7 Day Discover Your Joy Retreat for Soul-led Women over 40
7 Day Discover Your Joy Retreat for Soul-led Women over 40
Almyrida, Greece
Up to 5 in group
May 25 - 31, 2025
Retreat Highlights
- Come away with a deeper connection to yourself, Divine presence, and a knowing of how to reconnect with the joy that is your birthright in your unique way.
- Profound guided meditations to connect with unconditional love and infinite intelligence (God, Source energy, or however you understand it) and receive inspiration and upliftment.
- Intuitive movement - moving in whatever way your body wants to, with eyes closed and without words.
- Uncover insights about yourself and your life through intuitive painting (and/or collage) and journaling. There is no right or wrong way to do it. Scribbles and mess are welcome. All intuitive art is perfect because it is simply a way to enjoyably access your subconscious and your higher self.
- Connect with other women in a supportive small group.
- A beautiful setting and gorgeous location a short walk to the beach.
- Fun excursions to the old town of Chania, and to the White Mountains, to connect to sacred sites and the land.
About this Retreat
Your Guides
I believe we are each here to make the best life for ourselves by getting out of our old stories, getting in touch with what we really need and want, and moving steadily towards it.
At this point in my life, I want to use my time wisely and well. One of the greatest regrets of the dying is not allowing themselves to be happy. Joy goes even deeper than happiness because it is an inside job.
This has been my journey, and I want to help other women to realize that they are important too, and that their own joy matters, and help them find a path to getting there.
The experiences I will facilitate for you use tools that have been gathered through many years of training and practice, including certifications as an Intentional Creativity Method® coach, Spiritual Counselor, ThetaHealing® practitioner and instructor, and more.
All our activities and processes are for you to participate in and enjoy without any pressure or experience needed.
Join me for this unique opportunity to discover your joy and connect to yourself, Divine presence, and other soul-driven women in a beautiful part of the world!
My education and study includes:
Certification as an Intentional Creativity Method® Life Coach
Certification as a ThetaHealing® Practitioner
Certification as a ThetaHealing® Instructor
-1600 hours of Clinical Pastoral Education through ACPE (Association of Clinical Pastoral Education)
Certification in Energy Work through Unlimited Body
Breathwork training through L.R.T.
Certification in Hypnotherapy through the MultiPath Center
Certification in Spiritual Counseling through the MultiPath Center
Details of this retreat
Your joy and authenticity are central to you living your life without regrets.
Would you like to discover your joy and deepen your connection to the Divine with other like-minded women?
Join us in Crete to engage in accessible, uplifting practices in a luxurious villa near the beach!
We will also enjoy the beauty and timeless energy of Crete on fun, private excursions with delicious food.
This is more than a retreat - it's an opportunity to kickstart or continue your personal and spiritual journey so that you can live a life more true to yourself.
In a glorious and relaxed setting, we will deeply connect to ourselves, the Divine (however you understand that: God, infinite intelligence, unconditional love, etc.), as well as nature, sacred sites, and each other. I will facilitate our inner exploration of what we really need in order to be more joyful and how to move towards that.
I will guide you using tools that have been life-changing and life-enhancing for me and many others: intuitive painting (and/or collage), journaling, intuitive movement, and profound meditations that connect us to a higher realm of guidance and inspiration.
Through intuitive art, insights about your life and how to best move forward are revealed to you.
There is no right or wrong way to do it, and you will naturally end up accessing your subconscious and your higher self and move through feelings to a place of calm and joy.
Part of the Intuitive Art practice is journaling, which complements and expands on what you receive through your art making.
Intuitive movement is about moving mindfully in whatever way you are drawn to, expressing inner thoughts and feelings with eyes closed and without words. Through this process, you also access your higher self and subconscious and grow in self-acceptance, peace, and satisfaction.
I will also be leading you in profound meditations to connect to the Divine (infinite intelligence, unconditional love, your higher self, God, or however you understand it) and receive energetic downloads. This part of the retreat is equally as important.
These meditations and downloads are an integral part of what has helped me and my clients grow and advance as much as we have.
Tuning into Divine energy in this way will provide you with a higher level of guidance, refreshment, and peace.
In our relaxed and supportive circles, we will naturally deepen our connections to each other, though there is never any pressure to share if you don't want to.
I will facilitate, and no skill or experience is needed!
You will come away with a deeper connection to yourself, Divine presence, and a knowing of how to reconnect with the joy that is your birthright in your unique way.
We will also go on private excursions to connect with the heritage, beauty, and sacred sites of Crete, and indulge in delicious and wholesome food with options for all dietary needs.
