Escape with your To Be Read list to the ultimate readers’ retreat in the Greek Islands. Join bestselling authors, discuss beloved books.
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Our retreat offers a unique escape into literature, set against the stunning backdrop of Naxos’ sheltered beaches and olive groves. This is your time – and nothing is compulsory. You can spend the days immersed in a book, emerging only for a quick dip in the Aegean or pool, or you can find your book tribe. It’s up to you!
You’ll have uninterrupted time to read and write, surrounded by fellow book lovers who understand the joy of discovering new worlds between the pages. Visiting authors will join us to discuss their writing process and their books and provide a unique insight into the art of storytelling.
Reading Experience Includes: ✓ Curated Reading Lists from Bestselling Authors ✓ Book Discussion Groups ✓ Greek Island Accommodation ✓ Author Readings ✓ Workshop ✓ Greek Wine Tasting ✓ Mediterranean Book-and-Mézé Events ✓ Reader Community Building ✓ Morning Yoga ✓ Sight-seeing
Escape with your To Be Read list to the ultimate readers’ retreat in the Greek Islands. Join bestselling authors, discuss beloved books.
Solo travel - single room - private bathroom – €
Ros & Neil Johnson - Founders of Naxos Creative
Neil and I first discovered Naxos in the 1980s, back when the island was a hidden gem, untouched by the tourist crowds. Over the years, we returned again and again, bringing our children, friends, and celebrating significant milestones with the island as our backdrop. We've experienced Naxos in every season—winter, spring, and summer—each time deepening our connection to this beautiful place.
Through our explorations, we found our own special part of Naxos, nestled in a peaceful valley just 20 minutes from Chora and the sea. It’s here that we are building our own retreat centre, a dream we've cultivated for years. Having already run several successful retreats at other venues, we've seen incredible growth and felt the need for a permanent home where we can fully shape the experience around our vision.
For us, Naxos represents clarity of mind and soul, a sanctuary from the noise of the modern world. It’s a place to reconnect—with nature, with ourselves, and with the things that matter most. The island’s mountains and crystal-clear sea offer year-round opportunities for hiking, swimming, creative writing, cooking and simply being present in nature's embrace. This is where we find our peace, and we want to share that with you.
