September 5–6, 2026

Dimosari Karystos

Karystos, Southern Euboea, Greece
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Dimosari Karystos poster, September 5–6 with Arktos Adventures, a swimmer in the green water of the gorge
Dimosari Karystos poster, September 5–6 with Arktos Adventures, a swimmer in the green water of the gorge
Description

On the 5th and 6th of September we went to Karystos, for one last adventure before the summer closed. Because September owes you nothing, and August was never going to have thirty-two days. The best summer stories tend to get written exactly where you thought everything was already over.

Two days of hiking through the Dimosari gorge, dives into its cold rock pools and into the crystal water of the Aegean, a Pilates session led by Dorothea, tsipouro at sunset, mezedes, new people and a lot of easy laughter. That was our recipe for a full reset.

Organised together with Arktos Adventures. Thank you to everyone who came along.

Overview

📆 Two days in Karystos, southern Euboea

🥾 Hiking the Dimosari gorge, one of the most beautiful in Greece

🌊 Dives into the gorge pools and the crystal water of the Aegean

🤸 A Pilates session with Dorothea, out in the open

🍷 Tsipouro at sunset, mezedes and good company

🤝 Organised together with Arktos Adventures

Gallery from the retreat
Schedule

Day one: The morning ferry to Euboea, then down the Dimosari gorge, past its waterfalls and into the rock pools

Evening: Tsipouro and mezedes as the sun goes down

Day two: Morning Pilates with Dorothea out on the grass, and as much Aegean as the hours allow

Benefits
Time to Reconnect
One last stretch of summer with no screens and no deadlines. Space to slow down and come home to yourself.
Nature Heals
We move between a gorge, its waterfalls and the open Aegean. It’s not a backdrop. It’s the whole point.
No Pressure, Just Presence
You don’t have to be a hiker or a Pilates regular. Just up for it. We’ll guide you gently, step by step.
What they say
Testimonial
“I came to the retreat feeling tired and disconnected. I left with a full heart, a calm mind, and a sense of clarity I hadn’t felt in years. Everything, from the classes to the food to the quiet moments, was just what I needed.”
Emilia, Tzoumerka 2026 participant
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