2026 D’Arcy Wellness Adventure

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June 1st to 14th, 2026

First week June 1st to 7th
Second week June June 8th to 14th

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Join us on the magical Greek island of Ikaria, often called "the island where people forget to die," but more importantly, where they remember how to live! From Monday, June 1st, to Sunday, June 14th, 2026, immerse yourself in the serene beauty of this northern Aegean gem.

The retreat begins with your arrival in Ikaria, a short 35-minute flight from Athens. Settle into the Karras Star Hotel, relax by the pool, and savor the local cuisine. Over the next six days, engage in daily meditation, yoga, and acupuncture sessions designed to rejuvenate your body and mind. Explore the island’s rich culture through various activities, including a sweet herb walk and honey tasting, an Ikarian cooking class, and a restorative road trip to ancient thermal baths.

Our schedule balances structured wellness sessions with plenty of free time for relaxation or exploration. You can participate in unique experiences like ceramics and painting classes or unwind on one of the island's stunning beaches. The retreat concludes with a memorable farewell dinner at a local vineyard, celebrating new friendships and the timeless lessons learned.

Your stay includes six nights at the hotel, daily breakfasts, meditation and yoga sessions, and acupuncture treatments. Everything is included except: beverages (alcoholic or soft drinks), massages, three free time dinners and one free time lunch at Therma restaurant, free time taxis transport and all flights.

This retreat is perfect for solo travelers, couples, or friends seeking to deepen their connection to themselves and others. Prepare for a week of wellness, relaxation, and discovering what it truly means to live well.

Sample Itinerary

Sunday, June 8th. To June 14th. (6 nights)

This is a fantastic opportunity to explore the island’s stunning natural beauty and learn about the secrets of longevity, joy, and peacefulness. While increasing your own. 

Fly into Athens, then fly to Ikaria (55 minutes), a Greek Island in the northern Aegean Sea

Sunday, June 8th:  Arrive Ikaria early afternoon. Settle into hotel, hang out by the pool. 

• Meet and greet drinks, then a delicious meal.

• Welcome dinner at Karras Star Hotel. Presentation (Geoff & Po)

Monday June 9th

 Morning Sessions: will include meditation, gentle yoga, stretching, waking up the body, and greeting the sun, followed by acupuncture. You can also relax in the pool; it is all optional. More vigorous workout sessions are also available. 

• 7:30-9:00 am.   Yoga with Po

• 9:30-11:00 am.  Breakfast Buffet

• 11:30 am. Acupuncture Clinic (Geoff & Alyssa)

• 1:30 pm. Lunch at Hotel

• 3:00 pm. Local Beach For some jet leg R&R

  Discover the magic of Messakti, one of the island’s most renowned beaches, boasting a long stretch of find golden sand. With plenty of umbrellas and sunbeds available, you can relax in comfort. Enjoy refreshing cold drinks and snacks from the beach bar. Just next door, the sandy Livadi beach offers a perfect summer swim experience surrounded by lush vegetation and a charming small lake formed by a mountain stream. Both beaches are conveniently located near the picturesque tourist villages of Armenistis and Gialiskari. Take a stroll through the local shops and treat yourself to a delightful meal at one of the wonderful local restaurants.

• Dinner: In your free time, savor another delightful local Ikarian restaurant.

  Tuesday June 10th

• 7:30-9:00 am. Yoga with Po

• 9:30-11:00 am. Breakfast Buffet 

• Ikarian Cooking Class and Lunch, (11:30- 3:00 pm) George & Eleni Karimalis Ikarian nutrition cooking experts at their authentic farmhouse vineyard. George will give a talk about nutrition, the traditional Ikarian diet and longevity, then put your apron on and Eleni will teach us how to cook tasty dishes. Finish on a sunny vineyard terrace overlooking the blue Aegean and eat your delicious food, washed down with an organic wine from their vineyard below.

• Afternoon options: Beach, pool time, siesta, walk around local village, 

• Dinner, savor another delightful local Ikarian restaurant.

