Move, Breathe & Eat in Harmony with the Seasons
September 19–24, 2026 | With Maria & Gil at Another Island, Antiparos

Step into a sanctuary of simplicity and beauty on the serene island of Antiparos.
Join us for 5 unforgettable nights and 4 rejuvenating days designed to bring you back into balance with the natural world and with yourself.

Through the gentle power of Qi Gong, guided meditation and seasonal nourishment, you’ll reconnect to your inner rhythm, restore your vitality, and awaken a deep sense of calm and clarity.

Let the island’s quiet magic support your personal rejuvenation and healing.

As autumn begins and nature turns inward, this retreat opens a doorway to deep renewal. Nestled in the stillness of the season, you’ll learn to move, breathe, eat, and rest in tune with nature’s 4 cycles - awakening your body’s Qi and restoring balance from the inside out.

This is more than a getaway. It’s the kind of experience you never want to leave.
And when you do, you won’t be the same person who arrived.

•  Learn the Art of Calm - Each day begins with gentle grounding Qi Gong practices to awaken your body, restore your energy, enhance flexibility, and create deep inner peace. No experience needed, just a willingness to breathe and let go.

• Eat with the Seasons, Feel the Shift – Each day discover how to nourish your body in rhythm with the 4 seasons. Learn the secrets of each season, it’s needs and how to support and stay healthy and vital all year-round.

• Breathe Deeper, Feel Lighter – Guided meditations, self-care acupressure or gentle acupuncture sessions to quiet the mind, release stress, and awaken presence.

• Moments That Matter – Meaningful connection with like-minded souls, local experiences, and the slow beauty of island life in Antiparos.

• Come As You Are – Whether you’re new to these practices or experienced, this retreat is a soft landing place for anyone seeking renewal, healing, and connection.

  Retreat will be held in English.

Maria

A Qi Gong Master Teacher, energy healer, meditation and breathing coach, and Chinese Medicine therapist. With years of experience, Maria guides individuals to align their energy and embrace holistic well-being through mindful movement and breath.

Gil

A Doctor in Cancer Research, Chinese & Japanese Acupuncturist, and Traditional Nutritionist. Gil specializes in helping people who want to heal themselves with challenges such as metabolic health, through seasonal foods, medicinal mushrooms and herbs.

Together, Maria and Gil offer a unique, science-backed, and holistic approach to rejuvenation and healing.

8:00 AM – Awaken Your Energy
Start the day with a gentle morning practice to awaken your Qi, open your body, and set a calm, clear tone for the day ahead.

9:00 AM – Seasonal Breakfast Ritual
Enjoy a nourishing, seasonal breakfast designed to support digestion, clarity, and energy—prepared with love and local ingredients.

10:00 AM – Morning Qi Gong Practice
Slow, flowing movements to cultivate vitality, flexibility, and inner stillness—anchoring you into the wisdom of the season.

11:00 AM – Rest & Reflection Break

11:30 AM – Daily Workshop or Practice
Each day brings new & useful information: from medicinal mushrooms, herbs & teas for daily use to facial Qi Gong to shamanic journeys 

12:30 PM – Seasonal Wisdom & Lunch
Learn how to eat in harmony with the seasons, then enjoy a vibrant, nourishing meal as part of the learning.

2:00 PM – Free Time
Rest deeply, reflect, sunbathe or wander the serene paths of Antiparos. It's your space to just be.

5:00 PM – Evening Qi Gong
Unwind the day with gentle movement that grounds, relaxes, and rebalances body and mind.

6:30 PM – Dinner & Daily Food Ritual
Evening meals are more than food—they're part of your healing. Each one reflects the season and supports your vitality.

8:30 PM – Closing Practice
Soft meditations, acupuncture or sharing circles to ease you into rest and integrate the day’s experiences.

Note: Times and activities may gently shift to match the day’s flow and energy.

Windmill House (2 bedroom/2 bath single or double  options):  Top floor bedroom with en-suite bathroom, and second double bedroom with en-suite bathroom, connected by a outdoor kitchen with access to the infinity pool overlooking the beach of Agios Georgios.  

Horizon House (2 bedroom/2 bath sold as singles): Top floor with ensuite bathroom, and a lower-floor bedroom with private adjacent bathroom. Features huge outdoor and indoor spaces: private patio, pool,  immense rooftop lounge,  and a hammock for extra comfort!  

