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RESTORE Retreat
This SPACE retreat will give you the opportunity to totally unwind from the stresses of everyday life, to find peace and take time out to restore yourself completely
Join us on this 7-day yoga holiday, where you can enjoy a gentle yoga & pilates practices, sea swimming, local excursions and relaxing into island life on a beautiful Greek island.
A wonderful experience...
"I'm a regular attendee at Dee’s yoga retreats. My life is demanding and hectic so for me they're an opportunity to pause, relax and reset. Dee’s extensive experience in Yin Yoga allows for a wide ranging adaptations to postures so classes really do cater for all abilities. These retreats are a wonderful experience which I highly recommend."
– Gerry
Heavenly sea views
Evia Silence is located on the beautiful Greek island of Evia (Greece's second largest island). The hotel is nestled at the foot of the mountains with stunning sea views overlooking Porto Buffalo Bay and the crystal clear Euboean sea – perfect for a post-yoga dip!
The yoga studio, bedrooms, restaurant and lounge area all have gorgeous sea views. You'll be able to practise and study yoga while looking at the yachts bobbing about in the bay.
Every day you'll wake up to this heavenly view!
What's included
Not included
An incredibly high level of service...
"So far, I've attended three SPACE retreats. The quality of the tutors has been exceptional, the daily activities were varied and always just challenging enough while still being deeply relaxing. Dee’s attention to detail is incredible, from the wonderful food, to the music and poetry choices, she has an ability to provide an incredibly high level of service to suit everybody with such grace and kindness. The SPACE retreats have been very special, thank you!"
– Cherry
What to expect on retreat
This retreat is designed for you to take as much or as little as you need from it. The yoga & pilates will be suitable for everyone, including beginners. We welcome partners who want to enjoy the rest but don't wish to participate in the yoga.
Our aim is for you to completely recharge, rest and RESTORE yourself during this week.
Meditation or breathwork
We'll start each day with either a guided meditation or breathwork session.
Pilates to energise & awaken
We'll then enjoy a gentle morning stretch to ease out all the tension, followed by some easy movement to energise you for your day. The perfect way to wake up. If you’re a beginner to pilates, this is absolutely fine. You won't be expected to do anything complicated or difficult.
Free time
This is your time so you get to choose how you spend it. Whether that’s lying in the sunshine with a book, dipping in the pool or sea or joining one of the excursions, the choice is yours. Relaxed vibes only!
There's a small pool with outdoor seating and sun-loungers on a part-covered terrace for the best choice of sun or shade.
Evia Silence overlooks the stunning Porto Buffalo Bay, perfect for a daily dip in the sea. You'll have plenty of time to relax!
For those wishing to be more energetic, you might like to join one or all of the 5 excursions we have planned for you. For more details, see 'Excursions' below.
Yin yoga
Our evening yoga class will be a slower Yin yoga practice where poses are held longer to allow you to really sink deep into the body, calm the mind and turn the focus inwards. This is a perfect class to end the day before we sit down for supper and a relaxed evening overlooking the bay.
Sleep yoga
Dee will offer a sleep session (Yoga Nidra) from her Sleep is Magic course. Guaranteed to make you sleep like a baby!
Sample daily schedule
Self-care at its best...
"Dee’s retreats provide the ultimate in relaxation and ‘luxurious me time’. From the moment you arrive you're swept away from your day-to-day life and can fully immerse yourself in yin yoga, scenic walks and fun and friendly conversations around the dinner table. With no pressure to participate in anything if you don’t want to, I always leave Dee’s retreats more grounded and refreshed than when I came. Dee has a way of creating a loving and warm space for everyone where you can literally leave the outside world behind and focus fully just on yourself. Self-care at its best!"
– Wendy
Sleep well
All the rooms are spacious and comfortable with their own ensuite bathroom, air conditioning, wifi and TV. They've been designed to create a calm and tranquil space for you to relax and rest. You'll have uninterrupted views of the bay and all the rooms have a balcony, with the exception of the two attic rooms (but they still have amazing views).
Evia Silence offers single, shared twin, triple and quadruple rooms. Please visit Evia Silence to read more about the rooms.
