SEASONAL RHYTHMS AND RITUALS: EMBRACING SPRING WITH EMMA BOWEN

Monday, May 24th to Friday, May 28th, 2027

Mèlisses, Andros, Greece

This is a retreat I dreamed up in Spring of 2026 as I was simultaneously watching nature (including myself) wake up from a long, cold, New York City winter, leading my Ayurveda Spring Cleanse, and continuing my exploration of how seasonal food and supportive movement practices can help us become more aware of ourselves and, thus, the world around us.

Seasonal Rhythms and Rituals: Embracing Spring offers an opportunity to slow down, explore, pay attention, have fun, eat extraordinary food, move our bodies, be in nature, learn together, grow together, and experience joy.

I discovered our venue, Mèlisses, through the genius culinary work of Sappho Hatzis, who works as the chef for the property. With its focus on slow living, appreciating the seasons, and creating magic in every detail, Mèlisses is a location and space truly in line with my vision for an experience that allows us the opportunity to intentionally take care of ourselves, and by extension, each other.

The property is about a 20-minute drive from the port of Gavrio in the Cycladic island of Andros, Greece. The house was thoughtfully built in a strategic and more sheltered part of the island – halfway between all the main landmarks of Andros. This location protects Mèlisses from the Meltemi, the Cycladic island winds, which blow during the summer.

The property comprises a main house, two saltwater pools, beautiful accommodations (six bedrooms), a seasonal vegetable garden with homegrown ingredients and wild herbs, a mini animal farm for our goats and chickens, and landscaped stone stairs that lead right down to the sea.

Mèlisses captures old-world Mediterranean charm and offers a way of life that is authentic, inspirational and convivial.

  • • 4 nights over 5 days accommodation and use of all Mèlisses facilities. A boutique home, which comprises a main house, two saltwater pools, a seasonal vegetable garden with homegrown ingredients and wild herbs, a mini animal farm for our goats and chickens, and private access to the sea.

    • Daily breakfast, lunch, afternoon snack, and dinner

    • Daily coffee and tea station from midday until 5pm

    • Nightly aperitivo before dinner

    • Daily Yoga practice and use of on-site yoga mats and props

    • Ayurvedic workshop tailored to the spring season

    • An organized hike in the countryside

    • A dinner out on the town with the opportunity for local shopping

    • More to be finalized!

  • • Transportation to and from Greece and Mèlisses (I will offer information with ferry and taxi logistics in the months leading up to the retreat)

    • Massage, available on site

    • Alcoholic beverages other than a nightly aperitivo

    • Travel insurance (highly recommended)

    • If you’d like to be on the island a little longer, you are also welcome to extend your stay at Mèlisses by arriving before or staying after the retreat.

  • The Sea Urchin Suite (private room, en suite bathroom) SOLD OUT

    • Double occupancy: $3050 per person

    • Single occupancy: $3750

    ​The Red Mullet Suite (private room, en suite bathroom) SOLD OUT

    • Double occupancy: $3050 per person

    • Single occupancy: $3750

    ​The Coral Cottage AVAILABLE (This could be taken by 2 people who would like to share the Master Bedroom and have the Coral Cottage to themselves. Pricing for this option would be $3300 per person.)​

    • Master Bedroom (private room, shared common areas)

      • Double occupancy: $2850 per person

      • Single occupancy: $3550

    • Bunk bed (private room, shared common areas) 1 BUNK STILL AVAILABLE

      • Double occupancy: $2350 per person

      • Single occupancy: $3050​

    ​The Oyster Rooms (two independent rooms with one shared bathroom)

    • Room 1 SOLD OUT

      • Double occupancy: $2550 per person

      • Single occupancy: $3250

    • Room 2 AVAILABLE

      • Double occupancy: $2550 per person

      • Single occupancy: $3250

If you would like to book, please email hello@emmabowenyoga.com with your room preference and send a $1000 non-refundable deposit via Venmo to @Emma-Bowen-1 (last 4 digits of phone number are 1187). I can also accept payment via Zelle, PayPal, or in cash / by check.

The remaining balance is due by January 24, 2027. Any cancellations made before 45 days prior to the retreat start date are refundable minus the $1000 non-refundable deposit. All cancellations made after 45 days prior to the retreat start date are non-refundable.

All photos courtesy of Mèlisses.