Hestia House (2 bedroom/1 bath sold as singles): Two single bedrooms sharing a bathroom. Has an outdoor dining area, hammock,  and a fully equipped kitchen and a comfortable living room for those afternoon siestas. Does not have a private pool.



Air conditioning  & WiFi  is included in all houses

Nestled in the breathtaking landscapes of Antiparos, Another Island is a sanctuary of peace and natural beauty. With stunning sea views and sunsets, luxurious accommodations, and nourishing cuisine, this resort offers the perfect setting for deep restoration and renewal.

Please see the section below for varied types of rooms and prices.

Non-refundable deposit of  450 euro  upon booking.
Full payment due by May 15th 2026

Please note: If you’re coming alone, no worries! We look forward to seeing you and sharing this amazing experience with you. We will allocate the best possible partner to share room with and it will be on same sex basis.

Spaces on the retreat are limited and will be allocated on a first come, first served basis.: 

• A four hundred and fifty euros (450€) non-refundable deposit is required to secure your spot

• If cancellation takes place more than forty five (45) days prior to retreat start date, then any payments made will be refunded minus your 450€ deposit. 

• If cancellation takes place less than forty five (45) days prior to the retreat start date, then 100% of your trip price will be forfeited.

Due to our need to commit to accommodation and other arrangements in advance, exceptions to our policy cannot be made for any reason.

We do not offer credit for arriving late or leaving early.

The retreat takes place in Antiparos, which is the sister neighbor island of Paros, just 5 minutes away from Paros. All travel to Antiparos is  done through Paros. To arrive in Paros, you can either take a short flight from Athens to Paros Airport or arrive by ferry from Piraeus or Rafina to Paros that arrives in the town of Parikia.  

Please note - Prior to booking flights or ferries:

• Check-in to Another Island is on the Saturday 19/9 after 3PM. You may drop your bags and enjoy the beach or village.

• It is essential that you arrive on Saturday 19/9. We will have a Welcome Dinner & Activity on that evening.

• The retreat ends on Wednesday late night and therefore departure from Another Island is on Thursday 24/9 morning by 11am

For travel by plane to Paros:

You must plan your trip, first, by flying to Athens International Airport.  Please allow at least a 2-hour connection for the flight to Paros.  There are at least 5 flights from Athens to Paros each day with either Olympic or Sky Express, starting from about 6:30am until early evening.  Please note that Olympic belongs to Aegean, the national airline of Greece and it may be cheaper and easier to book tickets all the way. Check www.olympicair.com or www.skyexpress.gr

For travel by ferry to Paros:

Most suitable ferries leave from the port at Piraeus, which is about 30-45 min. drive from the airport and a 30 min train or taxi ride from Athens city center.  The ferry trip is 2.5 to 4 hours, depending on the company.  There are also ferries from port of Rafina, close to the airport, to Paros. Here is a link to ferry information.  www.ferryscanner.com

Getting to Antiparos:

It is highly recommended to rent a car in Paros - they will meet you in the airport or ferry port. The agency we recommend for the best prices is Autcar Union and we have a good prices with them, but you can choose any international car rental company.

From Paros Airport or from Parikia Port, you drive to the port of Pounta, where you take a 5 min. ferry (with your car) to Antiparos. They run every 10-15 minutes.

It was awesome. Another Islands was the best place to be for the retreat. We had so wonderful healthy food all the time and the whole content of the retreat was amazing, with quigong, meditation, chinese medicine, food information and just everthing was perfect, so good for both the body and the soul, thank you (Petra, Finland)

I just returned from the wonderful retreat that Maria and Gil organized on the amazing Greek Island, Antiparos. This place is one of the most beautiful places I have ever seen, and a perfect surrounding for a calming and relaxing retreat where you take care of yourself from the inside and out. Delicious and nourishing meals, different Qigong practises and knowledge about good food throughout the seasons. I highly recommend this retreat, and I will definitely go back.

Thank you Maria and Gil ❤ (Susanne, Sweden)

I spent four and a half wonderful days guided by two outstanding professionals, who are also truly admirable human beings, in a warm atmosphere and an exceptional setting. Learning chi gong under Maria Kristina’s guidance was an incredible discovery. It helped me relearn how to breathe, reduce my stress and tension, boost and strengthen my inner energy, and feel more balanced. Gil Barzilay’s valuable medical and culinary advices, aligned with the seasons, sparked my curiosity and will help me make better food choices throughout the year. Looking back on this retreat, I realize I’m leaving as a different person than the one who first arrived. What a fantastic journey and personal introspection (Sivan, Belgium)