Escape to the tranquil beauty of Paros, Greece, where turquoise waters meet sun-washed villages, winding footpaths, and the timeless energy of myth and sea.

Join Jessica Goulding for a deeply restorative women’s retreat designed to help you unplug from the noise of everyday life and reconnect with yourself through yoga, nature, reflection, and rest.

Inspired by the landscapes and mythology of Greece, this retreat invites you into your own Heroine’s Journey, a chance to step away from striving, responsibilities, and constant motion, and remember what it feels like to simply be.

Imagine waking slowly to the sounds of the sea, practicing yoga in the warm Mediterranean air, swimming in crystal blue waters, wandering whitewashed villages, sharing nourishing meals, and resting without guilt. Here, time softens. Your nervous system settles. You begin to hear yourself again.

Together, we’ll explore practices that support deep restoration, reflection, and meaningful transformation through yoga, meditation, journaling, contemplative experiences, and time in nature. We’ll also create and walk a labyrinth on the beach, allowing the rhythm of walking meditation and the beauty of the island to guide us inward.

Paros offers a quieter, more spacious experience than many of Greece’s busier islands, making it the perfect setting to step away from routine and reconnect with what matters most.

No prior yoga experience is necessary, only curiosity, openness, and a desire to reconnect with yourself in a supportive circle of women.

Come to Paros to unwind, restore, and return home feeling grounded, nourished, and more fully yourself.

Our retreat center on tranquil Paros island sits on the relatively untouched seaside of Santa Maria. The closeness to nature in its rawness and purity creates deeply nourishing conditions for your healing, rejuvenation and self reflection.

Accommodations are simple and rustic, inspired by the elements and the muses of Greek Mythology, the rooms are open, naturally lit and purposefully minimal to simplify your experience on retreat. Most of the rooms face the seaside and are a stone’s throw away from Filizi beach, with unencumbered access to the crystal waters of the Aegean Sea. Perfect for a sunrise dip!

Rooms have ceiling fans, private bathrooms, towels, linens, a water kettle and small fridge. Wifi is available on the property for your convenience, but we encourage as much “unplugging” as possible!

Organic gardens supply the majority of ingredients to the on site vegetarian restaurant. Other ingredients are sourced locally (on Paros, or wider-Greece) with a low carbon footprint in mind. Meals are prepared based on ancient Ayurvedic principles, emphasizing wellbeing, balance and bliss in the body. Each meal, you’ll be offered a variety of plant-based dishes, fusing exotic Indian flavours with the tastes and character of traditional Greek cuisine.

The kitchen takes great pride in creating meals with complete taste profiles that tantalize the taste buds and leave the body and soul satiated, nourished and energized.

For something extra, the kitchen is available to serve you in between meals, with juices and smoothies, and a selection of healthy snacks and salads available for order throughout the day.

Daily yoga classes will be offered (morning and afternoon) in one of two beautifully appointed yoga shalas.  (Shala’s do have the option of air conditioning as needed)

Sample schedule:
7:30am – coffee / teas / fruits available
8:30am – CLASS
10:30 – Brunch
Beach time, free time, massage time, visits to local villages or group outing
4:30pm – CLASS
6:30pm – Dinner

Your retreat starts on Saturday. We’ll collect your travel plans and coordinate with the center to arrange some taxi shares to the center. (On small islands, there are no credit card machines on taxis, so please plan to have some Euro for these short jaunts!)

We anticipate that many of you will extend your travels before or after the retreat – adding some time in Athens or on other islands. We anticipate everyone’s main international flights will be to Athens, then hopping a short flight directly to Paros from Athens (available on Aegean Air and SkyExpress). Based on timing of flights, it may be necessary to add a night in Athens on the front and / or back end.

Another option to get to Paros from Athens or other Greek islands is by ferry. The ferry is 4.5 hours from Athens, but much closer if you’re coming from another island.

For ferry tickets and information visit:
https://www.ferriesingreece.com/ or
https://hellenicseaways.gr/en/ or
https://www.bluestarferries.com/en/

The retreat ends with breakfast on the following Saturday. We’re happy to arrange taxi shares to the port or airport.

