Frequently Asked Questions

Q: What do I need to do to book?

A: In order to reserve your space, you must first submit your application. Not all applications will be approved, so please thoughtfully respond to our questions. Upon approval, we will send you information for confirming your space with your nonrefundable $1000 deposit. By February 1st you will need to either pay the remaining balance or set up a payment plan.

Q: What is included in the price?

A: To offer transparency and clarity we have two separate costs. One is for the program facilitated by Earth Daughters while the other is for your room and meals through Okreblue. Our program cost includes the full retreat experience, all practices, and three months of online group support. The Okreblue room and board cost includes seven nights private or shared accomodation at Okreblue as well as three farm to table meals, filtered water, tea infusions, and use of the Okreblue facilities. These fees do not include transportation to the retreat center, optional massages, or additional smoothies, snacks, or meals.

Q: How is the weather in Greece in October?

A: October is considered one of the best months to travel in Greece. Temperatures have cooled off from the intense summer heat and are in the mid 70s. Crowds have mostly left and the islands are quiet. The sea is still warm from the long summer for swimming. Evenings can be cool and sometimes it can be very windy in the Greek islands. It’s a good idea to pack a combination of summer clothes and long layers.

Q: Where is the retreat center and how do I get there?

A: Our retreat center Okreblue is located on the island of Paros in Greece at Filizi beach. Paros can be reached by flights from Athens or by ferries from Athens or other nearby islands. You can find out more information about reaching Paros on the Okreblue website here. When in Paros, for an additional cost we can arrange a taxi to wait for you either at Paros port or Paros airport. Another option is to catch the bus from Parikia (port of Paros) to Naousa and then a taxi to Okreblue. We will have a pre-retreat online planning group where you can coordinate travel and shared transportation with other participants.

Q: When should I plan to arrive?

A: We recommend arriving at least a day early to give yourself time to settle in before the retreat begins and to allow for any travel delays. If you arrive the day of the retreat, please arrive to the airport no later than 1pm. Please wait to book your flights until your application has been approved and payment has been confirmed.

Q: Where can I stay before the retreat begins and after it ends?

A: Closer to the date of the retreat, we will send you our in-depth preparation guide with more details on travel recommendations and invite you to our private online group where you can coordinate travel plans and connect with other participants if you desire.

Q: Are there payment plans available?

A: Yes, we will have payment plans available. All payments must be fulfilled before September 1st. All payments must be fulfilled even if you decide to cancel your space. Payments will automatically be processed on the same date each month with your card on file. You are responsible for making sure that your payment method is current and that you have adequate funds in your account.

Q: Can I share a room if I book alone?

A: Yes. We will pair you with another participant. If you are booking with a friend and would like to be roomed together, please write a note for us on your application form. Please note that on shared rooms prices are per person and not per room. If you have sleep problems, are highly noise sensitive, or plan to make calls during the week, it is recommended that you book a private room.

Q: What is the refund policy?

A: All payments are nonrefundable and nontransferable and in order to continue operating these events we cannot make any exceptions. In the unlikely case that we are required to cancel or postpone the event due to a force majeure such as borders closing or prohibitive entry requirements, we will transfer your full balance to a future retreat or online event. If we choose to cancel the event due to low enrollment you will receive a full refund minus any payment processing fees or you can receive a full credit. We are unable to refund travel expenses for any reason, including if we cancel the event. Please purchase travel insurance that covers trip cancellation in case of emergencies or cancellations.

Q: Do you have scholarships or discounts available?

A: While we acknowledge financial and currency inequalities, and believe that every woman has a right to heal and receive what she needs to thrive, due to limited spaces, retreat center fees, and the nature of running such a small business, we do not offer scholarships or discounts at this time.

Q: Can I work online during the retreat?

A: Our program is fully immersive and energetically intense. There will not be space during the week to work. The internet in the Greek islands in general can also be quite spotty and we request that everyone limit online time in general during the retreat. You will receive the greatest benefits if you clear space fully during the week and allow yourself time before and after the retreat to deeply integrate and receive.

Q: Do I need previous experience in this kind of work?

A: We require that you have a foundational basis of embodiment work through yoga, tantra, dance, or other conscious movement modalities. We also require that you have a solid depth of self awareness and emotional maturity to be able to support yourself through potentially intense processes. We go deep both somatically and mentally, and this gathering is not for beginners. It is also not a replacement for therapy, and can bring up triggers. While you will be supported by the circle and our team, we are not qualified nor equipped to support individual trauma processing. Please be emotionally and mentally stable to hold yourself through our practices and consider being well resourced with private healing sessions or therapy sessions before and after the retreat.

Q: I have a lot of experience in or am a facilitator of women’s work, will I still receive benefits, or is this for beginners?

A: This is a personal healing and awakening journey, and it is not a facilitator or professional training. We will have women attending with a range of experience, but we do require foundational spiritual practice in order to join, and we frequently have women attend who are advanced practitioners, healers, and facilitators themselves. The self discovery you experience at the gathering can absolutely lend itself towards your capacity to hold space in the work you already offer. Only you know if the energy and transmission of this gathering resonates for you. Tune in and sense if you are called to this experience, to walk into the mystery, and see what new depths want to be revealed.

Please also note…

Participation is required for a powerful dynamic group experience. Please only apply if you agree to attend all of our group practices.

While our immersion can be deeply healing and restorative, it can also be emotionally, energetically, and physically intense and tiring. This is not a replacement for a vacation and it’s a good idea to plan rest time before and after the gathering.

This is not a yoga retreat. We will not be doing yoga asana practices. Our practices will include the feminine arts of dance meditation, womb journeying, and priestess temples.

Our retreat center is simple, rustic, comfortable, ecological, and sustainable, but it is not luxury. We do not have air conditioning in any of the rooms or common areas, but we do have ceiling fans.

You can read through all of our Terms & Conditions here.

Write to camille@earthdaughters.org if you have any other questions.

* Priority registration open until January 31st.*