Unwinding, slowing down and replenishing on the shores of the emerald-green Aegean Sea

7 nights on the unspoiled Cycladic island of Koufonisia

1-8 june 2025

Yoga, mindful movement and connection to unwind, relax and soften into vacation pace as you fall under this magical little island's spell

Our island home is Villa St Astra

Situated on a 500m2 garden of Cycladic landscape, on the southern coast of the tiny, unspoiled island of Koufonisia.

Never heard of it? Neither have the crowds who visit the busy neighbouring islands of Santorini and Mykonos!

Koufonisia combines unspoiled and uncrowded sandy beaches, glittering, turquoise sea and the traditional Cycladic white architecture these islands are famous for. The entire island can be explored on foot or by bike, offering you an idyllic island paradise to discover or to simply appreciate, unwinding, lingering and falling under this magical little island's spell.

Villa Dias offers a private retreat of comfortable rooms in the traditional Cycladic architecture and a shared pool and gardens, private terrace areas to unwind and enjoy the views. The villa is a short walk away from Finikas Beach, other beaches and the village.

what's included?

7 x nights - twin/double sharing or single room supplement

7 x brunches, teas, coffees

Pick up at Koufonisia port

Daily morning hatha yoga and guided meditation

Daily evening yin and restorative yoga and yoga nidra

Use of spa facilities (sauna, hammam, jacuzzi)

A sunrise + sunset meditation

Sound bath

Kato Koufonisia boat trip

Free time to explore the island

extras to consider

Flights to Mykonos, Santorini, Athens, Naxos

Ferry to Koufonisia

Evening meals at local tavernas (20-30€ per night)

Optional extras - massage, bike hire

"Hannah is the most relaxing host and yoga teacher you would want to spend a week with on a yoga retreat. We had a wonderful chilled week with morning and evening yoga led by Hannah following a carefully thought out theme."

— Annabel, June 2024

"Hannah leads very nurturing and restorative yoga classes and her retreats are not to be missed - everything is meticulously planned and being on a retreat with Hannah is a life-enhancing experience... she also finds THE most beautiful locations from which to explore your yoga practice and your surroundings"

— Kate, June 2024

from £770 per person based on twin sharing

find out more

Comfortable and ambient rooms are a mix of twins or doubles, suitable for shared or solo occupancy. The villa a short walk from Chora, the main village, with restaurants, shops, cafes, and from Finikas Beach. The villa offers a shared pool, a fully equipped kitchen and BBQ dining area and indoor and outdoor living areas, and is fully air conditioned. The villa is cleaned daily. There is also a safety deposit box.

Yoga sessions will be offered each morning and evening, allowing you free time throughout the day to explore or simply unwind.

Mornings will begin with gentle movement and guided meditation, awakening and rising in harmony with our beautiful surroundings, and evening practices will offer a blissful transition from day to night, including movement practices, yin + restorative practices and guided yoga nidra (yogic sleep meditations).

Sessions are suitable for all levels of experience - my classes are always inclusive, whether you have practiced for years or it is your first ever yoga experience. No previous experience is necessary, the only goal of our yoga sessions is to connect body, mind and spirit in a blissful union, strengthening and soothing the body, calming the mind, and nurturing the spirit, finding our yoga bliss.

A daily brunch is included, along with daily fruits, veg and bread, and evening meals will be at local tavernas, offering us the opportunity to sample delicious Greek cuisine.

The villa is has a fully equipped kitchen and BBQ area if you prefer to cook.

Retreat days are designed to go with the flow and our schedule can ebb and flow like the tides, allowing you to truly find your own island pace.

To give you an idea of an island day :

8:30 Morning meditation and yoga

10:30 Brunch

Free time to explore the island and neighbouring beaches, adventure, walk, cycle or simply enjoy the views

18:00 Evening yoga and yoga nidra

20:00 Dinner at the villa or at a local taverna

Moonlit beach walks or early nights with a good book

"On the idyllic island of Koufonisia, Hannah held an amazing 5 days of yoga meditation and pure joy.

The experience was made perfect by the Villa , the people, the food .. but most importantly by the care, attention to detail, and knowledge that Hannah provided in the yoga sessions and in our experience of the island.

If you can join Hannah on one of her unique retreats don’t hesitate to go! Blissful"

- Vanessa, June 2024

read about last year's retreat here

GETTING TO KOUFONISIA

Koufonisia does not have an airport, but is served by ferries from other Cycladic Islands.

The nearest islands with direct flights from the UK and Europe are Mykonos (1h20 ferry) and Santorini (1h55 ferry).

Other airports that you can use are Paros (1h40 ferry) or Naxos (45min ferry), with a connecting flight from Athens.

Athens offers a ferry route to Koufonisia, but it is a longer journey (5 hours).

The best option for arriving internationally is to fly to Athens, Mykonos, Santorini (or Paros or Naxos if possible) on Saturday 31st May, spend the night and take the ferry on Sunday 1st June to Koufonisia. Upon arrival in Koufonisia, the team from Villa St Astra will pick you up for the short journey to the villa.

For the return journey, again it is preferable to take the ferry from Koufonisia the day before your flight. If you need to fly back on Sunday 8th June, I have scheduled Saturday 7th June as a free day for rest and integration - so if needed, you can take a ferry on Saturday to fly home on Sunday.

Remember - the reward of a little more travel time is fewer crowds and unspoiled scenery! :)