Kea Island Wilderness Retreat

14-19th September 2024

Hey friends! We are so excited to welcome you onto our next retreat. set on the magical island of Kea (Tzia) in Greece.

Set to be our most special retreat yet, we’re hosting this year in one of the most incredible locations where you’ll be staying in thoughtfully renovated ancient farmhouses set in front of a mesmerising secluded bay.

The retreat has it’s own farm and an award-winning restaurant with world-class chefs who will be catering for all our culinary needs using local produce from the farm and from the sea.

During the retreat you’ll take yoga, breathwork and meditation classes in the beachfront yoga shala accompanied by the sound of the waves lapping at the shore.

Other activities include swimming, kayak, wellbeing workshops and a group excursion all optional of course so you can take what you need and get plenty of downtime whether that’s having a natter, reading a book or taking a dip in the infinity pool.

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“Amazing retreat. Had the most incredible week with beautiful souls! The venue was absolutely stunning and it really did feel like a week in paradise. Everything was super well planned and thought our from the food to the activities and chill time. I arrived feeling stressed and left feeling like a new person and most of all with a renewed appreciation for all that I have. I’d highly recommend and think this needs to become an annual activity!”

Rajdeep Gahir - Deia Retreat Guest

WHY IS OUR RETREAT SO SPECIAL?

Combining the core pillars of health with ancient wisdom and self-care rituals, our retreat programme is designed to support and nourish you from head to toe! We use the power of food, movement, active relaxation, nature, connection & creativity in practices that will help you to release stress, restore energy and create calm.

Move through our thoughtfully curated programme of activities, explore holistic self-care practices or develop a routine that will serve you long after you have left. This retreat is for you, so take from it what you need! You can expect lovingly prepared plant-based menus, movement medicine sessions to energise and soothe, creative wellness workshops and some Greek island adventures too!

Delivered by a dream team of holistic health experts (yoga & breathwork teacher, holistic health doctor, nutritional therapist) in one of the most beautiful locations in the world you are guaranteed to be leave feeling energised, inspired and ready to journey into autumn with a cup truly overflowing!

HOLISTIC HEALTH

Lafina Diamandis is a Holistic Health Doctor, Wellbeing Coach and Founder of Deia Health, passionate about helping people to identify the links between their health and lifestyle and to use the pillars of health to re-connect with body, mind, nature and community. She loves to bring people together in spectacular locations to help them to relax, re-energise and create magical memories. The core pillars of health run through everything we do at Deia and particularly on our retreats. Step into our world for a week where we've done all the planning, so you don't have to. Our retreat programme revolves around a connection to nature, dining outdoors, island adventures, nourishing food and soulful connections. Everything that makes your heart happy is here for you to enjoy. Laugh, meditate, move & play. Take what you need and leave the rest behind.

MOVEMENT MEDICINE

Let yogi and gut health expert Kaitlin Colucci lead you through juicy energising morning sun salutations in our outdoor yoga shala overlooking the sea. Kaitlin is a one of the UKs leading gut health Dietitian's and founder of The Mission Dietitian, as well as a passionate yoga teacher. With over 9 years experience in dietetics helping people navigate the complexities of IBS and gut health issues, she specialises in integrating science-backed nutrition with the healing practices of yoga, meditation, and breathwork. Kaitlin believes that managing IBS extends beyond diet alone—it's about how stress can impact the body, and the peace within your mind.

On this retreat you'll be harnessing the power of the nature with movement classes, meditation & breathwork to deepen your connection to self & planet using the power of the five elements - Ether, Air, Water, Fire & Earth. See the full schedule below for more details!

SOUL FOOD:

We are so lucky to be catered for by Lygaria Kea, an award-winning restaurant on the island led by world-renowned chefs.  Lygaria is a dining experience inspired by the Cycladic sun, Aegean breeze & beautiful traditions of greek island culture. The menu is focused on the abundance of the Aegean sea, vegetables & fruit from their farm & other local farms on the island. As nature on the island is constantly changing, the menu takes on the same spirit, changing every day based on what has the highest energy and flavor at that given time. All produce is fresh (often from the farm garden), locally sourced from the land and from the sea.

“I had never attended a yoga retreat in a group setting however, I can say without a doubt it was the best decision I made! The hosts were so welcoming and every aspect of our experience had been considered thoughtfully.

I am most grateful for the connections made and all the other ladies I met; they were inspiring and supportive throughout and an integral part of the experience. Attending a deia health retreat is the easiest recommendation I would make to anyone! :-)”

Manisha Desai - Deia Retreat Guest

SAMPLE SCHEDULE:

Please note that all activities on our retreat programme are optional so please feel free to relax, tune into your body and do what feels right for you! We are mindful that this is your holiday so take all the down-time you need.

