Your day:   

Yoga, Walks and Meditation

There’s yoga for an hour in the morning, followed by breakfast, then a local walk, off the beaten track. The walks end at a taverna for lunch. In the afternoons there’s free time and then a short time of yoga stretching is followed by calming meditation.

Treat yourself well
After breakfast there is a session of about 3 hours where you will both learn about and experience different health techniques. Lunch (included) follows and then there’s free time. Before dinner there’s an optional meditation and short yoga session.

Relax, refresh, revive
This is a very flexible holiday based on your needs. The days will include some or all of the following: morning yoga, breakfast, health information / treatments, lunch (if at the Mill), walks and beach trips, evening meditation and dinner.

All yoga equipment is provided. Bring walking sandals with back strap or light boots for walks

Health option: Both your hosts David and Juliet are therapists and should you want support with your health or to simply enjoy an aromatherapy massage - you can do just that. (Treatment/massage £50). In the Relax, Refresh, Revive holidays three treatments are built into the price of the holiday

Location:

We are situated at the western end of Crete, which is much less developed for the holiday-maker than the areas towards the other end of the island.

The Olive Mill is inland hidden away in countryside outside a small village. We link it with Mithimna Beach accommodation for those who wish to stay by the sea. It is a great place to start walks from as it is set within spectacular countryside.

What people say:

‘A very enjoyable break, wonderful scenery and flora, peaceful setting, very welcoming folks, thank you both’ Andrew & Sue S., Devon
‘Great walks, great time, great folks’ Phil & Leda H., Norfolk

 Venue Information:

The Olive Mill is David and Juliet's home and is situated inland, just outside the small village of Potamida. It is off the beaten track with fabulous mountain views. It’s a green oasis of peace and good energy. The beach is a half hour walk on flat, quiet roads.
You stay in Stafilia House next to the Olive Mill. It is ideal for small groups of up to 6 people. The area is secluded and quiet and the setting quite intimate, perfect if you enjoy the countryside. Your accommodation is in attractive and comfortable rooms with both shady and sunbathing gardens. It is within walking distance of mountains and coast. You overlook craggy gorges at the end of the valley where the play of light changes all day.

The house is divided into two:
Stafilia Apartment has one double/twin bedroom and a separate kitchen and living space with a comfortable sofa which easily converts into an additional single/double bed. The toilet/shower area is equally accessible from both rooms. Outside is an arched veranda and gardens leading to the mountain view
Stafilia Studio has lovely dining and sitting room with integral kitchen and twin/double bedroom, a toilet /shower room adjoins. There is space for an additional single bed if required.

Food:
Food is vegetarian and catering for special diets is our specialty – without a fall in service or choice. Daily breakfast and four evening meals are included and lunches as described for each holiday. Other meals can be taken at a range of local tavernas or we can cook for you. Whatever you choose to do you will find us able to assist you and our hospitality sets us apart from other holidays – we really take care of you!
 

Single rooms:

We have a single room supplement for sole occupancy. To avoid this, why not bring a friend or share a room with another participant. Our experience is that friendships are often made by sharing. Even if you are used to living alone it can be pleasant to re learn the easy tolerance of sharing space and time and Jilly will help pair you up.