Summer water magic
September 28 - October 4
Sacred island, Greece
Late summer water magic
September 28 - October 4
Small Cyclades, Greece
Led by water practitioner, artist and founder of RewildRestore, Patricia Garcia-Gomez. Learn more about her approach to water and water magic in this interview with YOLO Journal.
September is one of our favorite times on the island - the water has absorbed just enough summer warmth, and the light is gentle and glowing. Late summer is also its own season, recognized for coming back to center, gathering, meeting self.
Join us for a late summer filling-up, emptying, sensing, connecting, salting, weightlessness. Water has the power of resetting your nervous system, and soothing all the way down into your cells. It also holds space for ancient memories and new inspirations. You will come away deeply nourished, with a new way of listening, and a deeper connection with water, ritual, ceremony and self.
Location RewildRestore takes place on the unspoiled island of Koufonisi, in the Small Cyclades, which casts a spell that is languid and lingering. Here, time moves differently than in other places, not in a straight line, but through the senses.
Led by Patricia Garcia-Gomez, artist, water practitioner, founder of RewildRestore. Experiences are intentional, spacious, and for a maximum of 10 people.
What you will experience
Seven luxurious days at our five-star home, surrounded by wild gardens and the ancient Aegean
Our five-star home, Eros Keros, rests luxuriously over-looking the Aegean, in the gaze of the sacred island of Keros in the Small Cyclades. Our co-host, Anita, discovered the island thirty years ago, and this special place of welcome is the manifestation of her life’s dream. One of the most beloved boutique stays in Greece, every detail is thoughtfully selected, and often created in collaboration with local artists. We have reserved all four private houses, each with a kitchen, en suite marble baths, private terraces and magical views. Our gardens are abundant with olive and lemon trees, wild thyme, herbs and flowers.
Daily restorative water ritual & immersion in water as a practice
We will greet the Aegean together every morning, with a morning swim ritual, which includes meditation and other practices that get us into our senses, bodies, and strength. Each day will be additive, and Patricia will unfold her water practice, both ancient and modern, over our seven days together. Your days will also be supported with daily restorative movement and sensory experiences. You will come away with your own water practice, and connection to self and water, gently and powerfully placed in your body. All levels of comfort with water invited. You do not need to be a swimmer. The water loves you.
Learn more about Patricia’s water magic in this interview with YOLO Journal: TRAVEL WELL with Patricia Garcia-Gomez, creator, RewildRestore.
Beautiful hand-made meals, with the finest ingredients culled from our favorite friends, farmers, artisans, and fishermen
Great food makes great friends (especially Greek home recipes). We have sourced the most wild, healthy, and delicious local ingredients from our favorite farmers, artisans, and friends across the islands, and we make each meal by hand and with heart. Brunch and dinner provided for the entire retreat experience. Brunch served on your terrace every day. Dinners take place around a single convivial table. Some evenings will be hosted under the stars at home, some will be out at local tavernas so you can soak up the culture and get to know the specialties of the island. All meals at Eros Keros will be Cyclades-sourced, traditional Greek recipes, prepared just for us.
Secret adventures into beauty, place & culture
We have been coming to this island for 30+ years, and have loved it for just as long. We will take you to secret places not accessible to many, and share the culture of this wondrous place with you. We will adventure by boat to a place, not on this island, connecting to the Aegean in the oldest center of ceremony in the Cyclades. We will also actively explore the beauty of this island with majestic hike(s) and other planned activities.
Spacious time to rest, dream, create
Sleep, swim, create, wander, take a boat ride, get a massage, make a friend, rest, listen to the sound of the Aegean. There is a generous amount of free time each day for following what calls you, and all planned activities are optional. RewildRestore is about filling up, not about exhausting.
Add-on experiences (not included)
Therapeutic massage(s) overlooking the sea
Massages outdoors overlooking the sea (and listening to the birds) can be booked to your heart’s desire. Sixty-minute and ninety-minute sessions available.
Personal extras
There are so many extra things that you can do if you wish (like biking, shopping, taking an extra boat excursion to a near-by island, etc.), and we are happy to guide you. Specialty drinks & extra activities/meals/etc. not included.
Travel
Travel to and from Koufonisi, travel insurance, and other personal travel planning and expenses not included.
Accommodations and pricing
Our five-star home rests in the gaze of the Aegean and the sacred island of Keros. Amidst gardens that brim with ancient olive trees and the scent of figs, wild thyme, and sea salt. Eros Keros, one of the most beloved stays in Greece, welcomes you. My dear friend and co-host, Anita, discovered the island thirty years ago, and this special place of welcome is the manifestation of her life’s dream. Magical things happen when we meet here. Each RewildRestore house (we have reserved all four) is luxuriously and beautifully appointed to feel like your very own home in Greece. We can help match you with the home that best fits your dream of being here. We love them all.
Private master bedroom, marble en-suite bath, starting at €3950 single; €2950 each, double (1 space available)
Your own private master bedroom with an en-suite marble bath, in a house with a private kitchen, spacious shared living space, and a private terrace with a pergola, and magical views Aegean and the sacred island of Keros.
Cozy loft bedroom, private marble bath, €3150 single; €2450 each, double
Cozy upstairs bedroom in a house with a kitchen, shared living space, downstairs master bedroom, and a spacious terrace with pergola, majestically overlooking the Aegean. Loft bedroom accessed by ladder, with a private marble bathroom downstairs. sold out
Spacious living room master bedroom, €3550 single
Spacious living room bedroom, with private en-suite bathroom, in a house with a private kitchen, spacious private terrace with pergola majestically gazing the Aegean, and one additional private master bedroom. A beautiful option for friends traveling together who want to be close and also have their own generous personal space.
Private house (1-2 guests) €4350 single; €3150 each double
Reserve one of our favorite houses for yourself, or to share with a friend(s). Our private studio house is an open plan space, with an exquisite private terrace facing the Aegean, private kitchen, spacious master bedroom area, marble bathroom, and small upstairs sleeping loft. Your bedroom can be set as a king or two doubles. Individual €4350; two people €3250 each; price for third person on request.
Experiences are intentionally spacious, for a maximum of 10.
Save your space today
A 50% deposit will hold your place.
We accept payment via Zelle or bank transfer. Completed payment due on/before July 1 , 2023
Cancellation policy
Deposits secure your spot on the trip and are not refundable, and non-transferable. Refunds for the balance payments vary depending on timing. For cancellation requests submitted with more than 90 days of retreat date: 100% of total amount (less deposit) will be refunded. For cancellations with more than 90 days, 50% of the amount (less deposit) will be refunded. For last minute cancellations (less than 90 days prior to start date of your retreat) any fees paid are non-refundable and non-transferable. Due to the non-recoverable payments that we make in advance to various parties to plan these programs, exceptions to our policy cannot be made for any reason, including but not limited to natural disasters, pandemics, travel bans, inclement weather, acts of terrorism, illness, health conditions, covid 19, medical or personal or family or work emergencies, or change of mind.
Travel cancellation insurance Naturally, nobody books a retreat with the intention of canceling it, but unexpected events do happen, some of which are beyond our control. We strongly recommend purchasing travel cancellation insurance to cover any possible loss.
Cancelled or postponed programs If we cancel or postpone the program for any reason, we will refund your full payment immediately. RewildRestore is not responsible for your expenses incurred in preparation for any canceled or postponed retreat or training, such as airline tickets, loss of work, visas fees and any/all other costs associated with preparation for your trip.
Currency *Plus bank currency conversion charges. Special rates are not combinable, though we would love to.
We can’t wait to see you!
