EXPERIENCE ANCIENT SPARTA
2023: MAY 29-JUNE 5, AUGUST 17-24, NOV 14-21
once in a lifetime experiences filled with a variety of expansive offerings, including–
seasonal harvests | yoga | music | cooking | history | arts | business strategy | writing | intuition and more
what if you could step onto sacred land, tap into the wisdom within and walk away with certainty of your purpose and path in this world?
what if you could step onto sacred land, tap into the wisdom within and walk away with certainty of your purpose and path in this world?
what if you could step onto sacred land, tap into the wisdom within and walk away with certainty of your purpose and path in this world?
two partial scholarships are available for each retreat for women who come from backgrounds of abuse and/or addiction. we are committed to providing a safe space for everyone to explore the next step in their journey. if you identify with this, please reach out
THESE EXPERIENCES ARE EXCLUSIVELY DESIGNED FOR
THESE EXPERIENCES ARE EXCLUSIVELY DESIGNED FOR
WE'RE GUESSING YOU'RE READY TO RELEASE
WE'RE GUESSING YOU'RE READY TO RELEASE
the over-analyzing + hesitationenergetic and mindset blocks
the need for control
paralyzing fear
YOU WANT TO FEEL INSPIRED TO
step into your superpowersliberate your creative expression
let go of outside influences
unearth the clarity you seek
be yourself unapologetically
LED BY A FAMILY OF WARRIOR WOMEN
Diamando Stratakos
INTUITIVE business artist
personalized business strategies
creative alignment
connection & collaboration
intuitive business/life guidance
personalized business strategies
creative alignment
connection & collaboration
intuitive business/life guidance
Deema Al Huqail
HERBAL apothecary
local herbal exploration
teas & tinctures
intuitive apothecary
foraging guide
local herbal exploration
teas & tinctures
intuitive apothecary
foraging guide
Nadia Al Huqail
YOGA & EMBODIMENT
yoga & breath work
chakra dance
divine feminine
grounding practices
yoga & embodiment
yoga & breath work
chakra dance
divine feminine
grounding practices
THIS IS (THE REAL) SPARTA
Sparta is not solely about the warriors you've seen on your screen
the power behind the community was in the women who chose to stay behind
the men were away fighting & women were the masterminds behind local art, commerce and collaboration
all while protecting their families and the land
this is the real Sparta
we all have superpowers that enhance our individual needs, passions, goals
while serving the community as a whole
explore these gifts while being immersed in
• the energy of others
• the energy of the land
• the energy within you
work on your business, work on yourself, or simply relax and release into the beauty & history of Sparta
2023 EXPERIENCES: MAY 29-JUNE 5, AUGUST 18-25, NOVEMBER 25-DECEMBER 2
2023 SEASONAL OFFERINGS
HELIOS HARVEST EXPLORATION
MASCULINE FEMININE ENERGY & TRADITIONAL WHEAT HARVEST
(FAMILY-FRIENDLY, BUT NOT REQUIRED)
AUGUST 17-24
Whether you are traveling on your own, with a partner (business or life), or with your family, this is the total Spartan immersion you need.
Traveling with family? We have childcare options for you during sessions that your kids wouldn't enjoy quite yet!
Over the course of seven days, you will be able to drop into a variety of activities that will allow you to experience local traditions in unique, educational, and inspiring ways.
Some of your activities & excursions will include:
a traditional wheat harvest (complete with horses and games for kids)
cooking and baking (local, traditional wheat-themed items)
beach excursions (to some seriously stunning locations)
local festival (with live music and Greek dancing)
hiking | foraging | daily yoga
You will have the opportunity to delve into the exploration of masculine/feminine energy and learn how you can better use it in your personal and professional life.
Also, you will spend time exploring the intertwined energies of life and business. There is a beautiful magic that happens when we start to infuse elements business into our personal lives and a lot of heart into our businesses. There will be ample opportunity to play with this.
Traveling with family? We have childcare options for you during sessions that your kids wouldn't enjoy quite yet!
