Late Summer Yoga & Swimming Retreat in a 300-Year-Old Venetian Manor, Corfu

The retreat is built around four days and three nights at a 300-year-old Venetian manor in Benitses, a small village on Corfu's east coast. The house has high ceilings, a private pool, a garden, and views across to the sea. It's a 30-minute drive from the airport, and a short walk from the village's tavernas and cafes.

Each day has a different focus. The first evening is about settling in — gentle stretches, introductions, and a long dinner together. Day two centres on the beach: morning vinyasa, then most of the day by the water with a picnic lunch. Day three brings the private boat trip, with swim stops along Corfu's coastline and lunch at a traditional taverna that the hosts call their favourite on the island. There's also a group meditation on the water before heading back.

Maria leads all the yoga sessions. She grew up doing Sunday stretches with her parents and has spent the past decade going deeper into the practice, particularly through the Kriya Babaji tradition. Her classes combine breath, awareness, and movement, often tied to a theme for the day. Expect vinyasa flows in the morning and Yoga Nidra in the evening.

Piibe, the co-host, has spent seven summers working across Corfu's tourism industry and knows the island inside out. She handles the logistics and local knowledge — the best beaches, the quietest hiking trails, the tavernas worth the walk.

The group is capped at eight, which keeps things intimate. Most guests come solo, and the hosts say that by day two, it rarely feels that way. The pace is relaxed — there's structure, but also plenty of time to read by the pool, wander into the village, or just sit on the terrace and watch the light change over the sea.

What's included

- 3 nights accommodation in a historic Venetian manor - 3 daily meals (breakfast, lunch, dinner) - Welcome drink - Daily yoga classes with Maria - Private boat trip along Corfu's coastline - Guided nature hike - Beach day with picnic lunch - Excursions and activities - Transportation during the retreat - Luggage storage - Wifi connection - Pre and post retreat support from the team

What's not included

- Flights to Corfu - Airport transfers (can be arranged on request) - Travel insurance - Visa fees - Optional massage (available as upgrade)