This retreat takes place from June 25-July 1, 2024. &nbsp;Plan on arriving at the property before 5pm on June 25th, and leaving after yoga &amp; breakfast on July 1st. When you arrive at the port, we'll pick you up in a cute Jeep. Each day is balanced between group activities, and plenty of free time to do as you wish. Everything is optional: you can get into as much or as little as you want. Below is a schedule just to give you a general idea (it tends to vary once we actually get going). Whether you want to embrace your introvert, or hang out with new friends - there will be plenty of opportunity for both.

Movement + Breath.
Intelligent, rigorous vinyasa yoga, woven together with breath and mindfulness techniques.  

Nourish.
Enjoy a healthy breakfast.  Expect fruit, Greek yogurt, eggs, freshly baked breads, homemade jams, and freshly brewed coffee & teas.

Play.
Adventure to the sandy beach, sunbathe, cliff-jump, or take some solo time.

Nourish.
A light lunch served on the terrace. A couple lunches during the week you have the opportunity to head to a seaside taverna. These lunches are at your own expense.

Play.
Get a massage, enjoy your book, or play backgammon with Anton.

Sweat.
The afternoon activity varies. Often times it's a yoga class (more workshop style in format), and some other days we'll go on an outdoor adventure. It varies depending on the interests of the group.

Nourish.
A local feast!  Fabulous local greek wine is included. 

Daily Schedule

Our annual Greek Island retreat with Krissy Jones (founder of <a href="https://www.skyting.com/">Sky Ting Yoga</a>), Anton Brandt (Fig Founder), and chef Lauren Gerrie. Space is limited to 20 students.&nbsp;For many of us, our day-to-day reality is a demanding job + daily social obligations. &nbsp;Tech that was designed to simplify our lives&nbsp;has in some ways made our lives more complicated. Our culture tells us&nbsp;that being 'busy' is a good thing… it means we're in demand + successful. &nbsp;Whether we see this busy-ness as self-imposed or not, it’s hard to align ourselves with the person we want to be.When was the last time you felt&nbsp;fully recharged? &nbsp;When was the last time you had the space to dedicate to the things that you truly find important? This retreat is designed to re-align &amp; re-calibrate. &nbsp;To step away from our day-to-day dramas, and get a greater perspective on ourselves, our goals, our desires, &amp; our friendships. We've thoughtfully curated the entire week for you.&nbsp;At this Greek Island retreat - expect afternoon naps on the stone terraces, and sunset swims in the Aegean. Expect gorgeous meals prepared by our favorite chef, and world-class yoga asana. Expect to create new bonds, share surprising conversations &amp; laughter... and still find plenty of time for self-reflection.

Konfonisi Greece Beach

Your own twin bed in a shared room with one other person. Shared bath. Bathroom is shared between two rooms.  This is a basement room, it's darker, cooler, and great for sleeping! This rate is per person.

Double Room

Your own twin bed in a shared room with one other person. Shared bath. Bathroom is shared between two rooms.  This is a sea-level room, nice to wake up to the bright Aegean sea! This rate is per person.

You share a queen bed with one other person. Bathroom is shared between two rooms. This is a basement room, it's darker, cooler, and great for sleeping! This rate is per person.

Best Double Room. You share a king bed with one other person. This room has a sexy outdoor tub moment, and en-suite bath. This is a sea-level room, nice to wake up to the bright Aegean sea! This rate is per person.

Mini private room with a queen bed and a shared bath. Bathroom is shared between two rooms. This is a basement room, it's darker, cooler, and great for sleeping! The private room option is for one person in a private room.

Private Room

Private room with a king bed and a shared bath. Bathroom is shared between two rooms. This is a basement room, it's darker, cooler, and great for sleeping! The private room option is for one person in a private room.

Private room with a king bed and a shared bath. Bathroom is shared between two rooms. This is a sea-level room, nice to wake up to the bright Aegean sea! The private room option is for one person in a private room.

Private Room, with a queen bed and en-suite bath. This is a sea-level room, nice to wake up to the bright Aegean sea! The private room option is for one person in a private room.

Best Private Room. with a king bed, sexy outdoor tub, and en-suite bath. This is a sea-level room, nice to wake up to the bright Aegean sea! The private room option is for one person in a private room.

Accommodations for the duration of the retreat at our private property.

Accomodations

Two stunning meals per day for the duration of the retreat. Breakfast prepared by Stefano (those of you who have been to Puglia with us have experienced his culinary artwork!) and dinner by NYC-chef Lauren Gerrie. Fabulous local Greek wines is included. Whether you choose to skip lunch, grab a fruit from your villa, or go out to a taverna, it's up to you!

Food + Wine

Access to the stunning property, including shared indoor &amp; outdoor living spaces, yoga shala, terraces &amp; wifi.&nbsp;Wine is included.An afternoon boat adventure is also included!

Amenities

Two classes per day with Krissy + Anton, including meditation, breathwork, asana, workshops and dance parties. One afternoon boat adventure is included in the price.

