 45 30 35 B 132 m2 100 90 50 80 60 46 45 C 110 m2 100 70 50 80 50 36 35 Ballroom ceiling height ranges from 3.90 to 4.40 metres
Open Air 1000 m2 - - - 300+ - - - Amphitheatre
RESTAURANTS, BARS & SPECIAL SPACES
Set-up Indoor Outdoor Both Dining/ Dining/ Dining/ Area Reception Banquet Buffet Reception Banquet Buffet Reception Banquet Buffet
Amare - - - 150 170 120 - - -
Buongiorno - 80 80 - 200 200 - 280 280
Beach - - - 300 - 300 - - - Granita 150 34 34 150 22 22 300 56 56
Library 80 20 20 200 - 100 280 - 120
Liolà - 80 60 - 110 110 - 190 170
Olive Groves - - - 270 - 270 - - -
Pool Bar - - - 200 70 50 - - - Torre Bar 50 35 35 150 80 80 200 115 115
Torre Piazza - - - 270 150 270 - - -
Zagara - 60 40 - 120 120 - 180 160
To book an event at Verdura, please telephone +39 0925 998 172 or e-mail [email protected]
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