Travel with Heather and Martha to the beautiful island of Lefkada, just off the west coast of mainland Greece, with lush forests and stunning vistas of the Ionian sea. Believed to be homeland of Odysseus, the wandering hero of the Odyssey, Lefkada offers peace and quiet as well as the opportunity for adventure. We invite you to experience this unique, off the beaten path destination and the luxury of the Mimosa Retreat Center. The Mimosa Retreat Center is an architectural gem with well appointed bedroom villas, each affording fantastic views of the surroundings. Savor delicious vegetarian or pescatarian meals, enrich your connection to nature, let go of your agenda and sit in one of the serene meditation settings, or linger by the lagoon-style infinity pool. 

You will have the opportunity to deepen your yoga practice in all-levels classes offered twice a day. The yoga shala is situated away from the main communal areas and guest villas in a grassy area surrounded by olive trees and offers uninterrupted peace and quiet. The floor space is shaded and is a generous size allowing 20 mats to fit comfortably. The shala comes fully equipped with yoga mats, straps, blocks, and bolsters. 

Included in this retreat is The Forgotten Island Sailing Adventure on the MS Cristina, a 20m twin-masted wooden sailing boat. The all day excursion includes snorkeling in hidden coves, buffet lunch and wine. Those seeking more adventures may choose to explore the island by jeep, book a paddle board or sea kayak tour, or rent a car and make discoveries on your own.

Perigiali Beach has white sand and turquoise water and is only a 15 minute walk from Mimosa. The nearby town of Nydri shuts down car traffic after 6 pm allowing the opportunity to enjoy shops and restaurants on foot. Nydri Waterfalls is a longish hike or a short car ride away. 

Heather Patton and I are co-leaders of international yoga retreats and longtime sisters in the practice of yoga.

Heather has been practicing yoga since 1999 and teaching since 2001. She specializes in alignment based yoga incorporating a focus on strength and balance. Heather has led retreats in her home state of North Carolina as well as destinations in Europe and Central America. She has ERYT-200 certification from Yoga Alliance in addition to certification from Cindy Dollar of Asheville, NC.

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When you register please know that your $400 deposit is non-refundable.  

We offer payments in six installments for your convenience. If you cancel after three payments, you will receive a 50% refund. We cannot offer refunds after the fourth payment. 

If your trip is paid for in full when you register, the date for partial refund will correspond to the third payment on the calendar in the payment plan. 

You may cancel without penalty if you have someone fill your space on the retreat. Of course, extenuating circumstances can arise. Please reach out to us and let us know your reason for cancellation.