6-Day Digital Detox and Nervous System Reset Retreat in Cyprus

The retreat runs from Sunday afternoon to Friday morning, a deliberate shift from the usual weekend-weekday rhythm. On arrival, you'll lock your phone in a secure box—you get an emergency contact number for friends and family, and two optional two-hour windows over the week if you need to check in. It sounds drastic, but most guests stop thinking about their phones after the first day or two.

Each day has a gentle rhythm. Monday starts with a village tour and hilltop hike through Agios Theodoros, followed by the first sauna and ice session with Paul, a mobile sauna and ice specialist from Ireland who runs 9 Waves Sauna and Ice. His sessions are part contrast-therapy primer, part guided ritual: wood-fired sauna scented with rosemary from For Rest's gardens, essential oils, and electrolyte drinks, punctuated by intense ice plunges that leave you buzzing. Tuesday and Thursday include beach shuttles to Akakia Beach Bar, where you can swim in the Mediterranean, kayak, or just soak up the sun. Wednesday offers a free day to explore Cyprus—hike, ride horses (pre-booking required), book a massage, or simply stay at the glamping site.

Evenings are where the community really forms. There are two traditional Cypriot barbecue nights, a group cookery session where everyone chops, stirs, and laughs together, and the option of silent meals—a surprisingly powerful experience where you eat together without speaking, focusing entirely on the food and the moment. Moonlight yoga on Thursday night closes the week under the stars, and Friday ends with a farewell breakfast and slow check-out.

The hosts, Loucas and Polina, built For Rest from the ground up, and it shows in every detail—from the cozy glamping tents to the outdoor kitchens and hot tubs. They're warm, attentive, and deeply knowledgeable about the local area, and they've designed the week to strike a balance between structure and freedom. Paul, the sauna expert, brings his Irish enthusiasm and a real skill for making hot-cold therapy feel accessible, fun, and deeply restorative.

What's included

- 5 nights accommodation in a glamping tent - All breakfasts and dinners (including two traditional Cypriot BBQ evenings) - Guided moonlight yoga sessions (2 sessions) - 2 guided sauna and ice experiences with Paul - Guided excursions (village tour + hike, beach days with shuttle) - Rounded barefoot breakfast at Governor's Beach - Community cooking session and optional silent meals - Use of hot tubs and outdoor facilities - Drinking water, tea, and coffee throughout the day - Parking and luggage storage - Transportation during the retreat (shuttles to beach, etc.) - Optional open-air bodyweight workouts guided by Paul

What's not included

- Airport transfers (available for fee) - Flights - Travel insurance - Visa fees - Lunches (unless you choose the fully catered option, or as specified) - On-property extras: massages, horse riding, etc. - Personal expenses