Waterfall Spirit
I invite you to celebrate the Autumnal Equinox in a stunning waterfall plunging down from the sky, to purify and heal by connecting with unspoiled Nature and to kindle your inner light of wisdom and courage during this amazing seasonal transition!
We will nurture our bodies with Yoga and breath-work at the beautiful natural-build Maloka but we will also take the time to meditate, dance and sing so we can align with the Waterfall Spirit that represents Yin and Yang and is considered the symbol of impermanence. We will open ourselves to the spiritual possibilities of Fall, reconnecting with the seasons as we inhale the continuous water flow sound and exhale the whispering voice of the falling leaves.
If this call excites your spirit, join our Waterfall Spirit - Happiness Retreat and let the great wisdom of Nature impart to you!
Apostolia Papadamaki
The Happiness Retreat Founder & Teacher
Our Happiness Home
The 250 years old stone-built mansion combines tradition and elegance perfectly, offering a spacious and pleasurable stay. Accommodation is shared in 5 spacious rooms, renovated and decorated with natural living principles and immense love. Each room is unique with its own flexible bedding arrangements (coco mat mattresses) and private bathrooms.
During our time together
We will dance by the waterfalls, set our intentions with sunrise meditation, chant for clarity in the fire ritual and plant new seeds physically and metaphorically. Stepping out of our comfort zone in faith for adventures and experiences that make us yearn for the unchartered in our life we will joyfully hike in pine forests, detox with Temazcal steam bath and nourish our body with fresh organic meals from the garden.
Join us if you are longing to
Receive spiritual grounding.
Recognize and take in what supports and sustains us.
Use the waterfall to cleanse away your worries and the things you don’t serve you anymore.
Be surrounded with the wealth of community, the abundance of nature, and the prosperity of fulfillment.
Receiving and give back through the seasonal turns.
Regenerate your energy.
Tune in with the rhythms of Nature.
Sing thankful songs and dance for all of creation and for life’s journey.
Connect with like-minded people from around the world.
Meet your teacher
I am Apostolia Papadamaki, an internationally acclaimed choreographer, performer, and a transformational retreat leader and teacher. I studied Contemporary Dance, Contact Improvisation, Yoga and Alexander Technique in New York. As a lover of healing arts, and spirituality, I am trained in Shamanism, Music, Voice, Diving, Craniosacral Therapy, and Rei-Ki collaborating with inspiring artists, healers, and teachers in many lands. I love to dream and I believe in infinite possibilities. My highest intention is to keep opening the eyes of the soul and tuning into the frequency of Love no matter how life challenges me. The Happiness Retreat is an open-hearted invitation to share knowledge, experience, and joy with beautiful souls like you!
Learn more Apostolia's journey
Our Practices
Yoga
In our Hatha Yoga practice - a unifying blend of Breath, Asanas, Anatomy & Meditation - we will focus on grounding the base (1st) chakra, deepen our knowledge for our pelvis, liberate the hip joints and enjoy standing strongly in our two feet. We will aim to root like the Trees and free our upper body to connect with the Sun.
Spirit Contact Dance
We begin by grounding ourselves, in the safe space of a circle, shaking and pulsing to release tension, increase blood circulation and connect with the cosmic energy of the Earth. As we pulse in different levels, our breath expands into sound and our voice can be liberated. We enter a state of profound ancestral connection and our movements awaken the sacredness of our body and manifest the power of its expression.
Sharing Circle
We will sit in a circle as a tribe, holding a safe and sacred space for one another. We will share our intentions for new beginnings and set the foundation for our soul to give us what we need at the present moment in time.
Nutrition
Our vegetarian nutrition will follow the philosophy of self-sufficiency and sustainability, with fresh vegetables and fruits from the garden of Re-green, cultivated with love and care. Simple Greek tastes will offer you pure, therapeutic and delicious meals. An experience to remember on Sunday afternoon- the garden –stone oven – Pizza Party with garnishes of your choice.
Itinerary
Thursday, September 19.2019
12.00-15.00 / Arrivals & Lunch in Regreen
Registrations after lunch
16.00 / Rest
18.30 / Sharing Circle, Dancing & Singing
20.00 / Flery & Christos founders of Regreen presentation
20.30 / Dinner
21.30 / at the hung out hub, share stories, laughter and chants.
Friday, September 20. 2019
08.00 / Herbal tea & coffee
08.30 / Yoga
10.30 / Breakfast
11.30 / Connecting with the Waterfall - Hiking excursion
14.30 / Lunch
15.30 / Rest
18.30 / Spirit Contact-Dance
20.30 / Dinner
21.30 / Fire Ritual celebrating the Autumnal Equinox
Saturday, September 21. 2019
08.00 / Herbal tea & coffee
08.30 / Yoga
10.30 / Breakfast
11.30 / Connecting with the Water - Hike to the Source, Spirit Contact Dance outdoors, pick-nick (we take lunch with us)
16.30 / Temazcal Steam bath Ritual
18.00 / Rest
20.30 / Dinner & Sharing circle
Sunday, September 22. 2019
08.00 / Herbal tea & coffee
08.30 / Yoga outdoors -Hike to Regreen Waterfall
10.30 Breakfast
12.00 - 13.30 Herbal Plants workshop with Flery
13.30 / Pizza party in the garden with homemade –hand made Pizza (you can make your own)
15.00 / Closing Circle
15.30 - 17.00 / Departures from Regreen
All activities are optional, you can skip any activity and rest!
Price
Shared accommodation 493€ per person all-inclusive.
Special price 393€ for locals and Happiness Regreen repeaters.
Included in the price
Shared accommodation for 3 nights in an eco-luxury stone build guesthouse with coconut bedding
3 organic meals per day
All guidance/teachings from Apostolia
3 Yoga classes
3 Dance classes
1 Herbal Plant workshop
Temazcal steam bath ritual
Fire Ritual
2 Hiking excursions
Not included
Transportation
Massage
Private sessions with Apostolia
Registrations & Bookings
A non-refundable, 113 euro deposit is required upon booking to reserve your place, by September 15th, 2019. Places are limited.
We offer shared accommodation in spacious and split level rooms of a natural built renovated guesthouse, inside the wilderness of the mountain, with the coziness of natural cocomat mattresses and private bathroom while our guests are here to open, learn and expand in nature.
Please contact us for further details or if you have any questions.
Contact us if you
Want to extend your stay in Re-green.
Want to bring with you your child and/or members of your family.
If you are an international traveler and you need assistance on accommodation in Athens.
How to get there
From Athens, Greece
Carpooling (if there are enough participant’s cars form Athens)
We will organize our transfer in the best and more convenient way for everybody, sharing transportation expenses.
Public Transportation
From the Athens Airport take the Airport Express Bus X93 that leaves at
approx. every 20 minutes from the Airport and go to the Kifisos
Intercity Bus Station (1h trip). At Kifisos catch a bus to Akrata which leaves almost every half hour (2hr trip).
