Space to b(reath)e
What’s Included:
6-nights accommodation in a luxurious private beachfront home
Paddleboards and Kayaks for use at leisure
Daily housekeeping of rooms and communal spaces
All meals, snacks, and refreshments [excl. wine]
Twice daily yoga, pilates, and meditation with Basic Space instructors Jaime Hepburn, Jess Learoyd, and Natalie Kunz
Optional Extras:
Massages can be arranged on-site
Transfers to and from the airport [we can help link you with other guests travelling at the same time]
Cabs [we recommend a car for those who want to explore the Island]
5th - 11th May, 2024. Crete, Greece.
Sample Schedule
Day One
12pm: Arrival
4pm: Welcome Drinks / Snacks
5pm: 90min Opening Practice with Jaime
730pm: Dinner
Day Two
8am: Meditation
8:30am: 90min Dynamic Yoga with Jess
10:30am: Brunch
12pm: Free Time / Treatments
4pm: Snacks / Refreshments
5:00pm: 60 minutes Yin Yoga with Jaime
7pm: Dinner
Day Three
8:30am: 60min Pilates with Nat
10:00am: Brunch
11:30am: Island Hike
3pm: Snacks / Refreshments
4:00pm: 90 minutes Yang to Yin with Jess
6pm: Dinner
8pm: Movie Night
Day Four
8am: Tea/Snacks
8:30am: 120min Yoga with Jaime and Jess
11:00am: Brunch
11:30am: Free time/ Treatments
4:30pm: Snacks / Refreshments
5:00pm: 45 minutes Pilates with Nat Kunz
6pm: Sunset Meditation
7pm: Dinner
Day Five
8:30am: 60min Pilates with Nat
11:00am: Brunch
11:30am: Free time/ Treatments
4:30pm: Snacks / Refreshments
5:00pm: 60min Restorative Yoga with Jaime
7pm: Dinner
Day Six
8:00: Meditation
8:30am: 90min Dynamic Yoga with Jaime
10:30am: Brunch
12:00pm: Free time/ Treatments
4:30pm: Snacks / Refreshments
5:00pm: 90min Pilates and Chill with Nat and Jess
7pm: Dinner
Day Seven
7am: Dynamic yoga with Jess Learoyd
8:35: Breakfast / Farewells
10am: Departure
Location:
Blending simplicity & luxury in a stunning environment, our private beachfront villa is the perfect place to unwind and press pause. Set amidst sand dunes in a hidden location in front of a secluded beach, and only a few steps from the crystal shallow and warm blue waters of the Mediterranean sea.
The villa itself has plenty of quiet places to retreat to, as well as spacious welcoming communal spaces for you to hang out and connect with other retreaters, depending on whatever energy you might need.
Its secluded location makes it more peaceful and quiet and the lack of light pollution at night makes for some incredible night skies.
Food
We are incredibly lucky to have Soph Gordon, chef, and author of The Whole Vegetable, catering for us. Sophie's passion for cooking is evident when you meet her. She loves to work with seasonal produce, creating dishes that are sustainable and minimising waste by using the whole vegetable, fruit, or grain. Sophie creates recipes that are dedicated to a veg-centric table, from the earth, fresh, to the table, aiming to create a spread that is not only environmentally friendly but a joyous experience.
The food will be representative of the culture, with an emphasis on sustainability, using seasonal, local ingredients. Think farm-to-table fresh. Meals will be heavily veg-centric, with options like eggs, and cheese, with the potential for fish if it’s local and fresh. We feel strongly about creating a supportive, judgment-free environment so all food choices will be welcomed and respected. You can let us know more about your dietary requirements when you book.
Your Instructors
Jaime Hepburn
Jaime is the Founder of Basic Space and The Yoga Library. With 8 years and 3000+ hours of experience teaching, Jaime has developed the knowledge and confidence to create and lead beautiful, well-designed classes and retreats. Always set to a consciously-curated, ‘groovy’ playlist, Jaime’s classes combine fluid movement with static core-driven holds and playful inversions. Classes are challenging, but always open and welcoming to all levels. Jaime teaches based on feel - drawing from energy, beings, seasons… She’s influenced by many different modalities of yoga and movement. Jaime goes with the flow. She encourages self-exploration and self-guidance on the mat.
Jess Learoyd
Jess is a Lululemon Ambassador and Studio Director of Basic Space. Jess’ classes have a strong emphasis on balance, both physically and mentally. She encourages you to find strength in stillness and to grasp the lightness when it gets a little tough. Jess teaches a slow[ish] Vinyasa practice, you'll move around the mat with creative, playful transitions that really keep your focus in check, weaved together with a playlist created to keep your vibe high when it gets a little sticky, and then mellow yourself back down.
Nat Kunz
Nat quickly earned notoriety at Basic Space for her Pilates classes. They are challenging at their core, but you will always feel supported by her intelligent sequencing and purposeful language. Music is her love language, so you can expect a thoughtfully curated playlist that seamlessly moves you through the rhythmic flow. She fosters an environment where individuals are encouraged to listen to their bodies, acknowledging and meeting them at their present state. Nat's ultimate aim is for you to feel empowered, enabling you to make choices that align with your body, mind, heart, and soul each time you step onto your mat. With a classical Pilates background, 16 years of experience as a dancer, and expertise in various movement modalities like Barre, spin, and The Class by Taryn Toomey, Nat's profound understanding of the body and its mechanics ensures you receive comprehensive support and engage muscles you never knew existed.
Getting There
The closest airport is Heraklion, a 75-90 min drive away. Transfers to and from the airport are not included, but we can arrange them for you and will connect you with guests from the same flight. There is currently an early Easy Jet flight available, which departs London around 7am, as well as a British Airways flight departing around 930am.
If you want freedom to explore, I do recommend renting a car as cabs are expensive. Check-in is 12 pm on Wednesday and 10 am Sunday
Cost
Master Bedroom:
£2,400 per person sharing or £3,700 solo
Double Room with private bathroom:
£2,250 per person sharing or £3,600 solo
Triple Room with private bathroom:
£1950 per person
Single Bed in Twin Room with shared bath
£1950 per person
Double Room with shared bath
£1950 per person sharing or £3400 solo
Prices are inclusive of VAT
A £600 deposit is required to secure your booking, it is non-refundable and non-transferable.
** EARLY BIRD takes £100 off if booked before Dec 31st 2023