When we travel our perception expands - new ways of being, seeing, experiencing and understanding the world can open in an instant. Traveling with intention to lands that hold special power, history and myth can change us forever.

The islands and history of Greece are ripe with mysticism and lore of ancient goddesses, temples, caves, ruins, epic mythology and legend that dates back thousands of years. This history is alive and well, and pulsating within the land itself today. When you take a journey to a place like Greece it shifts something within you. Yes, it is deeply historical, beautiful and breathtaking. But this special place on earth offers us much more than its iconic architecture, history and stunning sunsets. And travelling to Greece awakens that same mysticism and story within you. 

This retreat is a journey to remember who you are beneath the noise of everyday life. To reconnect with the pulse of the earth, the rhythm of the sea, and the wisdom that lives within your own body. To awaken the ancient knowing and aliveness that lives in your bones– the same current that has flowed through this sacred land in Greece for thousands of years. This retreat invites you to slow down, savor, and let Greece reawaken the deeper parts of you that are ready to come alive through ritual, movement, connecting to the natural world and mindful exploration. 

This deeply nourishing retreat is pilgrimage into the living mystery woven through the lands, people, and culture of Greece. The culture, food, incredible vistas and welcoming waters of this place, and the warmth of the heartfelt people who’ve lived here for generations, share a hospitality that is deeply refreshing and unique. Life here moves at a different rhythm, one of savoring, connection and presence– enjoying and connecting over a delicious meal in the traditional Greek style is reflective of how life is lived here. Slowing down is a way of life.

Greece reminds us that aliveness is not something to find, but something to remember.

Together we will explore the magical island of Paros, one of the shining gems of the Cyclades, an island that holds both softness and power in perfect balance, just like the goddess within you.

Beloved for its golden beaches, whitewashed villages, and the magnetic harbor town of Naoussa, Paros is where ancient myth and modern magic meet. Here, you’ll move between glowing days by the Aegean, evenings alive with music, laughter, and starlight, and quiet corners that invite you to tune inward. On this retreat, Paros becomes more than just the island we’ll be visiting, it’s a living temple and sacred space where you’ll open your intuition, creativity, nourishment, and step into a space of awakening.

• 5 nights, 6 day in a boutique family-run hotel near the sea

• 3 special workshops led by experienced facilitators and teachers steeped in the wisdom of yoga, herbalism and ritual

• Intimate group setting for soulful connection

• Welcome ceremony & intention setting ritual

• 2 meals per day: daily morning breakfast and lunch or dinner

• Daily morning rituals including movement and meditation

• Daily intentional and guided journaling practice

• Restful Yoga Nidra and Journey Practices

• Local beach to relax on daily (less than 5 minute walk)

• Purposeful group gatherings and soul connection time with others who are like-spirited, and interested in connecting to ancient feminine mysticism and wisdom.

• Water Blessing Ceremony on the Beach with Healing Local Clay (private transportation provided)

• Private Boat Excursion around Paros & Antiparos

• Authentic private Group Greek Cooking Class Led by a Local Chef

• Plant Walk – Learning About Medicinal Herbs with Local Herbalist

• Visit to ancient historical sites on Paros, and nearby Despotiko Island

• Evening out in Parikia, Paros: a beautiful port town with magical sunset views, shopping, photo-ops and group dinner experience

• Personalized welcome gift

• Travel support from expert travel advisors

This retreat is for the seeker, the lover of beauty, the one who feels called to tune into the sacred pulse of the earth and within us.

It’s for those who long to travel not just to see, but to feel – to connect with a land that speaks in stories, sensations, and ancient whispers.

It’s for you if you are…

• Drawn to the mystical and mythic, and feel inspired by the stories of goddesses, temples, and ancient lands.

• Longing for deep nourishment of body, heart, and spirit through food, movement, ritual, and rest.

• Curious about the medicine of the land, and how the place itself can be a teacher and healer.

• Craving a more soulful way of traveling that opens our eyes to new ways of being,  honoring slowness, connection, and reverence.

• Ready to reconnect to pleasure, aliveness, and the power of the mystical energy that lives in all of us through nature, community, and ritual.

• Inspired by cultural immersion– learning from local traditions, cuisine, and people who embody the Greek art of living well.

• Desiring to reclaim your own rhythm, step away from the busyness of life, and return home to yourself.

