The Elements | Connections

The Elements | Connections

Earth, Water, Fire, Air, Space. These five elements exist within each of us and connect us to the natural world. Find harmony within and with-out on retreat inspired by the raw and untouched natural beauty of Paros, Greece. 

Earth, Water, Fire, Air, Space. These five elements exist within each of us and connect us to the natural world. Find harmony within and with-out on retreat inspired by the raw and untouched natural beauty of Paros, Greece.

This laid back experience invites guests to lean into slow living on the island. Spend your time reading a book seaside, strolling the streets of traditional Grecian villages and taking in the stunning scenery by boat. Summer has arrived!

SCHEDULE

Retreat Includes:
7 nights accommodations at Okreblue in seaside rooms perfect for a sunrise dip
Vegetarian morning snack, brunch & dinner daily sourced from the property garden
Daily yoga & meditation practices in a tranquil shala surrounded by nature
E-bike & hiking tour of Paros and Antiparos
Private full-day sailing cruise around the island to visit secret swimming coves & lunch aboard
Traditional Greek cooking class

Additional Retreat information:
Okreblue sits on a peaceful island peninsula right on the shores of Santa Maria beach, a short stroll from your seaside home. This fully sustainable escape is designed in perfect harmony with the surrounding environment. Catch a breeze on the veranda, nourish your body by garden-grown food, take awe in the expanse of the mountains meeting the turquoise sea.

Minimally styled in earth tones and natural materials, this is the place to leave your cares behind. Guests can choose from private or double accommodations in the main rooms or two separate apartments.

Book your flight to Paros National Airport (PAS) via Athens, Greece. From there, guests will hire a taxi for the short 30 minute ride to the retreat center.

PRICING

Pricing:
Private: $3605
Double Apartment: $3,450
Double Room: $2,980

FOOD

Vegetarian morning snack, brunch & dinner daily sourced from the property garden

Traditional Greek cooking class

MORE INFORMATION

PHOTOS

Mary Adkins & Bridget Wirth

Both of us have worked in corporate positions throughout our professional career, but have sought balance through teaching yoga since 2017.  We met in 2019 at our 300HR Yoga Teacher Training through Shakti Shack Yoga in Milwaukee, WI and formed a friendship on the very first night. True connection and vulnerability is the foundation to this relationship and the qualities that inspired us to build this community.

While rooted in our passion for yoga, both of us love to experience the world through travel and adventure.  Mary is currently taking the year to explore the US and Bridget is always planning her next trip to a national park or abroad.  Now we are combining our backgrounds in business, yoga and travel to offer you truly unique mindfulness based adventure!

Mary, RYT-500, began practicing meditation and yoga in 2016, received her 200HR Vinyasa Yoga certification in 2017 and completed her 300HR certification in 2020.   While still keeping body mechanics in mind, Mary often teaches to the energetic layer of the body and is passionate about educating students on the transformative path yoga can offer.  Up until the beginning of 2023, she was the Studio Manager for YogaSix and taught weekly classes for a variety of different studios in Milwaukee. Now, to satisfy her thirst for adventure, she is traveling the US.  You can learn more about her experiences traveling and living yoga off the mat at The Dharma Diary.

Bridget is an RYT-500 living and teaching yoga in her hometown of Milwaukee, WI since 2017. As a yoga guide, Bridget aims to create a safe, calming, and supportive space for students to explore their inner world. Bridget’s classes are creative, fluid and well-balanced, and often incorporate aspects of yoga philosophy and energetic practices for a holistic experience. Always a student, Bridget recently continued her education in the study of biomechanics and mobility. Outside of the studio, you can find Bridget dipping in Lake Michigan, hiking the National Parks or planning her next international adventure.

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