Join us for an 8-day dream and yoga retreat in Meronas, Crete.
October 10 - 17, 2026 in Meronas, Crete
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Dream Work
Co-Guide Marie lived on Crete as a young woman when she first connected with her dream life. She was inspired by the Greek dream-healing traditions of Asclepius. Twice daily we will meet to work with our dreams and explore their guidance. Marie’s work is inspired by Jungian dream analysis, The only requirement is an interest in engaging with dreams and a willingness to dance with the shadows!
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Yoga Practice
Co-guide Joanna will guide us twice daily through Hatha and Yin Yoga and guided meditation with the intention to ground ourselves and integrate the dream work. We encourage you to allow the practices to help you establish a stronger connection with your body and soul. Our sessions will be accessible to all bodies and we warmly encourage you to listen to your own internal rhythm.
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Connecting with place
Meronas is a beautiful village sheltered in the Amari valley. According to the tradition of the region, the name Meronas comes from the Greek verb “merono” which means “to live in peace.” It is surrounded by 168 acres of lush vegetation, extensive woodlands, olive trees, fruit trees and vegetable gardens. During this retreat we will have the opportunity to connect with nature, visit a beach with palm trees and a river, and hike a mountain.
This is the retreat of a lifetime,
so here’s what you should know
October in Meronas is delightful as the heat of summer has passed and the tourist season has slowed down. The weather is mild, but nights can be chilly. Our daily flow may fluctuate with weather and rain.
This workshop will take place at a camp exclusively reserved for us, and we will facilitate sessions in English. Our dream workshops and yoga sessions may take place outdoors or indoors. We will be living close to nature, forests and hills.
The food will be healthy, delicious, seasonal, and locally sourced. Our chef will be a local woman from the village sharing her traditional Cretan cuisine. We will connect with you in advance about any dietary considerations, allergies, or anything else we should be aware of when planning the menu.
We kindly request that this be an alcohol and drug free retreat (except any prescriptions you might be on). We are excited to create a space to more fully connect with ourselves and our dream world.
We encourage you to listen to your own body and self, and if you need to take a break at any time we are completely fine with that! Retreats can be intense and if you want to nap, rest, walk by yourself, journal, or anything else, we support you. We provide structure but ultimately encourage you to listen to your inner wisdom.
While we encourage folks to “unplug” during this retreat, Wi-Fi will be accessible in certain areas, so you will be able to connect with family and loved ones as needed.
This retreat is for anyone regardless of age, gender, or experience with yoga practice and dream work, as long as you’re open and interested and don’t have any underlying health conditions that might require a hospital. We will be an hour drive away from any medical facility and want to make sure everyone is safe.
Our accommodations will be nice and also simple. If you are looking for a luxury getaway, this might not be it, but you will be comfortable and well taken care of! You can see sample photos of the rooms below. The fee for a double room (shared with one other person, you each have your own bed) is 2,100 Euros, and the fee for a single is 2,600 Euros. The price includes accommodation and food for the entire retreat, except one night out to the village for dinner. Water from the tap is fresh and drinkable. If you apply and are accepted into the retreat, half of the price is due by June 15th. If you cancel by July 31st you will get a 75% refund. The final balance is due by September 15th, and is non-refundable.
Email Joanna at gpapadaki1@gmail.com with questions.