There will be free time to enjoy the sparkling beach, our private pool and hot tub, walk, nap, etc.
Join us in Crete to discover your joy and deepen your connection to the Divine through accessible, uplifting practices and fun and meaningful excursions with other soul-led women!
Would you like to discover your joy and deepen your connection to the Divine with other like-minded women?
Join us in Crete to engage in accessible, uplifting practices in a luxurious villa near the beach!
We will also enjoy the beauty and timeless energy of Crete on fun, private excursions with delicious food.
This is more than a retreat - it's an opportunity to kickstart or continue your personal and spiritual journey so that you can live a life more true to yourself.
In a glorious and relaxed setting, we will deeply connect to ourselves, the Divine (however you understand that: God, infinite intelligence, unconditional love, etc.), as well as nature, sacred sites, and each other. I will facilitate our inner exploration of what we really need in order to be more joyful and how to move towards that.
I will guide you using tools that have been life-changing and life-enhancing for me and many others: intuitive painting (and/or collage), journaling, intuitive movement, and profound meditations that connect us to a higher realm of guidance and inspiration.
Through intuitive art, insights about your life and how to best move forward are revealed to you.
There is no right or wrong way to do it, and you will naturally end up accessing your subconscious and your higher self and move through feelings to a place of calm and joy.
Part of the Intuitive Art practice is journaling, which complements and expands on what you receive through your art making.
Intuitive movement is about moving mindfully in whatever way you are drawn to, expressing inner thoughts and feelings with eyes closed and without words. Through this process, you also access your higher self and subconscious and grow in self-acceptance, peace, and satisfaction.
I will also be leading you in profound meditations to connect to the Divine (infinite intelligence, unconditional love, your higher self, God, or however you understand it) and receive energetic downloads. This part of the retreat is equally as important.
These meditations and downloads are an integral part of what has helped me and my clients grow and advance as much as we have.
Tuning into Divine energy in this way will provide you with a higher level of guidance, refreshment, and peace.
In our relaxed and supportive circles, we will naturally deepen our connections to each other, though there is never any pressure to share if you don't want to.
I will facilitate, and no skill or experience is needed!
You will come away with a deeper connection to yourself, Divine presence, and a knowing of how to reconnect with the joy that is your birthright in your unique way.
We will also go on private excursions to connect with the heritage, beauty, and sacred sites of Crete, and indulge in delicious and wholesome food with options for all dietary needs.
There will be free time to enjoy the sparkling beach, our private pool and hot tub, walk, nap, etc.
Join us in Crete to discover your joy and deepen your connection to the Divine through accessible, uplifting practices and fun and meaningful excursions with other soul-led women!
Schedule
Mon, Wed, and Fri:
8- 9 Breakfast Buffet catered to your dietary needs (Let us know in advance)
9:15 - 12:15 Morning Circle:
Guided Meditation with energetic downloads
Guided Intuitive Art (no skills necessary)
Journaling
Guided Intuitive Movement
Sharing and/or listening
12:15- 2:15 Free time and lunch (not included)
Lunch at your choice of several oceanside restaurants within walking distance. Go to the beach (a 5 minute walk), nap, hot tub, read by the pool, or whatever you wish.
2:15 - 5:15 Afternoon Circle
Guided Meditation with energetic downloads
Guided Intuitive Art (no skills necessary)
Journaling
Guided Intuitive Movement
Sharing and/or listening
5:30 - 7:00 Optional Private Personal Development Session with Patrice (not included)($150) to make further progress on anything that may have arisen for you during the retreat. There are 5 slots available (one per day on Mon, Tue, Wed, Thurs, Fri)
Tuesday and Thursday:
Same schedule except Morning Circle and part of Free Time will be replaced by an excursion.
Lunch with soft drinks, wine, and raki included at traditional local restaurants on excursion days
~A private half day excursion to the old town of Chania, including the seafront and 3 houses of worship (Jewish, Greek Orthodox, and Muslim). We will tune into the energy at each. We will have time for shopping at the boutiques. Lunch at a seaside restaurant is included, with wine and raki.
~A private half day excursion into nature and an opportunity to absorb the healing energy of the land and a sacred site. Lunch at a traditional restaurant is included, with wine and raki.
8- 9 Breakfast Buffet catered to your dietary needs (Let us know in advance)
9:15 - 12:15 Morning Circle:
Guided Meditation with energetic downloads
Guided Intuitive Art (no skills necessary)
Journaling
Guided Intuitive Movement
Sharing and/or listening
12:15- 2:15 Free time and lunch (not included)
Lunch at your choice of several oceanside restaurants within walking distance. Go to the beach (a 5 minute walk), nap, hot tub, read by the pool, or whatever you wish.
