What is included on my holistic holiday?
• Twin bedded self-catering rooms at the centre.
• Self catering appartments in Agios Nikolaos within seconds from the sea and minutes away from the gentle bustle of this traditional Greek fishing village. ♦♦
• Traditional Mani Stone houses within close proximity to the Spirit of Life for two to five persons. These are fully equipped and have their own private swimming pool. ♦♦
All prices quoted are based on two people sharing. This is a substantial reduction on the single price. So bring a friend! (If you are travelling on your own, there is the possibility of sharing with another guest but we cannot always guarantee this).
All prices quoted are based on two people sharing. This is a substantial reduction on the single price. So bring a friend! (If you are travelling on your own, there is the possibility of sharing with another guest but we cannot always guarantee this).
♦♦ = Where we have accommodation available at the centre, we will have to add a supplement if you request these additional accommodation options.
Who comes on Spirit of Life Retreats?
Our guests come from many different backgrounds - students, artists, lawyers, doctors, writers, retired, in between careers, armed forces, full time mothers and fathers, engineers. We have more women than men coming. Many of our guests travel alone. Our youngest guest has been 18 and our eldest 73, with the majority between 30 and 55. The most important feature of our guests is that they are all just lovely people.
Non-Participating partners are welcome (with plenty for them to enjoy locally - swimming, walking, exploring, cycling etc.)
The food we serve at the centre is vegetarian. We buy our fruit and vegetables from local growers and farmers, as well as growing our own vegetables and herbs. We produce our own honey and pick our own olives.
During your stay you can relax after your morning session whilst we prepare lunch. Breakfast is self-serve giving you the opportunity to sleep-in if you want. Two evening meals are at the centre and on the other evenings our guests walk down to the village for a delicious meal by the small harbourside. For those who are not strictly vegetarian the local tavernas serve (caught the same day) fresh fish and local meat.
Weather.
Great!! The Mani has a unique micro climate. 300 days of sunshine a year and an average day temp of 21°.
Autumn and spring are great months for walking, biking and enjoying the amazing variety of wild flowers that come out in successsion. The days are warm and sunny, the nights are cool. Even the winter months are good. For those who like it hot then July and August are the months to come.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
| Temp Day °C | 15° | 16° | 17° | 21° | 25° | 30° | 32° | 33° | 29° | 24° | 20° | 16° |
| Temp Night °C | 8° | 8° | 9° | 12° | 15° | 19° | 22° | 22° | 19° | 16° | 13° | 10° |
| Hours Sun /day | 4.4 | 4.8 | 6.1 | 7.1 | 8.7 | 11.2 | 11.4 | 10.7 | 8.9 | 6.5 | 4.7 | 4.1 |
| Rainy days | 13 | 10 | 10 | 8 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 8 | 10 | 13 |
Swimming.
Our nearest swimming point is 'The Jetty', a 15 minute walk from the centre. This is a natural swimming platform that drops into beautiful turquoise waters. There is natural shade and areas for sun worshippers to soak in the rays. The beach is located beyond the village of Agios Nikolaos a further 20 minutes walk.
Therapies.
Therapies and treatments are not included in the price of your holiday but can be booked when you arrive at the centre. You can choose from shiatsu, Thai and Thai yoga massage, aromatherapy, deep tissue massage, healing and reiki, life coaching and dream journeys.