Imagine waking to golden light spilling over the Aegean Sea just beyond your terrace and a day of mindful movement, fresh food, and wild-hearted adventure ahead. This is more than a fitness retreat—it’s a chance to reawaken your strength, rediscover your spark, and reconnect with nature, community, and yourself.
Led by acclaimed movement coach Kayla Marie, this retreat invites you to slow down, train with intention, and say yes to the kind of experiences you don’t forget.
Kayla Marie brings over a decade of experience in yoga, functional training, and life coaching to create a week designed to challenge and transform.
Each morning begins with intention-setting and yoga to ground your energy, followed by small-group training sessions tailored to your level and goals. Using the private, fully equipped onsite gym, you’ll focus on building strength, improving mobility, and future-proofing your body for the life you want to live.
In the afternoons, there’s space for optional 1:1 recovery sessions, trail runs, sea swims—or simply a nap in the sun. And when it’s time to play, Crete’s landscapes offer endless inspiration: paddleboarding to Spinalonga, hiking gorges, and cliff-diving into cobalt-blue waters. Adventure is always within reach, and always at your pace.
Set around a peaceful courtyard, Fig Tree Villa is home for the week—four bright, beautifully designed houses with sea or mountain views, private terraces, and cosy spaces to socialise or unwind.
Rooms are twin or double, each with an ensuite bathroom, and a central open-plan kitchen and lounge. Whether you’re sharing a laugh over morning coffee or tucking into a post-training snack, the atmosphere is one of warmth, openness, and ease.
Reliable Wi-Fi is available for those who need to stay connected—but for most, the connection that matters most is with the people, the place, and the present moment.
In Crete, the outdoors is more than scenery—it’s part of the practice:
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Swim just steps from the villa, or further afield in snorkelling spots and secret coves.
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Hike local trails with sea views or venture out to Crete’s epic gorges, complete with waterfall dips.
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Paddleboard to Spinalonga at sunrise—it’s just a 15-minute glide from the beach.
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Boat trips take you to wild beaches and hidden coves, with lunch on board and time to dive into stillness—or the sea.
Every element of this retreat invites you to move, breathe, and live more fully.
Food is fresh, hearty, and deeply local—made to nourish both recovery and enjoyment.
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Breakfast is shared after training—choose from farm-fresh eggs, local fruit, breads, or order from a favourite café.
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Lunches range from beachside picnics to village tavernas, or something simple prepared in your villa kitchen.
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Dinners are a highlight—each night at a different local restaurant, with generous portions and flavours that celebrate Cretan cuisine.
Meals aren’t included in the price (except breakfast), but most guests find dinner ranges between €25–35. You’re encouraged to bring snacks and anything else that makes you feel at home.
This retreat is for those ready to dive deeper—into movement, joy, new connections, and life itself. It’s for those who want more than just rest—it’s for those ready to live all in.
The last retreat with Kayla sold out quickly, and it’s easy to see why.
If you’re ready to show up for yourself in a new way, to find strength in sweat and stillness, and to experience Crete through the eyes of a true adventurer, this is your moment.
