Pause, Breathe, Reset:
A Wellbeing Retreat

11th – 17th October 2026 | Plaka, Naxos, Greece
With Ros Johnson and Jill Edmonds
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When was the last time you truly stopped?

Pause, Breathe, Reset

When did you last stop long enough to hear your own thoughts?

Not a brief gap between emails. A real pause. The kind where the noise fades and you remember what quiet feels like.

This retreat is your permission to step off the treadmill. No performance required. No checklists to tick. Just the sound of the sea, the warmth of the Aegean sun, and the space to ask yourself honestly:

How am I, really?

Join us on the golden sands of Plaka Beach for a week of gentle movement, deep rest, and honest conversation — the kind that helps you find your feet again.

The Destination

Plaka Beach - Stella Apartments

We’re staying at Stella Apartments, right on the edge of the Aegean Sea. Plaka is one of Naxos’ most beautiful beaches—miles of soft sand, crystal-clear water, and a quiet rhythm that instantly slows your pulse.

  • The Vibe: Barefoot luxury. Think coffee on your private balcony, reading under the tamarisk trees, and falling asleep to the sound of the waves.

  • The Space: Spacious rooms, a shimmering pool, and shady nooks perfect for reflection.

The Experience

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  • We clear the clutter so you can hear yourself think again.

    Breathwork
    Simple, effective techniques to settle your nervous system and slow you down.

    Mindfulness
    Learn to arrive fully in the moment — without judgement, without distraction.

    Visualisation
    Guided imagery that opens up space for clarity and new perspective.

  • Take Stock

    Thoughtful prompts to help you reassess where you are and where you want to go.

    Sometimes the most useful thing you can do is pause. Not to fix anything. Not to have all the answers. Just to ask a better question.

    Take Stock is a guided self-reflection tool — a set of honest, unhurried prompts designed to help you look at your life with fresh eyes. Where you've arrived, what you're carrying, and what might be worth setting down.

    It asks the kind of questions a good friend might ask over a long dinner — the ones that stay with you.

    You might find it useful if you're:

    • In the middle of a shift — a career change, a new chapter, a relationship that has ended or begun

    • Feeling the quiet weight of a life that looks fine on the outside but doesn't quite fit

    • Ready to move, but not yet sure which direction

    • Simply overdue a moment with yourself

    There are no wrong answers. There's no performance. Just space to think — and perhaps, to notice what you already know.

    1:1 Support Sessions

    Confidential coaching and counselling for navigating life transitions, burnout, and grief.

    Sometimes what we carry is too much to carry alone. And sometimes, the most generous thing we can offer ourselves is someone who will listen without an agenda.[

    Our 1:1 sessions are held in complete confidence — a private, unhurried space where you can speak freely. Whether you're finding your footing after a significant loss, feeling the slow drain of burnout, or simply standing at a crossroads and not quite sure which way to face, these sessions meet you exactly where you are.

    Sessions are available for:

    • Life transitions — retirement, relocation, separation, bereavement

    • Burnout and exhaustion from work, caregiving, or simply too many years of holding things together

    • Grief — recent or long-held — that deserves proper space

    • A general sense that something needs to change, even if you can't name it yet;

    You don't need to arrive with a clear problem or a tidy story. You simply need to show up.

    Journalling: Use writing as a tool to untangle your thoughts.

  • Sometimes the body needs to move before the mind can rest.

    Gentle Yoga
    Each morning session grounds you in the present — stretching out the stiffness of travel and the quiet tension we so often carry without noticing. No experience needed. Just you, a mat, and the Naxos light coming in.

    Group Singing
    Joyful, ridiculous, surprisingly emotional, and absolutely no auditions required. Singing together is one of the oldest ways humans have lifted each other's spirits, and we bring that into the week. Come ready to laugh. Leave feeling lighter.

    Excursions
    Step beyond the retreat and into the island itself. A guided walk to the ancient Kouros statues brings Naxos's long, story-layered history to life, while an evening in Naxos Town offers winding streets, local shops, and seaside dining as the sun goes down. The island is part of the experience — we just make sure you don't miss it.

  • Fresh & Local

    The food here tastes the way it does because we care where it comes from. Sun-ripened tomatoes, local honey, herbs picked nearby — we cook with the island's best and let simplicity do the work. Every meal carries the kind of intention that fills you up and sets you up for a day well spent.

    Communal Feasting

    Shared dinners sit at the heart of life on retreat. Pull up a chair, pass the bread, and let the conversation carry you. These long-table evenings tend to surprise people — somewhere between the olives and the laughter, something shifts. Guests often tell us the dinners were the moment it all clicked into place.