We’ve scheduled this retreat in early June to offer the best of all worlds— just before the peak tourism season and the height of summer heat. We expect pleasant temperatures (around 70-80°F), ideal for exploring and relaxing outdoors, and the sea is refreshing and increasingly comfortable for swimming, especially later in the month.

What to pack (generally!):

• Valid Passport (ensure that it does not expire within 6 months of your travel)
• Comfortable walking / hiking shoes as well as all purpose footwear like sandals, running shoes, etc.  
• A bathing suit (or 2!), comfortable island clothing, light layers, yoga clothes.  Laundry facilities are not available, but you can hand wash and hang to dry.
  
• A light wind and rain breaker (just in case, and for warmth if it cools at night)
• Refillable Water Bottle
• Sunscreen
• Adapters for electronics
• Other suggestions – consider water shoes if you have sensitive feet, some beaches are pebbles / rocky.  Goggles if you like swimming. Swim shirt if you’re sensitive to sun or just like extra warmth.  A waterproof bag for your phone that you can take into or near water. 

Jessica Goulding (E-RYT 500, C-IAYT, YACEP)

Jessica Goulding is a certified yoga therapist, retreat leader, and guide for people navigating seasons of change and transformation. With more than thirty years of experience in the body and movement world, she weaves together yoga, meditation, Ayurveda, psychology, sacred texts, and contemplative practices to help students live with greater clarity, balance, and ease. Known for her warmth, humor, and thoughtful teaching style, Jessica creates spaces where people feel safe to explore, release old patterns, and reconnect with themselves through movement, breath, reflection, and intentional living.

A seasoned international retreat leader, Jessica has guided soul-nourishing experiences in destinations including Lake Atitlán, the Galápagos, Aruba, and Mexico, blending movement, mindfulness, meaningful connection, and a sense of wonder. She is also the founder of Online Yoga Membership, creator of Room to Evolve, and a Veriditas-trained labyrinth facilitator. Learn more about Jessica here ››

JOur eco-center offers simple and delightful rooms, all with private bathrooms.  All rooms have been constructed sustainably and in harmony with nature. They have electricity and ceiling fans for comfort.  Wifi is available throughout the property for those who cannot fully unplug.

Double Occupancy Room: $2995 per person
Triple Occupancy room: $2695 per person
SPECIAL: Register with a deposit by June 15, save $200 off double and triple rooms

Single Occupancy Room: $3895 (Limited availability)

Premium Apartment:
The premium spacious studio apartments each have 2 beds and bath, plus special features and lots of space.  Two apartments are on the top floor with  private balconies baosting spectacular views.  A third apartment is on the ground floor with 2 seprated bedrooms, kitchenette and direct access for an ocean dip.
Double Occupancy $3795 per person

To reserve your space, please click below, set up an account and choose your room. You can choose to place a $695 deposit or pay in full. If you place a deposit, your balance can be set up to run in easy auto-payments through February, 2027.

NOT INCLUDED:

• Travel to Athens and the Paros, Greece
• Transfer to and from the retreat from the airport or port (we will assist in arranging taxi’s!)
• Extra explorations outside of the group activities (ex. visiting villages or beaches of interest in your free time)
• Massage (available on site)
• Gratuities you might like to offer drivers, guides and center staff
• Travel Insurance (highly recommended – see Travel Guard Link)

Refunds and Cancellations: Refund less deposit ($695) before February 15, 2027. No refunds after February 15, 2027. Due to arrangements made with our vacation hosts, there can be no exceptions to this policy. Participants will be required to sign an application and liability waiver to participate on this trip.

If you place a deposit, the balance due will be set to charge in equal installments starting the month after deposit through February 2027, unless other arrangements are made.

We HIGHLY recommend that you consider purchasing Travel Insurance. Travel insurance companies like Trawick and Travel Guard offer policies that insure your investment in case you need to cancel (including “cancel for any reason” coverages), coverages for expenses incurred due to to weather & travel delays, personal property loss and emergency travel medical.  Please review policies carefully to choose the coverage you need.

We recommend that you consider purchasing trip insurance to protect your investment. Travel Guard and Trawick International are two providers that we recommend. Please review policies carefully to ensure they provide the coverage you need.

We recommend that you consider purchasing trip insurance to protect your investment. Trawick International and Travel Guard are two providers that we recommend. Please review policies carefully to ensure they provide the coverage you need.