BALI RETREAT 2023
GREECE YOGA QUEST
Wake to Yoga ~ Explore with Purpose
~ Return to Soul
Santorini + Crete, Greece
2 - 9 October 2026
7 nights / 8 days

ABOUT GREECE YOGA QUEST
Step into a Greek adventure where each day feels like a story worth telling.
Breathe in the salty sea air, feel the golden sun on your skin, and allow the rhythm of mediterranean island life to sweep you into a week of pure adventure and connection. This is your invitation to experience Greece in a way that feeds your soul . This retreat week is your time to live, explore and connect in one of the world's most captivating destinations. With mornings of nourishing meditation and yoga, days filled with exploration, and evenings that linger with laughter over shared meals.
Over eight magical days, you’ll journey from the postcard-perfect charm of Santorini's cliffside beauty to the expansive shores of breath taking Crete. We’ll balance our morning with grounding yoga followed with days that awaken your sense of wonder. Sail across the Aegean on a catamaran, wander cobblestone lanes lined with bougainvillea, hike trails with sweeping sea views, and share in the joy of an authentic Greek cooking class. Explore the rich history of Knossos and feel the magic of ancient myths come to life.
This is a retreat designed for the soul that craves movement and meaning, for the traveller who wants to both see and feel a place. You’ll have space to breathe deeply, laugh freely, and embrace the beauty of simply being, while every detail is thoughtfully taken care of.
If your heart craves both rejuvenation and adventure, paired with the magic of sunsets over the Aegean and new friendships formed along the way, then this retreat was designed with you in mind.




LOCATION
Your Santorini Sanctuary - Cresanto Luxury Suites
For our first three nights, we begin in Santorini, the island of whitewashed elegance, sapphire seas, and sunsets that feel almost too perfect to be real. Perched high above the caldera, the village of Imerovigli is often called 'the balcony to the Aegean' and it’s here, just beyond its charming pathways, that you’ll find our haven of luxury.
At Cresanto Luxury Suites, beauty and indulgence meet in harmony. Each suite offers a private pool or hot tub, inviting you to soak beneath the endless Greek sky. From this peaceful, private location, you’ll enjoy panoramic views stretching from the island’s dramatic cliffs to the glittering expanse of the eastern shores.
Inside, sophisticated design and comfort blend seamlessly with each suite offering a king sized bed dressed in crisp linens, a marble bathroom with a walk-in shower, and a cozy living area to unwind between adventures. Whether you’re sipping wine on your terrace, basking in the golden light, or dining on fresh Mediterranean flavours, Cresanto offers an immersive experience of deep relaxation, pampering, and gastronomic delight.
Santorini will enchant you with its beauty, but Cresanto will make you feel at home in the heart of it all.
Our Cretan Escape – Phāea Cretan Malia Resort
For the final four nights of our journey, we travel to Crete - Greece’s largest island and a land of golden beaches, vibrant traditions, and stories that have been passed down for centuries. Here, where mountains meet the sea and time slows to the island’s gentle rhythm, we’ll settle into our home at Phāea Cretan Malia Resort, a member of Design Hotels.
At Phāea, authenticity meets effortless style, with sustainability woven into every detail. This is a place where conscious living and connection take centre stage. From the locally crafted furnishings to the mindful dining experiences and the thoughtful touches that make you feel instantly at ease. Nestled among lush Mediterranean gardens, the resort blends earthy tones with relaxed, boho elegance, creating a bright and airy sanctuary that mirrors the beauty of Crete itself.
Each room and suite is designed to bring the outside in, opening onto views that invite you to linger. Here you will enjoy the Cretan sun, dips in the Aegean or exploration of nearby villages, and end with slow, soulful dinners that celebrate the island’s rich culinary heritage.
Phāea is more than a place to stay it’s an immersion into Cretan life. It’s where the land’s history and traditions come alive, where sustainability is not just a promise but a way of being, and where every moment encourages you to slow down, savour, and connect.
This is Crete at its most authentic, and it’s where our adventure finds the perfect second half of our week.



