28 June 2025 – 5 July 2025
Itha108 is a Greek island retreat set in a place of outstanding natural beauty, providing a space specifically for peace, relaxation and practice.
Ithaca, home of Itha108, is one of the smallest in the Ionian islands that is radiating with Grecian authenticity. It’s shores play host to a long Homeric and mythical history whose many mysteries are sensed amongst animated panorama and secretive coves. Itha108 overlooks the sea and the eastern coastline of neighbouring Kefalonia from an elevated wilderness of olive trees and exposed rocks that provide the elements around which it is built, allowing its natural beauty to speak for itself. An emphasis on indoor-outdoor living ensures full use of the land and its treasures that extend to sweeping and hidden beaches below.
Yoga
Our practice will include Yogic Lectures, Asana, Pranayama, Kriyas, Mediation and Mantra practices. Yoga will be 2 hours in the morning before brunch, 1.5 hours in the evening before dinner. There are Yoga Shala options on this retreat which we will rotate depending on day and time to get the best views and experiences. All Yoga props are provided!
Food Philosophy
Food at Itha108 is fresh, sumptuous and made up of local produce. All vegetables are organic and sourced from the best of what Ithaca and neighbouring Kefalonia has to offer. Plentiful, home-cooked menus blend traditional Greek cuisine with a contemporary style. For the retreats, mainly vegetarian food is promoted, although freshly caught fish is available on request.
Boating
There is access to Itha108’s Speed Boat that is available for day trips. Maximum capacity is 9 guests to a boat. The petrol is split between guests to take the boat out. There are many beaches only accessible by boat, little islands to be explored and seaside villages for shopping and lunch.
Price includes:
- Zephyr’s Yoga & Meditation Teaching twice a day
- Group transit from and to the airport by bus/taxi & Itha108 speed boat taxi *see below*
- Accommodation
- Breakfast/brunch, lunch, tea and dinner
- Various hot and cold drinks/water/fruit/nuts/cakes/biscuits
- Beach & Pool towels
- Yoga mats, blocks, belts, bolsters and blankets
- Infused olive soap, Basil, Lavender, Sage
- Calendula face balm
- Internet high speed
- All taxes
Excluded in Price:
*Available at an extra cost
- Transport outside group travel transfers to and from airport and venue. *see below*
- Boat Trips
- Water Bottles
- Alcohol (cork charge for bottles brought)
- Soft fizzy drinks
- Laundry
- Ironing
- Staff Tips – all tips go directly to 4 Women who work hard to make your retreat clean, enjoyable and offer any help needed
Itha108’s Pool
Accommodation
The Cave
Amazing Cave room with ocean views, outdoor space and ensuite bathroom.
Single: £3250
Sharing: £2350 per person
Main House
All bedrooms can be either single or double occupancy. All are en-suite and air-conditioned, coco-mat mattresses, wood panelled ceilings and views across the Ionian sea towards Kefalonia. Each bedroom has a unique identity.
Old Library (Occupied)
Luxury Room with balcony with ocean views, double bed and ensuite bathroom & air-conditioning
Single: £3250
Sharing: £2350 per person
India Room (Occupied)
Luxury Room with balcony with ocean views, two single beds and ensuite bathroom & air-conditioning
Single: £3250
Shared: £2350 per person
Raas Room
Recommend for Singles or Couples as this room only has a double bed with ocean views and ensuite bathroom & air-conditioning
Single: £2950
Sharing: £2050 per person
Mango Room
Two single beds with ocean views and ensuite bathroom & air-conditioning
Single: £2950
Sharing: £2050 per person
White Room
Two single beds with ocean views and ensuite bathroom & air-conditioning
Single: £2950
Sharing: £2050 per person
New York Room
Two single beds with ocean views and ensuite bathroom & air-conditioning
Single: £2950
Sharing: £2050 per person
Mongolian Yurts
The Mongolian yurts are light and airy inside, sleeping between one to two people. They contain comfortable beds with mosquito nets, coco-mat mattresses, stand up fan and en-suite bathrooms. Pathways and steps provide access to the yurt platforms, each with outdoor seating, positioned high among rocks and trees.
Metta Yurt
Two single beds, fan and ensuite bathroom
Single: £2950
Sharing: £2050 per person
Yurt 1
Two single beds, fan and ensuite bathroom
Single: £2950
Sharing: £2050 per person
Important Information
The water is collected rainwater and used in moderation, but not spare. Six bedrooms in the main house are air-conditioned by an eco friendly and sophisticated system. The same is used during the colder months for under floor heating. Stand up fans for yurts and the stone house studio available on request.
Bring a Yogi Water Bottle for refilling with filtered water!
Bring shampoo, conditioner. Itha108 will provide each guest with infused olive soap with basil, lavender, sage which is environmentally friendly. As well as calendula face balm to heal your sun kissed skin.
Bring beach/swimming shoes just to manage the pebbles getting in and out of the sea. There are no sea urchins, just pebbles.
There are wasps on the island, so if allergic bring antihistamines and wasp ointment. As well as any medication needed.
There are minimal bugs that bite, however if you know the like you, bring bug spray.
Travelling, Arrivals & Departure
- The nearest airport is Kefalonia (EFL) in Greece.
- Recommended arrival 12pm Saturday 28th June, Kefalonia airport. Group bus taxi to Fiskardo. Maximum of 9 guests on Itha108 speed boat, so two trips might occur. Fiskardo harbor, hop on Itha108 private boat taxi (15 mins) to Polis Bay. Polis Bay bus taxi to Itha108 venue (10 mins). Group transfers are included in price.
- Travelling outside the group is at your own expense and you have two options. Contact me closer the time for the exact cost. 1. Kefalonia taxi to Fiskardo – Itha108 boat taxi from Fiskardo to Polis Bay, Ithaca – taxi from Polis Bay to Itha108 venue. 2. Kefalonia taxi to Sami – public ferry from Sami to Pisaetos, Ithaca – taxi from Pisaetos to Itha108 venue.
- Recommended hotels if you want to arrive early. Near Kefalonia airport White Rocks. Or in Fiskardo Emelisse Nature Resort or North Point Hotel.
- Day of arrival the retreat is open after 15:00pm and serves tea, fruit, cake and dinner only.
- Day of departure all rooms have to be vacated by 08:00am, breakfast is served from 07:00am.
- Retreat to be departed by 08:30am the latest.
- Group transfer departing is included in price and is the reverse transport as our arrival.
- Retreats run from Saturday – Saturday.
Treatments
The outdoor Massage Place is above the drop-in yoga shala with views over the blue sea towards the West and spectacular for sunset. Its ideal for all treatments as it is private and very quiet. A bathroom is within the space. Prices are on average 100-150 euros cash for 60-90 mins for a variety of different treatments. Booking list is available on arrival.
Animals
There are two cats So Hum & Delphine as well as a new addition to the family PanPan the dog. They are super friendly and sociable.
To Book Retreat
Contact: Zephyr Wildman, to book
Please send £750 non-refundable and non-transferable deposit or full payment to reserve your place. The balance will then be due by 31st May, 2025 via bank transfer. Cancellation after 31st May 2025 will result in forfeiture of 50% of total payment (minus deposit), cancellation after 14th June 2025 will result in 75% forfeiture of total payment (minus deposit). Email me if you have any questions.
Highly recommend that you invest in travel insurance for your trip to ensure peace of mind.
Look forward to another wonderful Zephyr Yoga Retreat.
Beaming you all blessing, laughter and future Yogic adventures!
Zephyr Wildman
