A Mykonos wellness retreat is the counter narrative to the beach club rhythm. The island in the shoulder weeks (late May, early June, mid September) is warm, less windy, and quiet enough for a serious practice. The villa on the right side of the island gives the retreat a sea view yoga terrace, a pool that runs the daily rhythm, and a kitchen a chef can build a real menu from.

The homes in this collection were selected for the retreat format. Villa Mandra in Aleomandra catches sunset and has the deck depth for a full yoga block outdoors. Villa Nerine in Pouli is the fourteen sleep buyout with the pool and terrace layout the practice needs. Villa Elis in Elia sits above the south coast with a wide deck. Villa Erothea in Agios Lazaros has the walk to a sheltered beach. Villa Altamira in Tourlos gives the tighter retreat close to town. Each home is staffed with housekeeping and a manager and each accepts a chef and instructor add on.

The retreat itinerary is authored on the sourcing call. Sunrise walk down to the beach or up to the ridge, morning yoga on the terrace, chef breakfast, a swim block in the Aegean, lunch on the pool deck, a bodywork or nap window, an evening practice, and a chef dinner. Cold water immersion in the Aegean is a real option in the shoulder months.