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AN EXPLORATION OF AUTHENTICITY IN ANDROS ISLAND
Join us on the sun-kissed shores of Andros Island for a retreat like no other. Immerse yourself in seaside villas, indulge in daily yoga, and savor a Greek gastronomic adventure. Delight in hearty vegetarian meals, cooking lessons, and a vineyard tour with wine pairing. Elevate your well-being with therapeutic treatments. Enjoy free time to explore Andros, concluding your journey with an optional last night out.
Luxury Villas by the Sea
Indulge in the deep rest of our pampering villas, strategically located to offer breathtaking sunrise views just steps away from the sea. Explore the photos, check out our rates, and dive into additional details. Book now for an unforgettable experience.
Greek gastronomy
Guided by Afendula Kaltsidi. With her unique way, as a food alchemist, she will introduce you to new tasty paths awakening all your senses.
A Greek food experience for food lovers that includes:
Daily hearty vegetarian & vegan options with fresh local products and biodynamic farming veggies
Cooking lessons based on the traditional Greek cuisine
A visit to the biodynamic farm for a day of harvesting and traditional farm-to-table cooking
A vineyard tour including wine and local food pairing
THE YOGA PRACTICE
In this transformative retreat, Caroline guides through hatha and yin yoga, pranayama, and meditation, emphasizing interconnectedness. Approach with openness, curiosity, and attention to the body's wisdom. Asanas are explorations, fostering ease and calm. Pranayama unlearns patterns, cultivating balance. Mindfulness meditation develops calm clarity, connecting with the inner self and nature. These practices unveil and accept our authentic selves, allowing exploration of the mystery within.
room options
Sun Rock Villa by the Sea - All rooms include private bathrooms and are equipped with modern amenities. Enjoy spacious indoor and outdoor communal areas and a fully equipped kitchen.
Harmony Shared Room: 2 Single Beds ~ 1700€ per person
Serenity Shared Room: 2 Single Beds ~ 1700€ per person
Morpheus Double Room: 1 Double Bed: 2000€ per person
Seabreeze House by the Beach - All rooms include private bathrooms.
Memories Shared Room: 2 Single Beds ~ 1700€ per person
Roses Double Room: 1 Double Bed ~ 2000€ per person
Aegean View Double Room: 1 Double Bed ~ 2200€ per person
Cancellation policy:
Depending on the timing of your cancellation, there may be applicable cancellation fees. If you cancel more than forty-five (45) days before the retreat start date, any payments made will be refunded, excluding your €600 deposit. For cancellations within forty-five (45) days of the retreat start date, the entire trip price (100%) will be forfeited.
Meet your hosts
Afendula Kaltsidi
Afendula Kaltsidi, a seasoned vegetarian-vegan chef from Evia, Greece, weaves nature's essence into her culinary creations. Between her need to share her passion and the desire to unite everything that inspires her, she created this retreat so that everyone can experience to the maximum their union with themselves, their fellow human beings, their food, and nature. With an open heart we flow enjoying every moment.
Evangelos Varis
A practitioner, teacher, and therapist, Vangelis operates a treatment center in Evia, conducts global massage seminars, and offers transformative sessions. He fuses Oriental arts, Tai Chi, Yoga, and Thai Yoga massage and integrates OsteoThai, Chi Nei Chang, and Lomi-Lomi massage, with a passion for craniosacral rhythm. Inspired by Osteopathy, his SICO studies since 2016 shape his holistic treatments.
Caroline Cunliffe
Passionate yogini since 1999, blending Vanda Scaravelli's asana wisdom with Theravada Buddhist meditation. Former human rights advocate turned dedicated yoga teacher and retreat facilitator. Based on Andros Island, embracing the transformative journey with gratitude from teachings across Europe, the USA, and India.
included in the price
Accommodation
Yoga sessions with Carolina
3 Cooking lessons
Vineyard tour, wine tasting & food pairing
Visit to the biodynamic farm for a day of harvesting and traditional farm-to-table cooking
Hearty brunch, light dinner & plenty of power snacks
Yoga equipment (mats, blocks, blankets, straps.)
Group transportation to & from the port upon arrival & departure.
If the time of the group transfer does not suit your itinerary you can either: use the local bus to bring you to the accommodation, book a taxi using these nr. +306970356351, +306972295458, or rent a car here, here or here).
optional (extra cost)
Therapeutic treatments with Vangelis Varis
A night out in Andros
Although the retreat is carefully designed to be an amazing experience. here is some more information about Andros island, its museums, nature, culture & the best beaches.
A DAILY SCHEDULE VIEW
7.30 -8.30 power snack
8.30-10.30 yoga practice
10.45-12.30 hearty brunch
12.30 – 17.30 free time, availability for treatments
17.30 -19.30 cooking lesson and dinner
20.00-21.30 gathering, singing, playing, sharing, closing meditation
*some days are enriched with outdoor activities and visits