Vibrance Lifestyle Retreat
with Ellen Watson and friends
June 4 - 11; 11-18, 2023
Spetses, Greece
I invite you to join me on the island of Spetses, Greece, for one or two weeks at Villa Aristi, a stunning private estate located just above the old port on Spetses. A Vibrance Lifestyle Retreat is just that, a retreat that offers delicious, nutritious local cuisine, fresh from the farmer’s markets and the sea, a rise and shine morning dance, yoga or qi gung practice, aquatic dancing and bodywork, plenty of free time to play tennis, enjoy the grounds, to rest and restore. Spend a half day on a boat traveling around Spetses, stopping for a swim. Housing at Villa Aristi is limited to 8 shared bedrooms, from luxury master suites, to delightful twin shares.
The Vibrance practices are designed to tune your vagus nerve, to tune your own personal Musical Instrument: Your Body. Discover your body as a musical instrument, empowering you to be in vibrant, radiant health.
The Vibrance practices include: Dance, Song, Yoga, Qi Gung, Walking in Nature, Touch, Swimming, Eating for Health and Happiness
Through movement, music, breath, sound, song and visualisation, we can transform ourselves, our relationships, our communities and our planet.
Vibrance is Good Medicine.
Morning, Noon, & Night:
Early Morning Vibrance energizes for the start of a GREAT Day,
Mid-day Vibrance refills your energetic cup,
Evening Vibrance, a slower, restorative, calming practice.
Meet the Teacher
Ellen Watson
Now an Internationally renowned Somatic Arts Educator, Ellen began her studies and practices in the 1980’s at The Esalen Institute, Big Sur, CA. Ellen rebirthed and directed Esalen’s Movement Arts program, studied, practiced and joined the faculty of Esalen®Massage & Bodywork.
After certifying as a 5Rhythms® teacher with Gabrielle Roth, Ellen developed The Vibrance practices to incorporate her complementary practices in Esalen® Massage, Grof Breathwork™, Touching Essence™, Continuum Movement, Yoga, Plant and Visionary Medicines, Clinical Hypnosis, Gestalt Communication Practice, Singing Gestalt, and sound healing.
Today, The Vibrance Practice is the culmination of what has inspired Ellen, and her partners, Ashley Johnson and Daphne Tse.
Venue & Accommodation
This seafront mansion is located above the old, the most prestigious and historical quarter of cosmopolitan Spetses. It royally rests between the sea and a fabulous garden, while its premises are sheltered by tall pine trees. The large swimming pool, and tennis courts, as well as the walking distance to all the happenings in town, make this a truly unique private haven in the heart of the island.
Aristi Villa
Accommodations is private and comfortable. perfect for spending your unforgettable summer time, while all bedrooms are distributed on two separate levels.
The summer magic of this villa however, is designed outdoors, on the numerous lounges and sitting areas tucked under various pergolas, on the pool terrace or in the fabulous garden pavilion.
Beautifully designed that the small modern kitchen inside is complemented by an adjacent very spacious outdoor kitchen with barbecue! This is a rare
Stylistically, this beautiful estate is an old school aristocratic mansion with no comforts spared and with great emphasis on detail. Nonetheless, it was built to function as a family summer house and it definitely radiates the homey warmth. Scenic stones are dressing large parts of the outdoor facades, while stucco Venetiano has been used for many of the interior walls and ceilings. Premium quality wooden furniture and great works or art filling the living areas evoking the prevailing sense of glamour and expensive taste. We love the natural light energising the interiors through the large window openings, especially in the living area, which also comes with stunning views!
Want to Register?
If you are interested in joining us, just fill in the info below and we'll get in touch as soon as possible!
* Indicates required field