About the Retreat
If you feel like treating yourself to a fully-inclusive Pilates and Mindfulness Retreat in a luxurious villa, with stunning views across the ocean then this is the trip for you.
Imagine staying up in the hills, enveloped by the sound of nature, enjoying exquisite Mediterranean food without having to organise a thing. Well except whether to have a massage or write in your journal or take a day trip somewhere beautiful.
I have been running exclusive, small group retreats for nine years now and our aim is to offer a transformational experience to our guests.
Take a look below for photos that tell the story and reviews that speak of the results!
Pilates
Connecting into your body as it moves, breathes and stretches will lead to mental ease and a sense of wellbeing. There are always modifications for the exercises making Pilates available for anyone from beginner to advanced
Mindfulness
Add mindfulness exercises like walking, sitting and body meditations that create calm and stable clarity of thought. Meditation is like having a 2 second rule before reacting and learning to respond instead. That one thing is life-changing.
Breathwork
Breathwork is a guided practice that uses intentional breathing patterns to calm the nervous system, increase awareness, and release stored tension in the body. By shifting the way we breathe, we can move out of stress mode, regulater emotions more easily, and reconnect with a grounded sense of presence.
Fully-inclusive Retreat
This is a fully-inclusive retreat and you can turn up and pay nothing more. It is up to you whether you eat out, have the therapies or join in the day trips and there is no pressure either way.
There is the option of wine and beer with meals as extra.
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Accommodation for 4 nights in a villa with views across the sea to the mainland and islands.
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Daily Pilates around the pool. This is for all levels of ability including beginner.
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Daily Mindfulness Meditation as the sun drops and the air cools. Learn what mindfulness is all about and how to use it in your own life to relieve stress and anxiety.
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Play the Miracle Choice Game and gain personal insights that help you to find positive direction to your deepest dreams and goals.
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Connect with your fellow guests for a special group exercise in creating the future you would like.
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Start a daily gratitude journal and join a group discussion throughout the week.
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Delicious freshly prepared and cooked meals: Breakfast, lunch, dinner.
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Trip to the beautiful local waterfalls
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Day at the beach and swim in the calm, warm, blue Ionian sea.
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Beach towels supplied.
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Complimentary snacks and drinks.
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Return transfer from Preveza Airport to the villas, depending on times. Check below for flight times.
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International flights to Preveza airport in Greece.
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Transfer if times/dates do not coincide with the arranged flights.
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Two meals out in a local restaurant - optional
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Massage therapies
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Boat trip to an island with lunch, snorkelling and swimming.
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Any alcoholic beverages, ice creams etc.
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Paddleboarding/sailing/windsurfing/motorboat hire.
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Getting there
These flights are based on UK flights to Preveza, Greece from Gatwick with easyJet but there are other choices on Skyscanner with Jet2 and British Airways.
There is a free return transfer offered from the airport to the villa and back if you book the flight times below.
Going out
Easyjet flight EZY 8249
Departing Gatwick at 09.25.
Arriving at Preveza airport 14.45
Coming back
Easyjet flight EZY 8248
Departing Gatwick at 15.35
Arriving Prevez at 14.05
There is a leeway of 1 hour on either side of these times for different flight arrivals to join the transfer. If your flight does not fit in with these times, taxis are available from the airport for around 50 euros one way.
Please contact us if you need more information on travel arrangements. We are happy to help.
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Accomodation
About the villa
Our beautiful villa has become a huge favourite with the guests. Every bedroom faces the sea and has its own balcony or patio. There is a gorgeous day bed in the grounds and a meditation shala both are for chilling and taking in the stunning views. It is your base to grow and flourish. The villa is within walking distance of the most delightful Greek village with a cafe in the square and little cottages doted here and there shrouded in glorious bougainvillea.
The villa is based in the hills above the fishing village of Lygia and is in close walking distance to the traditional village of Katouna, on the island of Lefkada.
