Sacred Renewal
A Small Group Spiritual Retreat
on Tinos Island, Greece
JUNE 2027
DATES TO BE ANNOUNCED
Island of Light & Miracle
Born from the love that has grown for my life on Tinos Island and the magic and mystery that I have experienced here.
This intimate small-group retreat is intended for those who want to explore new landscapes while reconnecting to themselves and the deeper meaning of life, and not feel alone in the process.
For those who like the transformative experiences of travel but also want to have meaningful connection with the places they have visited.
Tinos is about authenticity and the slowness so dearly missing in our modern lives.
With reflective activities, cultural walks down ancient pathways, centering rituals, & activities for the soul.
We will spend time in the natural landscape, surrounded by ancient ruins, and share stories, space, and meals in a community of like-minded individuals.
Enjoy floating in the Mediterranean Sea and taking in the mythical landscape with all your senses.
No skills are required, just a willingness to relax and let yourself be guided.
A Place of Authenticity
Tinos Island remains relatively undiscovered compared to its neighbouring Cycladic Islands.
It is called the “handmade” island, known for its rich cultural traditions, ancient villages, and authentic local cuisine.
It has the energy and intensity of a holy place, famous for its significant pilgrimage site as well as being the birthplace of Aeolus, God of the Winds.
This retreat is about relationship and community, an intimate residential retreat devoted to rest, reflection, and recalibration.
We gather in a private home overlooking the water — only five participants — for a week of intentional connection, rejuvenation, and soulful renewal.
The Rhythm of Our Days
Our time together will unfold slowly— getting to know each other in our own timing, sharing unhurried meals and reflective meditations in special places around the island.
We will rise naturally and enjoy our coffee and tea on the balcony overlooking the Aegean Sea. Then have a swim at our secluded beach away from the crowds.
There will be spacious hours for swimming, resting, and meandering ancient paths.
Guided practices will be woven lightly through the week.
There will be laughter, depth, sharing and simplicity.
Conversation that nourishes rather than depletes.
People have made pilgrimage to Tinos Island for thousands of years to cleanse in the healing waters before making their way to Delos the island of Light.
In Christian times the island has become famous for miracles given to those who make offerings (tamata) to the Holy Mother, Lady of Tinos.
This is not a religious spiritual retreat, rather we will be focused on spending time in nature, connecting to the land through meditation, taking in the energy of this mythical landscape, and opening to the miraculous healing experiences that people have come here to undergo for thousands of years.
The retreat is open to anyone who would like to spend some time in a nourishing reflective process, with a small group of like minded people.
The Mythic Landscape
With more than 40 villages, countless chapels, sacred springs, and secret beaches, the island has a mythical feminine energy — both ancient and alive — exuding from the landscape itself.
There are ancient traditions buried deep in the soil and hidden in caves. We will be exploring some of the magic and mystery I have experienced while living within this mythical landscape.
My hope is to share the warmth and beauty that I have come to know here on this island with you.
Our Sanctuary
For one week, we gather in a private waterfront residence tucked into a bay on the western coast of the island. No hotel guests, no outside programs. Just us. A temporary home of peace and presence, surrounded by the sea and mountains.
This hidden bay opens into turquoise water and sunbaked cliffs. You’ll sleep in nice and quiet rooms, just a few steps from the sea.
You’ll wake up and fall asleep to the sounds of the ocean, and after experiencing the breathtaking sunsets from our veranda, the stars will twinkle above your head in the sky.
Whether you swim at dawn, nap under olive trees or watch the sunset in silence — this place invites you to rest and enjoy.
The house lays on a small 15,000 sq.m. peninsula, on a private waterfront plot of 5,000 sq.m. a few meters from the sea. The surroundings are quiet with a near private beach only a few steps away. The outdoor spaces have 180 degree spectacular views of the Aegean Sea and the nearby islands of Syros and Gyaros.
In evening time the house is a vista point for magnificent sunset experiences, and after nightfall there is very little light pollution to watch the stars overhead.
The home is built loyal to the customary Cycladic architecture and features minimal décor with hand-picked furnishings in a timeless style.
There are two bedrooms overlooking the Aegean Sea on the upper floor and a third one facing the garden. The single bedroom has an en-suite bathroom. A second bathroom and a WC accommodate the upper floor.
Food & Island Life
Greek island life is sensual and lively.
Some days we will dine in house and enjoy the sunset on the veranda, other meals will be enjoyed at local tavernas where the food they serve is grown nearby.
We will be indulging in all the wonderful things that I have fallen in love with —the Greek lifestyle— so we would be remiss in our time spent together without trying some of the local wine from the vineyards of Tinos, as well as the sumptuous handmade cheeses, the famous Tinian sausages, and some mouthwatering roasted goat.
We will share community style seasonal meals prepared with locally sourced ingredients. This is for those who like the experience of travel like the locals.
I would say that this retreat is not necessarily for vegans, although vegan options will exist, the reason being so—there is so much good and healthy Greek cuisine to be enjoyed— and so much of that includes cheese, yogurt, honey, seafood, and meat.
During this week you will receive:
• Seven nights in a private residence, steps away from the sea
• All meals thoughtfully prepared and hosted
• Daily guided practices and facilitated group space
• Cultural excursions and village walks
• Personal reflection support throughout the week
Who This Is For
If the sea cleanses you…
If nature restores you…
If a small, intentional group feels more nourishing than a larger group…
You will feel at home here.
