Art of Living Well Retreat
June 1-6, 2025
Therasia Island, Greece
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June 1-6, 2025 I Therasia Island, Greece
The Art of Living Well Retreat is a 5 night, 6 day travel and retreat experience in Greece. This retreat is a beautiful blend of culture, history, food, creativity, and wellness. Our Art of Living Well 2025 offering is headed to a new adventure in the Cycladic Islands for a truly unique private oasis experience in the middle of the Aegean Sea.
Our adventure begins in Santorini as we arrive to the coastline of Ammoudi Bay and board a water taxi that whisks us away to paradise just 10 minutes away. We disembark on the island of Therasia, the quiet sister of Santorini, that will feel like your own private island. With only 200 inhabitants and vistas as far as the eye can see, you will breathe like you did as a child.
Our retreat home base in Therasia is a villa built upon unspoiled land where tradition meets simplicity, luxury, and elegance with absolute respect to the land and history. Breathtaking views of the caldera and magical sunsets await you.
Modern and comfortable accommodations with an authentic feeling of a place that has remained unchanged for centuries.
You will feel like you are stepping back in time and find yourself embracing slow living with ease. You can wander through the villa’s courtyard, surrounding land, and the historic church, Agia Irini (Saint Irini), on the property. Cool off in the pool with remarkable views of Oia and the sunset.
Mornings will begin with daily meditation and movement to energize yourself for a day of exploration and fun.
During our time together, you will indulge in a private cooking class, a wine-tasting experience, guided art workshops, hiking, and a boating adventure in the Aegean Sea.
Just a 10-minute water taxi ride to Ammoundi Bay, you will have a chance to explore Santorini and see the stunning views from the top of the Santorini down to the caldera.
The Art of Living Well retreat gives you a wonderful taste of Greek island life through countless curated experiences and an insider’s view of the coveted Mediterranean lifestyle. All of your senses are in for a treat as you slow down, explore, and enjoy the art of living well.
June 1-6, 2025 I Therasia Island, Greece
The Art of Living Well Retreat is a 5 night, 6 day travel and retreat experience in Greece. This retreat is a beautiful blend of culture, history, food, creativity, and wellness. Our Art of Living Well 2025 offering is headed to a new adventure in the Cycladic Islands for a truly unique private oasis experience in the middle of the Aegean Sea.
Our adventure begins in Santorini as we arrive to the coastline of Ammoudi Bay and board a water taxi that whisks us away to paradise just 10 minutes away. We disembark on the island of Therasia, the quiet sister of Santorini, that will feel like your own private island. With only 200 inhabitants and vistas as far as the eye can see, you will breathe like you did as a child.
Our retreat home base in Therasia is a villa built upon unspoiled land where tradition meets simplicity, luxury, and elegance with absolute respect to the land and history. Breathtaking views of the caldera and magical sunsets await you.
Modern and comfortable accommodations with an authentic feeling of a place that has remained unchanged for centuries.
You will feel like you are stepping back in time and find yourself embracing slow living with ease. You can wander through the villa’s courtyard, surrounding land, and the historic church, Agia Irini (Saint Irini), on the property. Cool off in the pool with remarkable views of Oia and the sunset.
Mornings will begin with daily meditation and movement to energize yourself for a day of exploration and fun.
During our time together, you will indulge in a private cooking class, a wine-tasting experience, guided art workshops, hiking, and a boating adventure in the Aegean Sea.
Just a 10-minute water taxi ride to Ammoundi Bay, you will have a chance to explore Santorini and see the stunning views from the top of the Santorini down to the caldera.
The Art of Living Well retreat gives you a wonderful taste of Greek island life through countless curated experiences and an insider’s view of the coveted Mediterranean lifestyle. All of your senses are in for a treat as you slow down, explore, and enjoy the art of living well.
MEET YOUR RETREAT LEADERS
Meet Theodora
Theodora Miller is a creative at heart who took her journey to a deeper level after a traumatic brain injury forced her into complete isolation and cognitive rest. Artful living took on a new meaning; it became an essential part of her healing. The journey was so profound that she took a leap from a 30-year career in banking and non-profit to become a full-time artist.
