What differentiates a retreat from the holidays we are more used to? The focus of our attention, which moves from the world around us to our inner world:
- On vacation we open our senses and mind to the outside world to make the most of what is around us. In a retreat, on the other hand, the focus is on ourselves and our well-being;
- On vacation you make contacts and get inspired by meeting different people. In a retreat, we reconnect with ourselves and practice listening to the messages sent by our body and mind;
- On vacation we make new experiences and participate in entertainment activities. In a retreat we relax, reflect and participate in activities that revitalize our spirituality
The retreat is a form of experiential tourism and in most cases a green choice in line with a slow, sustainable and responsible tourism that promises real eco-therapy. Immersing yourself in nature, taking care of yourself, temporarily suspending time and responsibilities to follow only your own needs are a luxury that we can hardly afford in our daily lives, but which becomes accessible in a retreat. By putting ourselves at the center of our day, we step out of our comfort zone, giving ourselves the opportunity to reflect, take care of our physical and mental well-being and perhaps change unhealthy habits even when we return home. During a retreat it is possible to practice disciplines such as yoga, engage in outdoor activities or simply disconnect completely and live from day to day, satisfying one's needs.
Kefalonia, with its slow rhythms and unspoiled natural beauty, offers various proposals to those looking for a retreat experience. Yoga and meditation, overnight stay in glamping tents surrounded by olive trees to fully immerse yourself in nature without giving up comfort, massages and wellness treatments by qualified operators and with natural products, small cottages surrounded by greenery to rediscover your own tranquillity.
If your desire is to find the right balance between retreat and vacation, balancing introspection and exploration of the island, our suggestion is to stay in a low environmental impact country cottage, perfectly integrated into the landscape, just a few minutes from the capital and from numerous beaches. The cottage is located on an organic farm where it is possible to get in touch with the animals, enjoy the silence and solitude you need and spend slow, sunny afternoons reading in the shade of ancient trees. The property also houses an elegant restaurant with strictly local cuisine and excellent fresh products where it is possible to eat surrounded by a flower garden for an experience to be lived slowly and which satisfies all the senses. It offers private cooking lessons for an interesting insight into the island's culture and the possibility of buying homemade delicacies to take with you on your return to savor Kefalonia whenever you want to dive into memories. A place to spend a holiday, a retreat, an exciting gastronomic experience and quality shopping but above all where to experience Kefalonia in an authentic way, enjoying its great hospitality.
