The Art of Living Well Retreat is a 6 night, 7 day travel and retreat experience in Greece. This retreat is a beautiful blend of culture, history, art, food and wellness. Our adventure will begin in lively, cosmopolitan Athens before retreating to the Peloponnese countryside to live among the olive groves in traditional & modern country houses that will feel like you are returning home.

Your week-long experience includes enjoying a luxury boutique hotel in the center of Athens, an evening to explore Athens together with a beautiful rooftop dinner with views of the Acropolis.

Your journey continues into the Peloponnese to the village of Pirgotika, outside of Nafplio. You will indulge in Olive Oil Tasting, Cooking Class with wine pairing, guided art workshops, daily wellness and mindfulness sessions, a guided tour of the Ancient Theater of Epidaurus and an adventure into seaside Nafplio for a walk and optional hike up to the castle.

This week gives you a wonderful taste of Greece through countless curated experiences and an insider’s view of the coveted Mediterranean lifestyle. All of your senses are in for a treat as you to slow down and rejuvenate.

A week of slow living, creativity, wellness, and authentic Greek hospitality.

• 6 nights / 7 days in thoughtfully selected accommodations — a luxury boutique hotel in Athens and a tranquil countryside retreat in the Peloponnese

• All meals included, from leisurely breakfasts to long lunches and dinners beneath the olive trees, with Greek wine

• Welcome experiences in Athens, including a rooftop dinner overlooking the Acropolis

• Daily wellness & mindfulness practices to restore and reconnect

• Guided art experiences with all creative materials provided

• Olive oil tasting among the olive groves, followed by a traditional Greek lunch

• Hands-on Greek cooking class featuring three traditional recipes and wine pairings

• Cultural explorations, including Ancient Epidaurus and the seaside town of Nafplio, with the option to hike to Palamidi Castle

• Private group transfers between Athens, the airport, and the Peloponnese

• Greek-speaking hosts who bring the local culture and Mediterranean art of living well to life

• Signature Eyia Retreats tote bag

• Dedicated travel support from the Eyia Retreats team before and throughout your retreat plus access to outrdiscounted travel planning service

Meet Theodora:

Theodora’s life path took an abrupt turn when she suffered a traumatic brain injury. Forced into complete isolation and cognitive rest, she turned to painting as a form of meditation during her arduous recovery. Through painting, she found healing, hope, and a renewed sense of purpose. Ultimately, she traded the boardroom for brushes and transformed her pain into an abundant creative life.

Rooted in her Greek heritage and shaped by personal healing, Theodora Miller creates art and experiences that celebrate beauty, resilience, and life’s sacred moments. Through fine art, ceramics, and her collection of painterly wallpaper and textiles, she offers visual poetry infused with joy and connection. Her creations are found in corporate collections, medical facilities, and in homes around the globe.

A passionate traveler and cultural explorer, Theodora encourages you to embrace the world with ageless curiosity and play through soul-driven workshops and retreats. With her warmth and vibrant personality, she gently guides you how to turn on your “artist eyes” and tune into your creative intuition. Theodora resides in Richmond, Virginia, but her spirit thrives on an island in the Aegean Sea.

Meet Katrina:

Katrina is a Greek American wellness expert from California living in Greece with her Greek husband and 2 cats. She is Travel & Leisure’s 2023 Rising Star Travel Advisor and specializes in curating wellness-infused retreats and custom travel design and planning in Greece & Italy. She is the founder of Eyia Retreats, a retreat and travel company specializing in experiences in the Mediterranean. 

Katrina is a renowned wellness and transformational coach who supports people to find the home within themselves.

Katrina is a life-long learner. She loves personal and spiritual development and supporting others on their journey inward. It’s the most challenging and most rewarding journey you will ever embark upon.

Full payment must be made within 60 days of the retreat start date. There is a €1000 non-refundable deposit to reserve your spot.  Prices are based per person. Prices do not include flights. 

Our time begins in Athens, the capital of Greece. Athens is a historical center of Europe and offers so much history & culture. You will have the chance to tour Acropolis hill and the Parthenon as well as the museum.

Our retreat combines the best of city and country and after 1 night in Athens we will take you 2 hours outside of Athens into Peloponnese where we will be in the country outside of Nafplio.

We will experience the tranquility of the country while being only a 10-15 minute drive from Nafplio. Nafplio is a picturesque coastal town that is greatly influenced from its time under Venetian rule. The town gives you a feeling of old-world Europe mixed with Italian and Greek architecture. You will have a chance to explore Nafplio as well as experience more art, food, wellness, and culture.

An absolute dreamy combination.

In Athens we will be staying at Xendocheio Milos a luxury 5 star boutique hotel located a few blocks away from Syntagma Square. This hotel gives Greek essence with contemporary & luxury design. We have intentionally selected each accommodation to match our retreat vision and give you a relaxing and Greek experience. Your retreat begins.

The second stay is at Opora Country Living outside of Nafplio in the country-side. Opora Country Living offers us a landscape of rare beauty, with traditional, picturesque, romantic, and tranquil accommodations in the countryside. It’s the perfect combination of traditional farm house meets rustic elegance. Your living quarters are nestled among the olive trees and orange trees in this family-owned estate. Wander through the grounds and down lavender-lined paths to enjoy two swimming pools, an open air pergola reserved for massages al fresco (optional), a chapel, and a farm area at the top of hill overlooking the beautiful countryside. Welcome to simple and slow living.

Eyia Retreats will support you with any travel questions you may have and support your journey to Italy. We can advise or even book your flights & pre/post retreat adventures!

Please arrive to the Athens Airport by 2 pm local time on October 16th. Our hotel is about 45 minutes – 1 hour drive from the airport. The retreat will begin at 4pm on October 16th. You will need to depart USA one day prior to your desired arrival date. For example, depart USA on October 15th to arrive on October 16th.

We recommend arriving 1 to 2 days early so you can adjust to the timezone and buffer for any delays. Eyia Retreats can support in your pre-retreat travel.

Our retreat will end on October 22nd at 10am with a return transfer to Athens City Center. You can extend your stay in Athens or Athens Riviera or explore another part of Greece. We have travel options and would be happy to support you in your pre or post-retreat travel experience. Contact us at support@eyiaretreats.com.

• Lightweight, comfortable clothes for exploring Athens, wandering through Nafplio, and relaxing at the retreat

• Comfortable walking shoes for exploring Athens and Nafplio

• Non-slip sneakers or walking shoes if you’d like to join the optional hike up to Palamidi Castle

• Workout shoes for daily movement and practice

• Yoga / workout clothes for daily practice

• An evening outfit for dinner out — we recommend bringing at least one for Athens

• A bathing suit & cover-up — you may want to enjoy the pool!

• Layers for cooler evenings and breezy days — sweater, scarf, or light outer layer

• Motion sickness medicine, if needed for the drive (most of the journey is on a straight road)

• A favorite book for quiet poolside moments and downtime

• A journal, if you’d like — we’ll provide one, but you may prefer to bring your own for personal reflection

Eyia Retreats has partnered with Let's Be S.M.A.R.T. a registered non-profit organization with the mission to educate children and adults on animal welfare. Their main goals are to Successfully Manage Animal Rights Today and work toward global animal welfare. In Greece they have multiple activities including a sterilization program and running a cat sanctuary in Attika region where they rescue cats in need.

While in Greece you can adopt a Greek kitty to take home with you! Contact us or Let's Be S.M.A.R.T to go through an adoption pre-approval process. 

They complete all the necessary exams and paperwork so your kitty is ready and safe to travel home with you!

Alternatively, at the time of booking you will have an opportunity to donate.