~Ela! Greek Island Journey ~

September 20- 27, 2025 :: Kythira Island, Greece :: Co-led by Christina Pateros & Sara Scopsi

$ 2650 USD :: $500 non-refundable deposit :: $2495 USD Early Bird :: Register by January 31, 2025 and pay in full

Full non early bird payment due no later than June 20, 2025. Full payment secures your spot. Deposit reserves your place with full payment commitment.

Trip price is inclusive of on-island pick-up at port of entry (airport from Athens or ferry from Athens or Crete), 7 days/ 6 nights sea-side accommodations, all meals (vegetarian)*, all planned activities including artisanal activities and apothecary alchemy, all planned transportation, island boat tour with snorkeling. Morning Yoga classes and personal services (i.e., massage) are optional and additional fee. Village shopping and any additional food (including omnivorous choices) available at own cost.

Cancellation Policy:

$500 deposit is non-refundable.

Full payment by June 20, 2025 is required to secure your spot and is non-refundable.

Payment (deposit and in full), signifies understanding of and agreement with our cancellation policy.

Travel insurance is required. Please submit policy name and number by June 20.

In the unlikely event that the retreat is cancelled by the guides due to low enrollment no later than June 20, all deposits and payments will be refunded in full.

Ela! Come to the Greek island of Kythira with Christina and Sara! Come be with the island’s passionate people in villages across the ancient island, soak in and float on the Aegean Sea, and traverse the mountainous landscapes.

We will stay at an idyllic quant and private beachside Inn in the village of Kapsali, the birthplace of Christina’s grandfather. Located on the warm Aegean waters, Kapsali is our home base.

Each day invites exploration of the island and the experience of beaches, wandering in villages, hiking, spelunking (cave discovery) and the invitation to actively participate in artisanal activities including ceramics, silk scarf painting, beach stone jewelry making, and a day in Sara’s garden and apothecary being alchemists ourselves! We will enjoy breakfast at our Inn, lunch on the way, and a traditional Greek dinner each evening.

To learn more about or to reserve your spot for this ELA! Greek Island Journey with Chris and Sara, text Chris at +1 708-602-7511 to cellular or WhatsApp or reach out to Sara via email elixrysoskythira@gmail.com

What’s Included

Airport or Ferry pick-up on Sept 20 and drop off on Sept 27

Private Room

3 Vegetarian Meals daily

Transportation to all activities

Ceremonies for opening and closing and for the gifts from the land and of the sea led by Chris & Sara

Beach and swimming on Kapsali daily

A new beach visit daily

Island Boat and snorkeling tour

Ceramics painting with Kythirian ceramacist

Silk scarf painting with plant paints with Kythirian artist

Herbal garden seminar and herbal alchemy with Sara

Beach stone jewelry making with Chris

Hiking

Island Village Visits

Daily afternoon rest time ~ mesimeri

What’s Not Included

Airfare

Any additional food outside of our 3 vegetarian meals/day *omnivorous options available at own cost

Travel Insurance (Required)

Any additional night’s stays in Kythira or Athens or other islands