3 Day Yoga Holiday and Mountain Getaway in Agrafa, near Lake Plastiras, Greece
Refreshing Yoga Holiday Greece
For the eighth consecutive year, one of the most impressive winter yoga retreats in mountainous Greece is being organized, in the heart of Agrafa, near Lake Plastiras, at the unique Montanema Handmade Village. A natural landscape surrendered to oblivion and absolute silence, full of fairytale images, awaits you to discover it step-by-step.
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Highlights
- A series of four classes to open your body
- Feel the aromas from the handmade shampoos and creams
- Surrender to the flow of the special spa
- Walk in the fir forest
- Hunt for mushrooms in the forest
- Enjoy traditional local food from the onsite garden and farm
- Taste the large variety of herbs
- 2 nights accommodation
Skill level
- Beginner
- Intermediate
- Advanced
Yoga styles
3 days with instruction in English
Accommodation
Facilities
- Spa
- Garden
- Yoga studio
The Montanema experience
Have the comforts of a mountain resort in an independent cottage full of sunlight, with a strong presence of stone and wood. The personal collection of old objects and works of art gives the property a distinct decorative style. Enjoy the fruits and energy that this special location in Greece offers.
Landscape
Montanema is surrounded by lush fir trees, rivers, and impressively flowing waterfalls, with a unique view towards the Anthochori Gorge.
The holistic experience:
To feel the Montanema experience, all that you need to do is to become a part of it:
- Enjoy traditional local food from their garden and farm.
- Taste the large variety of herbs.
- Feel the aromas from the handmade shampoos and creams.
- Surrender to the flow of the special spa.
The indoor yoga studio, which is 250m2, has a unique view of the Anthochori Gorge.
Program
Yoga and empowerment
The yoga studio, with its wonderful atmosphere, will inspire you once again. Through a series of four classes, you will open your body, focus on your breathing, relax, and gain strength and energy for the rest of the winter. Go and become part of this magical winter experience!
Included excursions
Activities and exploration
During the three-day trip, the program includes:
- Hiking: You will walk in the fir forest.
- Exploration: You will hunt for mushrooms in the forest.
- Adventure: You will descend into the Anthochori Gorge to see the impressive waterfalls.
- Local knowledge: You will take cooking and soap-making lessons and feed the farm animals located within the village.
Instructors
Fotini Bitrou
Fotini teaches Hatha, Restorative, and Vinyasa yoga. She is also a gymnast graduate from Athens University and owner of the Kouros studio. Fotini was the founder of the classic athletics (track) team in Aegina, of which she was president for five years. She was also involved for 12 years with classic athletics (800 - 1,500 meters) and was a track champion in many appearances with the national team of Greece.
Retreat location
This yoga retreat will let you live a unique experience and connect with nature in Montanema Handmade Village in Agrafa, which is very close to Lake Plastiras. You will stay at Montanema Handmade Village, located at a magical spot in the heart of the mountain, four and a half kilometers from Lake Plastiras, with a stunning hall overlooking the forest.
This Yoga Retreat is vegetarian-friendly
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Food
You will be served two breakfasts with traditional local products, as well as two dinners with a served five-course traditional menu (will include appetizer, salad, handmade pie baked in a gastra - earthenware pot - and naturally, one of the dishes baked in a wood-fired oven, as well as dessert).
With the flavors, the aromas, the people’s passion, the setting’s warmth, the fir-covered landscape’s unique view, there, the acquisition of the traditional and pure raw materials is done with everyday labor. All of nature’s herbs and fruit from this untouched corner of the world are hand-picked.
The local cooking, with traditional Agrafian recipes, offers an indescribable taste experience. It is cooked in three wood-fired ovens with the traditional casserole: recipes with pure regional free-range meat.
Handmade and baked bread with no preservatives or sweeteners comes from the neighboring watermill. Seasonal vegetables come from the gardens that are watered by the waters of the Agrafa springs, without pesticides. Eggs come from their own chickens and regional pulses, all organic and pure, with flavors that will make your mind wander.
The following meals are included:
- Breakfast
- Dinner
- Drinks
The following drinks are included:
- Alcoholic beverages
The following dietary requirement(s) are served and/or catered for:
- Vegetarian
- Organic
What's included
- 4 yoga sessions / classes
- 2 nights accommodation at Montanema Handmade Village
- 2x breakfasts with traditional local products
- 2x dinners with a served five-course traditional menu
What's not included
- Airfare
- Airport transfers
- Transportation (a bus will be provided from Athens at an extra cost)
- Spa treatments
- Climate crisis resilience fee
How to get there
Recommended Airports
Transfer not provided
Athens International Airport (Eleftherios Venizelos Airport)
253 km away from your destination
Cancellation Policy
- A reservation requires a deposit of 14% of the total price.
- The deposit is non-refundable, if the booking is cancelled.
- The rest of the payment should be paid 30 days before arrival.
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