8 Days of "KEFI"
Yoga & Lifestyle Retreat
Evia Island, Greece
In Greece, kefi is a way of living with joy, passion and exuberance, in the moment, being grateful, and connecting with others. Sanctuary & Black Cypress are teaming to offer this unique, curated experience to deepen your practice and dive into the health and wellness of Greece. This is your time in a timeless land—a time to relax, restore and explore.
Highlights:
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Explore Athens including a guided tour of the Acropolis
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Practice yoga twice a day with meditation & pranayama. See daily schedule
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Elevate your asana with optional private alignment sessions
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Experience Greek cooking and lifestyle with our chefs
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Journal and share ideas in our reading club
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Eat & drink at generational tavernes where farm to table never stopped
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Learn of olive oil in our groves among trees producing for millennia
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Hike ancient mountain trails with Medi, the stalwart donkey
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Tour ancient UNESCO sites
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Flow among the waves and revel in the Aegean Sea
Accommodations
Villa Kouvelia
Between the mountains and the sea, Villa Kouvelia rests in an olive grove. With its stunning views from its many balconies and verandas, the house becomes one with the landscape.
In this tranquil sanctuary, you can deepen your practice
*Transfer to/from Athens included
See Room Options and Pricing HERE
8 Day Itinerary
ATHENS
(Optional)
Saturday, May 24th
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Guided walking tour of the Acropolis (tickets included)
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Dinner (included)
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Athens hotel not included. NOTE:We will have a room block and several nearby suggestions at various prices
Sunday, May 25th
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Collection from Athens and transport to retreat villa (included)
7 DAY YOGA & GREEK LIFESTYLE RETREAT
Sunday, May 25th- Sunday June 1
Nerotrivia Evia Island Greece
A TYPICAL RETREAT DAY
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Morning Poolside Vinyasa
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Breakfast at the Villa
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Mid Day Adventure to Ancient Lookout. This is a ~2 hrs hike with a 2500 vertical climb. Picnic lunch at the ancient look out site OR
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Relax by Villa's saltwater pool or spend the day at Daphne Beach dine lunch at beach taverna
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Apps, Greek Wine tasting & Olive Oil experience
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Sunset YIN at Poolside
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Dinner at local taverne
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See Retreat Schedule for details
Meet the team
Nick Pitslionis Owner\Chef -The Black Cypress
2023 James Beard Hospitality Finalist
Angela Taylor
Adam WIlliams
Mackenzie Brumet
Judy Kolde
Stacey Estenson