GREECE, LESBOS ISLAND
MEDITERRANEAN RETREATS CENTER
In September 2023 we have finally realized our dream, we have hopened our own retreats center in an
amazing environment: the Island of Lesbos, greece. The building, which today has been completely
converted into a centre for yoga and the study of energy and healing practices, was originally a
traditional Greek tavern and small hotel. The building, which overlooks the Gulf of Kalloni (the sea is just
a few metres from the house), is completely secluded and set in natural environment of exceptional
beauty. This area is a paradise for all birdwatchers who come to the island, especially in the spring
months, from all over the world to admire pink flamingos, black and white storks, peregrine falcons and
many other migratory birds of rare beauty. The gulf is an important breeding area for many fish species
that make this stretch of sea teeming with life. Its location, the natural context in which it is found, the
peace, the silence and the power of the elements, make this an ideal place to fully immerse oneself in
the study and practice of the various disciplines, leaving behind all the physical and emotional burdens
that normally crowd our lives.
TYPES OF ACCOMMODATION
The centre provides five rooms with bathrooms, and another five rooms with bathrooms are available
800 metres away. We offer accommodation in double room with twin beds and in single room (for an
additional charge).
THE ISLANDThis island, despite being a UNESCO World Heritage Site, does not have a tourist presence comparable
to other Greek islands such as Santorini, Mykonos or Rhodes. Lesvos is nonetheless a generous and
independent island, with its own well-defined profile in the Greek economy and full of interesting things to
discover and, of course, to enjoy. It is the home of Sappho (a famous poetess of the Classical period),
the best Hellenic olive oil, the undisputed capital of ouzo, retsina (local aromatised wine), boasts a
curious and unique petrified forest and its capital, Mytilene, is rich in historical vestiges and has a great
student life that enlivens it even during the long winter months.
The island’s nature is lush and generous: millions of olive trees alternate with dense forests, but also
leave room for desolate valleys and barren mountains. And then there is the endless coastline, for long
stretches unknown to mass tourism, solitary but welcoming, familiar only to the almost 300 species of
migratory birds that choose to stop here every year. Lesvos is an island where Greek daily life does not
let itself be dazzled by the easy money and somewhat kitsch of boorish and naive tourism. It lives its
routine with optimism and appreciates the fact that those who come here have not chosen their
destination at random.
GREECE, KEPHALONIA
TERRA MARE HOTEL
The accommodation is beautiful, set amidst a breath-taking landscape.
The Terra Mare Hotel was constructed in the fashion of a small village where people could enjoy a more relaxing and peaceful holiday.
There total of 12 buildings situated amongst 2000sq. m of land, the garden is full of flowers and olive and fruit trees. There is a swimming pool (25m) with a lounge area and pool bathrooms. Our restaurant is famous all over the island for the fabulous and delicious food it serves.
You can relax in the outdoor pool bar with large wooden deck, where you can enjoy all kind
The main island of the Ionian Islands is Kephalonia .
The town of Argostoli is the biggest of the island and Lixouri is the second major settlement.
The island has a rich biodiversity, with a substantial number of endemic and rare species..
Tourists from all over Greece, Europe and the world visit Cephalonia because of
the numerous beaches some of which of stunning beauty.
Two cultural attractions, the picturesque fishing villages of Fiscardo and Assos, and various natural attractions, including Melissani underground lake, Drogarati cave and Myrtos beach, have helped popularize Cephalonia.
Cephalonia has one airport, Kefalonia Island International Airport, located about 10 km (6 mi) south of Argostoli.
Most routes, fly mainly to and from Athens, although there is an Ionian Island Hopper service three times a week calling at Cephalonia, Zante and Lefkas. In summer the airport handles a number of charter flights from all over Europe
GREECE, MANI PENINSULA , PELOPONNESE
SKOUTARI BEACH HOTEL
Skoutari Beach Hotel is located in Skoutari, a picturesque seaside village, with a splendid sandy beach and crystal clear waters, in one of Greece’s most lovely areas, Mani.
Built only 100-150m (109-164 yards) from the sea the Skoutari Beach Hotel is located 250km (156 miles) from Athens, 60km (37 miles) from Sparta and 18km (11 miles) from Gythion and Areopolis.
Skoutari Beach Hotel offers its guests spacious double and triple apartments/rooms, and two-room quad apartments. All units feature a sea view.
Each apartment has a private entrance and parking area.
Skoutari Beach Hotel also features Wi-Fi Internet access, a breakfast room and a lovely veranda with a majestic view.