Facing east, the sun rises over the mountains of mainland Greece every morning with spectacular reds and oranges splashed across the sky.
The interior is of a luxurious standard with seven bedrooms, seven bathrooms, lounge area, dining area and kitchen. Bedrooms are on a first come first serve basis but are all absolutely beautiful with windows facing the sea, balcony area and very comfortable beds! All bedrooms have their own en-suite bathrooms except for one with a bathroom outside the room.
The villa is built on three-storeys with breathtaking views down to the village below, the Ionian sea and the mainland opposite.
Outside is a private infinity pool, plenty of shade and sun loungers to relax on and take in the panorama. There is a BBQ area and covered pergola for Pilates, Mindfulness Meditation and Massage. There is also a day bed to lounge around on, read a book and take in the view!
Cost of the Retreat
Shared En-Suite
For a shared or double room occupancy (per person)
£
999
To reserve a place there is a £300 non-refundable deposit. The total amount will need to be paid by 00th TBC 2026 (payment plans can be arranged)
Single En-Suite
£
1299
for a single room occupancy
(per person)
To reserve a place there is a £300 non-refundable deposit. The total amount will need to be paid by 00th tbc 2026 (payment plans can be arranged)
13:00 Arrive at Preveza airport to be met and taken to your accommodation. If your arrival time is different from the time of the EasyJet flight from Gatwick on the website, please tell me and we can see what can be arranged, as there are many options
14:00 Dropped off at the accommodation where you can settle into your room, meet for nutritious home-made lunch, get to know each other and welcome meeting
15:00 Time for yourself to unpack, swim, take a walk
17:30 Gathering around the pool for a talk about Mindfulness, followed by mindful movement, stretching and breathing to release all the tension from the flight. Please bring a sarong/towel
18:30 Time to have showers, change and get ready for dinner
20:00 Delicious home-cooked supper at the villa
07:30 Snack and drinks before class
08:00 Pilates around the pool at the villa. Please bring water and a small towel
09:00 Breakfast - the kitchen is well stocked for you with fruit, yoghurt, muesli , eggs, juices, tea and coffee
10:30 Trip to the Nidri Waterfalls. We will drive to the parking area and walk up to the waterfalls which takes around 25 minutes
11:45 Arrive at waterfalls where you can go swimming if you want. Bring a camera too as there are some beautiful natural sights
13:30 Nutritious home-made lunch at the villa
14:30 Free afternoon for sunbathing, swimming etc
17:30 Half an hour of Pilates followed by a Body Scan Meditation. Please bring a pillow, your sarong/towel as this is a lying down meditation. There will be a time to talk afterwards, as there will be with every meditation.
19:30 Time to get ready for the evening and relax
20:30 BBQ at the villa
07:30 Snack and drink before class
08:00 Pilates around the pool at the villa. Please bring water and a small towel
09:00 Breakfast
10:30 Day at the beach to enjoy the tranquil, warm, crystal clear sea
13:00 Lunch on a beach
16:00 Back to the villa
17:30 Half an hour of Pilates followed by a Sitting Meditation. Please wear comfortable clothes that are loose around the middle
20:00 Home-cooked supper at the villa
07:30 Snack and drink before class
08:00 Pilates around the pool at the villa. Please bring water and a small towel
09:00 Breakfast
10:00 Day spent relaxing around the pool, walking, reflexology etc
13:00 Nutritious home-made lunch at the villa
17:30 Mindful Pilates for half an hour followed by the Mountain Meditation (a sitting meditation)
20:00 Traditional Greek supper at a local taverna
07:30 Snack and drink before class
08:00 Pilates around the pool at the villa. Please bring water and a small towel
09:00 Breakfast
10:00 Massage day either at the villa or in beautiful Nidri village nearby. There is also the chance to walk around Nidri and buy souvenirs, watch the boats, learn paddle boarding, kayaking etc
13:00 Nutritious home-made lunch at the villa
14:00 More massage and time in Nidri village, sunbathing/swimming in the sea or staying at the villa and enjoying the pool
16:30 lift back up to the village
