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The Gentle Adventure Retreat
The Gentle Adventure Retreat
September 8 - 15, 2026
Skiathos, Greece
7 nights, 8 days
6 person retreat
Highlights
Therapist and chef hosts - professional, experienced and friendly
Nature connection woven throughout the week
Skills and experiences to improve your life post retreat
Variety and flexibility - lots of participant choice
Special venue - not available on booking sites
Details
For those who want to take a mindful step outside their comfort zone, explore, try new things, and be proactive about their well-being. This retreat is active but not rushed, adventurous without being scary, and mindful without hours of seated meditation. It’s perfect for those wanting to discover new places and new parts of themselves along the way. It’s about prioritising health without compromising fun and adventure. The Gentle Adventure Retreat is more active than our Full Recharge Retreat, but still has plenty of opportunity for downtime and relaxation at the villa or beach. To ‘retreat’ is to step away from busyness, stress, responsibilities, and the mundane everyday in order to heal the mind and body. 7 nights in a luxury private villa on the beautiful Greek island of Skiathos, where you will be looked after by a therapist and a professional chef. Participant choice is key - you can be involved in as much or as little as you please. Activities include: - Morning movement and meditation - Reflective journaling - Sunset beach meditation - Rooftop yoga - Forest bathing - Paddleboarding - Boat trip to a nature reserve island - Old town mindful walk - Hike the beautiful trails to the Kastro - Relaxing at the pool
Venue
Private Home in Skiathos
★ Reviews
Villa Kouzina, is a beautiful, traditional Greek 5 bedroom villa on a quiet green hillside overlooking the Aegean sea. This is not a commercial property, it’s a lovingly restored and developed private home that we are lucky to have the exclusive use of for our retreats - you cannot stay here any other way than booking this retreat! Whilst most of us can only dream of owning somewhere as special as this, somehow it immediately feels like home. The villa is decorated to a high standard and as it is a family holiday home comfort and daily needs are prioritised with details such as incredibly comfy beds and big tables to gather around.
Pool
Kitchen
Bathroom
Accommodation
Private Room with King Bed for 2 People
1 Room Left
Private room for 2
$2,090 USD / person
Private Room with King Bed for 2 People
1 Room Left
Private room for 1
$2,495 USD total
Solo occupancy room
1 Room Left
Private room for 1
$2,495 USD total
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We've hired a stunning private villa that you won't find on any booking websites - it was a chance meeting on a previous trip to the island that helped us find this special place. Each of the 4 available bedrooms has a kingsize bed and ensuite bathroom so you can have the freedom and calm of your own space. You can attend solo or share your room with your partner, best mate, sibling or parent. The rooms are elegantly designed to feel luxurious yet welcoming - it very quickly feels like home, which I must warn you makes it difficult to leave! The shared spaces are beautifully decorated and provide the perfect setting for rest and relaxation. And yes, there is an infinity pool with incredible views. Anyone for a mindful swim?!
Meals
Meals provided
Breakfast · Lunch · Dinner
Diets catered
Vegetarian
This wouldn't be a Full Recharge Retreat without full bellies! We'll be serving delicious, homemade and fresh dishes that leave you feeling nourished and satisfied. Steve is a highly experienced chef and will be happy to give cooking demos so you can recreate the meals at home. Our food is plant forward - that means we focus on veggies, grains & legumes. A couple of meals will include a meat/fish option. Expect Greek and Mediterranean dishes served 'family style' with lots of flavourful salads, locally made bread & fresh flavours. We'll be using seasonal Greek ingredients as much as possible. We'll also have the opportunity to visit local tavernas. And of course plenty of ice cream - I had a baklava flavour one on our last trip that was divine! We can cater to vegetarians and food intolerances (please contact us to discuss this) but regrettably not severe allergies or restrictive diets as we have one chef and a home kitchen. Most meals are included in the price: 5 dinners, 4 lunches and all breakfasts
Testimonials
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Host
Natalie Rossiter
Salford, UK
Natalie is a qualified counsellor, mindfulness teacher and nature connection guide. Her work is about authenticity, compassion and growth. Natalie has a holistic and realistic approach to wellbeing, s...
1 language
English
Teaching for 4 years
Joined Insight Timer in Sep 2021
What's Included
7 nights accommodation in a luxury villa
All activities: yoga, forest bathing, paddleboarding, meditation, monastery trip, boat trip
Pick up and drop off at airport in Greece
Most meals including all breakfasts and 5 evening meals
Not Included
Flights
2 evening meals, some lunches
Additional, optional activities/food e.g. ice cream at the beach
FAQs
Guest requirements
Booking form with T&Cs to be signed
Cancellation policy
The remaining balance for the retreat is due 90 days prior to the start date. If this balance is paid earlier than these 90 days, you are eligible to cancel and receive a full refund of this remaining balance, provided you do so at least 90 days before the retreat begins.
