ROOTED IN NATURE A Premium Yoga & Wellness Retreat in Greece
ROOTED IN NATURE A Premium Yoga & Wellness Retreat in Greece
Up to 16 in group
May 24 - 30, 2027
Retreat Highlights
- Daily morning yoga, breathing practices, and meditation
- Evening yoga and sound healing sessions
- Two guided nature excursions to Kamara Old Bridge and Waterfalls, and the Byzantine Church of Saint George and nearby springs
- A candlelit wine tasting accompanied by classical music
- A honey-tasting experience exploring local honey products and bee-friendly beekeeping
- Vegetarian meals featuring local flavours, and time to unwind in the mountain setting
About this Retreat
Maria is an E-RYT 1500 Yoga Alliance teacher, Wellness Coach and retreats leader with over 3000 hours of teaching. Choosing to attend a retreat led by Maria is an opportunity to explore yoga in a relaxed and supportive environment. Maria's retreats are a break from the hustle, a chance to unwind and immerse yourself in the practice of yoga at your own pace. Her approach is is a harmonious blend of mindful movement, breathwork, and alignment, focusing on finding inner peace through yoga, pranayama and meditation.
She will create a nurturing space where you can deepen your practice, explore different yoga styles, and reconnect with yourself. Joining her retreat means taking a step back from the chaos, finding calm, and leaving with a renewed sense of well-being.
Stelina is a singer, performer, and facilitator of sound healing and sound meditation. With a background in classical singing and further studies at the University of the Arts Berlin (UdK), supported by a DAAD scholarship, she has developed a personal approach that connects the voice with awareness, listening, and the experiential exploration of sound.
Her work draws inspiration from contemporary vocal practices, musical traditions from different cultures, movement, and collective listening experiences. Through her practice, she creates soundscapes that encourage presence, a deeper connection with the body, and a greater awareness of oneself and others.
She has collaborated with artistic ensembles and creators in Greece and internationally. Today, her work focuses on the voice as a medium for expression, attunement, and meaningful human connection.
Details of this retreat
A six-night, seven-day immersive retreat at Montanema Handmade Village, in the heart of the Greek mountains, where yoga, meditation and sound therapy meet the beauty of nature and the richness of local traditions. Guided entirely in English, this carefully curated experience invites you to step away from everyday routines, reconnect with yourself and discover a different rhythm of living. Through daily yoga practices, meditation, sound journeys, nature walks, wine tasting and a hands-on honey-making experience, you will explore the balance between mindful movement, sensory discovery and meaningful rest.
The Inner Journey
Yoga · Meditation · Sound Therapy
Create space to reconnect with yourself through daily yoga practices, guided meditation, breathwork and immersive sound therapy. Whether you are an experienced practitioner or simply looking to deepen your practice, each session is an invitation to cultivate presence, restore balance and explore the connection between body and mind.
The Natural Connection
Mountain Walks · Stillness · Outdoor Exploration
Step into the landscapes surrounding Montanema and experience the restorative power of nature. Through guided walks, moments of stillness and time spent outdoors, discover the beauty of slowing down, breathing deeply and reconnecting with the natural world.
The Art of Living
Wine Tasting · Honey Making · Local Traditions
Experience the flavours, craftsmanship and traditions of the Greek countryside. Discover local wines, take part in a honey-making experience and connect with the stories and practices that make this region unique. A celebration of simple pleasures, authentic experiences and the richness of living fully in the present moment.
The Inner Journey
Yoga · Meditation · Sound Therapy
Create space to reconnect with yourself through daily yoga practices, guided meditation, breathwork and immersive sound therapy. Whether you are an experienced practitioner or simply looking to deepen your practice, each session is an invitation to cultivate presence, restore balance and explore the connection between body and mind.
The Natural Connection
Mountain Walks · Stillness · Outdoor Exploration
Step into the landscapes surrounding Montanema and experience the restorative power of nature. Through guided walks, moments of stillness and time spent outdoors, discover the beauty of slowing down, breathing deeply and reconnecting with the natural world.