    Inclusive by Default

    Whatever you need at the table, we want you to feel completely at home there. Dietary requirements, preferences, allergies — just let us know when you book. We handle the rest, quietly and without fuss, so you can focus on the good stuff.

The Hosts

Ros Johnson

With years of experience in voice work, performance, and somatic practice,
Ros creates a space that’s safe, fun, and deeply transformative.
She believes that everyone has a voice worth hearing, and She knows exactly how to help you find yours.

Jill Edmonds

Jill has worked in Music Education for over 30 years, where she was Head of Music in a specialist music school.  Jill’s musicianship is augmented by her amazing inspirational teaching style and ability to get the very best out of everyone she works with.
In addition to her teaching qualifications Jill is also a trained Counsellor.

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White Mediterranean-style buildings with blue accents in a coastal area, surrounded by palm trees, greenery, and a mountain range in the background.
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Bright, modern lounge and reception area with white walls, marble floors, a dining table, chairs, a sofa, and a reception desk with computer, with large glass doors and windows leading to outdoor greenery.
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A small kitchenette with beige cabinets, a floral-patterned backsplash, a black faucet, a small refrigerator, a vase with red and orange flowers, a mirror, a wall-mounted light, a white small desk with a matching stool, an electric kettle, a bowl, an
A bright hotel room with a double bed, white bedding, and two towels folded on top. The room features a blue door, a television mounted on the wall, a window with blue curtains, and an air conditioning unit. The wall behind the bed has a partial ston
A bright hotel room with two twin beds, white linens, and pillows. Towels are folded on each bed. The room has a blue door, a window with blue curtains, a wall-mounted TV, and a stone accent wall. A door leads outside to a balcony or patio with green
Bathroom with two white vessel sinks on a white counter, a large wooden framed mirror, a wall-mounted television, a blue door, wooden furniture, and a small decorative item on the counter.
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Secure Your Spot

Solo Occupancy
£1500

Reserve your place with a non-refundable deposit.
Final payment due 30 days before your retreat.

Pay by card at checkout, or use Klarna to spread the cost interest-free.

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Pause, Breathe, Reset

11th – 17th October 2026 | Plaka Beach, Naxos, Greece

Shared Occupancy
£2400 (£1200 pp)

This booking is per place (one bed in a twin room). If you are traveling with a friend and want to share the room together, simply change the quantity to '2' at checkout

Reserve your place with a non-refundable deposit.
Final payment due 30 days before your retreat.

Pay by card at checkout, or use Klarna to spread the cost interest-free.

Full terms and conditions

Pause, Breathe, Reset - Shared Occupancy Pause, Breathe, Reset - Shared Occupancy Pause, Breathe, Reset - Shared Occupancy
Sold out
Pause, Breathe, Reset - Shared Occupancy
from £120.00

Pause, Breathe, Reset

11th – 17th October 2026 | Plaka Beach, Naxos, Greece

This booking is per place (one bed in a twin room).
If you are traveling with a friend and want to share the room together, simply change the quantity to '2' at checkout

