Cretan Dreams Pilates Retreat 2025 

Our 2025 Cretan Dreams Retreat will again be in the idyllic village of Chora Sfakia on the island of Crete. This is where the White Mountains meet the crystal clear waters of the sea, with steep slopes towering over the beaches. The road from the north of the island meanders through breathtaking scenery with small villages dotted here and there.

Our main accommodation is a beautifully restored 19th century traditional stone ‘yoga’ house set in the picturesque village of Chora Sfakion, with additional offsite accommodation located nearby. Relaxed and peaceful Sfakia is a real haven for anyone wishing to step out of their fast-paced lifestyle for a while. Beaches, crystal clear waters and a number of tavernas line the old harbour and are within easy walking distance.

Your teachers will be Jill Rowland and Lauren McMillan, both fully accredited Level 3 Body Control Pilates teachers. Jill has over 20 years experience and has previously led nine retreats in Spain and Greece whilst Lauren holds a BA(Hons) degree in dance and joined the Wiltshire Pilates team in 2016.

Further information is available here.

What’s included:

  • Daily breakfast and 5 vegetarian evening meals (there are a number of local tavernas for eating out on other evenings), light refreshments.
  • Transfers from Chania airport.
  • Twice daily Pilates classes.
  • Mindfulness practice.
  • Short HIT Tabata sessions (for the energetic).

What’s not included:

  • Travel insurance must be bought separately and is compulsory.
  • Massage and local excursions can be booked and paid for separately.
  • One to one private Pilates sessions with Jill or Lauren
  • Cooking Lesson with Maria
  • Flights and transfers to UK airports 

 

Previous guest comments :

“Whole experience has been a pleasure. Venue lovely, food fantastic and pilates great….a small piece of paradise.”
“Jill is a fantastic pilates teacher. I’m not flexible – but she moved me in ways I didn’t know I could move!”
“Thank you all very much! I have loved the experience and would highly recommend!”
“I really enjoyed the whole experience, including the group holiday along with the pilates. It offered me a wonderful break and I feel I have made so many new friends. Thank you so much for arranging this wonderful retreat.”
“Had an amazing time! It was great – we would go out and about and do our own thing between classes. Met some lovely new friends.”
“Restful and great pilates. Very much enjoyed – had a fab time!”
“Great holiday! Lovely location, good accommodation, excellent preparation and organisation