We invite you to leave behind the more hectic urban environment and bustling islands and treat yourself to some warm, sunny days with plenty of space to dream, create, write and play.

This five-day idyllic Greek island retreat will be a holiday with space to explore some different approaches to creativity. We might use our imagination to create an expression and realisation of our deep, basic desires to shape a clear picture of what we want.

We will be coming together to write and express ourselves around areas of interest, whether a blog, a book idea, a project presentation, web content, poetry, letters, short-stories, reviews, scripts for podcast ideas or content for public talks. We will also look at how mixed-media content can be added digitally to add richness to our creation.

The power of journaling on a daily basis can often be a good way of getting the creative juices flowing as well as building self-awareness.

The heart of this gathering will be our creative hub,  whether through writing, expressing ourselves through audio, art, music, dance or whatever our chosen medium, conceptualising new projects and opening up routes to realising those dreams. By calling in our creative muses we will enjoy the fruits of a transformational week.  Doing this together will also help us through any creative blocks and other challenges, enabling a new reality for ourselves to flower.

We welcome inexperienced writers and will provide a supportive space where we can all develop new skills and ways to express ourselves.

Ticket price includes

Breakfast, writing / creative activities, restorative / yin yoga, somatic movement, breath work sessions & yoga nidra, optional add on boat excursion and walks.

The programme will also include well-being activities such as yoga nidra, breathwork and meditation with ample opportunities for swimming and time off to enjoy the serenity of the island to the full. There will be an optional boat excursion (charged separately) to the island’s hidden beaches and coves, walks on traditional paths, imposing mountains and ancient ruins.

We will immerse ourselves in local nature, history, myths and customs as we delight in the wild herbs, encounter goats living free in the mountains and and watch birds of prey circling. We will enjoy sharing stories, conversations and delicious local fresh food and drink at the local tavernas.

Iraklia is the perfect setting for enjoying the simplicity of small island life - stark and beautiful, the most westerly island of the Small Cyclades, one hour south of Naxos. It is quiet and traditional, unspoilt and an ideal destination for aspirating creatives, writers, walkers and meditators alike.

Here's the view from close to the newly built yoga shala 

NB: We cannot issue refunds on this event