the details

What you’ll get

What’s included?

• 7 nights accommodation in a 5 star resort with magnificent views of the Mediterranean Sea

• Ground transfer from Skiathos Airport to/from ferry terminal and water taxi to/from resort on the start and end dates of the retreat

• Daily yoga with Thrive instructors

• 2 delicious meals per day focusing on traditional Greek and Mediterranean cuisine

• 1-hour massage at resort spa

• Guided walking tour in old Skopelos Town

• Mamma Mia island film locations tour

• Half-day sailing adventure around Skopelos and neighboring islands

• Snorkelling experience—beginners welcome

• Plenty of leisure time on Skopelos' famous beaches

• Transport between all retreat activities

• We will supply you with a simple yoga mat but if you are mat fussy, please bring your own.

What’s not included:

Not much!

• Round trip airfare to Skiathos Airport or Athens Airport

• Specialty drinks and alcoholic beverages

• Travel insurance

• Gratitudes / tipping

• 1 meal per day

• Any additional incidentals, such as optional day excursions outside of those provided, individual massage treatments, souvenirs, etc.

We’ll take care of the rest!

SPACE IS LIMITED!

Be one of the first to sign up

and experience this once in a lifetime retreat.

Visit our trusted partner, Create Space Yoga, using the buttons below for more information or to book your trip.

pricing & fine print

Rooms, Rates, and Policies

Early bird price ends 6 months before retreat starts.

Balance on Standard booking is due 2 months before retreat starts.

Important

Non-Refundable Payment Policy

If you would like to share a room, it's required that you fill the other space. If you’re a solo traveler and would like to share, please get in touch. We will try our best to find you a suitable roommate. Alternatively, the single room rate will apply.

All retreat payments are non-refundable and non-creditable.

Travel insurance is required for all retreat participants. Check with your credit card company if they provide, or go with an established company like IMG Global or Travelex Insurance.

FAQs

If you’ve always dreamed of visiting Greece and having an authentic experience away from crowded tourist hotspots, Skopelos is the destination for you. With its virgin pine forests, turquoise waters, and original fishing villages, Skopelos is the quintessential Greek island where life still moves slowly and quietly.

DAY 1
WELCOME TO SKOPELOS, GREECE

Arrive by flight to Skiathos Island Airport (JSI) by 4pm. Private ground transport to harbor and private water taxi to Skopelos Island will be coordinated for you. Check into your room, relax and prepare for your evening yoga session, followed by group dinner.

DAY 2
A DAY FOR REJUVENATION

Extended morning practice followed by breakfast. Today is a day to unwind and recharge at your own pace, enjoy your one-hour included massage, relax by the pool, read a book on the beach, this day is for you to do as you please. Afternoon Yoga then group dinner.

DAY 3
MAMMA MIA, HERE WE GO AGAIN

Morning yoga followed by breakfast. Today we are exploring the island with a Mamma Mia Tour. We will visit the Chapel of St. John, Kastini Beach and Agnontas Beach. Have lunch along the way and then return to the resort and relax before our evening yoga session.

DAY 4
EXPLORE AND SETTLE IN TO ISLAND LIFE

Morning yoga and group breakfast. Spend some free time by the pool or swimming in the Aegean Sea and later we will hit the town of Skopelos to stroll the streets and explore the boutique shops. The evening will be filled with a delicious group dinner.

DAY 5
ALL ABOARD FOR A DAY ON THE WATER

Morning yoga, breakfast. Today we embark on a sailing adventure around Skopelos and the neighbouring islands, snorkel in clear waters, discover beautiful sea caves and visit remote beaches. Relax and enjoy lunch aboard while taking in the sea air and spectacular views. We return to the resort in the afternoon where you will have a free time to do as you please.

DAY 6
OFF TO THE BEACH WE GO

Today we head off to Limnonari beach, one of the best on the island to relax and rejuvenate. Take in the picturesque seascape with golden sand and turquoise water. We then settle in for a long lunch at a nearby restaurant with stunning sea views and a divine mediterranean meal. Return to the resort for evening Yoga followed by group dinner.

DAY 7
ENJOY TODAY AS YOU WISH

Morning yoga, followed by breakfast. Today is all for you. Explore the local sights and sounds at your own pace or take time to soak up the last moments of Mediterranean sun. We will meet in the afternoon for our retreat closing circle with a final yoga practice followed by group dinner.

DAY 8
IT'S TIME TO SAY GOODBYE, ANTIO SAS

Enjoy our last breakfast as a group before we check out at approximately 10:30am. We will make our way back to the Wharf to board the ferry back to Skiathos. From there you go off on your next adventure and take with you the sweet memories of Skopelos.

Beginner yogis are encouraged to take advantage of this wonderful opportunity to find the inspiration to start a personal practice. For more experienced yogis, a retreat is a great place to deepen and grow your yoga practice.

A yoga class will be held every day and led by Ian, Jenny, or one of our Thrive instructors. Yoga styles will include Original 26+2 Yoga (Bikram) as well as other complimentary classes and guided meditations.

We will supply you with a simple yoga mat. If you are mat fussy, please bring your own.

Of course! Click on the links below to reach out to the team at Create Space Yoga.

Interested in Week 1

Interested in Week 2

local and fine dining featuring a Mediterranean diet and traditional Greek cuisine.

Prepare to be nourished from the inside out with delicious and unique food experiences. All meals will be prepared to support your daily yoga practice. Special dietary restrictions? Let us know in advance, as they’ll be happy to accommodate.

*Included in this retreat are two meals per day. The third meal and snacks will be at your own expense. Please budget anywhere between €20 - €70 per meal, depending on your choice of restaurant and order.

JOURNEY TO Skopelos island.

Plan your air travel to arrive at Skiathos airport (JSI) before 3pm on the first day of the retreat. Flights are not included.

Our team will pick you up at Skiathos Airport and drive you 5 minutes to the ferry terminal. The water taxi goes directly to the resort (travel time is 45-60 minutes).

Ground transport to/from airport and water taxi to/from resort is included on the retreat start and end dates only.

Love to travel? Make the most of your trip and explore a European city. Book an earlier flight via an international destination that connects directly to Skiathos (e.g Athens, London, or Frankfurt) and spend a day or two exploring and unwinding. On the start day of the retreat, fly to Skiathos.

Book your Thrive “Surrender to Serenity” Retreat for Week 1 or Week 2.

Request a detailed digital brochure for Week 1 or Week 2 from our travel partner Create Space Yoga, a yoga travel agency, for our Greece Retreat.

You can take advantage of Early Bird Pricing (EBP) by either paying in full or paying a deposit now and then the remaining balance 6 months before the retreat start date.

• Week 1 EBP ends Dec 27, 2024 (standard payment due by April 26, 2025)

• Week 2 EBP ends Jan 5, 2025 (standard payment due by May 5, 2025)

Have additional questions about room options, payment, or booking? Please email the team at Create Space Yoga directly at: admin@createspace.yoga.

NON-REFUNDABLE PAYMENT POLICY & TRAVEL INSURANCE

All retreat payments are non-refundable and non-creditable. We require all participants get Travel Insurance either through your credit card company or an established company like IMG Global or Travelex Insurance. In the event that a participant needs to cancel their retreat plans, Thrive Hot Yoga will provide a letter to support the insurance refund claim process, assuming the circumstances are valid to make a claim.