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INTO THE WILD

Retreat date

Wendy Whitacre

What's included
  • Arrival and departure transfers on Amorgos (port-hotel-port)
  • Use of Spa facilities (sauna, hammam, jacuzzi, indoor seawater swimming pool, fitness center)
  • Use of Yoga shalas and yoga equipment (mats, blocks, stripes, bolsters, blankets)
  • Use of outdoor pool
  • 10% discount on Face and Body treatments
  • Unlimited Internet access
  • One 30-minute relaxing massage
Food included in the package

Breakfast

Food

Enjoy delicious fresh food at award-winning Ambrosia Gallery Restaurant. You will be served an abundant breakfast buffet daily, as well as a tasty lunch and dinner. They use fresh food and locally grown vegetables and a variety of spices grown on the island. The meals are all vegetarian and vegan. Please let the retreat leader know at the time of your booking if you have any specific dietary requirements.

The following dietary requirement(s) are served and/or catered for:

  • All kind of meals
  • Vegetarian
  • Vegan
  • Other dietary requirements on request
Accommodation & venue

Welcome to an oasis of luxury and peace where you will experience comfort, elegance and plenty of inspiration. Famous for being a top yoga destination worldwide, at Aegialis Hotel and Spa we offer 5 beautiful yoga shalas and an outdoor rooftop, with direct views to the crystal clear Aegean sea and the Amorgian mountainous landscape.

Each shala comes with high end complimentary props and a unique energy of tranquility and bliss. We have welcomed over 700 yoga groups from all over the world to experience the magic of Amorgos island with Aegialis. Every year, more than 2000 yoga enthusiasts come to Aegialis to explore their yoga, meditation and wellness practices. Your experience here will be one of tranquillity, transformation and joy. We are happy to welcome you to our beautiful island.

Experience 5-star luxury in an island famous for having one of the highest magnetic fields in the world. Located on a slight hill overseeing the entire Aegiali Bay, Aegialis Hotel & Spa offers you a front-row seat to sea views and the majestic mountainous landscape of the island. This is a prime location, with only a short walk to the beach and the Aegiali shops.

Wendy Whitacre

About organizer

Wendy Wilder is an 18 year old adventurer trapped in a 45 year old’s body. Her love for the outdoors is contagious, and she’d like to share it with EVERYONE! Wendy has been a family portrait photographer for 14 years, traveling to over 22 countries year after year to take family portraits. Her passion for teaching photography is only surpassed by the passion of being outside with friends and family. Wendy also enjoys rock climbing, triathlon, snowboarding and sleeping.

Introduction

A women’s yoga retreat built to help you rediscover you, your passions, and this beautiful earth you live on. Yoga sessions will be held 1 or 2 times daily, usually to start and end the day in a soul-fulfilling way. An experience that will make you feel peaceful, relaxed, and yet- adventurous. A bonding experience not to be missed.

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Program

May 3rd: Arrive in Santorini, or for those who want a couple of additional days in Santorini- gather. You can arrive in Santorini any time today, but do realize that hotel check in is not until 2pm, so you can hang in the lobby or drop your luggage to explore until 2. Dinner is at 6:30, -you can arrive after dinner but of course you’ll miss it. If that’s fine with you, it’s fine with us! Our only activities today are checking into the hotel, a 30 minute yoga session to stretch our tired travel bodies, and dinner at 6:30pm. You can self explore the famous Santorini areas of Fira and Oia if you arrive early! Dinner will be in Oia.

May 4th: Breakfast, then explore the little town of Ammoudi. Have an early lunch before heading to the ferry for our 1 hour 15 minute ferry ride to Amorous Island. Upon arrival, we will check in, lay our things down and have free time before an evening yoga session just before sunset. After yoga is dinner and some free time to explore the property or rest.

May 5th: 30 minute yoga class, then breakfast. Today we are going to do a guided, easy to moderate hike and will visit a typical Amorgos Island home. We will have lunch while out and about, returning to our yoga haven in the afternoon. Free time, and then a wonderful yoga class. Dinner, chill.

May 6th: Yoga class, breakfast, and then a full day trip around this island. You’ll visit the stunning monastery of Hozoviotissa and be warmly welcomed by the monks there. Then, a stop at Agios Georgios Valsamitis, a church that used to be one of the well-known oracles of ancient Greece. Then you’ll head to the south of the island, to discover the well-preserved ancient Agia Triada Tower, a Unesco site. Lastly, you’ll stroll through the charming village of Chora and explore the alleys of the old venetian village, visit windmills, and check out the Castle. You’ll have lunch while out, and return to the resort for dinner and a wind-down yoga session before bed.

May 7th: Yoga class, then an optional trip to another beach for relaxation, then to a quaint little town for lunch. Free time, and then an amazing sunset catamaran experience!

May 8th: Yoga class, then breakfast. Today we have the option to spend the morning on a local beach, enjoying the greek sun with drinks of any kind in hand. In the afternoon, we’ll enjoy a cooking class and wine tasting, and enjoy the food we make! In the evening there is dinner at the resort if we are still hungry, and we will have a lovely short wind-down yoga session before bed.

May 9th: enjoy our last breakfast and last yoga session at our hotel and have a leisurely morning. Leave for the ferry dock at 12:15pm and ferry back to Santorini. You can choose to extend your Greek or European vacation from here if you desire- but you’ll need to figure out the logistics of that as the retreat is officially over when the ferry lands in Santorini!

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    Health & Hygiene
    • Uses cleaning chemicals that are effective against coronavirus.
    • Linens, towels and laundry washed in line with local authority guidelines.
    • Guest accommodation is disinfected between stays.
    • The accommodation partner we work with follows the guidelines of local authorities.
    • Equipment for activities is disinfected before and/or after use.

    Physical distancing

    • Cashless payment available.
    • Physical distancing is maintained.
    • Instructors maintain a distance from the client at all times possible.
    • Activities take place outside where possible.

    Safety features

    • Staff follow all safety protocols as directed by the local government.
    • Hand sanitizer available in guest rooms and key areas.
    • Process in place to check the health of guests.
    • First aid kit available.
    • A room is available to isolate suspected or infected COVID-19 patients.
    • Protective masks are available for all staff.
    • Protective masks available for clients.

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