LEFKADA, GREECE | JULY 26-31, 2026

Serenity by the Sea

A summer yoga & meditation retreat to return to your center.

AN INVITATION TO INNER STILLNESS + SELF-DISCOVERY


Silence the noise.

Soften the edges.

Soak in the sea.

Somewhere beneath the noise — the deadlines, the scrolling, the relentless pace of a life lived outward, there is a deeper current. Quiet. Still. Yours. This retreat is an invitation to find it again.

For six luminous days on the Ionian Sea, we gather at the Mimosa Retreat in Lefkada, Greece, at a 5-star sanctuary perched above crystalline waters, to soften, to breathe, to come back to the heart of who we are.

Step into six luxurious days of all-inclusive yoga, meditation, & self-discovery.

THE EXPERIENCE


Through morning yoga and meditation, soul-nourishing Mediterranean meals, afternoons by the pool with the Aegean shimmering below, walks through whitewashed village lanes, and evenings of genuine human connection — we strip away the layers of static to reveal the vibrant, steady heartbeat beneath. We create the conditions for something profound: a return to yourself.


WHAT AWAITS

  • A peaceful outdoor yoga deck with yoga mats and bolsters, overlooking a scenic view of trees, water, and distant mountains, with open curtains framing the landscape.

    Daily Vinyasa Yoga & Guided Meditation

    Begin each morning in sacred practice — breath, movement, and stillness woven together as the sun rises over the Ionian. Evening sessions deepen your practice and ease you gently into rest.

  • A hillside retreat featuring multiple stone buildings, a pool, outdoor seating, and lush greenery including tall cypress and various trees.

    Ocean-View Luxury Villa

    Wake to the sound of the sea in your elegant private room at the Mimosa Retreat — a 5-star sanctuary where every detail has been designed to hold you in comfort, beauty, and ease. This is where luxury and soul meet.

  • A wooden outdoor dining table under a thatched roof with a view of a lake and green hills.

    Mediteranean Nourishment

    Gather at the table for meals crafted with the colours and flavours of the Greek coast. Vibrant, seasonal, alive. Every shared meal becomes a ritual of connection, a reminder of what life actually tastes like when you slow down enough to savour it.

  • Aerial view of a scenic bay with sailboats, surrounded by green hills and mountains, under a partly cloudy sky.

    Lefkada Exploration

    Wander into the charming harbour town, sink your feet into some of Europe's most breathtaking beaches, or simply let the afternoon dissolve poolside. Adventure or stillness — the choice is entirely yours.

  • A person standing on a road at night, pointing upward with a flashlight, with a starry sky and the Milky Way galaxy visible overhead.

    Enchanting Entertainment

    Ritual, delight, and wonder guide the experiential design of our retreats. A thoughtful moment of surprise woven through the week will turn stillness into awe and memories into treasures.

  • Two people sitting on the floor in meditation with a tray of tea, candles, and flowers between them.

    Kindred Community

    You will not come here as strangers for long. Shared practice, shared meals, sunsets by the pool — these are the conditions in which real connection forms. You will leave with a supportive community that carries you long after the retreat ends.

  • Aerial view of a long, sandy beach with turquoise water along a rugged, rocky cliffside with sparse green vegetation.

    Hidden Cove Beach Days

    Travel to Lefkada’s famous turquoise shores for days of sun-soaked integration. Feel the warm, electric blue water against your skin and let the weight of the world dissolve into the salt and sand.

  • Person receiving a massage outdoors under a canopy with trees and greenery visible in the background.

    Seaside Massage

    Let the sound of the waves carry you deeper into rest with a private massage on the terrace, salt air on your skin and the Ionian Sea stretching out before you. Available to book as an indulgent addition to your retreat experience.

Daily flow

6:30 am Sunrise

8:00 am Guided Meditation

8:30 am Spicy Vinyasa Yoga

10:00 am Brunch

Free time / Experience

2: 30 pm Mediterranean Bites

5:30 pm Soulful Vinyasa or Yin Yoga

7:30 pm Dinner

8:30 pm Sunset

YOUR DAYS, BEAUTIFULLY HELD


Your day begins with guided meditation as the morning light settles over the sea — breath first, always. From there, straight into a spicy vinyasa flow to wake the body fully and remind you what you're made of. Brunch is long, colourful, and deeply satisfying. Then the day opens up. Entirely yours. Beach, pool, village, sleep, a seaside massage, or simply lingering with a book in the dappled shade of olive trees.

