Sacred Well Retreat | Crete, Greece | April 8th-13th 2026
Sacred Well Retreat
Crete| 5 Days | 12–17 Participants
April 8th – 13th
Hosted by Jenna, Maya, Liv
Hello, Hola, Γειά σου
I hear the world is crazy right now ... and some of you have been bundled up in the cold and dark of winter. How would you like a little break in the sunshine. A moment to rest, reset and get a bit of mythos back in your life?
Jenna, Liv and I invite you to a 6-day/5-night retreat on the island of the Gods - Crete, Greece. A treat crafted just so for those in need of nourishing, colorful food, gentle movement, breath, yoga, beach lounging, blue water swimming, exploration of ancient and sacred sites, and unhurried time.
The schedule is packed with goodness, but this isn't a marathon of activities of “fix yourself” kind of retreat. It’s spacious, everything-optional, and guided by people who genuinely love what they offer.
People often arrive tired and leave feeling rejuvenated, excited for life, and more in tune with themselves. That's the goal: Finding again that steadiness, lightness and joy we all carry, and sometimes forget.
You will enjoy:
• Healing, vibrant meals prepared by Jenna, connecting you to the rhythms, flavors, and abundance of Crete while honoring your body’s needs.
• Morning movement and yoga guided by Maya and Liv, exploring Greek god and goddess archetypes and embodying their qualities.
• Yin and breathwork sessions with Liv to release tension, deepen presence, and nourish your nervous system.
• Mindful excursions to explore wells, caves, and ancient sites, allowing the land itself to restore and inspire you.
• Mythic talks and storytelling sessions led by Maya and Jenna, exploring the living mythos of Crete — the gods, goddesses, and archetypal forces that call the island home — woven with reflection and creative practices that invite insight, meaning, and joy rooted in the natural world.
This retreat is fully optional in participation. There is no pressure, no forced sharing, no schedule that overrides your pace. You are free to wander, rest, write, or simply be, supported by a container that honors your autonomy and your need for restoration.
Limited to 12–17 participants. No alcohol. Trauma-informed space.
Location & Accommodation
The Sacred Well Retreat is held in a quiet, nature-rich area of Crete, surrounded by open land, sea air, and walking paths woven through the landscape. Our retreat home will be a private property reserved for the group, offering a peaceful, rural atmosphere with both indoor and outdoor spaces for gathering, reflection, and gentle movement. And a short drive away from the beach - for extra lounging or swimming in crystal clear blue water.
The rooms are spacious, clean, bright, like a deep inhale or sunshine, followed by a long exhale of rest.
Exchange
(for the full 5-day Sacred Well Retreat)
· Shared Room: €1,450 (shared with two or three others) - Early birds (Before 2/02): €1,250
· Shared Room: €1,650 (shared with one other) - Early birds (Before 2/02): €1,450
· Single Room: €2,050 (in nearby accommodation) - Early birds (Before 2/02): €1,850
· Single Room: €2,250 (on site – limited availability) - Early birds (Before 2/02): €2,050 (on site – limited availability)
· Free Bird Option: €1,111 (find your own room, enjoy meals, excursions and activities with us) - Early Free Birds: €977
The exchange includes:
· Accommodation for the duration of the retreat (except for the Free Birds)
· All meals (nourishing, seasonal, alcohol-free)
· All facilitated retreat offerings and sessions
· Use of retreat spaces and shared amenities
A €500 non-refundable deposit is required to reserve your place.
A Day at the Sacred Well
This is an example of how our days may unfold. All offerings are optional, and each day leaves ample space for rest, choice, and spontaneity.
Morning — Waking the Senses
We begin with gentle movement to awaken the body and senses, preparing us to meet the day with presence and ease. Practices may include meditation, pranayama, yoga, intuitive movement, and exploration of archetypal qualities drawn from Greek gods and goddesses.
We then gather for a slow, joyful breakfast of fresh fruit and nourishing offerings. All meals are thoughtfully prepared using wholesome, seasonal ingredients, with care taken to meet dietary needs in a way that is both healthy and genuinely enjoyable.
Late Morning to Early Afternoon — Land & Sea
Bright days invite us outward, with optional excursions to sacred wells, caves, ancient sites, quiet beaches, and other beautiful places on the island. On these days we may share a picnic in nature — fresh, colorful food enjoyed under open sky, with time to swim, wander, rest, and take in the landscape without hurry.
Afternoon — Rest & Integration
Afternoons are intentionally unscheduled. This is time for rest, solo exploration, journaling, swimming, or simply doing nothing at all.
