PRESENCE, GROUNDING, BELONGING
Children of the Sea ⦿
a retreat on wild beaches to return to the essentials
11.-17.10.2026 // Peloponnese, Greece
seven days in a small group.
four nights on wild beaches.
wrapped in two seaside hotel nights.
from Asklepius temple we begin.
sacred ground of dreams and healing.
we move as nomads do.
from beach to beach.
present. listening.
no fixed schedule - only living rhythm.
focusing on the essential.
cooking by the fire.
sleeping beneath the stars.
group circles for sharing.
one-to-one for depth.
being in contact with nature,
the landscape & the elements.
being in contact with yourself.
working with inner wisdom, body and dreams.
slowing down to
the sea's breath,
the fire's warmth,
the earth's embrace.
this is return, belonging, remembering.
not repair.
2 nights in a seaside hotel [arrival & farewell nights]
4 nights on wild beaches [with only a tarp and the stars above]
max. 8 participants [safe space & real depth]
from Asklepius temple we begin
[dreams, healing, inner listening]
working with nature, dreams & what emerges
[group circles & 1:1 guidance]
community, circles & fire cooking
[sharing, connecting, belonging]
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"It’s honestly difficult to put into words how beautiful, emotional, and deeply meaningful this experience has been. *Olivia’s process* is the heart of this retreat. It’s hard to describe in words, but it creates a safe, nurturing space where you feel free to express yourself, share your emotions, and take time for deep personal reflection. Olivia offers not only her knowledge but also her presence — warm, understanding, and genuinely uplifting. She was a guiding light for me at a moment when I truly needed one."
~ Alex
"Olivia was such a heart-felt, kind, wise and adaptable guide to the group, which I think really helped to build such a strong and nourishing group dynamic, allowing us the safety to fully express ourselves. I returned to the city feeling cleansed, grounded, centred and full of gratitude and peace."
~ Ramona
"I used to meditate for 1 or even 2 hours - but I‘ve never been as present and truly in my body as I have been during your retreat. All of this being outside, moving between places, cooking together, building up my tarp brought me so much into the present moment. I‘ve never experienced anything like this for so long."
~ Lena
MORE INFO
Who is guiding this retreat?
Hi. I’m Olivia and I’m looking forward already to accompany you and the group on this very special journey.
I'm a depth psychology guide and nature therapist, specializing in dream work and unconscious communication. Since 2020, I've been guiding groups and individuals through embodied outdoor processes – creating safe, grounded spaces where you can reconnect with your inner and outer nature.
I'm here to support your discoveries with warmth, presence, and a pinch of humour – no fixed agenda, but with depth.
What's included?
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2 nights in a hotel directly at the sea with crystal-clear waters incl. breakfast (first & last night)
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4 nights on different wild beaches outdoor (we are moving by car from beach to beach and walk max. 1 hour with backpacks)
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all group materials (for cooking, fire, etc.)
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transportation by car from place to place
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transportation from and to airport
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welcome dinner & all meals that we cook
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entry to historic sights
What's not included:
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flights
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meals in restaurants
What do I need to bring?
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backpack (ideally 70L, for your personal things & group equipment)
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tarp & ropes (no tent)
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sleeping bag & sleeping mat
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cutlery, plate or bowl & water bottle
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head light
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suitable clothes (as little as possible)
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pocket knife
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lighter or matches
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toiletries & wet wipes
> Here you can find out more about the things you need to sleep outside without a tent.
* equipment can be rented from me
What does the journey look like?
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Sunday: Arrival & welcome dinner in Epidaurus
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Monday: Departure, Asclepius Temple & first night outdoors
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Tuesday–Thursday: The journey unfolds
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Friday: Return to Epidaurus & retreat closing
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Saturday: Departure
There is no rigid schedule — but there is a rhythm.
We wake with the place.
We make breakfast and dinner over the fire, and some lunch inbetween.
At times we move between places.
In-between there is time for creative exercise invitations, group circles, one-to-one guidance, as well as exploration, swimming, having fun, silence, rest.
Some days feel light.
Some deep.
Some simply very close to the essential.
We follow what the place, the group and the moment are asking for.
What does the group feel like?
This is a small group.
No more than eight people.
A space for honesty, depth and quiet becoming.
You do not need to be loud, experienced or “good” at sharing.
You can listen, speak, pause, or simply be present.
There is room for silence.
Room for closeness.
Room for what is true for you.
We meet each other with openness, care and respect.
What are the pillars of this retreat?
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connecting with your outer & inner nature
going on a journey to ourselves.
tapping into this deeper knowing & wisdom within.
acknowledging what’s there.
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being in community
being integrated into the whole.
being challenged.
being held.
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cooking over the fire
as a deeply rooted practice of togetherness.
cooking and eating together as the most elementary form of sharing.
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process-orientation
everything takes as much time as it needs.
letting ourselves be guided by the natural flow.
being open to what is crossing our path.
enough time for yourself.
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dream work
listening to the language of our dreams.
receiving messages from the unconscious.
bridging the seen and unseen.
honoring the wisdom that emerges in the liminal space between waking and sleeping.
With which topics can I take part?
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need orientation
feel stuck, face a crisis, or are standing before a decision -
long for connection
with nature, the elements, your body, yourself, or others -
want to go deeper
into a recurring pattern, a specific topic, or what wants to be seen -
simply know it is time
for a pause, a reset, and a different kind of listening
Is there Q&A about Kailo retreats?
Yes. We have collected the most asked questions about my retreats and my work. Have a look here.
How do I get there?
I’ll pick you up from Athens International Airport or from Athens city, or you can meet me directly at the hotel in Epidaurus, about 1.5 hours from the airport.
The retreat begins on Sunday evening at our hotel in Epidaurus with a group dinner.
You can plan your return flight or onward travel for Saturday, after the retreat closes on Friday evening.
[It’s also possible to arrive earlier or stay a little longer.]