Late afternoon calls you back to the mat for a soulful vinyasa or slow, surrendering yin, depending on what the day asks for. Dinner is where the magic of community deepens, plates passed, stories shared, the evening settling gently around you. And when the night comes alive, we’ll drift into heart shares and laughter under a sky full of Greek stars.

THE VENUE


Mimosa Retreat | Lefkada, Greece

Perched on the sun-drenched hillside of Lefkada, the Mimosa Retreat is among the most breathtaking 5-star villa sanctuaries on the Ionian Coast. Lush gardens. An infinity pool that dissolves into sea and sky. Light-filled rooms with private terraces and ocean panoramas that make every morning feel like a miracle.

Lefkada is no ordinary island. Connected to the Greek mainland by a slender causeway, yet encircled by the deep turquoise of the Ionian Sea, it holds an otherworldly quality — unhurried, unspoiled, ineffably beautiful. You will feel its magic the moment you arrive.

SHALA OVER THE SEA

5 STAR LUXURY VILLAS

BEAUTY TO UNWIND


An aerial view of a swimming pool with clear water, surrounded by rocks, greenery, and tropical plants. There are two lounge chairs with towels and a small table, along with a thatched umbrella providing shade.
Living room with wooden furniture and a large open window revealing a lake and trees outside.
A wooden chair on a sunlit patio overlooking a lake with boats, surrounded by lush greenery, with mountains in the background.

REAL TAKEAWAYS


Let’s remember, together

  • CENTER

    Silence the outer noise and return to the steady ground within yourself.

  • CALM

    A nervous system that knows how to soften. A mind that knows how to rest.

  • CLARITY

    When the static finally quiets, what truly matters rises to the surface.

  • CONNECTION

    To yourself, to others, to something larger and more true.

  • COURAGE

    Something quietly bold shifts when you choose to pause and turn inward.

The sea does not hurry, yet it reaches every shore. This summer, let the ocean remind you — you are already enough, already whole, already home.

YOUR HOSTS


A smiling man with blue eyes and a beard, wearing a wide-brimmed hat and a green jacket, standing against a gray textured background.

Jeremy & Eliza Falk are partners-in-shine who have been hosting transformational retreats worldwide for over 9 years, guiding students to reconnect with their aliveness and gathering an inspired community that continues to flourish.

Jeremy & Eliza Falk

  • "I believe strongly in the power of community and the practices that connect us to ourselves and each other. When we slow down and fill up, we’re able to show up — for our lives, relationships, and purpose.

    In a world that is hyper focused on what is artificial, augmented, and virtual, my goal for this retreat is that you remember your innate wisdom, authenticity, and power so that you may navigate a complex and evolving world more skillfully and heartfully.”

    —Jeremy Falk, E-RYT 500, brings 20 years of experience with 8,000 hours of facilitation, impacting over 200,000 people through embodiment, mindfulness, and personal development practices. His unique and accessible style combines gravitas and wisdom, with levity and heart.

A woman with long dark hair and blue eyes wearing a pink sleeveless dress, gold hoop earrings, and a delicate necklace, standing against a wooden wall.
  • "I believe when we learn to slow down, attune to the body, and source from our true desire, we can lead from our values and live a life filled with more play, pleasure, and passion.

    I design experiences that enliven and celebrate the full human experience so that we can expand our capacity to feel, open, and receive.

    My goal is for you to feel deeply held, heard, and seen so that you can awaken to new possibility and potential."

    —Eliza Falk is a mind-body coach, mindfulness-based somatic practitioner, and experience designer empowering leaders to embody their deepest purpose.

WHAT PEOPLE ARE SAYING


Frequently asked questions

  • Serenty by the Sea is hosted at the Mimosa retreat center in Lefkada, Greece.

  • The closest airport is Aktion Airport (PVK) which is a 40 – 45 minute drive from Mimosa Retreat. There are several flights a week here from the U.K. Airlines such as British Airways, Ryan Air and Easy Jet to name a few. Flights depart from Newcastle, Belfast, Manchester, Birmingham, Bristol, London Heathrow, London Gatwick and London Stanstead.

