A wellness retreat needs space, quiet and a sense of being somewhere apart. San Stefano Estate is let to one group at a time: a Venetian manor of 1782 among five acres of olive, orange and lemon groves above the sea, with an infinity pool among the trees.
A day at the house
Mornings begin on the east-facing balcony as the sun comes up over the mountains of mainland Greece. Meditation and movement sessions can be held there, in the gardens under the citrus trees, or in the saloni, which runs the full width of the house. Afternoons are for swimming, rest and walks; evenings for dinner outside as the light fades on the water.
Walking and the sea
Mountain trails start at the gate, through olive groves and forest to the hill villages of Gastouri and Agii Deka. The beach is a walk down from the house, and the village of Benitses has tavernas, a bakery and a small marina.
Food
A local cook can prepare simple Mediterranean meals for the group, built on Corfu’s olive oil, vegetables and fish, or your own cook can use the farmhouse kitchen. We can also arrange airport transfers for the whole group.
For your group
Five bedrooms sleep up to twelve: three double bedrooms (two with super-king-size beds), two twin rooms and a day bed in the library, with more rooms nearby. Visiting teachers and practitioners are welcome to bring their own programme. Spring and autumn suit retreats especially well.
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