In the foothills of Mount Ida, known as Mountain of the Goddess in ancient times, we gather for a week long retreat. We will wake, eat and practice together with incredible views of this sacred mountain. We’ll explore the old ways of the ancient greeks and the even older Minoan’s, who were matrifocal and worshipped the Goddess. Each day we’ll be working with ritual, embodied movement, myth and art practices to deepen our relationship to earth and Her. We’ll be pilgrims, visiting sacred sites. The Goddess was worshipped outside, in cave shrines and peak sanctuaries. We’ll be hiking, making art and leaving offerings. 

This is for the creative hearts that long to gather in devotion and remember the old ways of being with land.

We’ll spend early mornings in silence, with group ritual, creative time and embodiment practice before sharing a hearty community breakfast with views across the mountains. The daytimes will be filled with hiking, pilgrimages to sacred sites or art workshops. Wherever we go we’ll bring sketchbooks and journals. We’ll have some time to regather and relax by the pool in the afternoons before a delicious 3 course dinner together on the terrace. Evening will be a time for creative practice, rest or a sunset stroll depending on the day.
The timetable below gives you good idea of the flow (may be subject to change):

7am - 7.45am- Morning sadhana
7.45 - 8.15am- Reflection, creative time

 8.15 - 9.15am- Movement and embodiment practice
9.30 - 10.30am- Breakfast
10:30 - 4pm- Hike / Trip to sacred site / Creative workshop
4 - 6pm- Chill Time / Creative workshop

6 - 7pm- Circle

7 - 8.30pm- Dinner
8.30pm onwards- Creative practice, rest

Nestled in a beautiful valley in the heart of Crete, amongst ancient olive and cherry trees, the villa has been in the care of the same family for generations and is made from beautiful old stone and traditional materials. Each bedroom is comfy and cosy, with options to share or have a private room. We’ll be waking to the mountains with views of Mount Ida, Mountain of the Goddess and birthplace of the Gods. Our practice space is set in a private courtyard, guarded by ancient olive trees. There is a private pool, patios, terraces and rooftop to lounge, relax, paint or read. The local village is beautiful and traditional, full of Byzantine architecture and stunning views. We’ll be eating hearty and nourishing meals with locally sourced ingredients and authentic greek recipes cooked by dear Mrs Rumy. Depending on the day we will enjoy a large brunch and 3 course dinner or smaller breakfast, lunch and 3 course dinner. There will be plenty of teas, fresh fruits and snacks for between meals. All diets can be catered for.

Tarn is an artist and student of the mysteries, author of oracle decks, tarot decks and guided journals. Her art is intuitive and creates a visual portal between earth and the divine. She believes art is essential for the feminine spirit and offers others the healing power of art through creative guidance.  Living nomadically for many years, she has a deep connection to nature and shares a slower, more connected way of living.

Raven is an artist, embodiment guide, advanced yoga facilitator, ceremonialist and pilgrim. Her work is an offering to the flowers, the waters, the earth, the human heart and the divine. Her practice and teachings are reverential, intended to restore the sacred into life. Through yogic practices, creative guidance, somatics, and non-dual philosophy she calls others into embodied expression, resensitisation, reconnection and radiance.

That through deepened connection to land and to the feminine, you find a greater capacity for beauty, creativity and right relationship with all of life.  

- daily guided meditation and movement practices- somatic and embodied ritual
- creative workshops including clay, paint and earth based art- guided hikes, temple tours and trips to sacred sites-  transport to and from the retreat space
-  all meals, snacks and drinks
- a beautiful goody bag full of art prints, oracles decks and art supplies for you to take home and stay inspired