Today, Theodora has a thriving creative practice as a painter, ceramicist, surface designer and entrepreneur. Her ever-evolving visual language draws inspiration from her emotions, surroundings, Greek heritage and ancient symbols.
Her artwork is featured in corporate collections and treasured by art lovers around the world.
The daughter of a Greek immigrant, Theodora had the good fortune of spending childhood summers in Greece with family. She resides in Richmond, Virginia, but her spirit dwells on an island in the Aegean Sea.
Meet Katrina
Katrina is a Greek American wellness expert from California living in Greece with her Greek husband and 2 cats. She is Travel & Leisure’s 2023 Rising Star Travel Advisor and specializes in curating wellness-infused retreats and custom travel design and planning in Greece. She is the founder of Eyia Retreats, a retreat and travel company in Greece.
Katrina is a renowned wellness and transformational coach who supports people to find the home within themselves.
Katrina is a life-long learner. She loves personal and spiritual development and supporting others on their journey inward. It’s the most challenging and most rewarding journey you will ever embark upon.
MEET YOUR RETREAT LEADERS
Meet Theodora
Theodora Miller is a creative at heart who took her journey to a deeper level after a traumatic brain injury forced her into complete isolation and cognitive rest. Artful living took on a new meaning; it became an essential part of her healing. The journey was so profound that she took a leap from a 30-year career in banking and non-profit to become a full-time artist.
Today, Theodora has a thriving creative practice as a painter, ceramicist, surface designer and entrepreneur. Her ever-evolving visual language draws inspiration from her emotions, surroundings, Greek heritage and ancient symbols.
Her artwork is featured in corporate collections and treasured by art lovers around the world.
The daughter of a Greek immigrant, Theodora had the good fortune of spending childhood summers in Greece with family. She resides in Richmond, Virginia, but her spirit dwells on an island in the Aegean Sea.
Meet Katrina
Katrina is a Greek American wellness expert from California living in Greece with her Greek husband and 2 cats. She is Travel & Leisure’s 2023 Rising Star Travel Advisor and specializes in curating wellness-infused retreats and custom travel design and planning in Greece. She is the founder of Eyia Retreats, a retreat and travel company in Greece.
Katrina is a renowned wellness and transformational coach who supports people to find the home within themselves.
Katrina is a life-long learner. She loves personal and spiritual development and supporting others on their journey inward. It’s the most challenging and most rewarding journey you will ever embark upon.
Art of Living Well
Slow Living in the Aegean
June 1-6, 2025
What’s Included:
- 5 nights, 6 days accommodation in either single or double rooms
- Luxury private villa on the incredible untouched island of Therasia
- Inclusive of all meals daily
- Dinners include Greek wine
- Group round-trip transfer (land & sea) from Santorini Airport to Therasia Island
- Private Chef Welcome Dinner
- Daily Wellness & Mindfulness practices to rejuvenate your spirit
- Guided Art Sessions to explore your creativity
- Wine Tasting Experience on Therasia Island
- Guided Hike on Therasia
- Explore Santorini Island and enjoy a group lunch
- Private Boat Excursion on a Catamaran through the Caldera between Therasia and Santorini
- Cooking Class hands-on experience creating traditional Greek recipes
- All art supplies for creativity sessions
- Greek speaking co-hosts guiding you through the Greek culture and fostering that Mediterranean art of living well
- Eyia Retreats Tote Bag
- Travel support from Eyia Retreats
What’s Included:
- 5 nights, 6 days accommodation in either single or double rooms
- Luxury private villa on the incredible untouched island of Therasia
- Inclusive of all meals daily
- Dinners include Greek wine
- Group round-trip transfer (land & sea) from Santorini Airport to Therasia Island
- Private Chef Welcome Dinner
- Daily Wellness & Mindfulness practices to rejuvenate your spirit
- Guided Art Sessions to explore your creativity
- Wine Tasting Experience on Therasia Island
- Guided Hike on Therasia
- Explore Santorini Island and enjoy a group lunch
- Private Boat Excursion on a Catamaran through the Caldera between Therasia and Santorini
- Cooking Class hands-on experience creating traditional Greek recipes
- All art supplies for creativity sessions
- Greek speaking co-hosts guiding you through the Greek culture and fostering that Mediterranean art of living well
- Eyia Retreats Tote Bag
- Travel support from Eyia Retreats
“Eyia Retreats coordinated and provided the MOST wonderful travel experience to Greece. Kat’s knowledge regarding accommodations, activities, mindfulness, and slow living was perfection. Theodora’s artist’s eye and appreciation for the surrounding natural world, light, color, and textures was truly inspiring. Will have to go back again! A forever memory and experience in my heart and mind.”