RETREAT INCLUSIONS
7 nights / 8 days accommodation at 5 star resorts
3 nights in Santorini + 4 nights in Crete
Group round-trip international airport transfers
Welcome Drink upon arrival
Welcome Gathering + Dinner at Local Restaurant
Closing and Farewell Dinner with Entertainment
Daily Morning Yoga + Meditation Sessions (various styles suitable for all levels)
Yoga Workshop
Daily Guided Walk
Delicious and nourishing meals offering:
7 breakfasts ~ 2 meze light lunches ~ 4 dinners
Hike from Imerovigli to Oil
Wine Tour & Testing at Santos Winery
Botanical Walk & Cooking Class
Guided Tour of Heraklion & the Ancient Ruins of Knossos
Catamaran Cruise
Private air-conditioned transport during all tours
English speaking guide service during the activities
Entrance fees, road tolls, taxes and VAT for inclusions listed
Domestic ferry rides, ferry taxes and fees (from Santorini to Crete)
Daily room cleaning service
Free Wifi
Accommodation includes air-conditioning
Pre-retreat support group where you can connect to your facilitators and fellow participants before, during and after the retreat ~ including what to take, travel trips and advice
Plus a few more surprises
We have purposely kept space for free time with no agenda so you can enjoy the beautiful hotel amenities, explore the local streets and villages, take in the stunning view and sunsets, delight in tantalising cuisine or visit the local shops
WHAT'S NOT INCLUDED
International Flights + associated taxes and baggage fees
Individual Airport Transfers
Travel Insurance
Climate Resilience Tax
Additional Spa Services
Personal Expenses
Tips for porters, guides or drivers
Expenses outside of the inclusions as listed
Hotel early check-in and late check-out (may be requested subject to availability)
NOTE
International flights should arrive into Santorini International Airport and depart from Heraklion International Airport (Crete)


Donna Blackhall
Your Host & Yoga Facilitator
Soul Yoga & Retreats Founder
Donna’s journey into yoga began as a life-changing act of personal healing! After battling crippling arthritis and facing the real possibility of life in a wheelchair, she found herself in her first Bikram Yoga class in November 2011. That one class became a turning point. Since then, yoga and hot yoga, has become a daily part of her life, both as a tool for healing and a non-negotiable ritual for wellbeing.
Since 2012, Donna has been leading transformative international and national (Australia) retreats that weave together movement, stillness, nourishment and soul. In 2021, she rebranded from Detox Destinations to Soul Yoga & Retreats, a name that more truly reflects her heart-led vision and the deep connection she cultivates in her offerings. She teaches the Bikram Sequence (26+2), Vinyasa, Yin, Meditation, Yoga Nidra, Pranayama Breathwork and is also trained in Sound Healing. Along with qualifications as a Menopause Yoga Teacher. And she does so with a grounding presence that invites you to meet yourself fully. She also shares her love for vibrant, real food through her Raw Food Classes, where joy and juiciness are always on the menu.
Donna is a passionate wellness enthusiast, radiating positivity and wholeheartedly committed to living a soul-led, aligned life. Her own path toward wholeness inspires her to support others in discovering their fullest potential, inner harmony, and vitality - through the balance of yin and yang, action and rest, fire and flow. She believes the real magic of yoga lives in the journey itself, in the quiet pauses between each breath, each moment, and each pose.
Whether you're joining a class, a private session, or one of her soulful retreats, you’ll feel grounded, empowered, and uplifted, with plenty of space to honour your own rhythm and intuition. Her nature is to nurture, an open-hearted soul with a love for connection and a serious talent for turning big dreams into organised, flowing realities.
Donna draws you in like a big, safe hug (with a side of mischief). She shares her life with three adored fur babies and a kickass husband who stands proudly behind all her wild, wonderful endeavours.

Frequently Asked Questions
INVESTMENT 2026
Shared Rooms (Double Occupancy):
From USD $3,449 pp *
Private Rooms (Single Occupancy):
From USD $4,449 pp
* Based on double occupancy for 2 persons
Payment can be made in various currencies

TERMS & CONDITIONS
Deposit amount of USD$500 per person is payable as a minimum upon booking - no later than 2 April 2026.
2nd Payment is due 1 May 2026.
Final Payment is due no later than 2 July 2026.
Option to pay in full.
Bookings requested after 2 July 2026 are subject to availability.
** Full T&C’s will be provided at time of booking










