JOIN OUR NEXT RETREAT October 4th - 11th 2025
Retreat in Ithaca, Greece
A retreat in mythical Ithaca, beautiful Greece
Each day we’ll practice Yoga or Pilates movement designed to create a sense of freedom in the body, and meditation and pranayama for the mind.
And under the night’s sky, we’ll relax into yoga Nidra as we prepare for deep sleep.
This will be a wonderful opportunity to recalibrate and recharge at a profound level.
The retreat will be your time to clear deep-rooted patterns of tension and to nourish both body and psyche through movement and breath. You’ll also have time to roam the island, swim in the beautiful waters and let the island simply take your cares away.
Ithaca, home of Itha108, is one of the smallest in the Ionian island constellation, and it radiates Grecian authenticity.
It’s shores play host to a long Homeric and mythical history whose many mysteries are sensed amongst animated panorama and secretive coves. Itha108 overlooks the sea and the eastern coastline of neighbouring Kefalonia from an elevated wilderness of olive trees and exposed rocks that provide the elements around which it is built, allowing its natural beauty to speak for itself. An emphasis on indoor-outdoor living ensures full use of the land and its treasures that extend to sweeping and hidden beaches below.
WIDE OPEN SEAS
MASSAGE IN THE OPEN AIR
DIVE INTO THE POOL
PERFECT ROOMS
RELAX IN STYLE
GROUP YOGA CLASSES
Section Styles reverse-first-row
Our theme for the week will be freedom, what is freedom and what does it mean for you?
We will start the week by slowly easing out tension and use resistance bands to help release the fascia and improve overall mobility without creating any pressure in the joints.
We'll also use Chi balls to ease out the neck and lower back. They are wonderful at improving the sense of fluidity within the muscular structure. We will look at alignment and encourage the body to strengthen with natural movement, yoga and pilates as the week progresses.
With gentleness and an understanding and respect for our own unique body, mind and breath we will be seeking to rejuvenate and refresh. Food will be nourishing, so we feel fresh both inside and out.All of the above, combined with the saltiness of the sea, the sweetness of the air and Ithaca’s rich history will nurture our souls."
Daily movement sessions held by Alex
We will practice, Yoga, Pilates and Yin Yoga. with props. All of the practise is designed to create release and relaxation in the body and mind. This is an open space which means you can do as much or as little as you wish.
Vegetarian Mediterranean infused meals
Food and vitality go hand in hand here. You’ll find wonderful fresh produce from the island and local islands on the table, it’s exquisite. The food is all healthy, predominantly vegetarian but fish is offered once or twice a week if you so desire. Please do let us know any dietary requirements in advance.
Holistic massage, reflexology or swim to your hearts content.
We are a 5/10 minute walk away from two quite almost private beaches. The swimming is sublime, the water clear and the coves are perfect to wonder down to.
Treatments are available and are the perfect compliment to your retreat.
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The venue looks down over the sea, it's spacious and very well put together. The accommodation from our side was most liked with nice touches and comfortable beds. The mainly veggie food was great and doing Yoga on the deck was sublime.
Lynne Davis
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Alex was amazing and invested in giving each guest a relevant and personal experience. The location was stunning. Going on the boat trip was a great way to see more and interact with the environment.
Elaine Corral
A guide to the week:
EARLY MORNING
Tea and snacks available
09:00
Gentle movement to improve fluidity within.
Yoga Asana / Pilates class and Relaxation
10:30 / 10:45
Brunch on the deck followed by free time
14:00
snack
18:00
Yin Yoga, plus some afternoons will be free.
Depending on the day, we may do a sharing circle, checking in and processing, or if we move it will vary from Pilates, gentle or restorative yoga, meditation, or energy work on the deck, beach or in the sea.
20:00
Dinner
Post Dinner
Yoga Nidra for rest: this will be woven in every day to cultivate deep relaxation.
Details, pricing and accommodation options
All bedrooms can be either single or double occupancy. All are en-suite and air-conditioned, coco-mat mattresses, wood panelled ceilings and views across the Ionian sea towards Kefalonia. Each bedroom has a unique identity.
The two luxury Mongolian rooms are light and airy inside, sleeping between one to two people. They contain comfortable beds with mosquito nets, coco-mat mattresses, stand up fan and en-suite bathrooms. Pathways and steps provide access to the yurt platforms, each with outdoor seating, positioned high among rocks and trees with beautiful sea views.
Day of arrival the retreat is open after 15:00 and serves tea, fruit,cake, and dinner only
Day of departure all rooms must be vacated by 08:00, breakfast is served from 07:00
Retreat to be departed by 09:00 the latest
One group transit from and to the airport EFL Kefalonia by
bus/taxi, sea taxi or ferry
Accommodation
Breakfast/brunch, snack/lunch and dinner
Filtered water
Fresh herbs for infusions, tea bags and coffee
Beach towels
Yoga mats, blocks, bricks, belts, bolsters, and blankets
Infused organic olive soap, Basil or Sage
Calendula face balm with 7 essential oils, organic
Hair dryers
Internet high speed wireless reception all through the retreat
all Greek taxes
Here are our room options - please specify what you are interested in in the form below
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INDIA
This is a gorgeous room with absolutely incredible views. The room is spacious and one of the best rooms here at Ithaca108
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RASS - DOUBLE
A double room, which is just lovely
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NEW YORK
A twin room, perfect for sharing, you step out of this into a wonderful sea view
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THE WHITE ROOM
A twin room, best for either close friends or single occupancy
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THE CAVE HOUSE
A room built into the rock. This room is divine, and has to be seen to be believed
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MANGO
This is a lovely room, best for either close friends or singl eoccupancy.
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YURT 1
A posh Yurt. Spacious and magical.
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YURT 2
Sleep in a gorgeous yurt, it’s a lovely space and you can hear the sound of the goats.
Your questions answered
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You fly to Kefalonia airport in Greece. You will be picked up and taken to Fiskardo, where you’ll jump on a private boat to Ithaca. Once you land on Ithaca there’’ll be a car to take you to the retreat.
All included in retreat price.
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There are two private beaches a small walk away. They feel private, although they are not as no beaches are private in Greece. The walk down is down a little track hence it feels remote.
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Swimming is great here, and safe. The beaches are rocky so many people wear beach shoes for comfort.
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The retreat is fairly rural, the nearest shop is a 15 min drive away. You can book a taxi from the retreat, or hire a car.
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Yes, all meals onsite are included, if you head off for lunch or dinner you will need to pay for that yourslef.
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The retreat is an open space so you are free to attend what you wish to attend and rest whenever you wish
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If you are delayed, we can help you with the logistics, but you’ll have to pay the extra costs to get to Ithaca.
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If you bring your brushes and paper you’d be welcome to do both