-Sara, AOLW Retreat 2023
Our Location, Therasia Island
Therasia is the quiet sister island in the cluster of Santorini, next to the volcanic beauty of the caldera. Where unspoiled land and tradition meet simplicity, luxury, and elegance, with absolute respect to its physical environment and history.
Easy living is the only way of existence on this island with incredible views of Santorini and the caldera in between.
You will feel as if you are stepping back in time, at least half a century. A place where you can experience the serenity of the island, enjoy the breathtaking view of the caldera, and appreciate the beauty of the sun & sea.
Our Location, Therasia Island
Therasia is the quiet sister island in the cluster of Santorini, next to the volcanic beauty of the caldera. Where unspoiled land and tradition meet simplicity, luxury, and elegance, with absolute respect to its physical environment and history.
Easy living is the only way of existence on this island with incredible views of Santorini and the caldera in between.
You will feel as if you are stepping back in time, at least half a century. A place where you can experience the serenity of the island, enjoy the breathtaking view of the caldera, and appreciate the beauty of the sun & sea.
Where We’ll Stay
Our private villa on the edge of Therasia offers an adventure beyond the limits of a typical tourist destination, combining modern and comfortable accommodation with the authentic feeling of a place that has remained the same throughout the centuries! The sun sets right down the courtyard of the estate and the moonrise will be an unexpected surprise… You will enjoy stunning panoramic views and at the same time immerse yourselves in a slow-living lifestyle.
On our property, you will find the church of Agia Irini, Saint Irini, it directly faces the island of Santorini and was completed in 1867. The island of Santorini supposedly owes its name to this very special church.
Where We’ll Stay
Our private villa on the edge of Therasia offers an adventure beyond the limits of a typical tourist destination, combining modern and comfortable accommodation with the authentic feeling of a place that has remained the same throughout the centuries! The sun sets right down the courtyard of the estate and the moonrise will be an unexpected surprise… You will enjoy stunning panoramic views and at the same time immerse yourselves in a slow-living lifestyle.
On our property, you will find the church of Agia Irini, Saint Irini, it directly faces the island of Santorini and was completed in 1867. The island of Santorini supposedly owes its name to this very special church.
Past Eyia Retreat Photos
What to Bring
- Lightweight & comfortable clothes for our art workshops, to relax at our villa, and to explore Therasia
- Comfortable shoes for walking/hiking
- Non-slip sandals/shoes for wine tasting and exploring Santorini
- Evening celebratory dinner outfit
- Yoga/Workout clothing for daily practice
- Bathing suits (two recommended) & cover-ups
- Sun protection (hat & glasses)
- Layers for wind/cooler nights: sweater, scarf, outer layer
- Motion sickness medicine if you need it for the drive in Santorini & short ferry to Therasia
- A book to relax for pool/downtime
- EU adapter for electronics
- We will provide a journal, but you may want your own journal for reflection
Travel Logistics
Eyia Retreats will support you with any travel questions and your journey to Greece. We can advise you and even book your flights and travel logistics.
You have a few options for your arrival:
1. Meet us in Athens on May 30th for an optional add-on experience and fly together as a group to Santorini.
2. Meet us at Athens Airport on June 1st for the 8:10 AM, Aegean 348 flight to Santorini (JTR).
3. Meet at Santorini Airport on June 1st by 9:30AM.
We will take the ~12-12:30 pm ferry to Therasia from Santorini.
Departure: We will take the ~12pm ferry back to Santorini to Ammoudi Bay on June 6th.