This space is for those who are already living with a degree of awareness — and who feel the need to connect and reset.
Perhaps you are used to traveling alone, but are now feeling like being in a small group of community minded people while enjoying meals and exploring new places feels right at this time.
Introverts and empaths are welcome. If you need to spend some time alone, that will be totally respected.
Holding & Guidance
For over fifteen years, I have guided individuals and small groups through processes of emotional integration and spiritual maturation.
What I value most is creating a space where nothing needs to be forced, performed, or resolved before it is ready.
Those who work with me often describe feeling calm, seen, and deeply heard.
Sacred Renewal is not a space of spiritual performance. It is relational, connected, and grounded.
Scared Renewal is about self discovery, authenticity, and experiencing the slowness so dearly missing in our modern lives.
A Personal Invitation
Tinos has given me insight in unexpected ways.
This retreat was born from the love that has grown for the lifestyle— the warmth and generous spirit— while living on Tinos.
I hope to share this with you.
I have guided individuals and small group retreats for over fifteen years. What I have learned is that true transformation does not have to be dramatic.
It can be relational, deeply human, and supported by the land. Many who work with me have experienced spiritual environments that were intense but lacked integrity.
Sacred Renewal is intentionally different. It is small. It is grounded. It is founded in the relationship I have cultivated with the land here.
If you feel drawn to Tinos— it is a special place to visit— I trust that.
Investment
Because this retreat is intentionally intimate and personally facilitated, space is limited.
Only five spaces available.
There are:
Two double rooms with two single beds in each room
A shared bath in the hallway, and a water closet in the main living space
One master-bedroom with a double bed and en-suite bath
$4,500 (shared room and bath)
$5600 (private ensuite bath)
Participation begins with a conversation.
If you feel a resonance, I invite you to fill out the form below.
This is not a religious retreat.
Though Tinos is considered a religious pilgrimage site, we will be immersed in the energy and power of nature as creator, exploring some of the pre-Christian history of this island. Open to all spiritual backgrounds and students of life.
Is this space inclusive?
Yes. Trans, nonbinary, and LGBTQ+ participants are warmly welcome. We are committed to being anti-racist and anti-fascist. If any of these values bother you, this retreat is not for you.
This is considered a residential retreat where we share a house instead of staying in hotel rooms.
You’ll need to be comfortable with being with a small group — but introverts and empaths will feel at home. I won’t overrun your personal boundaries, and ask that everyone is respectful of personal space. If you need to spend some time alone, that will be totally respected.
Because of my former life in hotel development, I feel residential retreats create a much more intimate and immersive experience for those who like to enjoy travel like the locals.
There are two double occupancy rooms with shared bath and only one single room with ensuite bath.
We will be sharing each other’s company in the tastefully appointed living spaces of an authentic Greek island home.
This is an intimate retreat with spacious time spent in our own private sanctuary with a near private beach only steps away.
FAQs
Sacred Renewal is a small group in-person retreat in Greece held on Tinos Island.
How do I get there?
The closest international airports are Athens airport or Mykonos airport. When flying into either airport you will then have to take a ferry boat, needing a passenger ticket, to arrive on Tinos.
It is your responsibility to arrange any necessary visas or immigration documentation if travelling from outside the EU.
Bookings are non-refundable. We recommend that you obtain appropriate travel insurance to cover you for the activities you plan to undertake and additionally includes adequate cover for travel delay, cancellation and/or curtailment, medical expenses and your personal belongings, particularly if you are travelling some distance.
Travel & Insurance
Participants are responsible for their own travel arrangements to and from Tinos Island. You must book your own flights and purchase ferry tickets and any comprehensive travel insurance.
Dietary considerations
During the retreat we will embrace the local culture and culinary traditions of the island. That means meals will flow naturally throughout the day. If you are a person who needs to eat three meals on a schedule, this might not be for you.
We will have a light breakfast everyday, with coffee and tea, fruit, yogurt, nuts and snacks. There will be one large meal everyday.
Flexibility is encouraged and enjoyment will be emphasized.
This trip is not necessarily for vegans
Greek cuisine is full of delicious ingredients like cheese, fish, seafood, meat, and honey. There will be veggies in abundance, but I would encourage you to enjoy the locally sourced non-vegetarian options that will be offered while exploring the gastronomy of the island.
Some alcoholic beverages are included
We will be partaking in some of the local wine, grapes grown and bottled here, and handmade spirits that are crafted on this island.
Booking Terms
A 50% non-refundable deposit secures your place. The total retreat balance is due two months prior to arrival.
There is a strict non-refundable policy due to small and intimate nature of this retreat, all services are paid upfront before your arrival.
If you cancel your retreat for any reason you will not receive any refund. Travel insurance is encouraged.
I previously held private retreat work on my land in Virginia. My life and work have since relocated to Greece, where I offer intimate experiences within the landscape of Tinos Island. I continue to lead small groups to Peru once or twice a year to sit in ceremony with my Indigenous teachers.
I offer private retreats on request for one-to-one life transition work, individually designed for those navigating periods of change and seeking a more intentional relationship with the direction of their lives. Those seeking longer-term guidance often continue into private spiritual mentorship after the retreat.