Tuition

Koufounisi is the Greek Island you've been dreaming of. It's teeny tiny, you can walk from one side to the other, with the scent of wild figs along the way. The Aegean sea is met rugged, sun-drenched outcrops of rock, framing hidden rocky coves, perfect for an afternoon dip. and then of course there's that stunning white-washed Cycladic architecture.&nbsp;Set in the Aegean Sea, the Cyclades are a group of the most well-known Greek Islands (including Mykonos and Santorini) and they're well-known for a reason. Pristine water, stunning architecture, fabulous food, and of course that unparalleled Greek lifestyle. But those more famous islands, like Santorini, have evolved into cruise-liner destinations and Instagram-versions of themselves.Koufonisi is a secret of the Cyclades, a sanctuary. There's no airport on the island, and the most fun way to get from one side of the island to another is to hop on a colorful local ferry/taxi boat, playing traditional Greek music… it's a thing! Here it's all about the slow tempo of the Mediterranean lifestyle: hidden beaches, and long lunches at seaside family-run tavernas.Our property is comprised of two newly restored homes with a gorgeous yoga shala, situated in a tranquil spot on the northeast side of the island, 7 minutes walk from Pori, on of the most beautiful beaches in the Aegean.&nbsp;

Koufonisi Greece Swimming

Koufonisi Greece Bar Sunset

We're heading to Koufonisi, the smallest of the Cycladic islands, with 400 inhabitants. Welcome to the Cyclades of years past.&nbsp;

Koufonisi Greece Water

Greece

Lauren Bernard

Our property has two villas, both with a sea view, and a path to an outdoor, shaded yoga shala. It's located in a tranquil spot on the northeast side of Koufonisi island, 7 minutes walk from Pori Beach, one of the most beautiful beaches in the Aegean. The property is comprised of two villas, each villa has six bedrooms, as well as a kitchen, living area, and terraces. We have an outdoor, covered yoga shala. Each villa has a sea level, and a basement level, with rooms on each floor.τα δωμάτια. (The Rooms) The property has a total of twelve rooms. Each room is unique, with it's own charm. &nbsp;Some bedrooms have one large bed, and some have two twin beds. &nbsp;Some rooms have private, en-suite baths, while other rooms share a bathroom. Some rooms have a sea view, while others are darker and cooler, located in the basement. Rates vary depending on your needs. Please keep in mind this is not a resort - it's a private villa, with a private chef. If you are looking for a luxury resort with staff, and waiters, and turn-down service, this is simply not the retreat for you. &nbsp;If you appreciate understated beauty, barefoot adventures, then this IS for you! &nbsp;το φαγητό. (The Food) We are flying in superstar chef Lauren Gerrie for this retreat. For breakfast, expect eggs, local cheeses, homemade jams, homemade granola, fresh brewed coffee, local melons and stonefruit. For lunch, you're on your own! &nbsp;Most people like to pop into a local beach taverna (at your own expense). We specifically planned for lunches out, that way you can enjoy the charm of the family run tavernas and experience Greek culture through their cuisine and hospitality. For dinner, our chef will work with what is locally available to create a feast for us! &nbsp;Local Greek wine is included. &nbsp;The menu items listed above are just to give you an idea! &nbsp;Each villa has it's own kitchen. We'll provide fruits, water, coffee and wine in each house. &nbsp;If you would like an early morning coffee before meditation, you'll be able to make your own in your own villa. &nbsp;After morning asana, our chef will prepare coffee along with breakfast for everyone to enjoy. &nbsp;How To Arrive. You have a few options! Fly into Naxos, Mykonos or Santorini from Athens or other major cities in Europe. From there, take the ferry to Koufonisi. The boat from Naxos to Koufonisi takes 45 minutes, the boats from Mykonos and Santorini to Koufonisi take 90 minutes. . The boat from Athens Pireaus Port to Koufonissi takes 5 hours.&nbsp;Activities. Our property is 7 minutes on foot from the sea. It's early summer, so we're expecting sunshine during the day, with cooler evenings. There's a sandy beach, a nudist area, a cliff-jumping spot… something for everyone! During the day, little boats serve as water taxis and can take you to other parts of the island. We'll also hop on a boat one day! Boat day is included!&nbsp;What's Not Included? Lunch.

Koufonisi Greece Texture

Koufonisi Greece Boat 

Koufonisi Greece Sunset

Koufonisi Greece Swim Day

Koufonisi Greece Taverna

Koufonisi Greece Swim

Koufonisi Greece Yoga

Koufonisi Greece Boat Day

Koufonisi Greece Terrace

Koufonisi Greece Ocean View

Koufonisi Greece Twin Bedroom

Koufonisi Greece Stairs

Koufonisi Greece Living Room

Koufonisi Greece Bedroom

From our villa, you can walk to one of the most gorgeous beaches of the Aegean.

Koufonisi Greece Outdoor Terrace

Each day on Koufonisi, expect to do less. Welcome to Greece. :) Whether you want to embrace your introvert, or hang out with new friends - there will be plenty of opportunity for both.

Join Krissy Jones, Lauren Gerrie &amp; Anton Brandt for an unforgettable week in Greece!&nbsp;

Koufonisi, Cyclades, Greece -

The Retreat Center

Daily Schedule