Not bringing the kids? We have you covered for a full week of adventure, rejuvenation and expansion.
WILD ROOTS EMBODIED
(OLIVE HARVEST)
NOV 14-21
Our signature experience is centered around the mystical beauty of the olive tree. You will spend a full week immersed in the exploration of all it has to offer.
LESSONS FROM THE LAND
- olive harvest: ancient cultural practices to unleash your inner muse
- forage: intuitive guidance through local plants
-
tea: tune into the spirit of the herbs for emotional and physical support
MOVEMENT & MINDFULNESS
- yoga: daily classes at the spartan yoga shala (appropriate for all levels and ages)
-
meditation: yoga nidra, walking meditation
- chakra dance: embodied alignment
-
intuitive & embodied decision making
FULL MOON RELEASE
- herbal heart-opening support (with introspective journal prompts)
- morning moon flow
- evening fire ceremony + healing (by the sea, weather permitting)
- guided yoga nidra: release + rest well
This once-in-a-lifetime experience includes all these things and so much more!
ALL EXPERIENCES INCLUDE:
FOOD & COMMUNITY
-
home-cooked meals: traditional breakfast & lunch prepared daily
(locally + organically sourced, when possible. vegetarian and gluten-free options available) - evenings out: nightly dining at the finest local establishments
CULTURAL IMMERSION
- excursions (at least one is included per adventure): previous trips have included: Mani & Monemvassia
-
museums: olives, mosaics, ancient Sparta
LODGING & EXTRAS
-
choose your accommodation: live like a local or like Spartan royalty (lodging at a local 5-star hotel)
-
transport: transit to/from your Spartan adventures
- body work: experience the healing hands of local experts (two sessions included in your package)
THESE RETREATS DO NOT INCLUDE:
airfare to Greece
(off-season typically $700-$900, July-September typically $1,000-$1,800– round-trip from major US cities)
travel Insurance (required)
land transfer to the retreat
(the latter can be arranged for you for an additional fee)
2023 SEASONAL OFFERINGS
AWAKENING YOUR INNER MUSE
CREATIVITY & NATURE
MAY 29-JUNE 5
Creative expression and nature are vital tools when it comes to personal and professional growth; and they are the focus of our Spring experience!
Over the course of seven days, you will learn from local artists using traditional methods.
You will work with:
- mosaic
- iconography
-
foraged art creation both in workshop with an expert and in nature with art we leave there after we photograph it
-
repurposed materials artwork hike, clean-up and use what you find to make beautiful art
You will spend time in nature, working with plants and animals.
Workshops will include:
- hiking | foraging | land revival
- herbalism | teas | plant essences
-
olive grove experience
-
animal time mindfulness exercises | cheese/yogurt making
-
full moon ceremony
-
daily yoga
All of this will allow you to work with your hands and listen with your heart so you can fully explore your true purpose and passions.
HELIOS HARVEST EXPLORATION
MASCULINE FEMININE ENERGY & TRADITIONAL WHEAT HARVEST
(FAMILY-FRIENDLY, BUT NOT REQUIRED)
AUGUST 17-24
Whether you are traveling on your own, with a partner (business or life), or with your family, this is the total Spartan immersion you need.
Over the course of seven days, you will be able to drop into a variety of activities that will allow you to experience local traditions in unique, educational, and inspiring ways.
Some of your activities & excursions will include:
- traditional wheat harvest complete with horses and games for kids)
- cooking and baking local, traditional wheat-themed items
- beach excursions to some seriously stunning locations
-
local festival with live music and Greek dancing
-
movement hiking | foraging | daily yoga
You will have the opportunity to delve into the exploration of masculine/feminine energy and learn how you can better use it in your personal and professional life.
Also, you will spend time exploring the intertwined energies of life and business. There is a beautiful magic that happens when we start to infuse elements business into our personal lives and a lot of heart into our businesses. There will be ample opportunity to play with this.
Traveling with family? We have childcare options for you during sessions that your kids wouldn't enjoy quite yet!
