GROW COURAGEOUSLY

Who could I become? Who am I? Who was I?

Set within an ancient olive grove at Peli Kastri, this week-long retreat invites you to reconnect with your inner strength and begin a meaningful journey of self-discovery. Guided by two experienced psychotherapists, Anna Maurer and Michael Haid, you will explore how to recognize your talents and resources and use them to grow in a way that feels true to you.

This workshop, developed by Anna Maurer, focuses on self-realization and personal growth in relationship with others. It asks what gives life meaning, and which values help us orient ourselves so we can live our gifts responsibly and authentically.

The olive trees surrounding the retreat serve as a powerful symbol: like a tree, we are shaped by our roots, our past, and who we are today. By acknowledging our life experiences, we can uncover hidden gifts and resources. From that place of clarity, it becomes possible to take the next steps and shape an authentic life with courage.

Why join this retreat?

If we begin to see everything we have experienced and learned as meaningful, and if we trust the strength within us, we can discover potential that may still be waiting to emerge. This workshop helps identify where that power is not yet fully used, and what life may still hold for us when we choose to live courageously.

About the workshop leaders

Anna Maurer is a psychotherapist with decades of experience. Her specialisms include Gestalt and body-oriented therapy, as well as transpersonal psychotherapy. She is also a university lecturer and author, and lives and works in private practice in Vienna.

Michael Haid is a Gestalt therapist, an alternative practitioner specialising in psychotherapy, and an experienced mountain and hiking guide. He also speaks on meditation and self-discovery, and lives and works in private practice in Bavaria.

Together, Anna Maurer and Michael Haid bring a shared commitment to a holistic approach that combines psychotherapy and spirituality. Their deep understanding of the human psyche, along with their empathetic way of working, creates a safe space for personal growth.

The Peli Kastri Guesthouse

The guesthouse offers 8 double rooms, some with a balcony. Two of the rooms can be converted for 3 guests by adding an extra bed. Each room has either a direct or indirect sea view, plus a kettle and a mini-fridge.

Lovingly furnished with Greek cotton, handcrafted details, and carefully selected pieces, the rooms offer both a peaceful retreat and a setting for well-being and relaxation. Views over the bay encourage guests to simply be.

On the ground floor, guests can use a lounge, as well as a spacious private terrace with stylish Greek touches that creates a special atmosphere for a quiet breakfast or a relaxed evening.

Meals with vegan and vegetarian options can be prepared at the tavern just 50 metres away, directly on the beach.

Prices

• Course fee: Seminar €750
• Accommodation for 7 nights from €148 per night at Peli Guesthouse
• Extras such as transfers and boat taxis by arrangement
• Included in the price: 6-day seminar, suitable for beginners; guided meditations and Gestalt therapy exercises; individual support from experienced course leaders
• Course start time: 5.00 pm on Sunday
• Not included: travel to and from the venue, accommodation in Peli Kastri or elsewhere, personal expenses, travel insurance, local taxes and regional charges
• Additional bookable services: transfers and boat taxi; breakfast/half-board at the tavern on the premises