Wednesday, June 11th

• 7:30-9:00 am. Yoga with Po

• 9:30-11:00 am.  Breakfast Buffet

• Road Trip & Ancient Thermal Baths (11:30 -4 pm). Explore the North Island, stopping for coffee in a charming mountain village, arrive at the ancient Thermal baths of Therma. Once the private spa of Greco-Roman royalty was built between the time of Alexander the Great and Cleopatra and ruined by an earthquake in 210 BC. The baths were famous throughout Greece and were not open to the public until the 20th century. Ikaria was always a place of incredible healing, going back thousands of years. The baths are a place of healing where Sulphur and other mineral elements naturally bubble up from the earth’s core. Enjoy a soak and swim, leaving you with a sense of relaxation and rejuvenation.  Afterwards, enjoy a relaxing lunch by the beach. 

• 6-7 pm.  Restorative Gentle Yoga (with acupuncture) (Po & Geoff)

• Dinner, savor another delightful local Ikarian restaurant.

Thursday, June 12th

• 7:30-9:00 am. Yoga with Po

• 9:30-11 am. Breakfast Buffet

• 11:30-12:30 pm. Acupuncture Clinic (Geoff & Alyssa),

• 1:00 pm Lunch at Hotel

• 4:00pm to 7:00pm  HIKE, Natural History & Ethnobotany of Ikaria:

  This treat of a hiking trail, passes through a mature Mediterranean forest of pine, centenarian oaks, rare trees like redskin wild strawberry, we will hike past abundant Ikarian flora and medicinal plants, like a botanical garden. After we’ll visit a local herbal lab specializing in creating amazing natural medicines and cosmetics from many of the wild herbs we’ve walked past. This wonderful day will end with a delicious meal at a local restaurant.

Friday, June 13th

• 7:30-9:00 am. Yoga with Po

• 9:30-11 am. Delicious Breakfast Buffet

• 11:30-12:30 pm. Acupuncture Clinic (Geoff & Alyssa),

• 12:30 pm. “Poolates”: fun exercises in the pool (Po)

• 1:30 pm. Lunch and Presentation (Geoff & Po) of the week’s lessons learned 

• Visit Messakti Beach 1 mile away. It's one of the best beaches right next door. 

• Ikarian Winery and Tasting (4:30-6 pm) Enjoy visiting and tasting local wines on the Island of the mythical birthplace of the God of wine Dionysus. Take a tour of the estate starting from the "pithostasi", where the traditional clay jars for fermentation and aging of Afianes wines are buried in the earth and get to know the winemaking method of the ancient Ikarians. See up close the granite press where the grapes are pressed by foot and be guided to the stone pirate house of the winery where the oldest wines of the estate are kept. 

• Farewell dinner buffet, 7:30 pm

      Saturday, June 14th.

• Bon Voyage Breakfast Buffet (7-11 am)

• Transfer to airport

  
  

  Our schedule is fluid and subject to change, and our activities are subject to change, just like life.

Cost for our D’Arcy Wellness Adventure

Early Bird Pricing:

Double Room Shared (with ensuite bathroom) $2,999 per person

Single Room (with ensuite bathroom) $3,200 per person

Accommodations include a double bed or two single beds with either a garden or sea view. If you're open to sharing a room with a fellow retreat participant, let us know—it's a great chance to make new connections!

Rooms are allocated on a first-come, first-served basis. If no sharing preference is indicated, single occupancy may be assumed. Single rooms are limited.

Your deposit guarantees your reservation, with the remaining balance due closer to the retreat date.

Non-refundable deposit. Terms and conditions apply.

Included in the Price:

Six nights’ accommodation with breakfast at the hotel, welcome and farewell dinners, five lunches, daily yoga, and acupuncture sessions, (individual clinics and as part of “yin yoga”savasana), optional morning fitness classes, health presentations, all yoga mats and blocks provided in the yoga shala. All scheduled activities (Panagiria Festival, Herb Walk, Cooking Class, Road Trip/Thermal Baths, Winery Tour and Tasting).

Plus, priceless extras like siestas, laughter, new friendships, deepening connections, camaraderie, and valuable take-home knowledge to enhance your longevity and health span

Not Included:

Beverages (alcoholic or soft drinks), massages, three free time dinners and one free time lunch at Therma restaurant, hiking lunch, free time taxis transport and all flights.

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