Retreats At Selene Greece, Symi.
Programmes that restore.
No Agenda. No noise. The right people, the sea. Symi does the rest.
Every year, Selene opens its doors to host exclusive retreats.
Small, considered gatherings on one of Greece's most beautiful islands. Rooted in Symi's ancient landscape and anchored in the private sanctuary of Selene, our retreat programmes centre on movement, meaningful conversation, and real connection. A maximum of 14 guests. Every detail attended to.
All meals included
Michelin-trained private chef
Named suites, sea-facing
Harbour transfers ·
Max 14 guests per retreat
OUR PROGRAMMES
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WALKING RETREAT - 6 DAYS - SYMI - GREECE
THE SELENE ODYSSEY
A curated six-day walking retreat through Symi's ancient Byzantine paths, forested ridges, and hidden coastal coves. Guided by Nigel Davenport - who has hiked across the globe and knows Symi's trails intimately - nourished by Chef Ben's Michelin-informed table, and anchored each evening in the private sanctuary of Selene.
This is walking as restoration, not endurance. Distances of five to ten kilometres daily, paced for discovery. The sea is always there to return to.
WHAT'S INCLUDED
Guided hiking on Symi's Byzantine and coastal trails, 5–10km daily
All meals - breakfast, lunch and dinner prepared by our private chef (unless otherwise stated)
Two in-hike boat transfers and Aegean sailing
A wine tasting evening with Fotini, Symi's beloved wine expert
Private accommodation at Selene, sea-facing suites
Harbour transfers, snacks and water for hiking
Full use of the house, gardens, outdoor cinema and sea access
FROM 1400 PER PERSON
5 - 10KM DAILY
MAX 14 GUESTS
DATES CONFIRMED
2025 Dates
Tuesday 13th – Saturday 18th October - OPEN
May 2026 : announcing soon - REGISTER INTEREST
"This is more than a hiking tour. It is an effortless, memorable experience designed to restore the spirit through the simple refinement of nature, culture, good food and real Greek hospitality."
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YOGA & MOVEMENT RETREAT - 5 DAYS - SYMI, GREECE E
Selene Restore
A movement retreat for people who want to feel settled in their body again. Morning practice of delicious yoga, Anusara and Artemis teachings held by an experienced facilitator - plus breathwork and meditation, balanced with afternoons that are entirely your own. The sea. The gardens. The quiet. Exactly the pace you forgot was possible.
No agenda beyond restoration.
Programme details and facilitator announcing soon
Dates TBC 2027 - Max 10 guests · All-inclusive
ANNOUNCING SOON
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MOVEMENT & LEADERSHIP · 5 DAYS ·- SYMI, GREECE E
WHOLE - Movement and Leadership
What does alignment feel like: in your body, in your work, in your life?
Five days at Selene to find out. - morning yoga practice in the Anusara tradition, honest conversation, and evenings at the table of a Great British Menu & MasterChef champion. Hosted by Annette Thomas with guest Siobhan Penrose-Johnson.
Not a course. Not a wellness programme. A conversation between people who have earned the right to think out loud. No previous yoga experience required.
ANNOUNCING SOON
APPLICATION BY ENQUIRY
FROM €3,950 PER PERSON
MAX 8 GUESTS
Our Approach
Every retreat at Selene begins with the same question: what does this person actually need?
Not another agenda. Not forced fun. Not a programme designed to look good on Instagram. Something that genuinely restores - movement, stillness, conversation, food, the specific quality of light here at the end of the day.
We don't do large groups. We don't do spectacle. We do this, here, with these people, at this table. Selene is a privately owned house on the island of Symi. When you come for a retreat, you are a guest in a home - not a delegate at an event.
What every Selene retreat includes
❋ All Meals
Breakfast, lunch and dinner by our Michelin-trained chef. Local Greek ingredients. Vegetarian and pescatarian diets catered for.
❋ The House
Terraces, outdoor cinema, gardens, SUP boards, snorkelling equipment and sea access. The house is yours between sessions.
❋ Your Own Suite
A named, sea-facing suite at Selene — Selini, Thalassa, Eos, Gaia or Nykta. Cocomat beds, fine Parisian linens.
❋ Transfers
Harbour pick-up and drop-off included. On the walking retreat, in-programme boat sails are part of the itinerary
WHY SYMI?
A Greek island that does part of the work for you.
Symi is a small island in the Dodecanese, reached by ferry from Rhodes in around fifty minutes. It is not a party island. It is not overrun. It is one of the most beautiful and intact traditional Greek islands in the Aegean - neoclassical architecture in pinks, ochre and terracotta, Byzantine paths through pine forests, hidden coves only accessible by sea
Selene sits in Nimborio Bay, three kilometres from Symi's main harbour. Quiet enough to hear the water. Close enough to reach the village for an evening. Symi has more hiking trails per square kilometre than almost any other Greek island, and most of them are rarely walked.
For a retreat, this matters. The landscape does part of the work
HOST A RETREAT AT SELENE
Bring Your Programme to Our House
If you facilitate retreats and are looking for a venue in Greece that does justice to your work, Selene is available to experienced retreat leaders in our shoulder seasons. We provide the house, the chef (if required), the Aegean setting and the logistics. You bring the programme and your people
We are thoughtful about partnerships, because the experience of every guest matters to us. If you feel there is alignment, we would love to hear from you.
Be the first to know about new dates.
October's Odyssey walking retreat on Symi, is now open. Selene Restore, and The Threshold are all announcing soon. Leave your details and we'll come to you directly - no newsletters, no noise. Just the information you asked for.