Culture & family A life in which one wakes up to a purple sunrise, silent meditation and yoga practice, and ends the day dancing with loved ones to Greek melodies, ouzo in hand, overlooking a blood moon lit bay.
The essence of Kea Retreat can be heard in the traditional Greek rebetiko music, when the bouzouki makes one hop and leap to the sky with ecstasy. It is seen in the glistening silver leaves of the olive grove and blood-moon beams that rise mid bay and bring one’s eyes to tears. Smelt in the lavender blossoms that soothe the soul when the breeze passes through the valley.
Discovering Kea
The owners have discovered Kea almost 3 decades ago on a family vacation with their two boys. Coming from an urban background, they suddenly found themselves warped back in time at the old Greek monastery, Kastriani. Without knowing a word in Greek, they immediately felt at home and fell in love with the abundant simplicity the locals and land reverberated. And, after a few days looking out at the infinite blue horizon and nights gazing at the star-filled sky, they decided to shift their life’s trajectory and move to live near nature.
In the island's inland, you will find a lush natural paradise with forests and cultivations in abundance. In the heart of the island sits its ancient capital Ioulida, where architectural traces from different historical periods can be visited. Ioulida is the most preserved of the four ancient cities of the island and holds an extensive network of trekking paths that remain a great way to explore the island’s secrets. The island's proximity to the mainland and unspoiled environment make it the perfect getaway for locals and nature lovers. Kea is a sanctuary of relaxation. In addition to the whitewashed architecture, Kea is full of traditional farmhouses in earthy tones, evidence of its rich agricultural history and tradition of cohabiting in the natural landscape. As for its beaches, they are mostly secluded and completely untouched allowing visitors to explore and discover intimate and beautiful virgin sandy shores.
Accommodation with the utmost respect to the natural ecology, rooms are restored
Katiikies (traditional Greek stone farmhouses) that date back hundreds of years,
merging into the hill’s rocky habitat and overlooking
Design
The interiors are whitewashed and wood toned, peaceful, beautiful and light filled. Locally produced and traditionally designed towels, pareos, robes and soaps are provided in the en suite amenities along with a private veranda and outdoor shower. The space is one of a kind, filled with designs and artworks made by artisans from around Greece. an endless Aegean Sea view !
Suite Options
There are 4 types of suites with slightly differing prices, which include a hillside with sea view,
beachside with garden view, beachside with seaview, and a larger double with garden view.
Lygaria - Farm & Kitchen
Lygaria is a small scale dining experience inspired by the Cycladic sun, Aegean breeze & beautiful traditions of Greek island culture.
Local spirit
The menu is focused on the abundance of the Aegean sea, vegetables & fruit from our farm & other local farms on the island. As nature on the island is constantly changing, the menu takes on the same spirit, changing every day based on what has the highest energy and flavor at that given time.
The experience
Open throughout the summer months (April-Oct), Kea Retreat's restaurant offers an intimate while abundant culinary experience. Using a world class indoor kitchen and a handmade outdoor stone grill and taboon, our chef brings to life dishes that are a passionate meeting point between ancient/traditional and modern upscale cooking techniques and flavors.
Located in Psathi Bay on the Greek island of Kea, Kea Retreat is tucked within a stoney mountain range and in front of a remote and pristine crystal blue water bay. Its virgin landscape, bountiful farm, and traditional, stylish design, allows visitors to enjoy the silence and peace of nature and the passionate authenticity of the vibrant Greek culture.
Kea Retreat was inspired by the love for Greek culture, which celebrates nature, food, and life, and meditative practices such as yoga and silence. Melding these worlds, Kea retreat offers its guests a sanctuary to rest, relax and reconnect with nature and their natural selves.
Here the retreats are designed with the intention to open visitors' hearts and bring everyone together in celebration.
Varying on a week-to-week basis, Kea’s retreats offer spaces and practices to turn inwards. A typical week is filled with a mix of yoga, meditation and dance along with alternative activities to connect with nature, such as hiking ancient trails across the island's virgin farm lands or kayaking to more isolated sandy beaches
Embark on a journey of self-discovery and renewal amidst the tranquil beauty of Greece. Merging the worlds of sound and somatic therapy, Echoes of Renewal is designed to help shed what no longer serves you and cultivate a deeper connection with yourself.
Participate in immersive workshops and meaningful ceremonies where breathwork, movement, and music guide your path to freedom and vitality. Each session is designed to help you unravel the complexities of your life and rediscover a sense of joy and life-fulness. Leave our retreat feeling rejuvenated, with a clearer mind and a lighter heart, ready to return to your world with new perspectives and sustained peace.
Start your days at Kea Retreat with a series of energizing and centering practices, including movement exploration, somatic experiencing, breathwork, and active meditations Our afternoons are dedicated to deepening the morning's connections, and include Somatic Communication, Somatic Relating, Voice Inquiry, and Embodied Ryhtm.
Fluid Body Retreat
This retreat is dedicated to exploring our inner fluidity, embracing the ability to soften, and moving with greater openness in our lives. Envision a space where yoga, embodiment, meditation, and contemplative practices seamlessly intertwine with bodywork, ritual, and ceremony, guiding you on a journey inwards. Alongside the element of water, which will be our guide, inviting us to navigate our emotions with freedom and flow, reminding us of a more natural way of being. Fluid Body is an invitation to rediscover our fluidity and flow, melt into the surrounding natural elements and enjoy a week of beauty, serenity, and ease. In the morning, enjoy a blend of meditation, pranayama and asana. We’ll draw from the traditional principles of Yoga and our own, embodied way of being. Overall, the morning classes will be more of a Yang energy ~ energizing breathwork, sweaty asana and movement inspired from many modalities. In the evening, Yin style classes, filled with guided meditation, restorative movement somatic practices to calm the nervous system.
Summer Symphony
Embark on a Greek summer dream with a holistic well-being program that weaves together dynamic yoga sequences, restorative practices, dance celebrations, ceremonies, breathwork and meditations that deepen your connection with nature and the present moment.
Experience a harmonious journey through the tales of your body, your sensory systems, and earthly delights, all set against the backdrop of the serene Greek summer. Allow each experience to be a note in the symphony of well-being, guiding you to dwell in the Now and align with the beauty of the surrounding nature. Join us on this transformative exploration, where the melody of your body, the dance of celebration, and the meditative moments harmonize into a symphony of summer bliss.
A life in which one wakes up to a purple sunrise, silent meditation and yoga practice, and ends
the day dancing with loved ones to Greek melodies, ouzo in hand, overlooking a blood moon
lit bay.