Susafa
Rural Sicilian farmhouse meets thoughtful eco-luxury. Stone walls, terracotta floors, barrel-vaulted ceilings, goose-feather pillows. Quiet, slow, and genuinely restorative. The owner lives on the property. Some goats still graze in the grounds.
Book the Thursday wine tasting in advance — Manfredi personally leads it and it sells out fast
Why It Matters
Michelin Key 2025 recipient. One of very few agriturismo-style properties in Sicily with this level of hospitality polish — farm-to-table taken literally (the chef walks the garden before dinner), on-site Sicilian cooking school, sailboat excursions, and a wine tasting hosted by Manfredi himself every Thursday. Member of Small Luxury Hotels of the World and Virtuoso.
A 200-year-old working masseria in the agricultural heart of Sicily, run by the fifth-generation Saeli-Rizzuto family. Manfredi and Sara converted the former cattle stalls, granary, and winery into a quietly elegant eco-retreat in 2008. There are 18 rooms total — no TVs, no minibars — because the whole point is to unplug and pay attention to what's actually around you: 600 hectares of wheat fields, olive groves, and cherry orchards, a pool looking out over rolling hills, and cooking workshops where you make bread from grain grown on the property.
Where You'll Stay
6 room types available
Classic Double
The entry-level room, converted from what was once the birthing stable where cows were brought before calving. Reached via a staircase, these rooms sit on one floor looking over the garden. Small but well-considered, with minimal, elegant design. No TV, no minibar — just the garden view and birdsong.
King · 21 sqm
Classic Suite
Three suites where the calves' stable once stood. Spacious, with private outdoor spaces and direct garden access. Materials and colors pulled from nature — warm stone, terracotta, wood. Signs of their rural past preserved throughout.
King · 45 sqm
Deluxe Suite
The most exclusive room on the property, converted from the old armoury and hen house. The only room with an in-suite sauna. 70m² on the ground floor with a private garden, a 200×200cm king bed, walk-in shower, and freestanding bathtub. Flowered wallpaper softens the stone walls. Air diffuser with Sicilian citrus scents. Goose feather or memory foam pillows, bathrobe, and slippers included.
King (200×200cm) · 70 sqmJunior Suite
Five rooms in total, formerly housing the dairy master, winemaker, and groom. Two of the five are split-level: living area on the ground floor, sleeping area on a mezzanine. The other three are ground-floor with a private outdoor terrace and sunbeds. Range in size depending on configuration.
King · 30 sqmSuperior Double
Converted from the former apartments of the sharecroppers, cheesemaker, and baker of the old farm. Single-floor layout with garden views. Simple, uncluttered, and perfect for a couple who just wants peace and a good bed.
King · 24 sqmSuperior Suite
The former field guard's quarters on the first floor of the main building — the only room on the upper level, with the best views on the property. Two distinct zones: living room and sleeping area with king-size bed and open-plan bathroom featuring a statement white ceramic freestanding bathtub. A Crittal-style glass screen separates the bathroom.
King · 70 sqmThe Property
Eat & Drink
2 venues on property
Restaurant
Spa & Wellness
Treatment Menu
On Property
How you'll actually spend your days.
An aperitif served in the golden wheat fields as the sun drops. Sparkling wine and savoury appetizers, transport to the location included. Available daily June through mid-September, weather dependent. About one hour.
A hamper of daily-changing seasonal food and a bottle of wine served at the estate's treehouse. Available daily mid-May to mid-September, weather permitting. Starts at 1:30pm, lasts about two hours. Transport to the location included.
Guests can participate in the cherry harvest in June on the estate's orchards.
Saturday class dedicated to arancini and panelle — two iconic Sicilian street food staples. Instructor Melissa also prepares a third dish chosen on the day. Informal, family-style atmosphere.
Monday workshop focused on classic Sicilian pastry: brioche, granita, and a third recipe chosen by the instructor Melissa. Runs 10am–1pm in the kitchen bakery area. Lunch is included. Certificate of participation given at the end.
Friday workshop tracing wheat from field to oven. Make bread from estate-grown grain and taste it with Susafa's own extra virgin olive oil. Deep dive into how their oil is produced.
Wednesday workshop devoted to fresh pasta. Covers the history and varieties of Sicilian wheat and flour before getting hands-on with dough. Runs 10am–1pm, lunch included.
A guided tour of Susafa's kitchen garden and aromatic herb garden — 50+ plant varieties including tomatoes, zucchini, peppers, thyme, rosemary, camomile, wild rocket, and more. Available daily on request.
A day at sea aboard Susafa's own sailboat Quasar, departing from Palermo toward the Mondello coast (or Cefalù). A full day with a captain guide, a cove swim stop, and a prepared lunch on board. Available April through October on request. Transfer to/from Palermo available at additional cost. Non-guests can book directly with a 30% deposit.
An outdoor dinner under the stars with a dedicated setup and reserved staff service. Tasting menu features produce from the garden. Available daily June through mid-September, weather permitting (moves indoors if needed). Drinks not included.
Every Thursday at 6pm, Manfredi personally leads a tasting of up to 10 biodynamic and naturally-fermented Sicilian wines, organized by region. In summer, it moves outside to the pergola. One of the standout experiences on property — book in advance.
Amenities & Practical Info
The details that matter for planning.
A cosy lounge area in one of the former animal sheds, with a fireplace, library, TV area (for communal viewing), and games table.
Included in room rates. Served 8am–10:30am in the restaurant. Homemade cakes, biscuits, tarts, breads, made-to-order eggs, granita, and brioche.
A panoramic pool set among trees and flowering shrubs, overlooking hundreds of acres of rolling Sicilian wheat fields. Lunch is served buffet-style by the pool. Pool hours and opening tied to the seasonal schedule.
A rooftop terrace above the check-in building with views of the surrounding farms and countryside.
An online shop selling estate products — olive oil, flour, pasta, jams, and more. Shop at shop.susafa.com.
60,000+ kWh of green energy produced annually via solar and photovoltaic panels. Rooms are cooled and heated with solar-powered air conditioning.
Rainwater collected in cisterns is reused on property.
Available throughout the property, though signal can be inconsistent in some areas — consistent with the digital detox ethos of the property.
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