For those who feel called to move, optional wild ecstatic dance or animal movement-inspired vinyasa may be offered — a space to shake off excess energy, follow instinct, laugh, and move freely, without choreography, expectation, or audience.
Early Evening — Mythos & Meaning
Those who wish may gather for optional storytelling talks, exploring the living mythos of Crete — its history, gods, goddesses, and archetypal stories — as threads that still move through land, psyche, and daily life, and which reflect our own.
A shared evening meal follows, generous and nourishing, prepared with care for flavor, balance, and dietary needs.
Evening — Softening Inward
Most evenings offer optional practices such as yin yoga, breathwork, or SoulScript writing, supporting nervous-system settling and inner listening. Other nights are left open for rest, quiet conversation, or stargazing.
Rest is always a valid choice.
Optional Afternoon Add-Ons
Afternoons also offer the opportunity to deepen your experience with private sessions, available at an additional cost:
· Creative Writing or SoulScript with Maya — explore your inner voice and unlock your stories for healing, or simply for the pleasure of storytelling
· Private Dance or Breathwork with Liv — a personalized session to release, energize, and reconnect with your body and breath.
· Plant Wisdom Walk with Jenna — a guided walk connecting with local flora, their healing properties, and seasonal abundance tailored for your 1:1 curiosity.
These sessions are completely optional, allowing you to choose what feels nourishing for your own retreat journey.
Meet the Guides
Her journey began on an organic farm in San Diego, studying herbalism and farm-to-table practices, and evolved through years of traveling worldwide, learning from local ingredients and culinary traditions. In 2020, she turned fully to wellness-focused cuisine, creating meals, herbal infusions, and elixirs for retreats and pop-up events.
Maya is a storyteller, writer, and facilitator working at the intersection of myth, movement, and lived experience. She guides spaces that invite people back into their bodies and imaginations — through creative writing, animal-inspired movement, ecstatic dance, and cacao-based ceremonial gatherings.
Her work is less about teaching and more about creating conditions where insight, play, and honesty can naturally arise. She sees myth and archetypal stories as living maps, helping people make sense of their inner landscapes. Nomadic by choice, Maya believes remembering who we are can unfold through movement, laughter, shared stories, and moments of quiet presence.
Liv is a facilitator, breathworker, Ayurvedic chef, and photographer who blends body, mind, and spirit into practices that invite presence, insight, and quiet transformation. Through yin yoga, dance, and ceremonial breathwork sessions, she guides participants to release tension, awaken inner energy, and reconnect to their natural rhythm.
Her approach is deeply embodied, honoring the rise of Shakti and the sensual return to self. Sessions invite participants to explore movement, stillness, and breath as pathways to clarity, creativity, and personal aliveness. Threaded with her love of nutrition, ritual, and creative expression, Liv offers nourishment for body and soul, creating a space to feel fully seen, supported, and alive in one’s own body.
Nourishment & Meals
All meals during the Sacred Well Retreat will be lovingly prepared by Jenna, our in-house chef and herbalist.
Her cooking is home-style, vibrant, and deeply nourishing, designed to enhance joy and support digestion and steady energy. Meals are designed to support the nervous system and the natural pace of the retreat, offering comfort, nourishment, and a sense of being lovingly well cared for. We source our ingredients from the land, and infuse the wonders of Greek flavors in our all meals.
Every dietary preference will find something to delight the palate — vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free, as well as meat and fish options. Simply let us know your needs. You are our guest.
Meals are shared together, becoming a daily rhythm of connection, pause, and pleasure.
Herbal teas, infusions, and simple ritual drinks may be offered throughout the day, inviting moments of warmth and ease alongside the practices.
Registration & Logistics
Spaces are limited to 12–17 participants to ensure an intimate, supportive experience. To reserve your place, please contact us via email at WyldMaya@gmail.com or fill out our online registration form.
Deposit & Payment
A €500 non-refundable deposit is required to secures your spot, with the remaining balance due 45 days before the retreat. Payment plans can be arranged upon request.
Cancellation & Refund Policy
More than 45 days before the retreat: Full refund of the €500 deposit.
Between 45 and 21 days before the retreat: The €500 deposit becomes non-refundable, but the remaining balance will be fully refunded.
Within 21 days of the retreat start date: Payments are non-refundable. However, you may Transfer your spot to another person (subject to approval), or Apply your payment as credit toward a future retreat offered by us.
Travel Guidance
The retreat is located on Crete, easily accessible via Heraklion or Chania airports. We recommend arranging private transfers, car rental, or taxi to the retreat center. We’re happy to help you plan your travel and answer any questions — our goal is to make your journey to the Sacred Well Retreat as seamless and joyful as possible.
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