Not bringing the kids? We have you covered for a full week of adventure, rejuvenation and expansion.
WILD ROOTS EMBODIED
(OLIVE HARVEST)
NOV 14-21
Our signature experience is centered around the mystical beauty of the olive tree. You will spend a full week immersed in the exploration of all it has to offer.
LESSONS FROM THE LAND
- olive harvest: ancient cultural practices to unleash your inner muse
- forage: intuitive guidance through local plants
-
tea: tune into the spirit of the herbs for emotional and physical support
FULL MOON RELEASE
- herbal heart-opening support (with introspective journal prompts)
- morning moon flow
- evening fire ceremony + healing (by the sea, weather permitting)
- guided yoga nidra: release + rest well
MOVEMENT & MINDFULNESS
- yoga: daily classes at the spartan yoga shala (appropriate for all levels and ages)
-
meditation: yoga nidra, walking meditation
- chakra dance: embodied alignment
-
intuitive & embodied decision making
This once-in-a-lifetime experience includes all these things and so much more!
ALL EXPERIENCES INCLUDE:
FOOD & COMMUNITY
-
home-cooked meals: traditional breakfast & lunch prepared daily
(locally + organically sourced, when possible. vegetarian and gluten-free options available) - evenings out: nightly dining at the finest local establishments
CULTURAL IMMERSION
- excursions (at least one is included per adventure): previous trips have included: Mani & Monemvassia
-
museums: olives, mosaics, ancient Sparta
LODGING & EXTRAS
- choose your accommodation live like a local or like Spartan royalty (lodging at a local 5-star hotel)
-
transport: transit to/from your Spartan adventures
-
body work: experience the healing hands of local experts (two sessions included in your package)
LESSONS FROM THE LAND
MOVEMENT & MINDFULNESS
THESE RETREATS DO NOT INCLUDE:
airfare to Greece
(off-season typically $600-$900, July-September typically $1,000-$1,800– round-trip from major US cities)
travel Insurance
land transfer to the retreat
(the latter can be arranged for you for an additional fee)
SAMPLE DAILY SCHEDULE
7:30-10:30 – breakfast available
8:45-9:45- yoga/meditation
11:00- 14:30 – mosaic workshop & museum
14:30-15:30 –lunch provided
15:30-18:00 – intuitive & embodied decision-making workshop
18:00-19:30 – bodywork session
19:30-20:30 – free time
20:30-23:00 dinner at a local restaurant
for illustration purposes only; your personalized itinerary will be hand-crafted for you prior to your arrivalnote: some experiences require advance booking and/or additional payments & cannot be altered
local living–
Double occupancy
STARTING AT
$
3,600
rate secured with an $800
*non-refundable deposit
- 7 days, 7 nights of lodging
- can be booked as a pair (couples, friends, business partners) or you must be open to making a new connection
- price is per person when two people book together
luxury living–
double occupancy
STARTING AT
$
4,800
rate secured with an $800
*non-refundable deposit
- 7 days, 7 nights of luxury
- can be booked as a pair (couples, friends, business partners) or you must be open to making a new connection
- price is per person when two people book together
luxury living–
single occupancy
STARTING AT
$
5,700
rate secured with an $800
*non-refundable deposit
- 7 days, 7 nights of luxury
-
see included offerings
- price is per person when booked individually
*fully refundable if requested within 72 hours of booking
payment in full must be received two weeks prior to retreat starting date
prices may vary slightly depending upon time of booking and season of travel (dependent upon accommodation availability only)
PRICING FOR CHILDREN IN OUR AUGUST EXPERIENCE WILL BE DETERMINED BASED ON THE SERVICES AND ACTIVITIES DESIRED
all prices listed in USD
ADD TO YOUR EXPERIENCE
the following extras are also available
body work sessions*
crystal and/or sound healing
1:1 business mentorship*
1:1 yoga sessions
excursions before, during or after your retreat
private tours
shipment of extra virgin olive oil/olives/honey/herbs
transportation to/from airport (Athens or Kalamata)
*in addition to what is already included