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Join us next summer on the magical Greek island Kefalonia. We will be staying at the incredible Vericoco Retreat Centre, with chic rooms, a huge yoga shala set within an olive grove, a swimming pool looking out to the Ionian Sea and behind to Mount Aenos. Six nights and days spent close to nature, eating delicious healthy food, practicing lots of yoga and meditation to help you unwind and rejuvenate.
Location and Accommodation
Kefalonia itself is a lush green island in the Ionian, famous for it’s turquoise seas and clean sandy beaches. One of the largest Greek islands, it also boasts the impressive Mount Aenos with thick fir forests as well as underground caves and ample countryside. It is very well connected to the UK with daily direct flights to numerous cities as well as many other European countries.
The retreat centre Vericoco is a space designed for creative practices and relaxation. It offers guests the chance to reconnect with nature alongside likeminded people. It’s a place to stop, step back and recharge. Set within olive groves and with magnificient views of the majestic Mount Aenos and the Ionian sea. Guests can choose from a variety of accomodation options, either within the luxurious main villa or the smaller stylish studios and apartments.
Around the estate are plenty of quiet spots for visitors to take time out and explore, including the organic vegetable gardens, the fruit tree grove with traditional well. The grounds are spacious enough for guests to enjoy plenty of solitary moments, yet conveniently laid out to provide easy access to all the shared facilities. Just 300 metres from Spartia beach, you can choose between taking advantage of the local facilties including three restaurants and cafes at just a short walk away, or preferring to stay within the grounds and using the self catering facilities or taking the meals provided.
Just a short stroll down hill offers you the choice of our two nearest beaches, both with trademark Kefalonian crystal-clear shallow waters. The rocky headland provides plenty to explore with a snorkel and mask, as well as some rocks to leap from for the more adventurous types. Spartia beach offers the advantage of the local facilities for those who want to grab a drink or snack, and Thermanti offers the advantage of being secluded from the crowds as it is only accesible by foot.
Food
During the retreat, you will be served daily vegetarian brunch and dinner, plus coffee, tea, and snacks. All meals will be freshly home-cooked food using mostly organic and local produce, more often than not from there own vegetable garden. One night we will have dinner out at the local taverna!
Yoga
Yoga classes will take place in the shala which is set within an olive grove, situated lower than our surrounding grounds, providing it with perfect privacy and the feeling of being in a secret garden. With views onto the Ionian sea and encircled by trees, your practice truly is immersed in nature.
On retreat there will be a daily vinyasa Class and we will start every morning with meditation and breathwork. In the evening we will either practice nourishing yin yoga or develop and deepen our practice with a yoga workshop. All Sessions are for mixed levels with options for all, beginners are welcome. The classes will be strengthening, re-energizing and nourishing with dynamic and restorative yoga sessions in which you can follow your own rhythm.
Included:
Six nights accommodation in the beautiful retreat centre
Delicious, organic and locally sourced brunch every morning
Five wholesome and delicious evening meals at the villa
Teas and coffee, dried fruits and nuts, biscuits etc.
All yoga classes, pranayama, meditation and workshops
Use of swimming pool
Welcome Goody Bag
Not included:
Flights and transfers to the retreat (You can fly direct to Kefalonia and the airport is a 15 minute drive away)
Any additional activities you do whilst on the island
One evening meal out at a local taverna
Villa Rooms (SOLD OUT)
Luxury option, all have sea views and are ensuite. Some rooms are double for couples or single occupancy and some are twin.
Shared occupancy £950 pp
Single occupancy £1195 pp
Apartment Rooms
There are two apartments adjacent to the villa both with two bedrooms, one has a double bed one has two twin beds, both apartments have one shared bathroom and a small kitchen.
Shared occupancy £750 pp
Single occupancy £995 pp
Studio
One bedroom studio apartment with an ensuite and kitchen facility. The room can be twin or single occupancy.
Shared occupancy £795 pp
Single occupancy £1095 pp
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