Experience the serenity of the Greek Islands with Settle Into Stillness and Jane Bloom. This journey allows you to explore the breathtaking beauty, rich history, and tranquil lifestyle that Greece embodies as we visit the island Lesvos. 

During your island retreat, savor nutritious and flavorful Greek meals at some of the finest local restaurants, enjoy one to two yoga classes each day, enhanced with gentle, soothing live music, and indulge your senses with massages and spa days, all while sharing this transformative experience with a diverse group of like-minded individuals from around the world.

Max group size: 24 (19 participants, 5 facilitators and musicians)

We're offering a journey to Amorgos and Lesvos! View our entire retreat web page here at our website. To sign up for the Amorgos portion of the journey, click here.

Lesvos is a paradise of tranquility in the Eastern Aegean sea. Lesvos is the perfect place to experience the authentic side of Greek island life, with it’s beautiful beaches, stunning old Greek architecture, unspoiled landscapes, therapeutic hot springs, and fine restaurants. On the island of Lesvos, you can slip into the quiet side of Greek life. We will stay 7 nights at the beautiful Milelja Retreat center, a three acre oasis just a short 10 minute walk to the historical town of Molyvos, famous for its seaside tavernas and medieval castle. The retreat center provides a calm and intimate atmosphere perfect for introspection and reflection.

The town of Molyvos and the beautiful, private Milelja Retreat Center keeps us coming back to Lesvos. This will be our third retreat at Milelja over the past 7 years. The Milelja Retreat Center is located on the Greek Island of Lesvos in the eastern Aegean, a ten minutes walk to the sea and the small town of Molyvos. The Milelja Retreat center provides a calm and intimate atmosphere for Retreats. Milelja is host to a sweeping view of Molyvos and the sea. The three acre property, with its old trees and flower gardens, and natural stone buildings blends harmoniously into the landscape, creating a truly lush and unique character. At Milelja, you’re just a short walk or taxi ride to Molyvos or the sea, but far enough away that you can enjoy the serenity of it’s natural settings. Milelja features several different room options and a private yoga shala with panoramic views. There is also an on-site spa, Liamo, featuring a range of treatments, beauty services, and massages (one 60 minute massage included with your retreat), making Milelja the perfect destination for relaxation and well-being.

For all of us in the Settle Into Stillness Ensemble, there would be no life without music. Music pervades all areas of our life, and our purpose is to share it with others to enrich your life and provide beauty to the world. 

When you join us on the Echoes of Serenity Retreat in Greece, you can expect that your journey will be infused with beautiful music from start to finish, whether it is with the entire Settle Into Stillness Ensemble in a late night Sound Journey before you drift off to a peaceful sleep, a community rhythm workshop where you get to experience the therapeutic power of drumming and learn world rhythms in a comfortable and inviting workshop with Parker Horsch, or exploring your own innate voice (whether you sing or not) with Kimberly Joy Rieli, of Singing for your Soul. 

The Settle Into Stillness Ensemble stands apart from the ever-growing landscape of mindfulness-based musical offerings. By seamlessly weaving together diverse world music instrumentation, such as the mesmerizing handpan, the enchanting didgeridoo, the angelic beauty of the harp, the gentle resonance of gongs, the ethereal tones of crystal singing bowls and setting it all to the backbeat of an eclectic variety of world percussion instruments, the ensemble has crafted a truly extraordinary experience. Each element is carefully chosen and delivered with intention, creating a symphony of soothing vibrations that nurture the mind, body, and soul. Their offerings create an immersive experience that transports participants towards a state of deep inner calm. Through carefully curated sessions, individuals are invited to release stress, let go of tension, and embark on a profound journey of self-exploration.

Each Sound Journey is a unique tapestry of sonic landscapes, woven together with love and a deep commitment to the individual's well-being. The purity of sound permeates every cell, evoking a sense of harmony that soothes the spirit and opens doors to personal transformation.  The Settle Into Stillness Ensemble invites you to come experience one of their Sound Journeys, where the transformative fusion of these enchanting instruments and mindfulness practices will open doors to your innermost self. 

