The Sanctuary

Imagine…dream big…manifest…be the change you wish to see in the world

Our dream is to build a kind of sanctuary where people can come to immerse themselves in untouched nature and go deep within. A place where people who have had to deal with intense sickness, death, loss or depression may come to rest. A place where spiritual practice and resolve are facilitated and reachable.

In 2017 we bought a beautiful piece of land (2 hectares) above the small coastal village of Rovies in Evia. It has an outstanding, panoramic view of the sea, with a backdrop of mainland Greece where the ancient site of Delphi resides. It is 6km from the beach, 6km from the waterfalls of Drymona and 20km from the hot springs town of Aidipsos. It has an abundance of spring water and is surrounded by pristine pine forest. It is easily reached either by ferry or road from mainland Greece. It takes around 3 hours to reach from Athens airport. Until now we have not had enough funds to begin to build structures however we have fenced it and planted 150 trees.

When our friend Lester was diagnosed with cancer in 2017 and then later Takis father in 2019, we realised that there are not many places in the world that offer a space for peaceful rest and solace to heal or to pass without the chaos of babylon. We also realise that community can be of great benefit during challenging times. It helps us to feel supported and helps the people around us to share responsibility and feel held by each other.

We want to create a space for this. We want to bring the healing power of music, nature, movement, touch and silence altogether to help raise the vibration for us to live with devotion and service for each other.

We are working on the building plans, logistics, architecture and are looking for donors who would like to help to manifest this place. The idea is that it will be a completely profit-free venture, with the sole aim of covering expenses, preserving the land and giving people the space they need to retreat, rest, rejuvenate and restore themselves.

Our plan of action:

  • Reforestation of the land
  • Permaculture gardens with plants & medicinal herbs
  • Bio-construction of 30 bungalows
  • Building a 120sqm shala
  • Communal kitchen/dining area
  • Wellness spa with watsu pool steam bath and treatment rooms
  • Construction of a lake

What we want to do:

  • Detoxification & fasting
  • Silent meditation retreats
  • Wellness retreats
  • Eco/nature immersion retreats

Donate to our new project!

Contact us