    You can also fly into Athens International, which is about a 4 to 4.5 hour drive along a scenic toll motorway. We'd suggest renting a car and turning the drive into an adventure of its own. Stop at the Corinth Canal, pass through mountain villages, and cross the famous floating bridge onto Lefkada island. Public transportation is available from both PVK and Athens International via the KTEL bus system. We recommend researching routes and schedules in advance, as bus frequency is limited.

  • Plan to check in no later than 4 pm on July 26th, and check out by 10 am on July 31st.

  • All guests will stay on-site at the luxury retreat property with multiple lodging options to choose from.

  • This is for humans fond of movement, mindfulness, and community who are wanting to call in more presence, vitality, and truth into their lives. Our guests typically range in age from 25-65, and the minimum age to attend is 18 — with the exception of Jeremy' and Eliza’s 2 year old son Woods, who will attend the retreat along with a full time caretaker.

  • This retreat isn’t for you if you don’t enjoy taking a studio style yoga, fitness, or pilates class, or if you will have had major surgery that impairs your movement close to the retreat. Participants must be able to comfortably get around hilly terrain on their own.

    The retreat also isn’t for you if you’re looking for a purely solitary experience of being alone. Our retreats are rich in community, connection, authenticity, vulnerability, and personal growth.

  • Mostly an open heart and mind, but yes, some vinyasa yoga experience is recommended. Jeremy's vinyasa yoga classes are dynamic and challenging, while remaining accessible and meditative. You’ll enjoy creative flows with intelligent sequencing and plenty of options to make the practice your own. We love devotional chants with the harmonium and epic deep house playlists — if you’re not sure, feel free to reach out!

  • Included:

    On-site accommodations

    Delicious Mediterranean brunch, midday snack, and dinner will be provided daily, alongside juice, tea, and coffee.

    Daily yoga and meditation classes

    One off-site excursion

    On-site luxury Villa and pool with stunning views of the Ionian sea and surrounding islands

    Not included:

    Flight to Greece

    Airport transportation to and from the venue

    Spa Services

    Travel insurance

    Gratuity for Staff

  • Each day we’ll enjoy brunch at 10 am, followed by light bites around 2:30pm, and a dinner just before sunset at 7:30 pm. Coffee, tea, and juices will be available.

    Cuisine will be delicious traditional Greek and Mediterranean-inspired food with mixed meat proteins with gluten-free, vegetarians, vegan accommodations. The kitchen is unable to accommodate any other specific personal dietary requests.

    The retreat venue is minutes from Lefkada, and each Villa has a small kitchenette if you need to store personal items.

  • The retreat space is substance-free. The work we're doing together asks for presence, honesty, and a clear mind. Part of what makes this container powerful is the willingness to be with ourselves as we actually are.

  • Yes, email jeremy@jeremyfalk.com for a custom payment plan option. Full payment must be complete 30 days before the retreat.

  • All retreat fees are non-refundable except as outlined below. Due to the nature of full-property buyouts, we are unable to make exceptions to this policy.

    48-Hour Cooling-Off Period: If you cancel within 48 hours of booking, you will receive a full refund minus a 3% credit card processing fee, if applicable.

    Cancellations More Than 90 Days Before the Retreat If you cancel more than 90 days before the event, you are eligible for a 15% refund of your total payment. To receive this refund, you must notify us in writing that you are formally withdrawing from the retreat. This allows us to finalize logistics, accommodation assignments, and planning with an accurate headcount. Cancellations without formal written notice are not eligible for any refund.

    Cancellations Within 90 Days of the Retreat No refunds will be issued for cancellations made within 90 days of the retreat start date.

    Reservation Transfers Your reservation is fully transferable. If you are unable to attend, you may transfer your spot to another person at no additional cost. Shared accommodation reservations must be transferred to someone of the same gender. Please notify us of any transfers as early as possible.

    Travel Insurance We very strongly recommend purchasing travel insurance to protect your investment. We recommend Global Rescue Signature PLUS, which includes "Cancel for Any Reason" (CFAR) coverage. This plan reimburses 75% of your non-refundable costs if you cancel for any reason, and up to 100% for covered events such as illness, injury, or family emergencies. Important: to be eligible for CFAR coverage, you must purchase your policy within 20 days of your initial retreat payment. Cancellations under the policy must be made at least 48 hours before departure.

    Life happens. Travel insurance is how you protect yourself. Please don't wait.

  • No! Who needs those?! The price listed for your accommodation is the price you’ll see at checkout.