1. Take an afternoon flight back to Athens from Santorini, GQ 347, at 2:15pm
2. Extend your stay in Santorini. We can support you with a complimentary booking service in Santorini.
3. Ferry from Santorini to another island. We can support you with booking.
Book Your Spot
Only 5 spots left!
Everything is included except your flight & any personal items you may want during your trip.
Double Occupancy Superior Suite
Each Suite has a private en-suite bathroom, a sitting area, a small kitchen space, and incredible views.
Book with your friend or loved one.
Single Occupancy Superior Suite, 1 available
Each Suite has a private en-suite bathroom, a sitting area, a small kitchen space, and incredible views.
Book with your friend or loved one.
Deposit is non-refundable & detailed cancellation policy listed in the Terms & Conditions and below in the FAQ.
Itinerary for The Art of Living Retreat
Day 1: Welcome to Greece
Welcome to the Greek islands! A group transfer will take you from the airport in Santorini to the port where we will take a 10-minute ferry to our luxury private villa in Therasia. You’ll check-in settle and make your way to our beautiful terrace for our welcome. We will enjoy the remarkable sun set views and enjoy a private chef welcome dinner experience at the villa. What a beautiful welcome!
Day 2: Land & Vines
Begin your day with your new morning ritual of movement & mindfulness followed by breakfast. Today is dedicated to land & vines. We will begin the day with a guided walk/hike of Therasia followed by lunch.
As you really begin to slow down, we will enjoy our first art session followed by Wine Tasting with cheese pairing in the afternoon.
The evening will be met with another moving sunset and group dinner at the villa.
Day 3: Hello Santorini
Begin your day with meditation and movement followed by breakfast. After breakfast, we will depart to Santorini for an afternoon of exploration & lunch.
Once we return from Santorini, we will have time to enjoy the pool and tranquility of our estate before group dinner at the villa.
Day 4: Endless Blue
We will start our day with movement & meditation with endless sea views.
After our morning session, we will have a lovely breakfast before we depart for our private boat excursion. We will have the absolute pleasure of cruising on the Aegean in the caldera between Santorini and Therasia. You will experience the hot springs, red beach, and white beach. A Greek style BBQ lunch will be served on board.
After our day on the water, we will enjoy yet another sunset from the villa and group dinner.
Day 5: The Art of Living Well
Once again, we begin our day with our morning ritual of meditation & movement. Now you will know how amazing breakfast time is so you’ll be so excited to enjoy another slow and peaceful breakfast moment. On this day, we will enjoy slow living with a cooking class, free time, and another guided art session.
We will celebrate with one last sunset and group dinner at the villa.
Day 6: The Memories Last Forever
Our final morning will have an optional shorter movement & meditation session followed by breakfast. We will slowly check-out and depart by ferry back to Santorini around 12pm.
The lessons & wisdom remain with us as we re-enter our lives with a new perspective and of course, the memories last forever.
Book Your Spot
Only 5 spots left.
Everything is included except your flight & any personal items you may want during your trip.
Double Occupancy Superior Suite
Each Suite has a private en-suite bathroom, a sitting area, a small kitchen space, and incredible views.
Book with your friend or loved one.
Single Occupancy Superior Suite, 1 available
Each Suite has a private en-suite bathroom, a sitting area, a small kitchen space, and incredible views.
Book with your friend or loved one.
Deposit is non-refundable & detailed cancellation policy listed in the Terms & Conditions and below in the FAQ.
Itinerary for The Art of Living Retreat
Day 1: Welcome to Greece
Welcome to the Greek islands! A group transfer will take you from the airport in Santorini to the port where we will take a 10-minute ferry to our luxury private villa in Therasia. You’ll check-in settle and make your way to our beautiful terrace for our welcome. We will enjoy the remarkable sun set views and enjoy a private chef welcome dinner experience at the villa. What a beautiful welcome!
Day 2: Land & Vines
Begin your day with your new morning ritual of movement & mindfulness followed by breakfast. Today is dedicated to land & vines. We will begin the day with a guided walk/hike of Therasia followed by lunch.