Resort with a swimming pool, palm trees, umbrellas, and ocean view.
Luxury resort pool area with lounge chairs and umbrellas, ocean view in the background.
Aerial view of a hotel and pool area near a beach, featuring a large rectangular swimming pool, a smaller circular hot tub, sun loungers with umbrellas, a poolside bar or lounge, and a sandy beach with umbrellas and people near the ocean in the backg
Aerial view of white Mediterranean-style buildings with blue accents, surrounded by palm trees, green lawns, and colorful flowers, with mountains in the background.
On a covered patio overlooking a lush green garden with palm trees, there is a small wooden table with a glass pitcher of red wine and two empty wine glasses, flanked by wooden chairs.
A wooden table with a slice of watermelon and a red rose on it, overlooking a beach with palm trees and a blue sky.
Bright, modern reception area with white marble floors, a wooden reception desk, and large glass doors opening to outdoor greenery.
Three jars of preserved fruit or jam placed on a wooden countertop, with a potted plant on the left and a display case with desserts and a small sign referencing yogurt on the right.
Stack of four pancakes with berry syrup on a white plate on a wooden table, with jars of jam and a vase with green leaves in the background.
Plate of cinnamon rolls dusted with powdered sugar on a wooden table, with blurred background of a kitchen counter and plants.
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A bookshelf with several books, including titles in German and English, arranged vertically on a wooden shelf.
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An outdoor patio area with white chairs and tables, surrounded by lush green plants and trees, with a white roof overhead.
Outdoor patio with white tables and chairs, breakfast plates, and beverages, overlooking a garden with green plants and a large palm tree under a covered roof
Breakfast on a table with a plate of bacon, scrambled eggs, and vegetables, a glass of orange juice, a bowl of yogurt with fruit, and a plate of pancakes with syrup, set outdoors with a blurred green garden background.
View of a lush garden with a large palm tree, colorful flowers, and a playground in the distance, overlooking the ocean on a sunny day.
A landscaped garden with a stone pathway, various plants, trees, colorful flowers, a thatched umbrella, a bench, a wooden playhouse, and a slide, with a clear blue sky in the background.
A sunny, tropical garden scene with palm trees, green bushes, and a pathway leading to a grassy area with small huts and outdoor seating, with a clear blue sky overhead.
A sunny outdoor scene with tall palm trees, white buildings with blue accents, and a landscaped garden with green shrubs, flowers, a stone pathway, and a wooden playground structure in the background under a clear blue sky.
Patio with a hanging wicker egg chair, a table with black chairs, stone columns, and a garden with thatched umbrellas, flowers, and palm trees under a clear blue sky.
A landscaped garden with a stone pathway, colorful flowers, green shrubs, palm-like plants, and straw-roofed umbrellas under a clear blue sky.
A sunny outdoor patio with straw umbrellas, a stone walkway, lush green plants, flowering bushes, and a wooden outdoor sofa with cushions.
Outdoor seating area with a thatched umbrella, wooden benches with cushions, a stone wall, palm trees, and a white building with blue accents under a clear blue sky.
Outdoor seating area with a thatched umbrella, wooden benches with cushions, a small table, palm trees, green plants, and white buildings in the background on a sunny day.
View of a poolside lounge area with sunbeds, a dining table with chairs, and a shaded patio overlooking a resort with white buildings and palm trees, under a clear blue sky.
A swimming pool in a sunny resort with sun loungers and umbrellas, surrounded by white buildings, palm trees, and a clear blue sky.
Swim-up bar at a poolside with lounge chairs, a person sitting at a table, and thatched umbrellas on a sunny day.
A hotel room with a white bed, a small white dresser with a vase of flowers, wall paintings, a blue door, and an outdoor view.
A balcony with a small wooden table holding a tray with two red mugs and a vase with flowers. There are clothespins on a line attached to the balcony railing, and a scenic view of the ocean, distant islands, and mountains under a clear blue sky.
Interior view of a small kitchenette and partial bedroom area with a bed, towels, a sink, cabinets, a mirror, a small fridge, and a table with a vase of flowers, with a door leading to an outdoor shower area.
A bright, minimalistic hotel room with two single beds, white bedding, towels, a small bedside table, a wall-mounted TV, a window with blue curtains, blue door, stone accent wall, and an air conditioning unit.
Hotel room with two twin beds, white linens, open door to a balcony, window with blue curtains, wall-mounted TV, air conditioning unit, and decorative stone wall feature.
Double sink bathroom with white vessel sinks, a wooden-framed mirror, and a wall-mounted TV. Blue door and a small wooden table with a pair of sunglasses and a hat.
Modern bathroom with a large mirror, two vessel sinks, and a flat-screen TV mounted on the wall. Light wood furniture and fixtures, including a small cabinet and lighting above the mirror.
A table with slices of watermelon and two glasses of orange juice, set outdoors on a patio with a view of trees and a blue sky.
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Coffee and tea supplies on a wooden surface, including a basket, a box of instant coffee packets, and a container of tea sachets.

Details

  • Designed for those who want to find their voice, sing, speak, and embrace wellness.

    • A pre-retreat online meeting for all participants (last-minute questions welcome)

    • Goody bag full of Naxos delights

    • 6 nights at Stella Apartments

    • Daily homemade breakfast

    • Group meals with wine and soft drinks

    • All workshops, excursions and events

    • Airport/Ferry transfers on Naxos

    • Visas, flights and ferry tickets (we can help you plan this!).

    • Travel insurance (essential).

    • Extra drinks outside of scheduled meals.

  • Fly to Naxos (JNX) (via Athens) or take a ferry from Athens, Mykonos, or Santorini. We’ll handle the transfer from the port or airport to the villa.

  • None at all. This retreat is about relaxation, not expertise. Everything is beginner-friendly.

  • Not a bit. While we do the inner work, there is plenty of laughter, swimming, and joy. We believe healing should feel light.

  • Yes. Our meals are home-cooked and we can cater to vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, and other dietary requirements. Just let us know when you book.

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Hesitating?

Life’s busy. There will always be a reason not to go.

But ask yourself this: when was the last time you spent a week doing exactly what you wanted to do?

The sun’s warm. The wine’s cold. What are you waiting for?

Book your escape now

Arrive curious. Leave inspired.