Creative Retreat
31/08 - 5/09 2026
Pelion, Greece
Weave Retreat
Somatic movement, Yoga, Silent Meditation,
Weave workshops, Qigong, Tea Ceremony, Nature, Nourishment
5 Days and 6 nights, in the beautiful Pelion Homes surrounded by mountains, trees, rivers & the sea. A space to gather together to channel our creativity through the slow craft of Weaving, Somatic Movement, Yoga, Meditation & Breathwork. Threading our experiences of these practices into our daily lives.
This retreat will be a time away to nourish, replenish & rest. A space to weave intention, creativity, playfulness, care & community into our ways of being.
Twin Room with shared bathroom
early Bird £895
Full price £985
Private Rooms with shared bathroom
Early bird £1115
full price £1205
Private Rooms with ensuite bathroom
Early bird £1330
full price £1420
First 5 bookings apply for early bird
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First 5 bookings apply for early bird *
£280 Deposit to book your spot
Weave Workshops with materials included, Somatic movement, Yoga, Yin, Silent Meditation, Breathwork, Tea Ceremonies, Qi Gong, Beach & Mountain Village Day, Farm-to-Table meals
Weave
Over the course of the retreat, we will create our own meandering woven cloth, learning some traditional and explorative skills. Immersing ourselves in the slow, meditative process of making.
Location
The mythical region of Pelion is a magical paradise tucked away between the Pagasitikos Gulf and the Aegean Sea. Pelion retreat centre is situated on the western side of Mount Pelion and in the traditional village of Agios Georgios Nilias. The area is lush, green, relatively untouched, characterised by sweeping mountain vistas, forests, enchanting villages and hideaway beaches.
Accommodation
We will stay in the charming Pelion Homes Retreat Centre, which boasts spacious, traditional, luxury, private villas and stone houses with stunning views. Choose from a shared twin room, a private room with shared bathroom or private room with ensuite bathroom.
Food
Delicious farm to table cuisine. Located right next to the retreat centre on the Pelion Homes farm, is a large communal dining area with stunning views overlooking the village of Agios Georgios, Pelion mountain and the sea below. You can expect an array of delicious vegetarian & vegan dishes.
Yoga
Twice daily yoga practices to enhance your wellbeing: Hatha, dynamic flow, pranayama, meditation, yin yoga. In the mornings we will move through mindful dynamic flows with inspiration from contemporary dance. In the evenings a Restorative or Yin Practice. We will bring a focus to methods that can help to support our own creative practices, through mediation, breath work and movement.
yin
A daily yin practice, postures held for longer allowing tension to release in the deeper fascia improving mobility, slowing down and inspiring us to find balance through our daily lives.
Tea Mediation
A Sunrise tea ceremony offers a chance to appreciate the sacred hours. Through tea we appreciate the elements, earth, water, fire, air & space. Sitting with tea we are invited to open to our inner experiences of emptiness, fullness & simplicity, & enjoy the healing & nourishing qualities of the tea itself.
Mountain Village & Beach Excursion
A trip to a one of the stunning local beaches with a visit to mountain village and a thousand year old tree. We visit a local womens co op with delicious local produce, delicious goods at the bakery a coffee at the beautiful village square.
Tour of the retreat Centre and gardens
We will have a tour of the gardens and hear about how the retreat centre runs and the food grown.
Meditative walk and cold plunge
Hike through the beautiful surrounding nature to find a cold plunge pool.
What is included in your investment?
5 nights and 6 days Luxury accommodation at the Pelion Retreat centre. Delicious farm to table meals. Morning yoga & evening yin. Meditation & breathwork. Tea ceremony. Art & somatic movement workshop, creative textiles and drawing workshop, clay workshop. Beach & mountain village excursion. Nature hike.
Flights and transfer can be booked separately, we will arrange transfers at an extra cost for you.
Travel
To reach Pelion you can fly to Athens or Thessaloniki. A group transfer from either airport to the retreat centre will be arranged or you can travel by bus or car. Pelion is 3,5 hours away from Athens and about 2,5 hours from Thessaloniki.
Booking and Questions
If you have any questions and want to know more about the retreat pop me an email and we can arrange a chat. It is possible to set up a payment plan for the retreat if you need a little more time. I’m happy to answer your questions about travel there and visiting Athens or Thessaloniki before or after the retreat.
Twin Room with shared bathroom
early Bird £895
Full price £985
Private Rooms with shared bathroom
Early bird £1115
full price £1205
Private Rooms with ensuite bathroom
Early bird £1330
full price £1420
Meet the Facilitators
Sjaan - Movement Artist, Yoga, Breathwork
Sjaan is a movement artist, yoga, yin & breathwork facilitator. She believes in the power that community arts & creativity have in nourishing our connection to ourselves & the earth. Her studies in contemporary community dance have informed her other movement practices, making sessions inclusive & accessible. Movement is a beautiful way to nurture ourselves physically, mentally & spiritually & a means of self expression. A chance to connect to & celebrate ourselves. @sjaan_movingarts
Ana Clarke - Artist
As a sewist & photographer, Ana loves holding creative spaces, whether it's sewing workshops, taking a portrait or hosting slow stitch sessions. Her practice is deep-rooted in mindful creativity, gentleness and authenticity - Ana always encourages her students or subjects to come as they are. Recently, Ana has further developed her slow stitch offerings with sessions such as Joyful Patchwork Handstitch and her ongoing Communal Cloth project, recently hosted at the Arnolfini, in Bristol. She is so excited to share some of her textile skills with you all. @anaclark_studio
Miette - Creative Practitioner
Miette is a visual artist whose practice centres on weave in its many exploratory forms. Blending traditional weave techniques with gestural painting and experimental processes, she uses textiles as a language for connection, somatic
exploration, and intuitive expression. The meditative nature of weaving becomes a way to observe and uncover learnings from everyday experience, supporting embodiment and emotional release. Also trained in yoga, qigong, and sound, Miette integrates these embodied practices into her teaching, offering a grounded space for presence,
curiosity, and creative discovery.
Spyros Plesiotis - Photographer
Spyros is a portrait, couple & travel photographer based on Santorini Island, Greece. Spyros not only takes pictures but connects with people & tells their stories through his images. In the last 4 years he has invited people, met through travel & photography to write in his personal journal. These stories are a testimony of their time together & an imprint of meeting in life, on paper. Spyros will be there capturing our gathering & retreat journey. @s_ples
Words from retreaters
*****
“Sjaan's retreat was the most magical trip I have ever been on. From the cosy sanctuary we called home to waking each morning to breathtaking mountain views, everything felt like a dream. The food, fresh from the farm, nourished both body and soul, while each yoga and creative workshop opened new doors for me. Every session was thoughtfully crafted and led, leaving me feeling more refreshed than I ever thought possible. I learnt so much not only about yoga, but also about channelling creativity and myself, surrounded by the most inspiring women. I'm already planning my return to one of Siaan's retreats next year!!”
“Also a big message that the retreat reminded me of is how held I am! To have everything I needed (and so much more!) provided for me and the most incredible group all sharing the space, facilitating for each other, and Sjaan you being an amazing guide and fellow human. I have made such strong foundations in my personal wellbeing practice which I have taken home with me”
*****
Images by Spyros Plesiotis