Eat well
The chef at Evia Silence offers a delicious vegetarian menu using only the finest local produce and ingredients, combining traditional Greek and international cuisine. All meals are buffet style, allowing you to help yourself to what you fancy.
The meal plan includes a full breakfast with either dinner OR lunch, depending on the activity of the day. We'll visit local tavernas for lunch whilst on our excursions.
You'll be well nourished, fed with love, and treated with Greek-style hospitality.
Within a five-minute walk from the hotel, you can also find local tavernas serving traditional Mediterranean dishes in a quaint waterfront setting.
Enjoy life
Just a few short steps from your doorstep and down a few steps, you'll be able to dive into the crystal clear sea or take a dip in the pool. There are plenty of sun loungers and areas where you can lie in the sun. There are also beautiful local trails and small roads perfect for walkers or joggers who want to venture into the wilderness of the mountainside.
The surrounding area
- Athens airport is 2.5 hrs away.
- The nearest village is Argiro, which has basic groceries, and is 7 mins by car.
- The larger village of Zarakes is 25 mins by car and has a mini market, traditional Greek tavernas, a bakery, chemist and basic health care.
- The nearest big town is Aliveri, which is 30 mins by car.
- There's nice nearby bay at Almiropotamos which is 20 mins by car and has a mini market and traditional Greek tavernas.
Excursions
We'll be offering 5 excursions during your stay at Evia Silence. All trips are optional and incur an additional charge. But if you just want to relax, rest and read, that’s totally fine too.
- TRIP 1: Manikia Waterfalls: River trekking and hiking (€65)
- TRIP 2: Α day to explore the beautiful Karystos or Ag. Apostoloi village, including free time (€40)
- TRIP 3: Wine tour on Evia island and a day off at Eretria village (€40-55)
- TRIP 4: An easy hike in nature at Zarakes village (€35)
- TRIP 5: Boat trip in Aegean Sea and a relaxing inflatable boat tour inside stalactite caves (€70)
Meet your hosts
Dee
Dee's passion is to empower you to discover your own way to find calm, despite everyday struggles. She shares skills and tools she's learnt over the years to help her reset no matter what's going on. The practices will assist you in living your life, not just on your yoga mat.
Emilia
Emilia brings her unique style of gentle pilates flows, and her beautiful energy. She's the perfect assistant for Dee on this retreat. She attended the 1st RESTORE Retreat is 2024 as a gift for her 21st birthday & was inspired to train as a pilates instructor.
How to get there
Evia is the second-largest Greek island and is conveniently located a 2.5-hour drive from Athens Airport. It's connected with the mainland via a bridge, therefore the island can be easily reached by car, so there's no need to take a ferry. We can assist with organising transfers if requested at the time of booking.
Flights & transfers (not included)
Book your flights to Athens Airport. We can arrange transfers if required for an additional cost.
Public buses & taxis
You can combine 2 public buses from Athens Airport plus a taxi. From the airport, take Express Bus X93 (€6) and get off at Liosion Intercity Bus Station. This ride will take about 45 mins. Walk to KTEL building (Intercity Bus Station) and find the bus that takes you to Aliveri, Evia (€12). This ride will take 2½ hours.
When to arrive & depart
- Check-in is available from 2:00pm on the first day of retreat.
- Check-out is by 10:00am on the last day of retreat.
Yet another fabulous experience...
"I've attended a number of retreats organised by Dee now. One was SNOWGA in the French Alps, which was superb, extremely well organised with the most amazing chef and fabulous accommodation. Another was in the mountains of Granada, Spain and was a combination of Yoga and Lomi Lomi massage. It was a great combination and that style of massage was new to everyone and an amazing experience. The property was gorgeous, with a luxury pool and amazing views, and the chef was excellent and catered to all our needs. Thank you for yet another fabulous experience!"
– Kate
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Helped me on my yoga and wellness journey...
"Space yoga studio is a calm and welcoming space, with a great selection of classes, teachers, events and retreats, giving me plenty of choice. The retreats and workshops are great, and will appeal to all experience levels. Loved the Greek retreat and am a regular at the winter retreats, which set me up perfectly for Christmas! I love Dee’s teaching style, which has helped me on my yoga and wellness journey."
– Kate