Nancy and Jeremy, the founders of Settle Into Stillness, have been traveling the world together since 2011, and before that, Jeremy was traveling solo since 2009. Our travel philosophy has always been to immerse ourselves in the local cultures as much as possible, to deeply connect with the local people and ways of life. In order to do so, we have committed to long-term, slow travel over the years, which involves traveling in the ways the locals do as much as possible. This includes taking local transportation when possible, eating the way the locals do, learning as much language as possible, and respecting the local customs as much as we can. In doing so, we have had amazing and deeply personal travel experiences that have taught us that no matter where you go in the world, we all hold similar goals, dreams, and desires of life, and share common values. In a little over a decade, we have each spent a cumulative 5+ years immersed in local cultures around the world, in Africa, India, Indonesia, SE Asia, Central America, South America, Australia, and Europe. This has given us a unique perspective on travel and what it can do for humanity. When we organize our retreats, we do our best to immerse you in authentic, local experiences as much as possible, and to organize our travel experiences in ways that enable you to respect local culture and customs, learn as much as possible, and connect with humans across the world on a deep, personal level, while doing so comfortable and safely. You may not have the time to immerse into another culture for months at a time like we have, but when you travel with us, you can expect a journey that will take you beyond the surface level of typical tourism and into the heart of a faraway land.  

On our retreats, we aim to make sure you are taken care of every step of the way. We offer travel advice free of charge to our retreat guests at any time during your booking process and retreat, to help you organize the journey of a lifetime. We also include services in our retreat packages that are not often included or are an extra charge on other retreats, such as your airport transfers, to ensure you get to your destination safely and reliably. Our excursions are designed to allow you to immerse and connect with the local customs, cultures, and landscapes in a deeply meaningful way. All activities on our retreats are optional, so if you want to take time away from group activities for your own personal reflection or a personal adventure, you are welcome to do so at any time. All participants will be invited to our retreat WhatsApp groups for communication before, during, and after the retreat, and to our private online community of adventurous travelers, to remain connected long after the jet lag disappears after your journey home.

About our offerings:

Yoga classes will be led by Jane Bloom of Dwell Yoga and Nancy Grzeszak of Settle Into Stillness.

We strive to make our retreats accessible and supportive of everyone, regardless of where you are in your practice or in your life. On past retreats, we have had students ranging from complete beginners to seasoned, experienced teachers. Our teachers, Nancy and Jane have years of experience with the practice and teaching working with students of all ages, skill levels, and body types. Yoga practices offered on this retreat will include invigorating, all levels morning classes, deeply rejuvenating Restorative Yoga, Yoga Nidra, and Yin Yoga. They are an extension of the offerings from our Sound Journey events worldwide, as well as the classes found at Jane’s studio, Dwell Yoga, in Las Cruces, New Mexico. At our retreats, you are invited to practice at your pace, along with the guidance of our teachers, and grow from where you are in this moment. We also feel that this is your journey. You’re traveling all the way across the world to spend your time with us, and we like to remain flexible with our schedule. Activities are always optional, so if you want to slip away for a solo adventure, rest and recovery in your room, etc., you are free to do as you need. 

If you have any questions about whether our retreat is right for you, please send us a message.

US Citizens traveling to Greece need a current passport with at least 6 months validity with blank passport pages available for stamps. Check the expiration date to make sure that it does not expire within 6 months of your trip. Visas are not required.

Check all current travel requirements at the US Department of State Website: GREECE - US DEPARTMENT OF STATE

*Note: 2 separate round trip flights are needed for this retreat. The first flight will be round trip from your home to Athens. The second flight will be round trip from Athens to Lesvos on a domestic flight (Aegean Airlines, Olympic Air, Sky Express, etc.). You may also take the ferry from Athens to Lesvos, but please be sure to account for the extra time the ferry takes in your travel itinerary. We can offer assistance with your flight dates and recommended airlines for flights within Greece.

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