The Full Recharge Retreat
Skiathos, 2025
Holiday therapy is here!
The Full Recharge Retreat is an opportunity to prioritise your wellbeing in beautiful surroundings; a week of relaxation, gentle adventure, delicious food, nature connection, somatic movement, mindfulness and good company.
To ‘retreat’ is to step away from busyness, stress, responsibilities and the mundane everyday in order to heal the mind & body.
This is a FULL RECHARGE: a collection of wellbeing activities as well as free time to do (or not do) whatever your heart desires.
We are hosting two retreats in 2025:
27th May - 3rd June or 9th - 16th September (7 nights)
To request an info pack please email: natalierossiterwellbeing@gmail.com stating which date you are interested in.
The villa
We've hired a stunning private villa that you won't find on any booking websites - it was a chance meeting on a previous trip to the island that helped us find this special place.
Each of the 4 available bedrooms has a kingsize bed and ensuite bathroom so you can have the freedom and calm of your own space.
You can attend solo or share your room with your partner, best mate, sibling or parent.
The rooms are elegantly designed to feel luxurious yet welcoming - it very quickly feels like home, which I must warn you makes it difficult to leave!
The shared spaces are beautifully decorated and provide the perfect setting for rest and relaxation.
And yes, there is an infinity pool with incredible views. Anyone for a mindful swim?!
The island
We fell in love with Skiathos in 2019, since then we have visited several times and got to know the island really well - we can't wait to show you around! Its green hills are lush with pine, eucalyptus trees, wild herbs and abundant wildflowers. There are 60 beaches on this small island, with golden sand and crystal blue waters. We won't get round all of them but we'll definitely make a bee line for our favourites when the sun is shining!
Let’s talk about the weather: we’ve chosen months that offer warm temperatures without the intense heat and crowds of the height of summer. Hopefully we will get plenty of sun, but do note that both May & September can be changeable so be prepared for summer rain and cool evenings as well as glorious sunshine. The island is beautiful in any weather and we'll plan the activities accordingly. We've chosen these months because cooler days are perfect for exploring the many hiking trails and hilly parts of town that would be a no-go in the summer heat.
You can fly direct to Skiathos from Manchester and other major cities.
Nourish
This wouldn't be a Full Recharge Retreat without full bellies! We'll be serving delicious, homemade and fresh dishes that leave you feeling nourished and satisfied.
Our food is plant forward - that means we focus on veggies, grains & legumes. A couple of meals will include a meat/fish option.
Expect Greek and Mediterranean dishes served 'family style' with lots of flavourful salads, locally made bread & fresh flavours. We'll be using seasonal Greek ingredients as much as possible.
We'll also have the opportunity to visit local tavernas. And of course plenty of ice cream - I had a baklava flavour one on our last trip that was divine!
We can cater to vegetarians and food intolerances (please contact us to discuss this) but regrettably not severe allergies or restrictive diets as we have one chef and a home kitchen.
Enjoy
Did you know there are actually 7 types of rest? Well, this is The Full Recharge Retreat so you will experience them all!
During our week together you will....
Start the day with qigong inspired gentle movement & guided mindfulness meditations
Connect with yourself & others through reflective journaling & good conversation
Immerse yourself in nature on a Forest Bathing session in the beautiful protected forest of Skiathos
Learn about the Blue Zones lifestyle & how to improve your long term health & happiness
Stretch it out at rooftop yoga
Explore the charming streets of the old town, the traditional monastery & take in scenic views of the island
Connect body & mind with a holistic massage treatment
Chill out during free time; read, wander, swim, nap or do whatever you please!
Your hosts
Rossiters at your service!
We are a husband and wife team, combining careers in hospitality & wellbeing with our love of Greece and skill at creating beautiful, healing experiences for people.
Natalie is a counsellor, mindfulness teacher, workshop facilitator and nature connection guide.
Steve is a talented chef and cookery teacher.
We are here to support, guide and take care of you. The atmosphere will be relaxed and friendly; we want you to feel that you can be yourself and truly relax here.
What’s included?
7 nights accommodation in a luxury villa
most meals (see below)
activities: yoga class, morning meditation & movement, old town tour, forest bathing, blue zones talk, journaling session, monastery trip, sunset meditation & swim
1 hr massage treatment
airport pick up/drop off in Skiathos
Not included: flights, additional optional activities (eg. boat trip/water taxi), snacks/coffees etc you choose to have when out, 2 lunches and 2 evening meals.
Rates
Single occupancy:
£1950 per room
** early bird for September £1800, expires February 2025 **
Shared room:
£3400 per room
** early bird for September £3100, expires February 2025 **
Deposit £300pp. Payment plans available.
Getting here
You can fly direct to Skiathos from Manchester, Bristol, Midlands and London with EasyJet, Jet2 and Tui.
Look out for deals on airline websites or use Skyscanner to compare prices. End of summer/winter sales can be a good time to book but don't leave it too late as it's only a small island and it can get booked up. Drop me an email if you want to chat more about this, we're happy to help!
We'll be at the airport to collect you and take you to the villa. During the retreat week we'll organise any transport needed for the activities planned and there is a great bus service on the island. If you want more independence you can hire a quad bike or car to explore hidden beaches and mountain roads. It's best to organise this in advance, we can help you. Alternatively you can simply explore on foot - please note the villa is on a hill but we'll be around most of the time if you want picking up from the nearest beach.
Ready to book?
Simply contact Natalie via email
natalierossiterwellbeing@gmail.com
to request an info pack and booking form, stating which date you’d like to attend.
We can’t wait to see you there!
“The perfect hosts. Together you created a safe, nurturing, joyful and relaxed 'home' for the week. I felt 'cared for' in a way that was nourishing, which is exactly what I was hoping for. The combination of taking away any stress re moving around, food planning etc. (thanks Steve) and creating a space where we felt comfortable to share (or not, just as important) thanks Nat, I couldn't have hoped for a better dynamic duo to host us. It felt to me that you met each one of us, exactly where we were. We were all there for different reasons and different stages in our lives but you managed to offer the variety, space and time for us all to take what we needed. I can only speak for myself but this approach felt the perfect fit. Thank you both x”
— 2024 guest