The Art of Living
Wine Tasting · Honey Making · Local Traditions
Experience the flavours, craftsmanship and traditions of the Greek countryside. Discover local wines, take part in a honey-making experience and connect with the stories and practices that make this region unique. A celebration of simple pleasures, authentic experiences and the richness of living fully in the present moment.
Schedule
Monday, 24 May — Arrival & Grounding
Arrive, settle in and connect.
Arrival by bus from Athens, check-in and time to settle into the village. In the early evening, we gather for a welcoming introduction, gentle Hatha Yoga practice and grounding meditation, followed by a delicious dinner.
18:00–19:30 Yoga & meditation · 19:30 Dinner
Tuesday, 25 May — Finding Our Ground
Movement, stillness and deep relaxation.
After morning Hatha Yoga and breakfast, the day unfolds at a slower pace. Enjoy the peaceful surroundings of Montanema, take time to rest, explore the village or simply reconnect with nature at your own rhythm. In the evening, gentle Hatha Yoga flows into a Gong Bath, an immersive sound experience inviting deep relaxation through vibration, resonance and stillness, before dinner.
08:00–09:30 Yoga & Pranayama · 09:45 Breakfast · Free time · 18:00 Hatha Yoga & Gong Bath · 19:30 Dinner
Wednesday, 26 May — The Sound of Nature
Yoga, mountain trails and mindful exploration.
The day begins with a morning Hatha practice and pranayama, followed by breakfast. Later, we explore the surrounding landscape on a guided hike to the Kamara Old Bridge and Waterfalls, discovering the area's natural beauty along the way. The afternoon is reserved for relaxation and personal time. We return to the mat in the evening for a restorative practice and guided meditation, focusing on body awareness and reconnecting with the present moment, before dinner.
08:00–09:30 Yoga & Pranayama· 09:45 Breakfast · 10:45 Hiking · Free time · 18:00 Restorative yoga & Meditation · 19:30 Dinner
Thursday, 27 May — Paths of History
Cultural heritage, springs and mindful movement.
We begin with seated meditation and Vinyasa yoga practice before breakfast. Our morning excursion takes us to the Byzantine Church of Saint George and the nearby springs, combining a nature walk with a glimpse into the area's history and traditions. In the afternoon a Vinyasa technique workshop for discovering your limits and how to refine your practice. In the evening, a slow-flow yoga practice combines pranayama, gentle chanting and vocal activation, creating space to explore the relationship between breath, voice and self-expression. Gong accompaniment may be incorporated into the breathing practice. The evening concludes with a peaceful dinner.
08:00–09:30 Yoga & Meditation · 09:45 Breakfast · 10:45 Nature walk · Free time · 16:00 Vinyasa technique workshop · 18:00 Slow-flow yoga, pranayama, chanting & vocal activation · 19:30 Dinner
Friday, 28 May — The Art of Savoring
Mindfulness, self-discovery, wine and the pleasure of slowing down.
Morning Vinyasa Yoga and meditation are followed by breakfast. Later, we gather for a Mindfulness & Journaling Workshop, combining guided reflection with gentle trust-building exercises designed to encourage openness, connection and self-awareness. Through mindful writing, participants explore their personal intentions and reflect on what they wish to leave behind, what they hope to welcome into their lives and what they want to carry forward. They keep their written reflections to revisit during the closing ceremony on Sunday. The rest of the afternoon is free.
As evening falls, we gather for a special 90-minute wine-tasting experience by candlelight, accompanied by classical music. A sensory celebration of Greek wine, atmosphere and connection, followed by dinner.
08:00–09:30 Yoga & Meditation · 09:45 Breakfast · 10:45–12:15 Mindfulness, trust exercises & journaling · Free time · 18:00–19:30 Wine tasting · 19:30 Dinner
Saturday, 29 May — Nature's Sweetest Gift
Bees, honey, sustainable traditions and celebration.
