Crete Yoga edition: October 23-29, 2026
Into the Wild Crete: yoga edition is a unique chance to take a moment for you. To relax and breath. to dive deep into your wild woman self. To rediscover the wonder and beauty of both earth’s nature and cultures. To gain the experience of enjoying greece’s beauty, being immersed in new culture, and enjoy this all with other women.
Crete invites you to slow down in all the right ways. Ancient landscapes, olive groves, coastal walks, vibrant towns, and food that feels both simple and deeply satisfying. This women’s retreat is designed to balance daily yoga with time to explore, rest, and experience the quieter rhythms of the island.
Each day includes yoga to help you feel strong and settled, paired with outings to nearby beaches, villages, gorges, and historic streets around Chania. There’s space for connection, solo time, great meals, and the kind of ease that comes from being fully present in a beautiful place. Absolutely everything on the itinerary is optional, as we are staying at one lodging the whole time and you can always choose to rest and stay back. You’ll leave feeling refreshed, clear-headed, and deeply satisfied. Connected with your body, lighter in your mind, and grateful you said yes to a week that offered beauty, movement, and an opportunity to breathe.
Come to Crete with trip leader and yoga instructor Donica of @donica.saltsoul, ready to slow down, move well, eat beautifully, and experience an island that truly lives up to its reputation.
Below is the information on what you come away with from the Crete Yoga Edition retreat.
All photos on this page are of places we plan on visiting during the trip.
Cost for the Crete Yoga trip is $2699 per person for 6 nights. All lodging, food, and transportation during the retreat is included except transport to and from the airport, and rooms are shared occupancy. You will need to get yourself to Chania Airport (CHQ) and back home. You’ll need to get a ride to the retreat house from Chania Airport on October 20th, where trip leader Donica will be waiting to welcome you! You’ll need to depart the retreat house in Crete anytime in the morning of the 29th- checkout is 11am.
This is the home and property the retreat will be held at. It’s absolutely gorgeous- true Mallorcan style and feel to it. Each room has two beds unless you book the Solo Room Supplement, with its own bathroom. Some meals will be served here by a chef, and there will be plenty of free time to enjoy the extensive property!
Who:
Women. From anywhere. Women who need a break from their normal life to feel like they can breathe and relax again. Women who want to learn, adventure, and discover. Women who want to uncover or rediscover themselves.
Why:
When is the last time you enjoyed 6 nights to yourself? To develop your yoga practice and reconnect with the inner you? When is the last time you experienced those old feelings of excitement, discovery and peace all on one trip?
When:
October 23-29 2026. You DO NOT want to miss this. Into the Wild will handle all the transportation within the retreat once you arrive at the retreat house. You can book your flight home anytime of the morning of the 29th, as checkout from the retreat house is 11am.
What:
A women’s yoga retreat built to help you rediscover you, your passions, and this beautiful earth you live on. Yoga sessions will be held 1 or 2 times daily, usually to start and end the day in a soul-fulfilling way. An experience that will make you feel peaceful, relaxed, and yet- adventurous. A bonding experience not to be missed.
We will practice yoga, do an easy hike, swim, boat, sightsee around the island of Crete, and unwind together. Eat and drink delicious Mediterranean food together. We’ll enjoy our time with a nice combination of yoga practice, relaxation, culture and history.
You’ll want to bring your yoga mat and perhaps a towel, but other props will be provided.
You do not need to be experienced in yoga to attend this retreat.
Crete YOGA EDITION ITINERARY
October 23: Guests arrive in Crete to the Chania Airport (CHQ). You can arrive anytime after 3pm, and you’ll need to catch your own ride or buddy up with other guests to arrive at the house. It’s about a 25 minute drive to our relaxing and beautiful yoga house. There are no structured events today besides dinner, allowing everyone to arrive in their own time, unpack, and begin to unwind and make friends. We’ll have the first group dinner at 6:30pm which will be courtesy of our chef. Free time after dinner.
