Unwinding, slowing down and replenishing on the shores of the emerald-green Aegean Sea
7 nights on the unspoiled Cycladic island of Koufonisia
6-13 june 2026
Combining yoga, mindfulness, connection, well-being, sound-healing and massage, this blissful retreat offers an opportunity 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, nestled amongst a 500m2 garden of Cycladic landscape, on the southern coast of the tiny, unspoiled island of Koufonisia.
If you've never heard of it - rest assured that neither have the crowds who visit the busy neighbouring Cycladic islands...
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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.
Yoga and mindfulness
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.
Sound bath
Facilitated by Nikolas, our sound bath will be an immersive sensory journey through resonance and stillness.
Using crystal bowls, metal plates, and harmonic instruments, Nikolas' sound bath is designed to restore inner calm, reduce stress, and align the body’s natural rhythms.
Massage
Well-being rooted in presence, Lila of Enkardia Wellness offers a tailored 1 hour massage that is an experience of deepest relaxation.
Inspired by the sun, the sea, and the beauty of simple moments, Lila crafts experiences that invite inner harmony and connection with the world around us.
Explore
Exploring the intriguing rock formations of uninhabited neighbouring islands by boat, cormorant spotting and swiming in crystal clear secret coves, navigated by the legendary Captain Kostas.
Sunrise meditation
An opportunity to awaken with the island - watching, and feeling, the warm sun rise in the eastern sky with a tranquil sunrise meditation is a retreat highlight.
Stay
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, spa facilites (sauna, hammam, jacuzzi), a fully equipped kitchen and BBQ dining area and indoor and outdoor living areas, and is fully air conditioned. The villa is cleaned daily.
Eat
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
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 yin 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
Your investment
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
1 hour well-being massage
Sound bath
Use of spa facilities (sauna, hammam, jacuzzi)
A sunrise + sunset meditation
Kato Koufonisia and neighbouring islands boat trip
Free time to explore the island
extras to consider
Flights (Mykonos, Santorini, Athens, Naxos, Paros)
Ferry to Koufonisia
Evening meals at local tavernas (20-30€ per night)
Various pricing options are available thanks to different room layouts, from ground floor double rooms with sea views, shared twins, or lower level very cool basement rooms, suitable for shared or solo occupancy.
Prices per person are as follows :
Ground level room with double bed and en suite :
+ shared occupancy : £1330 - solo supplement £600
Ground level twin room 2 single beds with en suite :
+ shared occupancy : £1150
Lower level room with double or twin and en suite :
+ shared occupancy : £1200 - solo supplement £510
Lower level double room with bathroom shared with another room :
+ shared occupancy : £970 - solo supplement £410
Lower level twin room with shared bathroom with another room :
+ shared occupancy : £950
Rooms are cleaned daily with a linen change is offered midway through the week. There is also a safety deposit box in each room.
A non-refundable deposit of £350 is required upon reservation to save your spot, and payment plans are available. Contact Hannah to discuss.
"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 & 2025
