Retreat Information

Location

Dasiko Xorio – Kapsitsa, Amfissa, Sterea Ellada, Greece.

Arrival and Departure

Arrival: Sunday 06^th July, 2008. Departure: Saturday 12^th July, 2008.

Cost

The retreat costs 290 Euros (€). This includes transport to and from Athens to the retreat location by mini-bus, six nights accommodation and all meals and refreshments & transports to and from Dasiko Xorio – Kapsitsa to the various countryside. For more information on payment, please go to the bookings page.

If you are in, or have completed the Teachers course, and you would have difficulty meeting the cost of the retreat, you may be eligible for a discounted rate. Please enquire about our financial assistance at Europeretreat@gnosticweb.com.

Activities

We will be offering a range of spiritual practices and activities including: meditation, mantras, astral projection exercises, fire-side discussions, yoga, and awareness walks through the beautiful countryside and surrounding woodlands.

During the day, we’ll explore the forests nearby or go for trips to experience the sights and adventures of "Dasiko Xorio" which is located on Mount Giona in the South-East, in Sterea Ellada, at 1000m, surrounded by firs.

The retreat will include a variety of trips! We will visit Sounio – an archaeological site in Southern Athens, a Temple of the ancient Greek god Poseidon. Our second visit will be to the archaeological site of Delphi. Delphi was the most important oracle of the ancient Greek world, and a major site for the worship of the god Apollo. There will also be walks in Eptastomo – a beautiful place in the countryside on Mount Parnassos, surrounded by firs, where there is a cave said to be linked to nymphs. We’ll walk across the canyon of Rekkas, a canyon with rare medicinal plants and visit the cave of Korikio Androu in Mount Parnassos, a major site for the worship of the nymphs.

There will also be plenty of time to get know the other students, talk and gain insights into the esoteric work.

Travel

Mini-busses will take people from a meeting point in Athens to our final destination in Dasiko Xorio – Kapsitsa. There will be a two hours stay in Sounio before continuing on to the retreat location (Dasiko Xorio – Kapsitsa). This is included in the cost of the retreat.The meeting time in Athens will be 09:00am on Sunday 06th July (meeting point to be confirmed)

Mini-busses will depart from the retreat location to Athens at approximately 1.30pm on Saturday 12th July and will arrive in Athens at approximately 4.30pm on 12th July.

There is a main international airport in Athens – Eleftherios Venizelos.

http://www.aia.gr

Food

The famous healthy Mediterranean cuisine – served in traditional greek style. All meals are included in the retreat cost. Dasiko Xorio offers a variety of traditional greek foods like leavened bread, gyros, soups, and pita. All meals are made by pure and traditional recipes. Please inform us if you have any special dietary requirements when you book.

Retreat Accommodation

Sleeping arrangements will be in comfortable twin or triple rooms with ensuite bathrooms. Males and females will be in separate rooms.

Athens Accommodation

If you are arriving in Athens prior to the retreat or staying on after the retreat accommodation options in Athens, we can recommend the following search sites. Some Greek students have also offered their homes for accommodation, prior to or after the retreat.

http://www.candiahotel-24.com

http://www.cityplazahotelathens.com

http://www.booking.com/hotel/gr/lamiragehotelathens.el.html

http://www.greece-athens.com/hotels/athens/apollo/

http://www.ionishotelathens.com/

Please Note: We do not make hotel bookings for your stay in Athens or take responsibility for your hotel experience. We only provide recommendations to the best of our knowledge.

If you would like to share a room in hotel with another participant and would like to be put in contact with another retreat participant to share with, please email Greekretreat@gnosticweb.com and indicate to us that you would like us to pass on your contact details to another person looking to share and we will do so.

Visas

It is your responsibility to ensure you have all the necessary documentation or visas for entering Greece. We do not organize documentation for you.

Eligibility

This retreat offers the chance for people to come together to practice, learn, and catch up with others, and go further into some of the topics and practices covered in our courses. To be eligible you must:

• Be 18 years or older
• Have completed the 'Dreams & Out-of-Body Experiences' course before the retreat commences
• Be enrolled or active in a Gnosticweb course

Retreat rules

We do not permit smoking, alcohol or drugs (unless medical) on our retreats. We appreciate your cooperation in following these rules.

What to bring

For maximum comfort and enjoyment of your retreat experience, we offer the following practical considerations: the weather can vary, so you will need to bring clothing to accommodate for the cold weather at night, the sometimes warm weather during the day, as well as the chance of some rain. Here are some things we suggest to pack:

• Warm full length clothing (the nights can be cool)
• Light long sleeved clothing (for walking through the forest)
• T shirts and shorts, for warmer days
• Comfortable, well broken-in, sturdy walking shoes
• Loose fitting clothing for yoga practices, camping mat or sleeping bag
• Jacket or fleece for wind and/or warmth
• Hat for sun and/or rain, sunscreen, sunglasses, umbrella
• Bedding sheets and pillow slip (and an extra blanket for those who feel the cold)
• Flashlight, insect repellant, water bottle
• Toiletries, lots of socks, any first aid/medications that you need

Linen, bath and hand towels are provided, however you are welcome to bring your own if you wish.