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July4th-July 15th 2024 Plakias, Island of Crete, Greece

How Else Will This Experience Enrich My Life?

Practice groundbreaking techniques to:

Correct your posture
Feel a stronger core connection
Be more agile in your body
Practice tools that will keep you dancing through every stage of life

Enjoy the exhilaration that comes with adventure trips, just being in the present moment and letting go!

Soak in and appreciate small laid back traditional villages where you don't need a car, everything is walkable, and you can get to know the locals

Feel recharged by connecting with nature, Crete is a conservationist’s dream, full of pristine beaches, mountains, and water sport activities that work in harmony with the environment.

Indulge and explore a food lover haven. Crete cuisine is one of the best in the world, especially if local, organic, and slow food movements are your thing.

Take a break from your daily grind so you can come back refreshed, renewed, and excited to share your dance inspiration with your community back home

Bond with like-minded dancers who love travel, hiking, and experiencing other cultures. It's also a wonderful chance to hear stories and connect with ladies from different walks of life and who have had unique experiences

Are you in need of more professional footage and photos of yourself dancing in an exotic island paradise?

Cash in on a valuable tax write off for your dance business and also take home some useful dance business skills

Where will we be staying?

Family-owned guest house

Centrally located a block from the beach, the restaurants, grocery stores, and the tour outfitters, the Medousa guest house is one of the best accommodations in Plakias. A family owned and operated mini villa is also home to one of the towns best restaurant just downstairs of the apartments. Our dance studio is a short 7 min walk along the beach and if you go in the other direction its another 7 min stroll to hit the end the of the charming village.

Nestled between rolling hills and a block from the beach

Room types are:

Double occupancy studio
Double occupancy 2 bedroom apartment
Single occupancy studio

*All of the above rooms have a full kitchen, bathroom, front balcony, back balcony, and a communal garden area

**price list & sign up bonuses are on the retreat packet

Your Perfect Blend of Calm Relaxation & Sweaty Adventure

Hike the awe inspiring Aradena Gorge with breathtaking views in a well protected & wild national park. Its a sanctuary for nature lovers , hikers, and wellness seekers alike, offering a unique experience that combines adventure, exploration, and a purifying physical challenge. The gorge's stunning landscapes are surrounded by towering cliffs, colorful rock formations,

and rare flora & fauna. We will also having a refreshing swim in the beach town just below the gorge and enjoying a boat ride back home

Witness one of the best views in Greece at the iconic Balos Cove as it peaks out behind the tiny island of Gramvousa. During our day trip, you'll have the option to explore the surrounding hills and historical sites on a hike, or relax and soak up the sun on the beach. A cryptic and haunting shipwreck serves as a reminder that nature will always triumph over man. One of the many charms of Balos is its dream-like white sand dunes and crystal clear turquoise waters. Get ready to be amazed at this beach paradise!

Zoumberakis Organic Vineyards and Tasting Room in Crete is considered to be the best wine growing area in the world, according to the experts,. It is here, in this blessed land, 3 generations ago, that the history of this families legacy as viticulturists and producers of the highest quality wines originated. The family distillery has been producing limited quantities of home-made wine for at least 80 years and has a rich tradition of regenerative and organic farming practices native to the island of Crete. Here we will do our fabulous Greek cooking class.

Get your herb on at the lush botanical oasis of Maravel Gardens, Crete's well established plant sanctuary. It's a plantation, tasting room, essential oils refinery, distillery, complete apothecary, and medicinal dried herb room, plus they also have a restaurant! My dream job:) After the tour we will head to downtown Spili and enjoy a fresh pressed pomegranate juice at a centuries-old establishment still using ancient Venetian aqueduct statues. This town is a botanist's delight with many handicrafts and souvenirs for indigenous plant & herb lovers.

Western Crete is a Food Lovers Haven: Slow, Local, Organic

Viva la permaculture! Cretans have fascinating & holistic ways to cultivate crops that benefit both the environment and humans. Because the island practices sustainable ancient farming techniques, pesticides & herbicide use is looked down on. Orchards are grown with diverse mix of plants to maximize soil health. Because of these healthy growing practices they are able to grow most of its own fresh, local, & seasonal food.

Your gut will thank you for these Mediterranean super foods. The traditional yogurt products made from sheep and goat milk, cheeses, and the ice cream are simply outstanding! They are way more nutritious, creamy, and easy to digest than its bovine counterpart. These cute little fertilizer factories. are the worlds best weeds clean up crew and thrive in the rocky hills of Crete. You will see many herds of these humanly & pasture raised animals on Crete during your stay.

Cretan cuisine has its own flavor unique profile, Satisfy cravings for spices, textures, and combinations based in a variety of fresh herbs, fishes, grass fed meats, fruits & veggies grown with out chemicals, daily local breads, and family dairy cheeses & yogurts. Dishes are sprinkled with wedges of lemon, and generous spoonfuls of EVO. A traditional meal always ends with fresh fruit and sips of raki, a delicious home brew liqueur made with medicinal herbs and aromatics.

Where my vegan & vegetarian friends at? I got you! I cant forget my gluten-free, paleo and keto tribe either. There is plenty variety for you to eat while on your stay. July is peak summer bounty season and the local chefs know how to cater to different dietary requests. Travelers from all over the world come here to experience one of the best Mediterranean plant based diets.

