Discover the quiet intelligence of the seasons within.

Come back to yourself. Make space for the pause. Listen for the wisdom that lives between one season and the next.

As autumn sharpens into the first breath of winter, nature softens into stillness. In honour of this gentle transition, this retreat invites you into the in-between: a nourishing sanctuary where you can explore the art of slowing down, resting deeply, and meeting change with presence. Unhurried and aligned with the rhythms of the natural world, you are welcomed to lean into the inward turn and the profound teachings of wintering.

Guided through a doorway into the season of self, you are invited to withdraw, release what no longer supports you, and trust the cycles that shape life. This is a time to turn inward, embrace the cold outside, and create room for renewal to emerge in its own time.

Set where the mountains meet the sea, Pelion Homes offers a place of rest and nourishment in an undiscovered corner of Greece. Join us in this mythical land of centaurs and savour the quiet beauty of Greece’s lesser-known autumn. Breathe in fresh mountain air, walk secluded beaches along the Pagasetic Gulf, enjoy local wine, and nourish yourself with organic meals. Through guided movement and intentional stillness, you will reconnect with your essence, deepen introspection, and prepare for the seasonal shift ahead.

WHAT WE OFFER.

An immersive autumn retreat in Greece’s off-the-beaten-path Pelion region.
Two guided movement practices daily, with one practice on excursion, arrival, and departure days.
Accommodation in twin-share villas, with private rooms available on request. Each villa features a pool, panoramic views, and spacious chill-out areas, and all villas are located close together for a harmonious retreat atmosphere.
Two farm-to-table meals daily.
A one-hour massage therapy session.
Local wine and charcuterie tasting, including an afternoon at one of Pelion’s vineyards with signature wine tasting and a tour of the grounds.
An excursion to a mountain village and guided hikes in beautiful natural surroundings.

Meet the facilitators

Ananda Tinio

Ananda is a movement practitioner, teacher, and lifelong student. She began her yoga practice in New York City in 2002 and has been teaching internationally since 2008 while exploring a range of movement disciplines. Her studies include work with Vidya Heisel of Frog Lotus Yoga, Jasmine Tarkeshi and Dana Flynn of Laughing Lotus, Jill Miller of Yoga Tune Up®, Andres Vesga of the Ido Portal Method, and Olivier Goetgeluck of Fighting Monkey. She is currently training to become a Feldenkrais (Awareness Through Movement) practitioner. Over time, she has come to see that universal principles underpin all systems and that integration, rather than separation, enriches quality of life. In her teaching, Ananda values authenticity, autonomy, and creative expression. Her classes blend athleticism with intelligence, lyricism with methodology, and the sensual with the cerebral.

Assistant Teacher: Joanna Nahorska

Joanna first encountered yoga in her early university years almost twenty years ago, but it was in 2018, while living and working in Nepal, that the practice truly began to resonate. Through regular yin sessions, she discovered how the body can become a safe space and how yoga can quietly support healing. After years in humanitarian and human rights work, several retreats, and countless hours on the mat, Joanna began a training journey with Bruce Chung, Rebecca Hajek, and Jo Phee. Her classes weave playful flow and storytelling together, encouraging gentle introspection and softness while honouring each person’s unique structure.

SAMPLE PROGRAMME

Friday: Arrivals & Evening Practice

Saturday: Morning Practice & Afternoon Hike & Evening Yin

Sunday: Two Movement Practices & Wine Tasting

Monday: Morning Practice & Free Time & Evening Practice

Tuesday: Morning Practice & Guided Walk & Massage & Evening Practice

Wednesday: Morning Practice & Village Adventure & Evening Practice

Thursday: Morning Practice & Silent Meditation Walk & Evening Practice

Friday: Morning Practice & Departures

May be subject to change & weather dependant.

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