Escape to Karpathos, Greece for an 8-day journey of movement, stillness, and renewal. Set between rugged cliffs and the turquoise Aegean Sea, this retreat invites you to slow down, breathe deeply, and reconnect with your body, mind, and heart.
Stay in a peaceful seaside haven just 50 meters from the ocean, with several beaches within walking distance. Surrounded by fruit trees, flowering gardens, and gentle sea breezes, the space offers airy rooms, shaded garden corners, a pool, and an open-air yoga deck overlooking the sea, perfect for sunrise and sunset practices.
Each day blends Pilates, yoga, breathwork, and meditation, designed to strengthen, centre, and calm. Dive deeper with workshops and sound healing sessions, or spend free time swimming, relaxing in hammocks, or exploring the island on two guided excursions to a secluded beaches and historic village.
Three Mediterranean meals are enjoyed daily outdoors, crafted from fresh, locally sourced ingredients, some from the centre's own garden, with vegetarian, vegan, and meat or fish options, plus fresh fruit and vegetable juices.
Guided by Matea this retreat nurtures movement, reflection, and transformation - an experience rooted in Corterra’s essence of heart, core, and earth.
Enjoy Kathys Island Retreat, featuring an open-air yoga deck, pool, gardens, and inviting outdoor spaces for dining and relaxation.
Stay in beautifully designed suites, with an ocean view balcony. Rooms have modern comforts, air conditioning, wifi, and a private ensuite bathroom.
Travel to and from the local airport on Karpathos Isand to the retreart centre.
Practice yoga on a spacious open-air deck perched on the cliff, overlooking the turquoise Aegean Sea. All levels are welcome, though some experience with yoga is recommended.
Focus on building strength, posture, and core awareness through daily Pilates classes. Accessible and empowering for all levels of experience.
Reconnect through daily guided meditations held in serene natural spaces, supporting clarity and balance.
Enjoy three handcrafted Mediterranean meals daily, prepared by in-house chefs using fresh, ingredients, including from the centre’s garden. The menu features meat and fish, accommodation are possible.
Engage in Corterra workshops focused on exploring and deepening your connection to the body, emotional well-being, and nature’s rhythms.
Surronder to a sound healing session, instruments will accompany the sound of the sea for an immersive experience.
Explore the island with excursions to a local Greek village, where you’ll enjoy dinner, and a stunning beach for a scenic lunch—offering the perfect mix of culture, nature, and coastal beauty.
International and/or domestic airfare.
International or domestic transportation of any kind (ferries, buses, taxis, motorbikes etc.) with the exception of transportation from Karpathos airport to and from retreat centre.
Additional accommodation bookings (e.g., hotels or hostels) for those arriving earlier or leaving later.
Optional activities like on-site massages, other healing treatments or or self-elected extra local excursions.
Personal shopping, such as expenses and souvenirs.
Coffee and tea will be served daily, with the option of purchasing a cappuccino for €2. You can also BYOB, and there’s an option to pick up wine in town if that suits you.
Any vaccinations or medical requirements related to travel or needed during your stay.
Cost of airport tax upon arrival and/or departure (often included in price of plane ticket). Any potential cost for visas at entry (not currently in place for North Americans).
Any insurance such as trip cancellation insurance, flight insurance or medical insurance (highly recommended).
Day 1: Sunday
12:00 pm – Check-in at Retreat Centre (flexbile check in time)
1:30 pm – Lunch
2:00 pm – Set up in your room
4:30 pm – Welcome Circle and Retreat introduction (45 minutes)
5:15 pm – Opening Yoga and Meditation Session (45 minutes)
7:30 pm – Dinner
Day 2: Monday
7:30 am – Morning Yoga, Meditation & Breathwork (90 minutes)
9:30 am – Breakfast
10:30 am - Free time
2:00 pm – Lunch
5:00 pm – Pilates (1 hour)
7:30 pm – Dinner
Day 3: Tuesday
7:30 am – Morning Pilates, Meditation & Breathwork (90 minutes)
9:30am - Breakfast
11:30 am – Beach Excursion with lunch (4 hours)
5:00 pm – Yoga (1 hour)
7:30 pm – Dinner
Day 4: Wednesday
7:30 am – Morning Yoga, Meditation & Breathwork (90 minutes)
9:30am – Breakfast
11:30 am – Workshop (90 minutes)
2:00 pm –Lunch
5:00pm – Pilates (1 hour)
7:30 pm – Dinner
Day 5: Thursday
7:30 am – Morning Pilates, Meditation & Breathwork (90 minutes)
9:30am – Breakfast
2:00 pm – Lunch
4:00 pm –Yoga (1 hour)
7:30 pm – Dinner
Day 6: Friday
7:30 am – Morning Yoga, Meditation & Breathwork (90 minutes)
9:30am - Breakfast
12:00 - Pilates (1 hour)
2:00 pm – Lunch
3:30 pm – Village Tour
7:30 pm – Dinner out in the village
Day 7: Saturday
7:30 am – Morning Pilates, Meditation & Breathwork (90 minutes)
9:30am - Breakfast
12:00 - Yoga (1 hour)
2:00 pm – Lunch
4:30 pm – Closing Ceremony
7:30 pm – Dinner
Day 8: Sunday
8:30am – Breaskfast
9:30am – Farewells
10:00am – check out and journey together to local airport
Matea full-time movement teacher and founder of Corterra—a company offering transformative retreats in stunning natural settings around the world. Matea, a yoga and Pilates teacher, draws from her healing journey with chronic auto-immune ilnness and anxiety to guide mindful, embodied movement. Corterra—rooted in cor (heart) and terra (earth)—invites reconnection to the body, nature, and self.
