Like coming home to something that’s been waiting for you…
Cummari’s Concept
Thoughtful stays and experiences for travelers, creatives, and digital nomads—designed by a community minded woman who truly gets it.
In 2020, Cummari® was founded by - Michelle Titus (aka Miche), a feminine anthropologist and community builder living on Volcano Etna — obsessed with matriarchal and Sicilian history.
From 2006 to 2019, she traveled the world—first as an international correspondent, then as the Co-founder of female-led publishing companies—moving every four months and living in temporary housing. Along the way, she dreamed of spaces with intentional and inspiring designs.
When life out of a suitcase began to lose its charm and capitalism nearly crushed her soul — she shifted her entire life and eventually founded Cummari in 2020.
Since opening its doors, Cummari has become Europe’s pioneering female-focused and inclusive coliving project, welcoming guests from around the globe. What began as a coliving and coworking space known for its inspiring art filled rooms has evolved into a vast array of revolutionary experiences both in Sicily and online —many co-created with guests who are helping to do the work of building intentional community.
In 2025, Cummari expanded with opening a new, larger retreat house & coworking space in the seaside village of Riposto, Sicily. We fully renovated an 1800s fisherman’s house with help from Sicilian architect Igor Grippaldi of BASICO & featuring the one of a kind works by international female artists.
Inclusivity
Cummari spirit is in memory of my Aunt Bertie (photo), finally spaces where your often rejected, wild and big love heart would have been welcomed.
Cummari is an inclusive environment. Historically many groups of people especially persons who identify as female or nonbinary, have not always been/felt safe when travelling solo and for this reason we prioritize such persons as our guests. With that being said, all genders and identities are welcomed and are vital to supporting Cummari's vision and existence.
We ask those who join us to respect our ethos, to keep a safe place for all, regardless of ethnicity, sexual orientation, religion, abilities or gender.
If you are interested in our reparations program recognising systemic injustices, you can email Michelle for information.
Cummari’s Offering
Short & Longer Term Stays
Our retreat house & coworking spce is a home away from home for female travellers created to feed their cultural passions, businesses, adventures, or simply to rest in good company. Learn more
Women’s Retreats
Curated Immersive Experiences in Sicily. From Women’s Writing Retreats to Olive Oil Harvest to Goddess Pilgrimages visiting hidden caves. Email Miche to be updated on upcoming events.
Cummari’s Founder
Ciao, I’m Miche and this is a small piece of my story…
Through a strong desire to create a life unlike that I had seen growing up and with many leaps of faith, I have built for myself a purposeful life and global community. I’ve lived and worked around the world an international correspondent and female founder, soaking in diverse cultures and perspectives —from Belgium to Turkey, Finland to Malaysia. You could definitely call me an “old-school” digital nomad—I embraced remote work in 2006 while reporting for Hong Kong, long before smartphones revolutionized travel.
In 2010, I took one of my boldest leaps and launched an international publishing company in China, where I served as Co-Founder for a decade as the business expanded across Europe, Asia and the Americas led by an all female team.
In 2019, driven by a desire to align my work more deeply, I sold my company and shifted my focus. That shift became Cummari—a purpose-driven business and a way to pay it forward to other women seeking a space to find inspiration.
Based full time in Sicily for seven years, I focus my energy on Cummari and matriarchal anthropology studies. With great passion I co-created with seven women a 12 month online program following the seasons - The Women’s Almanac. I am the co-founder of Zingarelle di Sicilia an international women's community in Sicily and I am a co-founder of Nomadic Sicily, an international festival for entrepreneurs highlighting innovation & creativity in Sicily.
My work with Cummari has introduced me to the most interesting and open minded people — they inspired me to continue on with fighting the good fight to create safe spaces and meaningful discussion for the collective.
Vive la révolution!
Laura from Switzerland
“At Cummari, no one has to prove anything. We show up as we are. And that’s enough.”
Margarita from Germany
“I enjoyed being surrounded by so many different women, each on their own journey, but coming together to witness the strength of community.”
Taylor from USA