Give yourself a meaningful reset in the magical and ancient beauty of Eastern Crete.
Dedicated meditation and yoga combined with cultural workshops, hiking, and swimming.
Our retreat home is at the end of the road, adjacent to a sacred gorge and ruined Minoan Palace, by the sea.
The energy of human ancestry and a culture that honored feminine strength and the earth is palpable here. Sunrise meditation and two to four hours of yoga each day offer wonderful modalities to recalibrate and recharge. Our time includes a number of mini workshops in local traditional arts and culture.
Importantly, there is unscheduled time as well. Time to rest, read, journal, draw, hike, sunbathe, swim, or put one of the many hammocks or loungers to use.
This is a fabulous way to experience Crete’s nature, culture, and history, infused with daily practice, as well as time to relax.
>Guided meditation each morning
> Daily authentic yoga, 1 or 2 two hour sessions.
> Easy access to the Minoan ruin Kato Zakros
> Group hike of Deads Gorge, and longer hike options with wonderful local guides.
> Harvesting and cooking Cretan (and maybe even Minoan) recipes
> Olive oil tasting and education
> Learning the history of the water mills of Zakros.
> Beautiful Xerokompos Beach
>Access by short walk to the lovely swimming coves of Kato Zakros, every day.
> Time to relax, lounge in hammocks, hang out on the beach, read, rest.
Meals on this retreat are a combination of group meals, dining at the tavernas, and self-catering.
All of the guides for above listed workshops are local people who recognize the value of their culture and history and share with us wholeheartedly.
This retreat is made by direct connection with local community, and my love of quiet and sacred places for practice and self reflection.
This location and experience are best suited to folks who enjoy walking, swimming, being outside, and practicing yoga. The climate is typically Meditaerranean, rain-free, and pleasant. Sometimes it is quite hot.
Best suited to those who like yoga and walking.
Contact me now with any any questions, and to apply to attend!
Please note, the venue books out way ahead and is a fovorite spot of many repeat visitors (such as myself!). Please plan ahead for this one!
ACCOMMODATION OPTIONS AND COSTS PER OPTION. (In € and $. $ rate may change).
Shared accommodation in spaces with one bed must be good friends or partners as the bed is shared!)
’studios’ are en-suite and have basic kitchenettes with small fridge and kettle.
’suites’ have larger kitchens, dining area, and desk.
Garden view studio 1, with one queen bed.
Double occupancy €1600. per person ($1890.)
Single occupancy €1900. ($2230.)
Garden view Studio 2, with one queen bed.
Double occupancy €1600. per person ($1890.)
Single occupancy €1900. ($2230)
Garden View Apartment with one queen bed
Double occupancy €1700. per person ($1995.)
Single occupancy €2100. ($2465.)
Sea View Studio 1 with one queen bed.
Double occupancy €1700. per person ($1995.)
Single occupancy €2100. ($2465.)
Sea View Studio 2 with one queen bed and one single bed.
Double occupancy €1700. per person ($1995.)
Single occupancy €2100. ($2465.)
Small suite with one queen bed.
Double occupancy €2325. per person ($2735.)
Single occupancy €2925. ($3430.)
Large suite with one queen bed and one sofa/bed
Double occupancy €2535. per person ($2970.)
Single occupancy €3300. ($3870.)
As well as hosting our yoga retreats at her family’s original compound, Stella Ailamaki lead really fun traditional dance lessons for my groups.
She facilitated all of the wonderful connections we enjoy and benefit from🙏🏻
Her spirit infuses the region still with great love and energy.