Using this hotel as your base you can visit the sightseeing attractions of Mani and Laconia Prefecture including Monemvasia, the Diros Caves and Mistra
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ITALIA, PIANCASTAGNAIO (SI)
CASALE IL ROCCONE
Il Roccone è lo sperone di roccia dove sorge da oltre un secolo e mezzo il Casale il Roccone, al centro della Riserva naturale del Pigelleto, ai piedi del Monte Amiata, in provincia di Siena. Si tratta di uno dei luoghi più selvaggi e tranquilli della Toscana, tra la Val d’ Orcia e la Maremma.
Il Casale , appena ristrutturato, può ospitare 16 persone ed è articolato in ampi spazi interni. La proprietà comprende 130 ettari di bosco secolare attraversato da sentieri guidati, con un clima molto fresco d’estate perché la proprietà è situata a 800 mt di altitudine.
La natura presente in questo luogo si puo’ vivere in ogni stagione con molta intensità. E’ infatti il sito ideale per praticare il Forest Bathing e per godere il panorama dall’acqua anche in pieno inverno grazie alla vasca esterna ecologica in legno che ha una capienza di 7 persone. E’ il luogo ideale per le famiglie e i gruppi di medie dimensioni dove ogni persona potrà comunque godere di grandi spazi e confort
Il podere, che si raggiunge attraverso una strada sterrata a tornanti lunga 2 km, è immerso nella natura incontaminata ed è adatto esclusivamente a chi si sente a suo agio in habitat naturali.
ITALIA, SIREGIOLO – CHIUSI DELLA VERNA (AR)
LA CROCE RETREATS
La Croce stands at 650 meters up on a ridge between two valleys along which run two rivers, tributaries to the Arno. It nestles into the slopes of Mount Penna, the sacred mountain at the summit of which lies the Verna monastery, and through which passed the ancient Via Roma, once connecting the people from Italy to Rome. Being within a safe haven of the national park, the area is rich with wild flowers and fauna and full of wild life, such as boar, deer, various birds of prey, porcupines, and wolves which can often be heard calling at night. There are two natural springs on the property from which Three Treasures Yoga collects all unadulterated mountain water. The house lies on the footpath which joins up the two most important medieval monasteries, Camaldoli and the Sanctuary of Chiusi della Verna where San Francesco reportedly received his Stigmata. There are roughly 30 hectares of oak, beech, and chestnut forest with some pasture land belonging to the property.
During this training, you will stay either in a shared room or a bell tent at the La Croce Retreat Center. You can choose to stay either in a shared occupancy standard room or in the camp site where you will be accommodated in a large bell tent with real beds and all comforts. There are several shower and toilets in the house and outside the main building.
The traditionally built house is made of local stone, with a large converted barn used for running retreats. The upstairs barn has plain wooden floors and is perfect for yoga practice, dance, meditation, or martial arts.
Downstairs there is a large living space with a corner kitchen, a large dining area, two showers, and two toilets. During the good weather, there is an 80 square meters wooden platform covered from direct sunlight just below the house, which has a wonderful view into the mountains.
ITALIA, PARMA (PR)
SACRE TERRE
SacreTerre is a bed and breakfast and farmhouse located in an ancient village on the hills near Parma: 2. 470 acres of woods and meadows and the horizon as a window on the valley of the Parma river. It is a newborn organic farm with fruit and olive trees and many projects for the future. SacreTerre is for us a special place and we hope that you will experience the same visiting us.
In our six rooms we welcome everyone who wants to retreat in a serene and quiet environment or practice outdoor activities either. We are pleased to have a talk with you if you want to know more about the story of this place or even of our life choices.
GREECE, NEAPOLI VOION – MALEA PENINSULA – PELOPONNESE
LIMIRA MARE HOTEL
The hotel is in Neapoli, a pretty harbour town just a few kilometres from the tip of Cape Maleas. Among the sights in the surrounding countryside and along the coast are the villages of Vatika, the ancient sunken city of Pavlopetri, the island of Elafonisos, the cave of Aghios Andreas at Kastania, the petrified forest and on the tip of the cape itself, a group of chapels and monastic dwellings that have given it the name of Little Mt. Athos.
Lying right on the coast, the LIMIRA MARE, with its elegant rooms and superior facilities, including a rare collection of old model ships and works of art, its spacious garden, offers a unique environment for getting acquainted with this interesting part of Greece and its hospitable people.
