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.
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.
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 Eirini Xanthioti, 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.
Globally recognised fitness trainer, mental health advocate and the creator of the transformative Redefine Fitness philosophy. Her approach, will explore the connection between physical strength, mental wellbeing and self-compassion through movement.
Mindfulness Expert & Founder of Travelgems, leading the opening and closing ceremonies and introducing participants to mindfulness practices.
Berlin-based hospitality professional and Director of Business Development and Community Engagement at Design Hotels. Passionate about independent, design-led hotels, Wojciech brings a strong appreciation for distinctive hospitality concepts and meaningful guest experiences. He will join the Art of Living Well panel, exploring how the wisdom and values of Ancient Greece can continue to inspire the way we live and connect today.
Curator of Antiquities at the Museum of Cycladic Art, Doctor of Prehistoric Archaeology and Archaeologist specializing in Mycenaean settlements and ancient communities, and will join the Art of Living Well discussion, exploring how the wisdom and values of Ancient Greece can continue to inspire the way we live and connect today.
Athens-based jewellery designer, archaeologist and fine artist whose work reflects a deep appreciation for Ancient Greek heritage through contemporary design, and who will join the Art of Living Well discussion on the enduring influence of Greek cultural heritage.
Wim Hof Method Advanced Instructor & Breathing Expert, specialising in conscious breathing, that will guide sessions to support wellbeing and embodied awareness.
Spiritual Sound Healer & Breathwork Facilitator, who will lead immersive sound experiences, focused on relaxation, and restoration.
Professional Dancer, Educator & Movement Director, that will lead dance movement therapy sessions, inspired by ancient Greek dances, linking body, breath, and emotion.
Founder of Studio Araneida and Textile artist based in Crete, working primarily with natural and reclaimed materials, she is inviting participants to create their own Cycladic-inspired embroidered pieces while connecting traditional craftsmanship with contemporary design.
