Nefeli Nine Retreats

The September Nefeli Nine newsletter is out 🌿

This month: a delicious Cretan salad, a book I absolutely loved, a few Greek favourites and an update on our upcoming retreats. 📖🍅

There are just 2 spots left in Crete this autumn, and our spring 2027 dates are now open. 🥾☀️

Have a read and let me know what you think! 👇

Nefeli Nine Newsletter Fun Ideas & Diversions Hello and happy September! After a very full summer, I managed to sneak in a few days off with my family, and a couple of days with one of my oldest friends. A little sunshine, a lot of eating, plenty of talking and some very welcome time to slow down and enjoy the last days of summer. Now we’re b...

Autumn is almost full 🍂
Our autumn retreats are now almost completely booked, which we're incredibly happy about.❤️🌿

Pelion, Zagorochoria and Dikastika are all full, leaving just 2 spots on our October Crete Hiking & Yoga Retreat.

Seven days of hiking, yoga, beautiful beaches, Cretan villages, long lunches, local food and plenty of time to slow down and enjoy it all.

If you've been thinking about joining us this autumn, there are just two places left.

And if October doesn't work for you, our Spring 2027 dates are now open for booking, with Autumn 2027 dates coming very soon.

Crete | 25–31 October 2026
2 spots remaining

Come and discover a different side of Greece with us. 🇬🇷

Things we fully support this summer 🇬🇷

Swimming before breakfast. 🌊

Long lunches that accidentally become dinner.

Naps without guilt.

Stealing as many figs as possible from the neighbours tree.

Eating tomatoes over the sink. 🍅

Walking everywhere.

Staying for “one more drink”.

Changing your plans because sunset on the beach is too good.

Going to bed early because you actually walked 12km.

Putting your phone away and remembering that nobody actually needs to know what you're doing.

Things we do not support:
Checking emails from the beach.

Very much the Nefeli Nine approach to summer: move a little, eat well, swim often, and leave some space for absolutely nothing.

Postcards From Greece 🌿 | Nefeli Nine August Newsletter

Nefeli Nine Newsletter Fun Ideas & Diversions Hello and happy August! Summer has a different rhythm in Greece. The mountains give way to the sea, village squares fill up long after sunset, and lunch has a habit of stretching well into the afternoon. This July, I made it to the beautiful island of Kythera, discovering hidden beaches, sleepy vill...

Lunch the Greek way ❤️🌿

🥗 a Greek salad,
🍉 a slice of watermelon,
🍑 a beach peach,
🧀 a chunk of feta,
🥣 a really good chickpea dish,
🍞 too much bread,
🫒 and olive oil on absolutely everything.

No complicated recipes. No oven. No stress.

This week I made the most delicious chickpea dish (photo 3) from Despina Siahuli (it's already gone into my "make again immediately" folder), and it inspired me to put together a couple of my own favourite no-cook summer salads too. Think ribbon courgettes with lemon and herbs, and watermelon with feta, mint and basil. The kind of food that tastes like a Greek summer.

Whether it's a long lunch at a little seaside taverna or throwing together whatever's fresh from the market at home, I really think this is when Greek food is at its best. Simple ingredients, eaten slowly, preferably with good company and absolutely no plans afterwards.

I've shared the two salad recipes on the blog if you'd like to bring a little Greek summer to your own table. ☀️🇬🇷 https://www.nefelinine.com/post/two-no-cook-salads-for-the-hottest-weeks-of-summer

What's your favourite thing to order at a Greek taverna?

The best-kept secret in Greece? September. ❤️🌿

While the world rushes home after August, September is when the mountains truly wake up. The summer heat softens into crisp, perfect hiking weather, and the trails empty out under a warm, golden light. The villages exhale, the taverna owners finally have time to chat, and the sea stays warm just for you.

We handle every single detail—from guided mountain hikes and daily yoga to nourishing, locally-sourced meals. All you have to do is turn up, breathe deep, and let the mountains do the rest.

We are down to our final few spots for September:

🥾 Pelion Hiking & Yoga Retreat | Sept 13 – 19 - 2 spots remaining

🏔️ Zagorochoria Trekking Adventure
Sept 13 – 19 2 spots remaining
Sept 20 – 26 2 spots remaining

Small groups, slow days, and Greece at its absolute most generous.

Ready to join us? Send us a DM or head to the link in our bio to claim your spot before September is fully booked! 🤍

🍂 Final Autumn Openings: An update from Nefeli Nine 🌿✨

Last Spots For This Season Autumn is calling: Your final chance to join us in the mountains There is something quietly magical about Greece in autumn. The beech and chestnut forests turn every shade of amber and gold, the summer heat softens into... As we finalise our guest lists for the coming months, we have a handful of remaining spaces at Nefeli Nine. Pelion Hiking & Yoga Retreat September 13th – 19th — 2 spots remaining Zagorochoria Trekking Adventure September 13th – 19th — 2 spots remaining September 20th – 26th — 2 spots rem...

Why does Nefeli Nine pause during peak Greek summer? Because the heat isn’t just uncomfortable — it shapes the whole retreat experience. In our new post we explain why we close in July/August and offer thoughtful alternatives for enjoying Greece when it’s cooler and more restorative. Read more: https://wix.to/Tr0rNXS

Why We Skip the Summer Heat (and What We Do Instead) Have you ever wondered why Nefeli Nine, a retreat company based in Greece, pauses operations during the very months when visitors flock here the most?Here's the honest version of why - and what we suggest doing with your Greek summer instead.It's really, really hot.Anyone who's walked through any pa...