GREEK RETREAT
Before You Arrive
You've booked, you're ready to go and your retreat is only a few weeks away!
Please read on for everything you need to know about your time here with us.
We can't wait to welcome you.
What To Bring
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+ Comfortable clothes and plenty of layers.
+ Sunscreen
+ Mosquito repellent
+ Warm layers for the evenings.
+ Swimwear.
+ Notebook.
+ Pen.
+ Shoes you can walk in.
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What's Provided.
+ Yoga Mats
+ Blankets
+ Bolsters
+ Blocks, straps, eye mask
+ Aromatherapy oils.
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+ Bath Towels
+ Fresh Linen
+ Beach Towels
+ Tea, Coffee and Kitchen supplies​
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GETTING HERE
From Kalamata Airport
Address: 24005 Achladohori, The Peloponnese, Greece.
Lat/long: N36. 93 290 E21 91 660
What3words: incomer.protest.module
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KALAMATA TAXI
Are located just outside the main gates of the airport, the airport is small and there are always taxis waiting. If you'd prefer to call a taxi the best number is: TAXI: 00306972727168
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Arriving at Irini Villas.
The gates should be open, but please call or toot your horn if you find them closed, they are
electric.
Very few people choose to hire a car when attending our retreats, it's best to use a taxi to get to the villas. And you can give them the address above and they will know where to go. However, below are directions if you are driving to us.
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Turn right out of the airport toward Messini. After about a kilometer you will reach a roundabout at the
beginning of the town of Messini. Take the last exit signposted to Pylos. Be careful on this roundabout,
the priorities are not as normal, but yours should be the priority route, just watch out for other drivers.
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Continue on the road to Pylos for about 10Km until you enter a village called Rizomilos. There will be a
turning off to the left directed to Koroni and Petalidi. Take this left hand turn. Carry on along this road.
After about 8Km you will arrive at a roundabout. Take the second exit and enter the small town of
Petalidi. In Petalidi you will go across the top of the church square and turn left to go down the far side
of the square following the sign to Koroni.
Just past Petalidi you will get to a new T junction, turn left towards Koroni. After about 2 Km on this
new road you will reach a large crossroads with a sign to the left saying Kalamaki and a sign to the right
to Achladohori.
Turn right at these crossroads.
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After you have turned right, proceed up the narrow winding road for 1.5 kms. After 1.5 km Irini Villas is
on your right with large blue iron gates (see photo). There is a large sign outside with the name. Please
drive in. Park anywhere under the trees before the stone wall.
We will be there to greet you.
If you have any problems please call on 00447889840040 (Quee) or
00447576461251 (Josephine)
Information on what you will find here at the villas:
·Free WIFI (it can be a bit slow, so not brilliant for watching TV etc)
·Beach umbrella
·Plenty of books
·Playing cards and games
·Bath and face towels
·Sheets and pillowcases
·Pool/beach towels
·Toilet rolls
·Soap
·Shower cream
·Hair dryer
·Iron
·Tea towels
·Washing up liquid, sponges and cloths
·Kettle
·Cafetiere for real coffee
·Organic olive oil from our trees
·Tea, coffee, sugar
SAMPLE ITINERARY
ITINERARY | RETREAT EXAMPLE
Some parts of the schedule are subject to change dependent on weather etc.
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DAY 1. Tuesday 14th
ARRIVAL. Transfer from Kalamata Airport,
Midday | Approx arrival at villas
1pm | Lunch
{Free Time // settle in )
5.00pm | Opening Circle. / Gentle Yoga, Nidra & Sound
7pm | Dinner
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DAY 2. Wednesday 15th
8.15am | Morning Yoga, Meditation & Breath-work Practice
9.30am | Breakfast | Continental - large selection
10.30am | Beach Excursion
1.30pm| Lunch out at local Taverna
{Free Time}
4pm | Meditation & Journalling
6.30pm | Light Dinner
8pm | Soundbath
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DAY 3. Thursday 16th
8.15am | Morning Yoga, Meditation & Breath-work Practice
9.30am | Breakfast | Continental - large selection
{Free Time // 1-2-1 Sound Healing with Josephine(2)
1pm | Lunch
{Free Time // 1-2-1 Sound Healing with Josephine(2)
6.30pm | Yin Yoga, Nidra & Sound
8pm | Dinner
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DAY 4. Friday 17th
8.15am | Morning Yoga, Meditation & Breath-work Practice
9.30am | Breakfast | Continental - large selection
{Free Time // 1-2-1 Sound Healing with Josephine(2)
Midday | Lunch out
Afternoon | Beach or waterfall excursion
6.30pm | Soundbath
8pm | Dinner
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DAY 5. Saturday 18th
8.00am | Short Morning Meditation
8.30am | Breakfast | Continental - large selection
9.15am | Airport Transfer
Health & Safety
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Josephine is First Aid trained.
Petalidi has a Dentist, Doctor and local Pharmacist(15 Minutes from the Villas). If you find yourself in need of anything during your stay, Quee will happily drive you into the town to get what you need.
​The Hospital is 30 minutes away in Kalamata.
As mentioned in the booking form, you will need holiday insurance to attend the retreat.
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GETTING IN TOUCH
If you have any questions about the retreat and your time with us, please get in touch.
Josephine@echoyogaandsound.com
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Quee: 00447889840040
Josephine: 07961715259
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