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October 18 – 24, 2026

OLOS 2026 • RETREAT

Mani Retreat

The Wild Peninsula

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Duration

6 Nights

Oct 18–24, 2026

Group Size

9 Rooms

Intimate group

Investment

$3,050+

Shared / $4,050 single

Terrain

Wild

Stone & sea

The Destination

Mani —
Edge of the earth

The rugged southernmost tip of mainland Greece — medieval stone tower villages, wild olive groves, and a coastline carved by the Ionian Sea. Raw, ancient, and deeply moving.

Mani is one of the most dramatic and unspoiled regions in all of Greece — a peninsula in the southern Peloponnese where medieval stone tower villages rise from the earth like living history. Wild, powerful, and deeply rooted in tradition, it is a landscape of dramatic coastlines, rugged mountains, and Byzantine chapels half-hidden in olive groves.

Swim in crystalline coves, explore centuries-old chapels, and gather around the table for soulful Maniot cuisine — flavors shaped by isolation, the sea, and the land. This is a place that invites you to ground yourself completely.

The Experience

At OLOS, we believe in the art of living—deeply, intentionally, and in harmony with the rhythms of nature. Rooted in the timeless wisdom of Greece, a place where life unfolds at its own unhurried pace, our retreat is an invitation to reconnect—with yourself, with others, and with the world around you.

Through movement, nourishment, and exploration, we create space for curiosity and transformation. Here, wellness isn’t a trend—it’s a way of being. Whether stretching under the Mediterranean sun, foraging wild herbs, or sharing stories over long, laughter-filled meals, every moment is an opportunity to realign with what truly matters.

Come as you are, embrace the present, and step into a life that feels beautifully whole.

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The Journey

Sample Itinerary

Arrival — Welcome to Mani

Arrive in Greece and make your way to the Peloponnese. Your first evening in Mani opens with a Welcome Luncheon, followed by a Welcome Dinner as the autumn light settles over the stone towers and the Ionian Sea.

Sun. Oct 18

Welcome luncheon

Welcome dinner

Morning Practice & Tower Villages

Each morning begins at 8:30 AM with movement practice with Angie — yoga, breathwork, and intentional stillness in the open air of Mani. The afternoon brings exploration of the legendary stone tower villages that defined this warrior culture for centuries.

MON. Oct 19

Morning practice

Cultural excursion

Byzantine Chapels & Wild Swimming

Discover hidden Byzantine chapels tucked into the hillsides, then cool off with a swim in one of Mani's crystalline coves — accessible by path or by boat, unspoiled and extraordinarily clear even in October.

TUES. Oct 20

Morning practice

Sea swimming

Maniot Cuisine & Deep Rest

Midweek: a day to slow entirely. The olive harvest begins in Mani each October — there may be opportunities to participate. Long shared lunches, local wine, and the particular hush of a landscape that has always moved at its own pace.

WED. Oct 21

Morning practice

Local food

Foraging, Stories & Connection

Morning practice, then a day shaped by curiosity — whether foraging wild herbs with a local, exploring the dramatic Cape Tenaro (the southernmost point of mainland Europe), or simply sitting with the sea and letting the week settle in.

THURS. Oct. 22

Morning practice

Foraging

Final Day & Farewell Dinner

A final morning in the wild air of Mani. Then one last long evening together — a Farewell Dinner that honors the week, the table, and the people around it. Autumn in Mani is softer and more golden than anywhere else.

FRI. Oct 23

Morning practice

Farewell dinner

Departure — Return to Athens

Saturday farewells as the group disperses back toward Athens and home — carrying the stone and sea of Mani somewhere quietly inside.

SAT. Oct 24

Return to Athens

What’s Included

Everything you need

6 nights accommodation in Mani, Peloponnese
Welcome luncheon, welcome dinner, daily breakfast, and farewell dinner
All scheduled excursions and cultural experiences
Daily 8:30 AM movement & wellness sessions with Angie DiCiccio
Private culinary experiences with local cooks and winemakers
In-country transportation for all group activities

Not included

Good to know

× Flights to/from Athens, and onward to the Peloponnese

× Travel insurance (strongly recommended)

× Personal spending, shopping, and gratuities

× Meals not included in the itinerary

A note on travel

Guests are asked to fly into Athens, then book a connecting flight onward to Kalamata, arriving Sunday, October 18. If you'd like to explore Athens before or after the retreat, we're happy to recommend how to plan that time.