hearth of the feminine
A Women's Spring Retreat in the Achaean Mountains of Greece
"I know myself linked by chains of fires
To every woman who has kept a hearth.
In the resinous smoke
I smell hut, castle, cave.
See in the shifting flame my mother
And grandmothers out, over the world."
— Elsa Gidlow
Deep within the mountain range of Erymanthos lies an ancient monastery — a place of quietude and deep reverence. A place to listen deeply, to return to what is sacred, and to reconnect with practice. A place to find our threads of being and belonging, both to ourselves and to the land.
We gather at the threshold of spring, on Venus day and around the Spring Equinox, as the light begins to return and the earth slowly awakens. Together, we will explore what it means to tend to our hearth, our inner hestia of the feminine — to listen to the deeper movements within us, to tend to our bodies and psyche, and to gently nurture that which is ready to grow.
This retreat is an invitation to return to the wisdom of the feminine principle: to the cyclical, the intuitive, the mystical and the embodied.
We will explore the inner landscape through deep listening— yoga, meditation, feminine embodiment, dreamwork, storytelling, song, and crafts.
We will also explore ritual, tea ceremony, and sacred time in nature— learning ways
to re-story the feminine, to follow and unravel the dormant threads of our inner lives, and to reconnect with the living wisdom around us and within us.
LOCATION:
agrampela, achaea
DATES:
april 2 - 4, 2027
YOU BELONG HERE
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If you are ready to begin re-storying the feminine within you and finding your way back to more expansive and compassionate ways of being with yourself.
If you need guidance to re-ignite your love and devotion to your meditation or yoga practice.
If you're longing to find your way back to a way of being that nourishes your feminine essence: drumming, sitting in circle, in song, in story, working with your hands, tending to the heart.
If you're feeling the call to begin connecting to your psyche through soul tending practices that nourish your symbolic life, listening to your dreams, connecting to the archetypal and the imaginal.
If you're craving a spirituality that embraces the feminine fully, tenderly, and with reverence.
If you are longing to take care of yourself through a yoga practice that nourishes instead of depleting your body, that honours cyclicality, tends to the nervous system, and enhances softness and sensuality.
RETREAT INCLUDES
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3 days - 2 nights stay on a simple but cozy & warm room in a10th century monastery (linen and towels included).
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3 daily practices: yoga, meditation, women's circle, tea ceremony, ritual, embodiment and more.
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Plenty of free time to rest, integrate, walk in the sacred forest and just be.
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Moments of mauna - sacred silence
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Meals include: Daily vegetarian Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner. Plant based, organic & healthy.
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Also plenty of time to hike and explore the nearby forests and hills.
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Yoga props are included but you'd need to bring your own yoga mat.
NOT INCLUDED
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Meals outside the property
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Transport
LANGUAGE
The retreat will be facilitated in either Greek or in English depending on the participants.
TESTIMONIALS
"This journey is one of those that is hard to find words to describe but i will give it my best. I felt a calling to participate in this retreat hosted by Marisel without knowing anything about her. She is a creature, that in this incarnation, is what i would describe as the definition of the divine feminine. I want to thank you from the bottom of my heart for inviting us to join you in this sacred and safe space you created for us filled with unconditional love and respect towards all forms and shades of life. You are a true inspiration.
I can feel my heart bursting with emotions as i am trying to write down my thoughts and feelings of the experiences and precious moments we all shared together.
There was a magic web weaving all around us in every step of the way, from our morning yoga, to our tea ceremonies, when we spontaneously decided to go to a cave on a full moon and perform a cacao ceremony, to our meditation travels, around our community table and in every laughter, tear or emotion that rise up from within.
Thank you for everything you are, for inspiring me and for reminding me once again that we are all one, each and every one of you helped me in ways you cannot begin to imagine. It feels so liberating to be in the presence of people and especially women, that make you feel comfortable and celebrated for who you truly are."
Alexandra V.
"This retreat found me at a time in my life when I returned to Greece after two years of living in conflict zones.
I cannot fathom the words to explain what a safe space meant for me. Marisel encouraged me to be brave; which meant to be tender.
Her yoga practice, embodiment, breathwork, tea ceremony, singing and the sharing in the women's circle felt healing and deeply rooting.
It is not easy to hold such a space of ritual and ceremony with such respect and grace and it surprised me how much laughter and play we filled it with.
I was hugged as a child, draw as a teenager, moved as a woman, shared as a mother, sang as a grandmother sipping cacao in a cave.
My body became my home and I had returned. "
Mariana P.
"Marisel has a magical and pure energy, the power to inspire and create a loving community! As a retreat attendee I felt safe to flow into the moment, welcome and embrace my thoughts and feelings and enjoy moments through healing rituals. Thank you!"
Elena
• SCHEDULE •
Day 1
15.00 Arrivals
17.00 Opening Circle
18.30 Womb Journey
20.30 Dinner
Day 2
07.00 Tea Ceremony + Meditation
8.30 Yoga
10.00 Breakfast
- Free Time -
13.00 Lunch
14.30 Silent Hike
17.00 Embodiment Practice
19.00 Dinner
20.30 Song & Story Weaving
Day 3
07.00 Tea Ceremony + Meditation
8.30 Yoga
10.00 Breakfast
- Free Time -
13.00 Lunch
15.00 Sacred Wheel of the Feminine + Closing
17.00 Checkout
PRICING ( per person)
375€
You have the option to stay on a private, double or triple/quadruple room (with bunk beds) all with their private bathrooms.
The price of the retreat is the same regardless of the type of accomodation you choose.
But please note: Room preferences will be allocated on availability & a first to book basis.
A 120€ NON-REFUNDABLE deposit is required to secure your spot.
The rest is paid upon arrival.
TRAVEL INFO.
The monastery is located in Agrampela, Achaea. Exact location will be received upon booking.
It is a 3 hour drive from Athens. And a 2 hour drive from Patras.
The road to the monastery is accessible for all kinds of cars.
We will have a WA group to share rides from Athens or elsewhere.
CANCELLATION POLICY
Please make sure you are fully able to attend before securing your spot.
Due to the nature of the booking we are sadly not able to offer any refunds.
Nobody books a retreat with the intention of canceling it, but unexpected events do occur. Exceptions or discounts cannot be made for any reason, including weather, injury/illness, or personal emergencies. No refunds or credits will be granted for failure to attend, complete or for arriving late or leaving early.
Do expect a full refund if retreat is cancelled.