Vericoco Retreat in Kefalonia, Greece,is a space designed for creative practices and relaxation. It offers guests the chance to reconnect with nature alongside likeminded people. It’s a place to stop, step back and recharge. Set within olive groves and with magnificient views of the majestic Mount Aenos and the Ionian sea, simply savouring the surroundings is meditation in and of itself.
With a 120m2 shaded wooden deck, (created for the specific needs of ballet and yoga but not restricted to them) there is ample space for creative movement, workshops, practice and performances.
Guests can choose from a variety of accomodation options, either within the luxurious main villa or the smaller stylish studios and apartments. Groups of up to 20 guests can sleep at the retreat, enjoying the many shared facilities and common areas to congregrate, share and inspire.
Around the estate are plenty of quiet spots for visitors to take time out and explore, including the organic vegetable gardens, the fruit tree grove with traditional well. The grounds are spacious enough for guests to enjoy plenty of solitary moments, yet conveniently laid out to provide easy access to all the shared facilities. Just 300 metres from Spartia beach, you can choose between taking advantage of the local facilties including three restaurants and cafes at just a short walk away, or preferring to stay within the grounds and using the self catering facilities or taking the meals provided.
Just a short stroll down hill offers you the choice of our two nearest beaches, both with trademark Kefalonian crystal-clear shallow waters. The rocky headland provides plenty to explore with a snorkel and mask, as well as some rocks to leap from for the more adventurous types. Spartia beach offers the advantage of the local facilities for those who want to grab a drink or snack, and Thermanti offers the advantage of being secluded from the crowds as it is only accesible by foot.
Kefalonia itself is a lush green island in the Ionian, famous for it’s turquoise seas and clean sandy beaches. One of the largest Greek islands, it also boasts the impressive Mount Aenos with thick fir forests as well as underground caves and ample countryside. It is very well connected to the UK with daily direct flights to numerous cishort-newsties as well as many other European countries.
Today I sit down with the Greek-British Lena, co-owner of Vericoco, a place I stayed on a writer’s retreat in early October, in Kefalonia, Greece. Together we explore loss, identity and much more. Read on to learn more about Lena and Kefalonia, a place I highly recommend for a relaxing getaway, when the time once […]
Autumn brings the fruits of summer and we’ve just opened this year’s wine and tasted the fresh extra virgin olive oil from 2019. Both exceeded our expectations and we look forward to sharing it with you in 2020. Thanks Ελαιουργικη Κεφαλονιας for pressing our olives.
We are happy to announce that RYT certified teacher Daisy Tonge is now offering daily yoga classes at Vericoco Retreat at 8:30am and 7pm. All ages and levels welcome and full equipment provided.
We are currently offering a 10% discount for all retreat bookings made for June 2020. This offer will last until 31st December 2019 and applies to groups of 8 participants or more. Book now and secure your early summer getaway to visit Kefalonia at one of its most beautiful times of the year. Beaches are […]
‘ The Mindful Movement Retreat’ takes place on the beautiful island of Kefalonia from Saturday 29th April to Saturday 6th May. Movement really is medicine and through the week we will start with a morning flow and end the day with Yin or restorative yoga. There will be Pilates, and strength classes included in the […]
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An all women’s yoga retreat, GAIA is a unique offering to deepen into the yoga practice and into self. THE WHAT: Five nights of yoga, community and connection THE WHEN: Saturday 20th May 2023 – Thursday 25th May 2023 THE WHERE: The wonderful Vericoco Retreat, on the Ionian island of Kefalonia – home to the […]
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Welcome to your Dream Life Imagine awakening to a beautiful morning in Kefalonia, ocean breeze streaming through the olive trees outdoors. You stroll out of your villa bedroom for breakfast and a panoramic view of the Mediterranean landscape. Choose to chat with friends, sit in silence or stroll through the garden. Soon you’ll be practicing […]
From the 17-24th June and for the first time at Vericoco Retreat , Helena Viner will be bringing her combination of barre and yoga experience to offer a unique week of relaxation, movement and rejuvenation. Contact for further details helenaviner96@gmail.com
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