Cheers to a 4,000 year old tradition. With over 60 wineries on Crete, it's the #1 Greek island destination for wine enthusiasts and needless to say, there is a lot to sample! Notably tasting less boozy than Californian wines, the flavor of each grape truly stands out. With less alcohol, sulfates and made from grapes grown in better soil, and many grown without pesticides, it means that Crete wines are win.

July is the start of peak produce season, The fruits trees are in harvest mode. you will see a plethora of pomegranate, fig, stone fruit, and every variety of citrus. Olive trees are king here, covering 23% of the total island surface area. Most families have their own orchard and self press this poly phenol rich artery scrubbing liquid gold, also know as EVO (extra virgin oil)

Should You Join Us?

THIS TRIP IS TOTALLY FOR YOU ~

If you want to feel more confident with using dance as a vehicle for personal growth or as a business venture
If you would love to learn a framework to create juicy exciting shows
If you would like to learn how to have more professional polish
If you would like to learn how to constructively critique & archive your dance work to accel

If you want to feel more confident with using dance as a vehicle for personal growth or as a business venture
If you would love to learn a framework to create juicy exciting shows
If you would like to learn how to have more professional polish
If you would like to learn how to constructively critique & archive your dance work to accelerate your progress
If you feel emotionally, spiritually, or physically depleted and you can benefit from a dance program that will develop you as an individual artist
If you are craving community & connection with dancers
If you love to travel but don't want to be alone the whole time
If you need a tax write off for your dance or wellness business

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THIS TRIP IS NOT FOR YOU ~

THIS TRIP IS TOTALLY FOR YOU ~

If you thrive off of fear based motivation
If you would rather complain about your aches, pains, & limitations instead of taking steps towards feeling better
If you get easily frustrated when you don’t master something on the 1st try
If you are unwilling to try new things or appreciate different cultures
If you hate the sun, or the ocean, or

If you thrive off of fear based motivation
If you would rather complain about your aches, pains, & limitations instead of taking steps towards feeling better
If you get easily frustrated when you don’t master something on the 1st try
If you are unwilling to try new things or appreciate different cultures
If you hate the sun, or the ocean, or are not comfortable being in nature
If you don't like walking (we average 3-5 miles daily)
If you hate the heat (but we do have A/C)
If you thrive off rigid adherence to schedules and have a hard time being flexible
If you are really new to travel, don't know how to use the internet to do research, and are unwilling to learn how.

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Invest In Your Long Term Self Development

Whats Included~

What's NOT Included~

12 nights of lodging
27 total hours of dance & training
8 breakfasts & 8 lunches
120 Euro stipend for the tour days
6 mini theory lectures during lunches,
8 delectable authentic taverna dinners
4 curated tours with a reputable local company who specializes in quality small group excursions
BONUS DAY which is optional 4 hours workshop o

12 nights of lodging
27 total hours of dance & training
8 breakfasts & 8 lunches
120 Euro stipend for the tour days
6 mini theory lectures during lunches,
8 delectable authentic taverna dinners
4 curated tours with a reputable local company who specializes in quality small group excursions
BONUS DAY which is optional 4 hours workshop of “professional education" tailored for the specific groups needs
Studio showcase & hafla party
A professional photo & video shoot
Transportation to and from Chania International Airport to Plakias plus any local taxis we need
Professional dance coaching
Dancer welcome packet with take home gifts
PLUS the early bird sign up bonuses

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What's NOT Included~

Airfare to Crete. If coming from the USA, you will need a cross Atlantic flight to major European city, then a small local flight to Chania Crete,
The meals on the tour days. Each studio apartment has a full kitchen and Plakias has over 10 grocery stores for your convenience, there are also many small cafes to eat at. Budget 20-40 Euro

Airfare to Crete. If coming from the USA, you will need a cross Atlantic flight to major European city, then a small local flight to Chania Crete,
The meals on the tour days. Each studio apartment has a full kitchen and Plakias has over 10 grocery stores for your convenience, there are also many small cafes to eat at. Budget 20-40 Euro for those days
Extra drinks or dishes outside the preset group dinners
Souvenirs or other shopping
Your airport transit if you plan to arrive or leave the retreat at a different time than our airport van is scheduled. This will be the the case as well for delayed or missed flights. I will help you to arrange the taxi.

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2024 Retreat Refund Policy

It is required to get trip interruption insurance, that way if you get sick , or cannot go due to family emergency or a situation arises out of your control, you will be reimbursed by that agency. You may opt out of this extra cost by signing a waiver form. Caravana Productions or Studio Involution is unable to make refunds since its a small boutique retreat experience. Please don't ask, we cannot make any exceptions to this rule. Due to the nature of a destination overseas retreat we pay our vendors well in advance to secure the best contracts and we will be unable to issue a refund, Thank you for understanding.

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******Please note the retreat is in EURO, not USD, or your home currency********

July4th-July 15th 2024 Plakias, Island of Crete, Greece

Your comprehensive belly dance retreat promises a memorable & inspiring experience in Western Crete through a soulful blend of dance, culture, and self rejuvenation.

You find your inspiration in the beauty of the Greek islands

Detox & purify yourself in the heat of core-based training

Make magic by dancing at your highest potential

How Else Will This Experience Enrich My Life?