Jonas Saul and Rania Stone were the most incredible hosts. Truly a transformational experience. Jonas met us in Athens two days before the retreat and gave us the gold star treatment! This was our first time in Athens so we really appreciated his knowledge of the city, the history, the marketplaces, and of course the food and drink! The rooftop bars with nighttime views of the Parthenon were unbelievable. It was also a great opportunity to meet and get to know folks before the retreat. Amorgos was even more amazing. Jonas and Rania made us feel right at home. Lakki Village was the perfect setting to learn, read, write, and make meaningful connections. The food and drink were delicious and made with love by the people who work and live there. Day trips to the monastery and surrounding villages were mindblowing, I never wanted to leave. The classes were fast-paced and packed with information. It really made an impact on me. You think you have heard it all before, but this was different. This time it connected and has immensely impacted my life as a writer (and human being) moving forward. I finally got it. The bond I developed with Jonas, Rania, and fellow writers was a much-needed part of my life journey. I've made friends who feel like family—a total unexpected perk! It's only been a couple of days since I've been home and I'm reworking my website, created a new author profile, working on my branding and started a milestone tracker for my pivot year! I've started revising the first draft of my second novel and finally felt brave enough to go through my first self-published novel and will be revising that and releasing a second edition! It seems ambitious but this retreat filled me with the inspiration and relationships I needed to jumpstart the next chapter of my life. Thank you to Rania, Jonas, Dee Dee, Maria, Bitar, Joyita, Brid, and Aysen for the memories. I'm gonna hold on real tight to them ,

I had a great time. Jonas and Rania were so welcoming and so friendly. I had an excellent experience and shared moments of creativity with like-minded people. I learned many new things. Jonas and Rania generously offered us their friendship and safely guided us on new paths of knowledge. At the same time, they also led us through paths of nature and the history of Amorgos. I feel that I now have two people by my side who will advise and support me in my writing. I gained two new friends. Thank you

Jonas is an expert in writing and publishing and conveyed his lessons in a dynamic fashion. Despite his success in the field, he has the much appreciated qualities of being humble and down-to-earth. His wife Rania added to the learning by sharing her social media prowess and also facilitating conversation with Greek writers by translating the more nuanced English phrases. While geared towards writers of psychological thrillers, the lessons learned seemed they could be applicable to almost any creative genre. Great small group on a quaint and remote Greek island. It's the place to go if you want to learn about writing while 'getting away from"it all."

WOW! This trip far exceeded my expectations. Jonas and Rania went out of their way to make these six days the trip of a lifetime. I arrived a couple of days early, as did a few other retreat attendees, and Jonas spent that time showing us around Athens. We saw more in those two days than we ever could have on our own. His passion for Greece and its history was energizing. We had dinner together each night, which really allowed us to connect and get to know one another before the retreat officially began. I met people on this trip who I know will become lifelong friends. The writing class itself was top-notch. Jonas is truly passionate, not just about writing, but about helping aspiring authors. I learned more in this class than I did with a writing coach over the span of seven months. Jonas has a gift for breaking down concepts, like “show, don’t tell,” in a way that finally clicked for me. He stays current with writing trends, which allows him to teach the latest strategies that give new authors a real fighting chance. His feedback was always constructive and encouraging, which made all the difference. And then there’s Rania—the icing on the cake. She is one of the happiest, most radiant people I’ve ever met. A wealth of knowledge on social media and book marketing, she’s living proof that her strategies work. Rania spent the days leading up to the retreat ensuring every detail of our stay was flawless—from the rooms and meals to transportation and thoughtful welcome gifts. As if all that wasn’t enough, we also went on two unforgettable hikes. Jonas and Rania guided us on a scenic hike between villages one afternoon, and another through their own village and to a local monastery. These were moments I’ll never forget. I can’t wait to return!

Beautiful location. Lovely accomodation. Friendly staff. The hosts, Jonas and Rania were so generous with their time and expertise. Highly recommend.