DMB Retreat
2026
A DANCE ESCAPE IN GREECE
Movement and Connection Retreat in the Cretan Sun
You are longing for...
- a few days of sunshine before winter settles in
- movement that feels freeing rather than demanding
- real human connection — without small talk or performance
- space to breathe, soften, and feel your body again
No dance experience is needed.
Just curiosity, and a quiet yes inside.
THIS IS YOUR PAUSE
Three full days of embodied movement, breath, voice, and shared experience.
We begin gently — reconnecting to breath and body.
From there, we explore:
- Breath-led creative movement — restoring vitality, expression, and ease
- Improvisation with movement, voice, and others — from solo exploration to shared dance
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Embodied integration & ritual — emotional processing, social dances, and creating your own choreography
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There is solo exploration, and there is moving together.
There is structure, and there is play.
There is depth, and there is laughter.
When
11-15 November 2026
4 nights
Arrival evening 11 November
Practice days 12–14 November
Departure morning 15 November
Where
At Armonia Retreat Center
In the village of Douliana, on the island of Crete, Greece.
Think:
- Mediterranean sunlight
- Olive trees and stone houses
- Warm air in November
- Shared meals outdoors
- Quiet mornings and starry evenings
A place to step out of routine and into presence.
Why
Because sometimes what we need is simple
Sun on the skin.
Movement in the body.
Voices in the same room.
Breath shared.
This retreat is an invitation to pause the noise of daily life and return to something essential — movement, expression, and human connection.
You may come alone. You will not feel alone here.
Investment & Booking
Accommodation & meals included
Stay for 4 nights at Armonia Retreat Center in comfortable shared 2- or 3-bed rooms with private bathrooms, surrounded by the peaceful landscapes of Crete.
All meals are included in the retreat cost and will be lovingly prepared as nutritious vegetarian and vegan buffet-style meals using fresh local ingredients.
On arrival day, dinner is included; on departure day, breakfast is provided. On the full retreat days, you will enjoy breakfast, lunch, and dinner.
Early Bird: €995 (SOLD OUT)
Regular Price: €1295
Deposit: €333
Limited places available.
Retreat Flow
Day 1 - Arrival
Welcome circle
Gentle opening movement
Cretan & Romanian social dances
Day 2 - Breath & Creative Movement
Connecting breath and movement for vitality
Afternoon creative session
Time to rest, explore, or enjoy the sun.
Day 3 - Voice & Improvisation
Breath and voice for somatic expression
Improvisation with movement and sound in solo, duet, and group.
Day 4 – Body Wisdom & Creation
Using the body to process emotions
Movement to find balance in body and mind
Crafts & Dance — create your own choreography as a closing ritual
Day 5 - Departure
Breakfast and check out by 11am
Optional hike or bathing in the sea,
before we head back home
Armonia Retreat Center
Beauty, Serenity and Playfulness
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need dance experience?
No. This is about presence and exploration, not technique.
Can I attend with a friend or partner?
Yes. You’re welcome to join together, while still being invited into individual and group exploration.
Will there be free time?
Yes. There is space to rest, walk, journal, or simply sit in the sun.
What is included?
Accommodation, all meals, and all sessions.
What are the daily session times?
Facilitated sessions take place in the morning from 9:00–12:00 and again in the afternoon/early evening from 16:00–19:00.
Lunch is served at 12:30, and dinner at 19:30, leaving space to rest, enjoy the sun, or simply be in between.
Which airport is best to fly into?
Chania (CHQ) is the closest and most convenient option.
Heraklion (HER) is larger and may offer more flight choices, but requires an additional coach journey of about four hours along the north coast of Crete— a scenic ride by the sea.
Getting to the retreat
Flying to Chania (CHQ)
Chania Airport is the closest and easiest option. From there, you can take a taxi directly to Douliana (around 30–40 minutes), or travel via Chania city by bus and continue onward.
Flying to Heraklion (HER)
If you arrive in Heraklion, you will need to travel to Chania first (by coach) and then continue to Douliana by bus or taxi.
Shared Transfers
In collaboration with the retreat center, we can help arrange shared taxis for small groups on arrival and departure days.
Once your travel is booked, let us know your details and we’ll gladly assist you in planning a smooth arrival.
Investment & Booking
A few days of pause in the Cretan sun.
Movement, nourishment, and human connection.
Early Bird: €995 (only 3 spots)
Regular Price: €1295
Deposit: €290
If this feels like the kind of pause you’ve been needing, you are warmly invited.
THE TEAM
DR KATERINA KANDYLAKI
FACILITATOR
Bridging dance, neuroscience, and creativity, Katerina offers a nurturing space where you can soften, explore, and come home to your body’s natural intelligence.
FOTIS SAVVOPOULOS
CHEF
For Fotis, cooking is a form of caring. From street food to high-end kitchens, he blends creativity and love into every bite, nourishing both body and spirit.
KATERINA
VAKONAKI
CONCIERGE
Passionate about dance, movement, and nature, Katerina brings care to the retreat. Supporting sessions and daily life.
We look forward to welcoming you in Crete.
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