As you really begin to slow down, we will enjoy our first art session followed by Wine Tasting with cheese pairing in the afternoon.
The evening will be met with another moving sunset and group dinner at the villa.
Day 3: Hello Santorini
Begin your day with meditation and movement followed by breakfast. After breakfast, we will depart to Santorini for an afternoon of exploration & lunch.
Once we return from Santorini, we will have time to enjoy the pool and tranquility of our estate before group dinner at the villa.
Day 4: Endless Blue
We will start our day with movement & meditation with endless sea views.
After our morning session, we will have a lovely breakfast before we depart for our private boat excursion. We will have the absolute pleasure of cruising on the Aegean in the caldera between Santorini and Therasia. You will experience the hot springs, red beach, and white beach. A Greek style BBQ lunch will be served on board.
After our day on the water, we will enjoy yet another sunset from the villa and group dinner.
Day 5: The Art of Living Well
Once again, we begin our day with our morning ritual of meditation & movement. Now you will know how amazing breakfast time is so you’ll be so excited to enjoy another slow and peaceful breakfast moment. On this day, we will enjoy slow living with a cooking class, free time, and another guided art session.
We will celebrate with one last sunset and group dinner at the villa.
Day 6: Memories Last Forever
Our final morning will have an optional shorter movement & meditation session followed by breakfast. We will slowly check-out and depart by ferry back to Santorini around 12pm.
The lessons & wisdom remain with us as we re-enter our lives with a new perspective and of course, the memories last forever.
Adopt or Sponsor a Greek Kitty
Eyia Retreats has partnered with Let’s Be S.M.A.R.T. a registered non-profit organization with the mission to educate children and adults on animal welfare. Their main goals are to Successfully Manage Animal Rights Today and work toward global animal welfare. In Greece they have multiple activities including a sterilization program and running a cat sanctuary in Attika region where they rescue cats in need.
While in Greece you can adopt a Greek kitty to take home with you! Contact us or Let’s Be S.M.A.R.T to go through an adoption pre-approval process.
They complete all the necessary exams and paperwork so your kitty is ready and safe to travel home with you!
Alternatively, at the time of booking you will have an opportunity to donate.
Frequently Asked Questions
Are flights included?
Your flight is not included in your booking.
We are available to provide you with assistance to book the best flight for you!
How much are flights to Greece?
If you book early, you may be able to find great deals on your flight. Flight prices depend on your departure city and airline. We are available to support your booking! Please reach out to info@eyiaretreats.com.
I don't know how to book my flight.
No problem! As travel professionals, we are available to support your booking! We can guide you on the best options. Please reach out to info@eyiaretreats.com.
How many people are going to be on this retreat?
This retreat is open to all and will be intimate between 6-10 people.
If I’m going alone, can I book a double room and be paired up with someone?
The shared rooms require a shared bed, we recommend booking a single occupancy room or asking a friend or loved one to join you!
How do I get there?
You have a few options for your arrival:
1. Meet us in Athens on May 30th for an optional add-on experience and fly together as a group to Santorini.
2. Meet us at Athens Airport on June 1st for the 8:10 AM, Aegean 348 flight to Santorini (JTR).
3. Meet at Santorini Airport on June 1st by 9:30AM.
We will take the ~12-12:30 pm ferry to Therasia from Santorini.
When do we depart on June 6th?
We will take the ~12pm ferry back to Santorini to Ammoudi Bay on June 6th.
1. Take an afternoon flight back to Athens from Santorini, GQ 347, at 2:15pm
2. Extend your stay in Santorini. We can support you with a complimentary booking service in Santorini.
3. Ferry from Santorini to another island. We can support you with booking.
If I have to cancel my trip, is any part of it refundable?
Deposit is nonrefundable.
- If you cancel 90 days or more before your retreat start date, you will be refunded the full retreat amount (less non-refundable deposit)
- If you cancel between 66-89 days before your retreat start date, you will refunded (less non-refundable deposit) only if we can fill your spot
- If you cancel 65 days or less before your retreat start date, you will forfeit your entire payment.
Still have a question?
Reach out to us here or emaill us at info@eyiareteats.comand we can schedule a call.
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