SIMPLY CRETE

SEPTEMBER 28th - 5th October 2025

LOCATION

This retreat will take place on the island of Crete in Greece.

Retreat into Simplicity 

Our retreat embodies the essence of simplicity, inviting you to dive deep into your yoga and your soul.

Immerse yourself in the timeless and healing beauty of this raw, expansive landscape and the refreshing mediterranean sea of high summer.

On this undone retreat, experience less structure and more space to create a sense of deep serenity, held within a group of like-minded souls.

Awaken the body and mind each morning with a longer practice of pranayama (breath work), deeper asana, and shavasana, all in the cool morning air, perfectly setting you up for the day.

The funky Dragon Bay Cafe will be serving a delicious daily brunch, with stunning views across the bay, and relaxing hammocks to rest and digest.

Your afternoons are completely yours to follow your hearts desires. Whether thats lazing on a rock, soaking up the mediterranean vibes, or visiting a local taverna for lunch, the wild environment will allow you to relax and re-energise.

Early evenings are about a return to the cool for a mellow restorative session. These are designed to soothe the nervous system flowing through a yin and yoga nidra practice, sound work and guided mediations.

Dinner will take place on the veranda of a traditional Greek taverna overlooking the beautiful bay. Each meal is a celebration of the flavours of Crete, using locally sourced, fresh ingredients.

Evenings are simple too; amazing dark skies and near enough zero light pollution, offering clear sightings of the milky way constellation.

Below the Dragon bay cafe, there is a cool, small bar literally carved into the rocks, which hosts occasional live music from local traveling musicians.  

Here, in sleepy dragon bay (its affectionate local nickname), you will experience a truly grounding energy flowing through the rocks into your soul.

A place to simply exhale, chill and be at one

with love.

Annie

retreat house

Relax in the comfort of our private retreat centre nestled within hotel estate. From double twin to single occupancy rooms, each accommodation with AIR CON and offers a peaceful sanctuary where you can rest and recharge. We have our own private dedicated yoga shalla in the apartment aslo just for our group.

LOCATION

Nestled along the unspoilt, wild and raw southern coast of Crete, this coastal village is a well-kept secret cherished by locals and beloved by yoga seekers from around the globe.

Tucked away at the tip of the Melissa Cape, surrounded by sun-kissed rock pools, endless clear water, swimming spots, and almost timeless air, with very little commercial development.
Authentically Greek, totally unpretentious and absolutely simple . 

Morning Yoga Practice

Each day starts with a dynamic vinyasa yoga asana session, building strength, stability and flexibility. Themes to open, cleanse and rebalance.

Wild Sea Swimming

Explore the wild coastline

Chilled evening sessions

The practice is intended to be deeply relaxing; Restorative Yin, Yoga Nidra and guided meditations.

Soothing the nervous system, healing the mind and body - this is suitable to all levels.

What's included

  • Daily morning Vinyasa yoga practice (x5 sessions)

  • late afternoon / early evening Restorative (x3 sessions)

  • Plenty of free time to explore the surrounding areas, relax at the beach & swim

  • Daily brunch and dinner

  • x7 nights accommodation

What's not included

  • Flights

  • Lunch

  • Taxi transfers to and from airports

  • Massage (50 GBP for 60 minutes)

  • Excursions


retreat itinerary example

Day 1

  • Arrival

  • Welcome dinner

Day 2 - 5

  • 08.00 - 09:30 morning Vinyasa yoga practice (Pranayama & Vinyasa)

  • 10:00 Buffet brunch

  • Free time

  • 17/18:00 - 1hr Restorative/Yin yoga, yoga nidra & guided meditations

  • 20:00 Buffet dinner

Day 6

  • Day off

Day 7

  • Bunch and departures

The following meals are included:

The retreat includes a daily vegetarian brunch and dinner.

There will be dinner on the day of arrival and brunch on the day of departure.

At brunch you will be provided with tea, coffee, and fresh orange juice. The hotel will provide a buffet dinner and people are free to order and pay for their own drinks.

Meals are vegetarian and your hosts can cater to all specific dietary requirements, provided you notify them in advance. Meat or fish options are available at the welcome dinner and final evening.


retreat house

You will be accommodated in in double twin or single rooms.

Yoga shalla in the retreat house

Rooms & Pricing

*** EARLY BIRD 10% for first x4 bookers ******

Early bird on twin share only and payment in full

Twin Shared rooms - £1100 per person full price /£990 early bird

Single occupancy - £1250 Full price

Twin Room - x2 single beds, ensuite bathroom, with balcony and sea views

Single occupancy room Single bed, ensuite bathroom, with balcony and sea views

All rooms are fully furnished and they have a private WC with shower. They are equipped with kitchenette, TV, air conditioning with cold or warm air and solar water heater.

PAYMENT OPTIONS

Full payments / payments plan is on offer, with deposits of £150 ( non refundable) completed by May 1st 2025.


Getting there

Recommended Airports & PRICES

RECOMMENDED FLIGHT ( dated January 2025 )

DIRECT WITH TUI - Click link


06:50 BRISTOL Direct 2:45 HERAKLION CRETE

14:00 HERAKLION CRETE Direct 16:10 BRISTOL

= £336

A taxi transfer can be pre-organised by Annie, in groups of 4 to 8 people, the price is approx 150 euros each way. It's 1 hour and 50 minutes from Chania or Heraklion airport.

BOOKING ENQUIRY FORM

Annie Hernon

teacher & HOst

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Yoga Teacher

I am a yoga teacher and host on these retreats.

I am totally passionate about wellbeing, yoga travel and creating pop up moments of happiness.

I look forward to sharing these special places I have explored over the years and the secret little gems I have discovered the places the people the food the culture and of course all my yoganess with you all.

As the day draws to a close, savor the breathtaking sunset over Dragon Bay.