Life is an art, an inspiration. Being alive means to move constantly, sometimes fast, sometimes slow and sometimes staying still and silent. Flexibility & Adjustment is the element of an evolving & creative life. Welcome to Santa Irini Retreat.
Our adventure begins in Santorini as we arrive to the coastline of Ammoudi Bay and board a water taxi that whisks us away to paradise just 10 minutes away. We disembark on the island of Therasia, the quiet sister of Santorini, that will feel like your own private island. With only 200 inhabitants and vistas as far as the eye can see, you will breathe like you did as a child.
Our retreat home base in Therasia is the villa Santa Irini Retreat, built upon unspoiled land where tradition meets simplicity & luxury, with absolute respect to the land and history. Breathtaking views of the caldera and magical sunsets await you.
Modern and comfortable accommodations with an authentic feeling of a place that has remained unchanged for centuries.
You will feel like you are stepping back in time and find yourself embracing slow living with ease. You can wander through the villa’s courtyard, surrounding land, and the historic church, Agia Irini (Santa Irini), on the property, that gave the name to the island of Santorini! Cool off in the pool with remarkable views of Oia and the sunset.
RETREAT PROGRAMME
Our mornings will begin with the following topic of “ bodiscussion” :
- How the body functions
- Generating the rhythm
- Rebalancing the muscular tones
- Workout the pain!
- Walk to the sea
- Grounding the Chi
During our time together, you will indulge in a traditional private cooking class including our traditional wood oven, a wine-tasting experience by observing with a telescope the sky of Santa irini Retreat, an outdoor shadow theater performance, walking tours, e- mountain bikes to explore our island and a boating adventure in the Caldera with food, wine and swimming.
Enjoy also the summer outdoor sleeping experience, in the inner yard of your retreat.
Just a 10-minute water taxi ride to Ammoudi Bay, you will have a chance to explore Santorini and see the stunning views from the top of the Santorini down to the caldera.
The Nous & Body Wisdom Retreat gives you a wonderful taste of Greek island life through countless curated experiences and an insider’s view of the coveted Mediterranean life style. All of your senses are in for a treat as you slow down.
Leap into your childhood and remember things you did as a child!
WHAT TO EXPECT
• 6 nights accommodation
• 7 day program featuring classes per day 90 minutes
• Delicious home-made food – breakfast, lunch and dinner included
• Tranquil surroundings with breathtaking views of the sea and the sunset
• Access to sun-loungers, swimming pool and beach (beach is 10 minutes walking distance)
• WiFi available in all areas free of charge
• Daily housekeeping
• Individualized guidance and support with Yorgos
• Accommodation Options:
- 2 en suite bedrooms with king size beds, living room with 2 sofas (090 x 200), A/C. Option for the beds to be apart in 1 suite.
- 1 en suite bedroom with king size bed, living room with 1 sofa (090 x 200), A/C.
- 1 en suite bedroom with queen size bed, living room with 1 sofa (090 x 200), no A/C.
- 2 traditional basement rooms with natural breeze and light, with king size beds, a bathroom with shower, A/C. Options for the beds to be apart.
Extra Cost: Daily massage treatments
MEET YOUR RETREAT LEADER YORGOS
Yorgos Kalaras is a Physical Education teacher. He have played water polo semi professionally for almost 20 years. In 2001 he started his studies in traditional therapies as reflexology, aromatherapy, basic theory of chinese medicine-introduction to the 5 elements, thai massage and electro-acupuncture
His teaching is based on approaching our body with simplicity, spherical and multidimensional perception and most important without extremities.
GETTING TO
SANTA IRINI
From Ammoudi Port Santorini, to Riva Port at Therasia island
Santa Irini Retreat
7-10min. (By boat)
From Athinios Port Santorini at 15:30, to Riva Port at
Therasia island Santa Irini Retreat , arriving at 16:20,
(Sunday N/A). Best option if you arrive to Santorini by boat
or if you have a car
By helicopter from Santorini
15-20 min.
Please let us know your arrival time from the airport