2:15 - 5:15 Afternoon Circle
Guided Meditation with energetic downloads
Guided Intuitive Art (no skills necessary)
Journaling
Guided Intuitive Movement
Sharing and/or listening
5:30 - 7:00 Optional Private Personal Development Session with Patrice (not included)($150) to make further progress on anything that may have arisen for you during the retreat. There are 5 slots available (one per day on Mon, Tue, Wed, Thurs, Fri)
Tuesday and Thursday:
Same schedule except Morning Circle and part of Free Time will be replaced by an excursion.
Lunch with soft drinks, wine, and raki included at traditional local restaurants on excursion days
~A private half day excursion to the old town of Chania, including the seafront and 3 houses of worship (Jewish, Greek Orthodox, and Muslim). We will tune into the energy at each. We will have time for shopping at the boutiques. Lunch at a seaside restaurant is included, with wine and raki.
~A private half day excursion into nature and an opportunity to absorb the healing energy of the land and a sacred site. Lunch at a traditional restaurant is included, with wine and raki.
Note: Schedule is approximate and may change
Getting Here
Patrice Spitz, C.S.C., Almyrida, Greece
Directions
Fly into Chania International Airport or take a ferry to Chania.
It is easy to find a taxi when you arrive in Crete at either the airport or the ferry port, but if you give me your arrival time, I can arrange for a taxi for an additional fee.
I will give you the exact address when you register.
It is easy to find a taxi when you arrive in Crete at either the airport or the ferry port, but if you give me your arrival time, I can arrange for a taxi for an additional fee.
I will give you the exact address when you register.
Accommodation
There are 3 beautiful private bedrooms and one shared bedroom available. Each bedroom has a private bathroom. All rooms are decorated in a warm, organic style.
Shared room with private bathroom for this room
Private Room with Private Bath
Venue & Amenities
A/C in Rooms
Free Wifi
Spa
Sauna
Pool
Towels
Free Parking
Kitchen
Tour Assistance
Hot Tub
Coffee/Tea
Cafe
Restaurant
Fitness Center
Yoga Studio
Housekeeping
Bicycles For Rent
Our luxurious private villa is gorgeous! It has 2 pools , a hot tub, and sea views. We also have an outdoor dining space with a generous table well suited to our intuitive art pursuits.
We also have a billiards room, and a screening room with a large screen TV, free wifi, air-conditioning, and a laundry room.
There are restaurants within walking distance, most on the beach. There are also grocery stores, bakeries, a pharmacy, boutiques, and a spa.
We also have a billiards room, and a screening room with a large screen TV, free wifi, air-conditioning, and a laundry room.
There are restaurants within walking distance, most on the beach. There are also grocery stores, bakeries, a pharmacy, boutiques, and a spa.
Meals
Menu Types
Vegan
Vegetarian
Pescetarian
Ayurvedic
Includes Meat
Organic
Gluten Free
Dairy Free
Nut Free
Catered to your dietary needs:
Breakfast Buffet: Delicious local foods, such as yogurts, fruits, eggs, cheeses, locally baked breads, honey, spanakopita, coffee, tea
2 Cretan lunches on excursion days
What's Included
- 6 nights lodging in a luxurious private villa with private pool and hot tub a 5 minute walk to the beach
- A private half day excursion to the old town of Chania, including the seafront and 3 houses of worship (Jewish, Greek Orthodox, and Muslim). We will tune into the energy at each and notice what we observe. We will have time for shopping at the boutiques and a delicious Cretan lunch is included, with options for your dietary needs.
- Our second excursion will be a private guided tour to visit the mountains.. A gentle hike will bring us up a beautiful stone path to an ancient cave and church. We will also visit a local organic avocado farm and enjoy a wide variety of traditional Cretan dishes at a small family taverna, with options for your dietary needs, and complimentary wine and raki.
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- -Delicious daily breakfast buffet catered to your dietary needs
- -Snacks daily (available at all times)
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- -2 generous lunches with a variety of dishes to suit your dietary needs on excursion days.
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- -Group zoom call before the retreat to connect and prepare
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- -Group zoom call after the retreat to share and help integrate what we've learned into our lives
What's Not Included
- Airfare and/or ferry to Chania, Crete
- Taxi to/from villa upon arrival and departure
- 3 lunches and all dinners. Dinners will be at our choice of local restaurants within walking distance. Most of the local restaurants are on the ocean.
- Travel insurance (highly recommended).
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- Private personal development session with Patrice. 5 slots are available during the retreat at $150 each.
- Spa treatments, including massage, at the spa which is only a 6 minute walk away.