We begin with morning Vinyasa Yoga, pranayama and meditation, followed by breakfast. During a honey experience, we discover the world of bees, taste honey and related products, and learn about responsible beekeeping and sustainable honey production that prioritise the health of bee colonies and minimise disturbance. The afternoon is free to enjoy Montanema or the surroundings.
In the evening, we come together for a gentle closing yoga practice followed by a restorative sound therapy session, creating space to absorb the experiences of the week, cultivate gratitude and prepare for the journey home. We then share a farewell dinner celebrating the week we've experienced together.
08:00–09:30 Yoga & Meditation · 09:45 Breakfast · 10:45–12:45 Honey experience · Free time · 18:00 Closing yoga & restorative sound therapy · 19:30 Farewell dinner
Sunday, 30 May — Carry It With You
A final practice and farewell.
Our last morning begins with a gentle yoga practice and gratitude meditation, followed by a closing chanting ritual. Participants revisit the reflections they wrote during Friday's journaling workshop, taking time to acknowledge what they are ready to leave behind, what they have discovered about themselves and what they wish to carry forward into everyday life. The ritual concludes with a moment of gratitude for the connections, experiences and insights gathered throughout the retreat.
After breakfast and check-out, we board the bus back to Athens, taking with us the memories, connections and renewed sense of balance cultivated throughout the week.
08:00–09:30 Gentle yoga, chanting, gratitude meditation & closing reflection · 09:45 Breakfast · Check-out and departure by bus to Athens
Arrive, settle in and connect.
Arrival by bus from Athens, check-in and time to settle into the village. In the early evening, we gather for a welcoming introduction, gentle Hatha Yoga practice and grounding meditation, followed by a delicious dinner.
18:00–19:30 Yoga & meditation · 19:30 Dinner
Tuesday, 25 May — Finding Our Ground
Movement, stillness and deep relaxation.
After morning Hatha Yoga and breakfast, the day unfolds at a slower pace. Enjoy the peaceful surroundings of Montanema, take time to rest, explore the village or simply reconnect with nature at your own rhythm. In the evening, gentle Hatha Yoga flows into a Gong Bath, an immersive sound experience inviting deep relaxation through vibration, resonance and stillness, before dinner.
08:00–09:30 Yoga & Pranayama · 09:45 Breakfast · Free time · 18:00 Hatha Yoga & Gong Bath · 19:30 Dinner
Wednesday, 26 May — The Sound of Nature
Yoga, mountain trails and mindful exploration.
The day begins with a morning Hatha practice and pranayama, followed by breakfast. Later, we explore the surrounding landscape on a guided hike to the Kamara Old Bridge and Waterfalls, discovering the area's natural beauty along the way. The afternoon is reserved for relaxation and personal time. We return to the mat in the evening for a restorative practice and guided meditation, focusing on body awareness and reconnecting with the present moment, before dinner.
08:00–09:30 Yoga & Pranayama· 09:45 Breakfast · 10:45 Hiking · Free time · 18:00 Restorative yoga & Meditation · 19:30 Dinner
Thursday, 27 May — Paths of History
Cultural heritage, springs and mindful movement.
We begin with seated meditation and Vinyasa yoga practice before breakfast. Our morning excursion takes us to the Byzantine Church of Saint George and the nearby springs, combining a nature walk with a glimpse into the area's history and traditions. In the afternoon a Vinyasa technique workshop for discovering your limits and how to refine your practice. In the evening, a slow-flow yoga practice combines pranayama, gentle chanting and vocal activation, creating space to explore the relationship between breath, voice and self-expression. Gong accompaniment may be incorporated into the breathing practice. The evening concludes with a peaceful dinner.
08:00–09:30 Yoga & Meditation · 09:45 Breakfast · 10:45 Nature walk · Free time · 16:00 Vinyasa technique workshop · 18:00 Slow-flow yoga, pranayama, chanting & vocal activation · 19:30 Dinner
Friday, 28 May — The Art of Savoring
Mindfulness, self-discovery, wine and the pleasure of slowing down.