Day 1 - GROUNDING & ARRIVING

Check-in from 3pm

Refreshments & settling in

Welcome circle with Flower Mandala, Energy Cleansing & post-travel yoga with Kaitlin

Welcome dinner

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Day 2 - ETHER (SPACE) - Expansion & Connection

Tea, coffee & snack

Morning yoga

Gut Health Workshop

Lunch

You-time/treatments

Restorative yoga/breathwork session

Dinner

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Day 3 - AIR - Breath & Movement

Tea, coffee & snack

Morning yoga

Hike to ancient temple

Lunch

You time & treatments

Restorative yoga/breathwork session

Dinner

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Day 4 - FIRE - Transformation & Energy

Tea, coffee & snack

Morning yoga

Creative workshop

Lunch

You time & treatments

Evening session: Cacao ceremony & ecstatic dance (90 mins) 

Dinner

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Day 5 -WATER - Flow & Fluidity

Tea, coffee & snack

Kayak/Swim/Snorkel in the secluded bay

You time/treatments

Lunch

You time & treatments

Closing Ceremony

Dinner

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‍Day 6 -EARTH - Grounding & Stability

Tea, coffee & snack

Morning yoga

Breakfast (earlier breakfast for those needing to leave early will be arranged)

Departures from 11am

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You time - This is time for you to do as you choose, relax, journal, sunbathe, laze in the infinity pool or explore the island!

Holistic Wellbeing Workshops - we will be running 2 x holistic wellbeing workshops during the week, both optional as are all the activities

Treatments - optional Massage (additional cost)

Activities available - daily yoga, breathwork, meditation, cacao ceremony & ecstatic dance, trip to hike to an ancient temple, swim, snorkel, kayak in the secluded bay

PRICING

All rooms have a private terrace, double bed or single bed option so you can jump into bed with your bestie or upgrade to sleep in the luxury of your own room! Locally produced and traditionally designed towels, pareos, robes and soaps are provided as en-suite amenities along with a private veranda and outdoor shower. The suites are filled with one of a kind designs and artworks made by artisans from around Greece.

N.B. Pricing is per person and based on 2 guests per room (except Room 2 in the Garden House which is a little smaller than the others so best for just one person).

If you would like your own room please get in touch for pricing.

Nestled near the olive grove & vineyard and overlooking the bay, the Hillside suites are a beautiful 5-min nature walk from the beach and pool. Best place to enjoy an early morning coffee on your private balcony with a sea view as the sunrises upon the bay.

AMYGDALO - Hillside Sea View Suite - queen bed (or 2 single beds), en-suite bathroom - £2250 per person - 1 SPACE REMAINING

ELIA - Hillside Sea View Suite - queen bed (or 2 single beds), en-suite bathroom - £2250 per person - SOLD OUT

PSATHI - Hillside Sea View Suite - queen bed (or 2 single beds), en-suite bathroom -SOLD OUT

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Beach side suites where the gentle sound of waves is always at your doorstep. It allows for easy access to the main center (pool, bar, restaurant, lounge, yoga shala) while providing the most magical getaway for its guest.

Solo & shared rooms available see below.

‍THALASSA  - Beachfront & Sea View suite - queen bed (or 2 single beds), en-suite bathroom - SOLD OUT

LEVANDA  - Beachside Sea View Suite - queen bed (or 2 single beds), en-suite bathroom - SOLD OUT

THYMARI - Beachside Garden View Suite - queen bed (or 2 single beds), en-suite bathroom - SOLD OUT

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‍SYKO - Beachside Garden View Double Suite - 2 rooms, queen beds in our little garden house, shared bathroom (2-3 guests)

Room 1 - Small double - SOLD OUT

Room 2 - Standard double - SOLD OUT

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WHAT'S INCLUDED:

Daily yoga, Meditation & Breathwork Classes

6 days, 5 nights of luxury accommodation at the Wilderness Retreat

2 x Holistic Wellbeing Workshops (Gut health & Creative)

Cacao Ceremony & Ecstatic Dance

Hike to an Ancient Greek Temple

Kayak & Snorkelling in our secluded bay

Breakfast, lunch & dinner at the villa by award-winning Lygaria Kea Restaurant

All day tea/coffee & fruit bar

Transfers from the port to the retreat at 4pm or 6.30pm (if you are coming by car on an earlier ferry from Athens feel free to check-in from 3pm).

NOT INCLUDED:

Massage treatments (available on request)

Alcohol (available at the retreat bar)

Holistic Health Consults with Lafina Diamandis (on request)

Travel & insurance

TRAVEL INFORMATION

Flights from London to Athens currently £150-200 return

Ferry boat from Athens to Kea (1 hour) £20-30 return (option to rent a car from Athens if you're planning to come to the island a few days before and take the ferry across)

We can help you plan your trip if you are sightseeing before or after the retreat so if you have questions, just ask!

BOOKING INFORMATION:

A non-refundable deposit of 50% will be payable upon booking. The remaining 50% payment will be due by 30th July 2024

Scroll down for reservation request form and we will send you the booking details.

CANCELLATION POLICY

A lot of work goes into planning our retreats and as we have 3rd parties to pay, deposits are non-refundable. That said, we do understand that life happens so if for any reason you can't come, we will always do our best to fill your spot for you!