This retreat is an invitation to travelers of all backgrounds who feel called to experience Greece not just as a destination, but as a living, breathing source of wisdom, beauty, and renewal.

Our gorgeous boutique, family-run hotel will have a pool, meals cooked by a talented local chef, walking distance to local beaches, and many areas to gather and enjoy solitude. The hotel is located in a quiet area while also walking distance to local tavernas (classic Greek restaurants) and many beaches for you to explore during our free time. It’s the perfect setting for our time together to disconnect from the hustle of everyday life and reconnect to ourselves with a supportive community on this sacred land. 

We have a schedule of activities that guide us on our mystical journey to Greece. There will also be plenty of free time to relax, explore and reflect.

We recommend bringing:

• Sunscreen/Sun Protection (Hat, Sunglasses, etc.)

• Multiple sets of fitness/yoga clothing that are light and breathable

• Shoes that are breathable and durable for taking an outdoor plant walk and exploring sacred sites (like tevas, light weight shoes or sandals with traction)

• Bathing suit (at least 2, recommended)

• Seasick bands (in case you need for your ferry and our boat day)

• A book to relax for pool/downtime and perhaps to exchange with someone on the retreat

• An offering to add to our group altar space (like a stone/crystal or item of significance)

• We will provide a journal, but you may want an extra one to write thoughts/emotions/creative ideas that spring up during the week

• Curiosity and an open mind to learn more about goddess mythology, local history, wild medicinal plants, ritual and much more

• A celebratory outfit for our final evening together

Please reach out for personalized support for your travel booking and Greece experience. 

We recommend arriving 1-2 days before the retreat begins on June 14th to Athens. This means you will depart USA on June 11th to arrive on June 12th or depart USA on June 12th to arrive on June 13th. Alternatively, you can arrive on the day of the retreat, departing USA on June 13th and arriving on June 14th.  

Flights: We recommend booking a roundtrip flight from your home airport to Athens (ATH).

Getting to Paros: You will fly or ferry to Paros.

Ferry: Book your ferry here from Piraeus to Paros

Flight:  It is possible to land in Athens on June 14th morning and catch a flight to Paros the same day with a separate round-trip or one-way Athens  (ATH) to Paros (PAS).

The retreat will begin late afternoon / early evening on June 14th.

Keegan Mills is a holistic life coach, yoga teacher, and energy healing practitioner devoted to helping others reconnect to their natural rhythm, inner wisdom, and sense of aliveness. Her work is rooted in seasonal wisdom– guiding others to slow down, align with nature’s cycles, and cultivate nervous system balance through intentional breathwork, movement, and meditation.

Keegan’s teaching weaves together sacred eastern traditions (like Ayurveda & Traditional Chinese Medicine), sacred storytelling and subtle body energy medicine to help others deepen their relationship to themselves and return to a state of inner radiance. Her approach blends modern wellness practices with the timeless magic of nature and creating intentional spaces that feel both expansive and deeply grounding.

During her first travels to Greece in 2019, Keegan was deeply moved by the power, magic, and beauty of this land. What she felt here awakened something ancient within her – a sense of aliveness and belonging that stayed long after she returned home. She made a quiet wish to one day bring others to experience that same magic. Since 2022, she has been leading retreats in Greece with Eyia Retreats, sharing her deep love and reverence for this sacred place and its timeless spirit. You can learn more about her at awakenwithkeegan.com

Crystal Marie Higgins is an Initiated High Priestess in Celtic traditions, an Initiated Witch, as well as a Yoga Teacher, an Herbalist and an Ethical Marketer. She has been in devotion to earth wisdom, the cycles of the moon and the seasons and teaching yoga since 2012. After dreaming of visiting Greece since she was a child, Crystal attended her first yoga teacher training on the Greek island of Kytheria many moons ago – and she has been in love with the magic and mysticism of Greece ever since. It is a dream to bring people to this sacred and special place.

Crystal’s classes are grounding, strengthening and deeply nourishing. You can expect to completely unwind, relax and connect to the well of wisdom that lives inside of you.

As a teacher and guide, Crystal’s intention is to awaken our consciousness toward the radical practice of attuning your life and the flows of your creativity to the seasons of the year, the cycles of the moon and the wisdom found in the everyday. She is a lover of the plant realm, being outdoors and engaging in sacred rituals. You can learn more about her at crystalmariehiggins.com, and her passion project seasonalherbalbox.com.