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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.

BOOK YOUR PHOS EXPERIENCE

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

Kelsey Wells

Kelsey Wells is a globally recognised fitness trainer, mental health advocate, motivational speaker and the creator of the transformative Redefine Fitness philosophy. As one of the world’s most influential voices in women’s fitness and wellness, she encourages millions of women to prioritise their mental wellbeing and embrace movement as a powerful tool for both physical and mental health. Through her workout programs, wellness retreats and global community of more than five million people, Kelsey continues to encourage people to redefine caring for their health— mind, body and soul.

Niki Smirni

Mindfulness Expert & Founder of Travelgems, guiding the retreat through gratitude practices and shared moments of reflection.

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.

Polina Ellis

Athens-based jewellery designer Polina Ellis, is an archaeologist that transcends the inspiration of her life experiences and academic studies into a unique design with subtle symbolism. A study in bold simplicity, Polina’s jewellery communicates strength and sensitivity. Pairing strong lines with clean forms, devoid of the unnecessary and embracing the pure, Polina creates pieces of subtle luxury that adhere to ancient Greek ethos.