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Mystical CreteThe Star Mountains, An Ancient Path of Feminine Wisdom
8 days, 7 nights
Tuesday, 16th of June - Tuesday, 23nd of June 2026
https://retreat.mysticalgreece.com/home
Get ready to greet the magical, the mythic, and the mystical. In Mystical Crete, you step into a realm where the ordinary dissolves, and the extraordinary awakens: sacred sites where the ancient still whispers, waters that cleanse and renew, practices that shake off what no longer serves.
Here, the human opens to the divine, the soul remembers its origin, and life is experienced not as survival but as a luminous journey of renewal, connection, and transformation. Do you feel the call to pause, breathe, and rediscover yourself beyond the roles you play?
The Great Goddess
For eight transformative days, we gather in the cradle of modern civilisation, the island of the Great Goddess, Crete, to discover a place as diverse and majestic as no other, and let myth enter our lives.
Together, we will:
Explore ancient Greek philosophy and mythology as a guide to self-discovery and resilience.
Walk among sacred ruins, caves, and landscapes that hold centuries of wisdom.
Connect with our inner selves through rituals, reflection, and mindful practices.
Connect more deeply with the Divine Feminine within.
Laugh, share, and grow in the company of like-minded people.
This retreat is a journey of Divine Feminine Awakening - surrender, joy, and the courage to live in radiant truth.
What to Expect
This June 2026, join us for 8 days in Crete, where the crystal waters of the Mediterranean Sea meet the timeless spirit of the Goddess. This retreat is not just for renewal, but for a whole new version of you to be born - by opening to the Divine Feminine, surrendering to joy, and rediscovering pleasure as a sacred path. Here, you will reconnect with your creative essence, soften into flow, and celebrate the beauty of being fully alive in the present moment.
Our days will begin in sacred circle with meditation, prayer, and intention-setting, attuning to the energy of each place before we walk the land and enter its stories through myth and inner connection; under the summer sun and by the crystal waters of the Mediterranean Sea we will swim, laugh, sing, and dance, while evenings invite sharing, yoga, breathwork, journaling, and joyful circles that celebrate creativity, joy, and the simple delight of being human.
Tour Schedule:
Day One – Tuesday 16 June 2026
Anytime you arrive: Meeting at Amnisiades Park in Herakleion (Crete)
15:00: Minoan theater show experience
17:00: Minoan Dinner
19:00: Sharing Circle, opening the Field
Day Two – Wednesday, 17 June 2026
06:00: Morning sunrise meditation and Somatic Work at the Santuary of Zeus Thenatas
08:00: Breakfast
09:00: Pottery making seminar
10:00: Drive to Knossos to visit the Minoan ancient site (with a professional tour guide)
12:30: Drive to Lentas in South Crete
14:30: Traditional Greek Lunch.
18:00: Rest and Restore, or beach time in Dyskos/Dytikos
20:00: Dinner
Day Three – Thursday, 18 June 2026
07:00: Morning meditation and Somatic Work
08:00: Breakfast
09:00: Visit the Asclepieion in Lentas (ancient Levina).
11:00: Visit (by boat from Lentas) the beach/canyon Trafoulas (Trahoulas), where Ley Lines intersect at a cave, emanating powerful healing frequencies. Healing meditation on that spot. Beach time.
14:30: Traditional Greek Lunch
16:30: Rest and Restore, free time.
19:00: Visit potential ruins of Santuary of Artemis in Lentas, sharing circle.
20:00: Dinner
Day Four – Friday, 19 June 2026
07:00: Morning meditation and Somatic Work.
08:00: Breakfast.
09:00: Sharing Circle and talk about today’s work
10:00: Boat ride to visit the beach/canyon Tripiti, where there is a powerful Dream Oracle Cave and a 3,000 BC Minoan town ruin.
14:00: We will eat in a beautiful, small local taverna that is inside the canyon.
16:00: Return to Lentas and drive to village Kapetaniana, to stay at the hotel Thalori. Rest and Relax.
18:00: Evening circle.
20:00: Dinner
Day Five – Saturday, 20 June 2026
07:00: Drive to the Cave of Hermes Kranaios (also known as the Cave of Pan) and feel its energy. We will spend part of the day in the cave. We will practice meditation, and we do energy work and somatic work.
09:00: Breakfast (at the cave)
14:30: Lunch
16:00: Rest and Restore, Free time
18:00: Sharing circle, integration time, energy practices.
20:00: Dinner
Day Six – Sunday, 21 June 2026
05:00: Early morning hike to the Asterousia Mountain Range to climb to the top. This sacred summit was a ceremonial portal in ancient times. Near the top is a mysterious hole in the ground where, according to legend, offerings were cast and re-emerged from another opening at the sea. Before reaching the top, there is a sanctuary to visit.
Summer Solstice Ceremony
09:00: Breakfast
10:00: Drive to Tsoutsouras, rest and restore
14:00: Traditional Greek Lunch
18:00: Sharing circle, integration time, energy practices.
20:00: Dinner
Day Seven – Monday, 22 June 2026
07:00: Morning meditation and Somatic Work.
08:00: Breakfast
09:00: Visit the Santuary of Hermes and Aphrodite (it is closed, so we will enter discreetly - only with everyone’s agreement). This temple was active for nearly 3,000 years (2000 BC – 700 AD). Bring water bottles, a spring inside flows with highly charged, energised water.
12:00: Walk to the Crater of Rhea, nearby, filled with crystals from an ancient meteorite impact that once destroyed a city below.
14:30: Traditional Greek Lunch
16:00: Free afternoon. Option to swim to the cool-water spring in a sea cave in Tsoutsouras if conditions allow.
19:00: Sharing circle
20:00: Dinner
Day Eight – Tuesday, 23 June 2026
07:00: Morning meditation and Somatic Work.
08:00: Closing Circle.
10:00: Breakfast
12:00: Drive to Herakleion.
Inclusions
✔ Accommodation
✔ All Transport From Herakleion, Crete
✔ All meals (breakfast, lunch, dinner)
✔ Entrance fees to sites
✔ Minoan ancient theater play
✔ Minoan Meal
✔ Ceramics workshop
✔ Guidance to all the sacred sites
✔ Professional tourist guide for Knossos visit
✔ Somatic practices
✔ Meditations
✔ Ceremonies
✔ Yoga classes
✔ Sound healing sessions
✔ Singing circle
✔ Hiking guide
✔ Boat rides
Exclusions
✘ International flights to/from Greece
✘ Travel insurance (mandatory)
✘ Personal expenses (snacks, drinks, shopping, etc.)
✘ Optional activities not listed in the program
Group size: 8–12 (intimate circle)
Price
Tuesday, 16th of June - Tuesday, 23nd of June 2026
Shared Double Room: €1.650 (VAT incl.)
Single Room: €2.100 (VAT incl.)
Deposit: €600 (refundable until a month before the retreat)
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About Marianna, Your Host:
I am the founder of Mystical Greece, creating transformative journeys that invite people to experience Greece not just as a destination, but as a living, sacred landscape.
My work blends ancient Greek mythology, philosophy, and archetypal wisdom with spiritual practices such as meditation, somatic exploration, and energy work, guiding others into deeper connection with themselves and the land. With a background in cultural studies, philosophy, literature, and years of experience in spiritual teachings, I hold space for meaningful, immersive experiences that awaken remembrance, healing, and inner transformation.
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