Coming Home is a deeply personal solo retreat for those navigating transition, burnout, or a quiet longing to return to themselves.
5 days / 4 nights
chania
Each day follows a gentle, supportive rhythm that combines guided sessions with personal time.
Between sessions, you are invited to rest, walk in nature, journal, or simply be — allowing insights to settle naturally.
A simple daily schedule is shared upon arrival, offering clarity and ease throughout your stay.
The surrounding landscape — forest paths, chapels, gorges, and the open sea — plays an integral role in grounding the process and supporting integration.
Breakfast and lunch are self-catered, giving you autonomy during the day.
Shared dinners are included, offering a grounding close to each day.
Guests are asked to rent their own car, allowing independence and flexibility during the retreat.
Additional food support (such as breakfast ingredients or lunch preparation) may be arranged following the introductory call, if desired.
The retreat includes a local, self-led pilgrimage, thoughtfully designed and supported with preparation and integration.
For those wishing to expand the experience, an optional full-day guided journey to the south of the island can be arranged after your booking call. This is an enhancement and not required for the retreat to feel complete.
This retreat is well suited for you if you are:
• at a life threshold or period of transition
• feeling emotionally or energetically depleted
• seeking clarity, grounding, and reconnection
• drawn to depth rather than group dynamics
You do not need to arrive with a clear intention — clarity often emerges naturally through the process.
No previous experience with retreats, meditation, or ceremony is required.
To ensure a good fit, a short introductory call is required before confirmation.
This allows us to:
• explore your intentions
• answer practical questions
• ensure the retreat is aligned with your needs
Coming Home is a deeply personal solo retreat for those navigating transition, burnout, or a quiet longing to return to themselves.
Solo travel - double room - private bathroom – €1295
Daphne Kourkounaki was born and grew up in Crete. As an adult she spent 22 years studying and working abroad and has a diverse background of experience that includes electrical engineering, environmental consultancy, life coaching, and facilitation. She has been designing and delivering personal and professional development programmes since 2008. She designs courses and experiences that draw upon nature’s innate wisdom and healing power. She supports projects, small companies, and individuals through crises, guiding them towards new paths.
Eledina Palasoglou is an artist from N. Michaniona, Greece, whose spiritual journey began in childhood by questioning the rituals of her upbringing. Finding solace in nature and exploring various spiritual traditions, she discovered a profound sense of interconnectedness. Eledina expresses her creativity through art and jewellery design, creating personalised pieces that resonate with others' true selves. Guided by mentors, she has learned to embrace the void within, finding peace and freedom in her earthly experience.
