A Week of Holistic Wellbeing & Timeless Living
June 8-16 Ikaria, Greece
Let’s go on a journey
In Ikaria, Greece, wellness is a way of life and longevity is the proof. From energizing yogic flows to introspective moments illuminated by the stars and moon, this unique retreat is designed to close the gap between you and your true essence.
Living as locals, we’ll embrace Ikarian culture with daily activities like cooking with locals, foraging herbal tea, and dancing at their famous panagiris, a celebration of the island’s rich heritage and life itself. Sound baths, meditation and sweat lodge will unify our senses, mind and body. Opt-in to whatever calls you — the choice is yours.
Open to all with a curious spirit, open heart, and a bathing suit. Let’s meet our personal edge together and align our intentions with our lives.
Why Ikaria?
Discover why this Blue Zone island is where people famously “forget to die”. The people of Ikaria never rush, are close friends with their neighbors, and follow an intuitive diet led by local vegetables, fruits, fish, olive oil, honey and of course antioxidant-rich natural wine and tea. We’ll embrace it, honor it and see first-hand how the well-studied science of thriving is simply a way of life here.
Meet Angie
Your holistic guide and co-creator through every rhythm and ritual is Angie DiCiccio. From empowering vinyasa to deep introspection, Angie infuses sessions with thought-provoking prompts and sun-beaming energetic smiles. Her goal is helping you identify and meet your goals, and she’s happy to partner with you to dream, distill and design your custom take-home program. Angie has a special connection to Greece, where she feels a sense of home and her inner youth comes out to play. She’s excited to share the wonders of Greece with you.
Not your average coach, Angie received her PhD from Cornell, studied biomedical engineering at MIT, and developed biotech products for Google before diving into her wellness practice (TLDR: she’s sharp). She currently teaches at Down Under School of Yoga and hosts wellbeing immersions worldwide. Find her here.
Itinerary
June 8-16
Sample Day:
- Guided Meditation
- Nourishing Breakfast
- Invigorating Yoga
- Refueling Lunch
- Island Excursion
- Afternoon Restore & Tea
- Family Dinner & Dance
Meraki Moments: Guided meditation tapping in to your inner source of passion, helping to tune your intuition for the day ahead and clarify your presence.
Fotizo flow: Light and uplifting yoga to align your energetic and physical body, mind, and spirit.
Volta Ventures: Excursions with friends around the island inform our immersion with the Blue Zone way of life.
Parea Purpose: Steep tea and time together during these meaningful sessions themed to brew delicious conversations and afternoon beverages.
Oussia outings: Time together is wonderful, but time to yourself is a balanced pleasure. Find clarity and comfort knowing you can always choose to go on an OO to connect with you.
Sample Excursions:
- Foraging wild herbal tea
- Sound bath
- Sweat Lodge
- Panoramic hikes
- Thermal baths
- Soap making
- Cooking with locals
- Milking goats
- Touring hives with beekeeper
- Massage
Home for the week
Ktima Spanou, a private 56-acre vineyard with swimming pool and gardens.
Private and shared rooms are available.
Details
FAQs
June 8 – 16. Please plan to arrive in Athens, Greece on June 8th and depart from Athens on June 16th. If you would like to extend your trip past our experience, you are more than welcomed to at your own expense. We are happy to help with any recommendations.
Round trip flight between Athens – Ikaria, accommodation for 8 nights (2 Athens and 6 Ikaria), daily breakfast, lunch, dinner, daily yoga, a curated set of local Ikarian excursions, 3 private co-creation sessions with Angie, and last not least, a group of like-minded people who will become your friends 🙂
Flight to Greece, travel insurance, medical coverage, travel to/from airport in Athens. However, our team is here to help! You can reach us at olos@xeniagreekhospitality.com.
A journal, bathing suits, workout clothes, sneakers, a hat, sunscreen, a camera, a positive mindset.
No need, as we will have yoga mats available for you to use.
No, Greeks love when people make an effort but it is not required.
Most places accept credit card, but we recommend having 50EU per day on hand for any spontaneous discoveries like street-side shops.
Reach out to us at olos@xeniagreekhospitality.com for more details.