17:30 Pilates for half an hour followed by a Walking Meditation around the area. Please wear comfortable shoes and a hat for the shade
20:00 Home-cooked supper at the villa
07:30 Snack and drink before class
08:00 Pilates around the pool at the villa. Please bring water and a small towel
09:00 Breakfast
10:30 Walk to the local village of Katouna
13:00 Nutritious home-made lunch at the villa
14:00 Time at the pool or option of a trip to the local beach for swimming and sunbathing until 16:30
17:30 Half an hour of Pilates followed by a Lying Meditation. Please bring a cushion and sarong
20:00 Delicious home-cooked supper at the villa
07:30 Snack and drink before class
08:00 Pilates around the pool at the villa. Please bring water and a small towel
09:00 Breakfast
10:00 Day spent at the villa around the pool, walking, relaxing
13:00 Nutritious home-made lunch at the villa
14:00 More time to relax around the pool and pack for the next day’s travel
17:30 Mindful Pilates followed by a Gratitude Meditation. (this will be a sitting meditation)
20:00 Supper at a beautiful Taverna by the sea
08:00 Breakfast
09:00 Collection for the airport journey
10:00 Arrival at airport and check-in
12:05 Flying back to the UK if booked on the EasyJet flight on the website. Please contact me if you have a different flight and we will see what we can do. There are a couple of nice Tavernas at the airport to relax in if your flight is at a later time
The Itinerary
Below is our general itinerary for the week. The format and days may be changed due to weather conditions, availability of therapists etc.
Diet
If you would like to lose weight or change a bad eating habit this may be the time to do it. By eating high protein and tasty food, without sugars, preservatives or additives, cooked from scratch by our team for you to enjoy, is an excellent way to jump-start a new relationship to food.
Include mindful eating - really noticing the food you eat, how it tastes, looks, smells - to change bad habits can give you satisfaction and a feeling of comfort from your food without looking for more.
Enjoying food together
We have found that the food is of great importance to a persons enjoyment on a retreat. Taste is one of the senses after all and we work very hard to make sure it is as tasty, nutritious and always fresh. There is nothing like the taste of a sun-ripened tomato to know you are in a Mediterranean country. Adding traditional Greek dishes really adds to the whole ambience of a week on the beautiful island of Lefkada.
Food
What's on the menu?
We are offering a healthy week with delicious foods, Greek salads and traditional meals. If you are vegetarian, vegan or have a specific dietary requirement please contact us and we will do our best to accommodate you. A vegetarian menu fits in very well with the weeks' dishes, adding halloumi, feta, eggs and sweet potatoes to replace the meat and fish is very easy to do. We make a delicious fakes (Greek lentils) soup one evening with feta and salad and tasty Greek green beans with Halloumi on another night.
Delicious Greek Food
The Greek-style Mediterranean food will all be freshly cooked with the emphasis on salads, fish and local foods, using seasonal fruits and vegetables as much as possible.
Breakfast
Is taken in the comfort of your own accommodation and will be fruits, yoghurt, fresh bread, eggs, juice etc.
Lunch
Will be shared together at the villa or taken with us on our excursions, usually salads, fruits, delicious Greek cheese pies etc.
Dinner
Is shared together at the villa and there will be a different menu every night, including fresh fish, Greek lentils and green beans, a bbq and there will always be a fresh tasty salad!
Coffee tea and snacks
There will always be a supply of Lavazza coffee, English and herbal teas, lemon-ginger-mint water, fruit and nuts available. There is the option of wine and beer with meals as extra.
Any Questions?
For nine years I have curated intimate, small-group retreats with one goal in mind: to provide my guests with a truly transformative experience. The testimonials tell the story.
If you have any questions or would like to chat feel free to email me. I understand that it is sometimes difficult to choose to join a retreat with somebody you have never had any communication with. So please reach out.
