Overview

Ikaria Island, Greece

Join us for an authentic journey to the Greek island of Ikaria—the island of longevity and well-being!

Ikaria is known as one of five “blue zones”—places where people live to be 100 year old—with great health! Known for their pure approach to the Mediterranean diet, natural/daily movement, value on relationships/joy, herbals teas, wild greens, natural/mineral-rich wines, raw honey, regular all-night celebrations, and low-stress lifestyle and conscious disregard of time, Ikarians enjoy an extraordinary and very simple/natural way of life.

Come with us to Ikaria for 7 days to learn about and attune to this healing, joy-creating, and longevity-cultivating lifestyle. Our intention is to guide you through an authentic experience on one of the most beloved Greek islands—while connecting you to places, people, plants, and practices that can inspire you to live an even more beautiful, long, healthy life!


Daily Schedule:

8:30-9:30am: Yoga and meditation

9:30-10:30am: Breakfast and/or beach

11am-1pm: Cultural activity or village visit

1pm-3pm: Lunch at a traditional restaurant

3:30-6pm: Beach, hike, or hot spring

7-9pm: Dinner at a traditional taverna

(All activities are optional. You are always welcome to stay our accommodations, enjoy the nearby village and beach, or take a cab to another nature/cultural adventure.)


Daily Adventures:

Daily swimming in the turquoise blue Aegean sea

Traditional Greek food cooking lesson

Herbal plant lesson and hike

Natural hot spring visit

Natural wine, cheese, and raw honey tastings

Guided tours of traditional villages, ancient temples, and forest hikes

Three meals a day of phenomenal and inspiring Greek food

Morning yoga and meditation

Your Guides:

Kate and Dimitris will be your main guides on this special island. Dimitris is a Greek adventurer and explorer. This trip will take you off the beaten path to little-known beaches and the island’s best restaurants and hikes. Kate is a yoga teacher, artist, and lover of plants and food. Her morning yoga classes and curated food experiences will offer a way to make the trip even more mindful and nurturing for mind, body, and soul.

Who comes?

All are welcome. We have hosted people in their twenties up to their seventies. This trip is wonderful for individuals, friends, and couples. We guide several trips a year and put a focus on curating groups where participants will genuinely resonate with each other!

When?

Trips are scheduled in May and September—so as to enjoy the most ideal seasons on the islands.

How to get there?

Fly into Athens and then take a direct flight a few hours later to Ikaria (Approx. $80, 55 minutes).

It is also possible to take a large ferry ship from Piraeus port in Athens to Ikaria (Approx. $70, 7 hours).

How much?

Trips range from $2,700 - $3,500 depending on type of room and occupancy.

What’s included?

7 nights of accommodations by the sea

Curated Greek meals at traditional tavernas (7 breakfasts, 5 lunches, 7 dinners)

Healthy Greek cooking class

Herbal plant walk and lesson

Guided hikes, hot spring visit, village tours, and other cultural experiences

Natural wine tasting and vineyard tour (with a lesson on their ancient winemaking techniques)

Greek dance lesson

Olive oil, cheese, and raw honey tastings

Visits to ancient temples (with optional meditations)

A local festival with traditional music, dancing, food, and celebrating with locals

Guided journeys to off-the-beaten-path beaches

7 yoga and meditation classes

Guidebook and well-being talks by Kate

Intentional conversations with local Ikarians to learn about their lifestyle and mindset for longevity and vitality

Transportation with experienced drivers all over the island


What’s not included?

Travel from your home to/from Ikaria

Adult beverages (Local wines and traditional liquors are included with dinner.)

Travel insurance (Approx. $100)

What makes this journey special? 

Kate blends a heartfelt, intellectual, and creative approach to learning about and experiencing the island. As a Greek-American, she has been on a profoundly nourishing journey of reconnecting to her roots in Greece—where her grandparents were born. 

Dimitris is a lifelong Greek who has spent his adult life exploring the wild nature of Greece. He loves talking to the old men in the villages and learning their favorite beaches, dessert cafes, and places to see the sunset. :)

Together, Kate and Dimitris hold inspiring and grounded space for a journey of discovery, beauty, learning, awe, and reconnection.


Book your spot!

Email Kate at kateyogaearth@gmail.com for group bookings or to get on the waitlist for our scheduled 2026 immersions.

Rooms are booked on a first-come, first-reserved basis. A $500 deposit reserves your room. Deposits and payments are refundable until July 15.

If it is helpful, Kate is available to connect via Zoom to meet each other, share more details about the trip, and answer any questions. Email Kate if you would like to set up a time.

Reviews:

This trip to the Greek island of Ikaria was extraordinary! Kate and Dimitris put so much of their love and passion for Ikaria into their careful planning, presentations, and educational outings and activities. The lovely hotel accommodations, the beautiful beach where we stayed, the daily excursions, and the delicious meals exceeded our expectations. Every time we thought our experience couldn't get any better, Kate pulled more magic out of her hat with another new and amazing adventure. And during these outings, Dimitris made sure that we were well cared for. The daily morning yoga and meditation practices, led by Kate and Jaya Lakshmi, were nourishing gifts to my body and soul. My husband and I returned home relaxed and happy, with full hearts and beautiful memories we will cherish forever. Highly recommend! - Willow H, 2025

Words will never capture how amazing this trip was! Ikaria was lovely--the people, the food, the ocean sunsets, the local festivals. The real highlight was the people on the trip—and our leaders. They created the perfect group atmosphere--lots of connection and warmth yet also the freedom for each of us to do our own thing at times. I can't say enough about what a great experience this trip was, and what a great job they did to make that happen. - Ben C, 2025

It was an amazing, well-planned, life changing experience. - Jana T, 2024

My trip was magnificent!!! Kate, Dimitris, and Jaya Lakshmi provided 8 days of complete bliss. The accommodations were simply outstanding. Our days began with morning yoga overlooking the majestic sea. We were then ushered to a multitude of spectacular sites full of wonderment. We were taken to different local taverns for most gastronomically delightful meals. Kate and Dimitris were the most outstanding hostesses and host. I have attended many yoga retreats but this one shines like a diamond in the sky. I am beyond delighted and full of gratitude. - Mili N, 2025