Yoga and Nature Retreats at Abeliona Retreat, Arcadia, Greece

Abeliona Retreat is a small hotel and retreat venue in the Arcadia region of the Peloponnese, Greece. It hosts its own programme of yoga and wellness weekends and longer retreats, and rents the property to teachers and groups running their own. The retreat's own calendar for 2025 and 2026 lists weekends such as Warm & Cozy Yoga (22–25 January), Mountain Harmony Yoga Retreat (6–8 February), Wellness Retreat / Relax – Recharge – Reconnect (6–8 March), Yoga, Dance Therapy & Therapeutic Astrology Vol 3 (27–29 March) and Rebirth: A Holistic experience for body, mind & spirit (13–17 May 2026).

A typical day on one of these retreats pairs morning yoga or meditation in the yurt with an afternoon outdoors. The site lists E-bikes, hikes on the Apollo Trails, the Neda Waterfalls, rafting and canyoning, and local food tastings as its regular activities. Sightseeing takes in the Temple of Apollo Epicurius at Bassae, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and Ancient Olympia.

The property is designed for quiet. Guests' reviews mention fireplaces in the rooms, a library you can lose an afternoon in, an atmospheric sitting area and easy parking. One reviewer called it "a gem in the middle of nowhere"; another praised the breakfast specifically. Rooms are described as large and comfortable, and the staff as warm and helpful.

What separates this from a beach yoga week is the landscape and the myth attached to it. The retreat sits below Mount Lykaion, where Greek myth places the birth of Zeus, and the surrounding villages are well preserved. The property also runs on eco-conscious lines — electric car charging is available, and E-bikes are the standard way to get around the trails.

Because the programme changes month to month, the specific teacher, schedule and price depend on which retreat you book. The venue also takes bookings from teachers who want to bring their own group, which is worth knowing if you are organising rather than attending.

What's included

- Accommodation at Abeliona Retreat - Yoga and meditation sessions in the yurt - Meals cooked with local produce (varies by programme) - Access to the lounge and library - Free parking - Electric car charging

What's not included

- Travel to and from Abeliona - Travel insurance - Excursions and activities not listed in your programme - Personal expenses