Niki Smirni
Mindfulness Expert & Founder of Travelgems, guiding the retreat through gratitude practices and shared moments of reflection.
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PHOS - Presence Heals our Senses
October 2–4, 2026
Experience PHOS, a new experiential platform, where ancient wisdom meets contemporary wellbeing.
PHOS invites you to slow down, reconnect and renew through the island’s culture, landscape and rhythm.
Built around the pillars of Light, Presence and Connection, PHOS brings together movement, cultural immersion, creative expression, gastronomy and shared rituals designed to awaken the senses and deepen your connection to place.
Created by Empiria Group in partnership with Design Hotels and under the auspices of the Greek National Tourism Organisation (GNTO), PHOS is more than a retreat. It is a thoughtfully curated journey designed to reconnect you with yourself, with others and with the character of place.
The PHOS Philosophy
PHOS explores light not only as something we see, but as a state of awareness, stillness, alignment and emotional clarity. Throughout the experience, you’ll reconnect with yourself, others and the spirit of the island through daily gratitude practices, breathwork, sound healing, movement, creative workshops, cultural conversations, and shared dining rituals.
Through daily gratitude practices, breathwork, sound healing, movement, creative workshops, cultural conversations and shared dining rituals, you’ll explore the connection between Greek cultural intelligence and contemporary wellbeing as a lived and deeply felt experience.
A Journey of Light, Presence & Connection
Begin each morning with breathwork, sound healing and gratitude circles before joining inspiring conversations exploring the enduring influence of Ancient Greece on creativity, ethics, architecture and design.
Discover Cycladic craftsmanship through workshops with Alexandra Diona, experience immersive sound healing with Nikolaos Unalome and move with the rhythms of the Aegean through guided sessions with Themistoklis Pavlis.
Evenings conclude around the table, celebrating the Greek tradition of storytelling, conversation and togetherness.
MEET THE COLLABORATORS
Sukkhadas
Wim Hof Method Advanced Instructor & Breathing Expert, leading daily breathwork sessions designed to cultivate energy, awareness, and balance.
Nikolaos Unalome
Spiritual Sound Healer & Breathwork Facilitator, creating immersive sound experiences that encourage relaxation, presence, and sensory awareness.
Themistoklis Pavlis
Professional Dancer, Educator & Movement Director, guiding movement practices inspired by the rhythms and fluidity of the Aegean.
Alexandra Diona
Fiber Artist, Educator and Founder of A Shiny Day, leading a creative workshop inspired by Greek craftsmanship and contemporary expression.
Your Three-Day Journey
Day One — Arrival
- Check-in
- Welcome Ceremony
- Sound Healing with Nikolaos Unalome
- Community Dinner
Day Two — Exploration
- Gratitude Circle
- Morning Breathwork
- Timeless Paths Cultural Conversation
- Design Workshop
- Optional Experiences (Wine & Cheese Experience | Polaroid Walk “Cycladic Eyes”)
- Aegean Fluidity Movement
- Community Dinner
Day Three — Integration
- Gratitude Circle
- Morning Breathwork
- Closing Workshop
- Departure
Included in Your Experience
- Two nights’ accommodation at Parīlio
- Daily breakfast
- Community dinners
- All PHOS sessions and workshops
