07 – 14 September 2019 | Ingrid Gottschalk |Odyssey of Food and Yoga
Itha108 is a Grecian island retreat set in a place of outstanding natural beauty, providing a space specifically for peace, relaxation and practice.
Ingrid’s Biography
Ingrid grew up on the Swiss-German boarder but found her home in London in the late seventies, where she began a twenty-year career in finance and raised three daughters. After initially discovering yoga in 2001, Ingrid decided to train as a teacher in 2010, specializing in Vinyasa Flow, at Brahmani Yoga, Goa, India.
Ithaca is the backdrop for her beloved project, Itha108, which she designed and managed over 4 years alongside teaching public and private classes for locals and holidaymakers alike. Ingrid has succeeded in her vision for Itha108 that combines her eye for lifestyle design with providing a beautiful space to practice, teach and share.
Destination and Transport:
The nearest airport is on Kefalonia, our neighbouring island and transit to the retreat is included in the price.
The price for the week:
- £1000 per person based on two sharing a room in the main house
- £1,250 per person based on single occupancy in the main house
- £1050 per person based on two sharing the stone house studio
- £1350 per person based on single occupancy the stone house studio
- £1000 per person based on sharing a luxury yurt en-suit bathroom
- £1,250 per person based on single occupancy luxury yurt en-suite bathroom
- £950 per person based on sharing a yurt with en-suit bathroom
- £1,150 per person based on single occupancy yurt with bathroom
- £900 per person based on two sharing a yurt, shared bathroom
- £1,100 per person based on single occupancy in a yurt, shared bathroom
Price include:
- Group transit from and to the airport by bus/taxi, sea taxi, ferry
- Accommodation
- Breakfast/brunch, lunch, tea and dinner
- Various hot and cold drinks/water/fruit/nuts/cakes/biscuits
- Beach towels
- Vinyasa flow yoga lessons each morning 1.45 – 2 hour
- Yin or Restorative yoga each afternoon 1.5 hour
- Yoga mats, blocks, belts, bolsters and blankets
- Infused olive soap, Basil or Sage
- Calendula face balm
- Internet connection
- Taxes
Excluding (available at an extra cost):
- Alcohol
- Soft fizzy drinks
- Laundry & Ironing
Terms & Conditions:
- non-refundable deposit of £200 when you book
- final payment four weeks before the retreat starts
Important:
- Our water is collected rainwater and used in moderation, but not spare. Six bedrooms in the main house are air-conditioned
- Please bring your own yoga water bottle for refilling with filtered water
Dining overlooking the sea:
- Breakfast buffet in morning sun/shaded by trees/or pergola
- Lunch buffet under a pergola
- Dinner served on a terrace under a canapé of stars
Food:
- Multi fusion vegetarian meals with fresh fish as an option (local organic products)
- Special dietary requirements; please tell us in advance
Daily House Keeping:
- Rooms and yurts are cleaned every morning
- Mid-week change of bath and beach towels
Therapy and Treatments:
- A serene cool and shady area behind the main house is ideal for treatments or the indoor shala if you prefer
- Thai Yoga Massage
- A combination of Swedish Massage or deep tissue-sports massage
Beaches and Activities:
- 3 beaches are less than 5 walking minutes below the retreat
- Kayaks and other water sports for rent
- Car, scooter and bikes for rent
- Scuba-diving facility
- Homers House; Odysseus Palace and birth place a 3.5 hour guided tour. Other walks are available depending on the month
- A well stocked library
- Backgammon table, cards and other games
- Gift shop for browsing
Arriving and Departure Times:
- Day of arrival the retreat is open after 15:00 and serves tea, fruit, cake and dinner only
- Day of departure all rooms have to be vacated by 08:00, breakfast is served from 07:00
- Retreat to be departed by 08:30 the latest