Morning Vinyasa Yoga and meditation are followed by breakfast. Later, we gather for a Mindfulness & Journaling Workshop, combining guided reflection with gentle trust-building exercises designed to encourage openness, connection and self-awareness. Through mindful writing, participants explore their personal intentions and reflect on what they wish to leave behind, what they hope to welcome into their lives and what they want to carry forward. They keep their written reflections to revisit during the closing ceremony on Sunday. The rest of the afternoon is free.
As evening falls, we gather for a special 90-minute wine-tasting experience by candlelight, accompanied by classical music. A sensory celebration of Greek wine, atmosphere and connection, followed by dinner.
08:00–09:30 Yoga & Meditation · 09:45 Breakfast · 10:45–12:15 Mindfulness, trust exercises & journaling · Free time · 18:00–19:30 Wine tasting · 19:30 Dinner
Saturday, 29 May — Nature's Sweetest Gift
Bees, honey, sustainable traditions and celebration.
We begin with morning Vinyasa Yoga, pranayama and meditation, followed by breakfast. During a honey experience, we discover the world of bees, taste honey and related products, and learn about responsible beekeeping and sustainable honey production that prioritise the health of bee colonies and minimise disturbance. The afternoon is free to enjoy Montanema or the surroundings.
In the evening, we come together for a gentle closing yoga practice followed by a restorative sound therapy session, creating space to absorb the experiences of the week, cultivate gratitude and prepare for the journey home. We then share a farewell dinner celebrating the week we've experienced together.
08:00–09:30 Yoga & Meditation · 09:45 Breakfast · 10:45–12:45 Honey experience · Free time · 18:00 Closing yoga & restorative sound therapy · 19:30 Farewell dinner
Sunday, 30 May — Carry It With You
A final practice and farewell.
Our last morning begins with a gentle yoga practice and gratitude meditation, followed by a closing chanting ritual. Participants revisit the reflections they wrote during Friday's journaling workshop, taking time to acknowledge what they are ready to leave behind, what they have discovered about themselves and what they wish to carry forward into everyday life. The ritual concludes with a moment of gratitude for the connections, experiences and insights gathered throughout the retreat.
After breakfast and check-out, we board the bus back to Athens, taking with us the memories, connections and renewed sense of balance cultivated throughout the week.
08:00–09:30 Gentle yoga, chanting, gratitude meditation & closing reflection · 09:45 Breakfast · Check-out and departure by bus to Athens
Note: Schedule is approximate and may change
Getting Here
Accommodation
Shared house w/ double bed For couples or friends sharing one double bed in the same house.
Shared house w/ 2 bedrooms for solo travellers who don't know each other
Private house single occupancy
What's Included
- 6 nights’ accommodation at Montanema Handmade Village, according to your selected accommodation option.
- Bus transfer between Athens and Montanema Handmade Village, departing from and returning to a designated meeting point in Athens at specific scheduled times.
- Daily yoga sessions, including breathwork and meditation.
- Sound therapy sessions.
- Vinyasa technique workshop
- Mindfulness, trust exercises and journaling workshop
- Two guided nature excursions:
- Kamara Old Bridge and Kamara Waterfalls.
- Byzantine Church of Saint George and the nearby springs.
- Wine tasting accompanied by classical music.
- Honey experience, including honey and honey-product tasting and an introduction to sustainable, bee-friendly beekeeping practices.
- Breakfast and dinner.
What's Not Included
- Transportation to or from Montanema outside the scheduled group bus transfer.
- Any additional transportation for sightseeing during the retreat.
- Meals and drinks not specifically stated in the retreat package.
- Spa treatments, massages, and other additional wellness services.
- Personal expenses and purchases.
- Laundry and tips.
- Travel insurance.
- Optional activities or excursions not listed in the retreat programme.
- Anything not explicitly listed under “What’s Included”.
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