October 24: Donica will lead anyone interested in a 30 minute morning yoga session, followed by breakfast at the house. Following, you’ll head out for a gorgeous walk along Crete’s coastline. During the walk, there is time to enjoy coffee or brunch at a harbor café before returning to the house for rest and reflection. Lunch will be prepared by our chef, and there will be a before-dinner yoga session lasting 60 minutes for anyone interested. For dinner we are going to head out to an amazing local establishment with delicious Greek food! Free time after dinner.
October 25: Morning yoga, and breakfast. Today is centered around rural Crete and its deeply rooted agricultural traditions. We explore pastoral walking paths through olive groves on a visit to a local olive press and have a nice tasting session, followed by a relaxed lunch together at a village taverna. We will then hit up a non-crowded beach- gorgeous, calm and relaxing. Following this we will head home for free time and a chef prepared meal. Those interested in ending the night in a calm and relaxing way can join Donica in a bedtime yoga session.
October 26: Morning yoga session with Donica and some reflection for those interested. Breakfast follows. Today we will head out to enjoy the Imbros Gorge hike. It’s easy, and this experience lasts about 3 hours. Afterwards we will head straight to lunch. Heading back to the house, we will regroup and those interested can head out to another gorgeous and uncrowded beach for relaxation. Dinner will be at the house prepared by the chef.
October 27: Morning Yoga and breakfast. Today is devoted to Crete’s historic heart. We’ll spend time exploring the old town of either Chania, wandering narrow pedestrian streets, admiring Venetian architecture, and taking in views of the harbor and sea. There will be time for browsing local markets and artisan shops, as well as enjoying café stops and a leisurely lunch. The blend of culture, history, and coastal scenery adds richness and texture to the retreat experience! We will have dinner at the house prepared by the chef. Donica will lead you in a bedtime and sleep focused yoga session.
October 28: Yoga in the morning, followed by breakfast. The final full day involves a trip out to see two historical villages (Vamos and Kalives) and the Monastery of St. George, a charming, restored site offering a glimpse into local history and architecture. In the afternoon we will board a catamaran and tour around part of the island, enjoying the views, munching on delicious appetizers, enjoying some drinks, swimming, and even some stand up paddle boarding if desired. We will head from the boat trip to a delicious restaurant for our final dinner.
October 29: After breakfast, you will catch a ride back to the airport to head home.
Refund policy: Your ticket can be sold but not refunded. You can advertise to sell your ticket yourself, and we will post it on our instagram as well, should you not be able to attend.
All rooms are shared occupancy. No private rooms are available. This is key to the Into the Wild experience.
Into The Wild is now requiring its trip attendees to provide proof of travel insurance purchase for this trip. Generally this costs an extra $100usd, and can save your bacon when traveling and things go wrong. Please email wendy@itwadventure.com if you have any questions about getting travel insurance.
Meet your Leader and yoga instructor:
Donica Macintosh calls Halifax, Nova Scotia, home, but she’ll always be a Cape Breton girl at heart — a fisherman’s daughter raised by the sea. She’s the kind of person who finds magic in stillness, meaning in movement, and wonder in wandering.
Her journey into yoga began back in 2017 and took an unexpected turn when she found herself stepping into the role of teacher — something she never planned, but now can’t imagine her life without. Yoga became her anchor, offering space for reflection, connection, and growth.
A deep desire to travel had been quietly simmering for years, but it was her first Into The Wild trip that gave it permission to come alive. Since then, she’s been chasing summits, swimming in cold oceans, and connecting deeply — with nature, with others, and with herself.
Thoughtful and grounded, Donica brings a quiet strength to every adventure. She’s here to move, explore, reflect, and remind you that you don’t have to be fearless to be brave.
Follow along on Instagram at @donica.saltsoul
Women often experience things better by being with other inspiring women. This retreat is only for women and will be filled with warm, open, inviting leaders and attendees, who are all ready and waiting for a creative, immersive, life-changing experience.
