Every year we open our Crete summerhouse to friends old and new to create the best week of the year: A chance to leave work behind to make new friends, give our training a boost and explore the island together. Over the years, our weeks in Crete have created lasting friendships, unforgettable memories and life-giving habits to take into the winter season.

Each week our hosts and coaches are here to help you boost your wellbeing, feel perfectly at home and soak in everything this beautiful corner of the world has to offer. 

With plenty of activity, downtime and awesome people to share the villa with, you’ll come away feeling refreshed, reconnected and full of life. 

For this week in Crete we are introducing Mythos Villa as a second accommodation option for our Crete retreat.

The villa sits above the bay with expansive sea views, large outdoor terraces and a beautiful swimming pool that will be open to all retreat guests throughout the week.
Inside the villa are four luxury bedrooms in total, two double rooms and two twin rooms, each designed with generous space and ensuite bathrooms.

With more dates and opportunities than ever this summer, there’s never been a better time to join us. We can’t wait to show you around!

We are located in Plaka on the east of Crete, an hour’s drive away from Heraklion airport and a 20-minute drive away from the town of Elounda. The villa is across the road from Plaka beach. From the beach you can see Spinalonga island in the distance - a small fortress island with a rich history. Plaka offers a wealth of fitness, restaurant options and day trip opportunities.

Our summerhouse consists of four family houses laid out around a communal gym and courtyard.

Each house is laid out on two levels, with a twin/double bedroom, private bathroom, and terrace on each level. The hub of each house is a central lounge with an open-plan kitchen, where you can gather and relax with your housemates. Each house is laid out so you can take time to be alone or socialise with others as you please. 

Three of the houses boast stunning sea views, while the fourth opens up to mountain and gym views.

The gym is right outside your front door and you can train there around the clock.

All houses have free and reliable wi-fi for those who need to stay on top of work while away.

We have in store for you a week of varied and challenging workouts, combining daily structured sessions with plenty of opportunities to push yourself in a supportive, coached environment.

Whether you've been training for years or just getting started, in Crete you'll find new challenges and variety beyond your typical gym routine.

Our hand-picked team of coaches are passionate about helping people move better and feel their best. We design each training session to include skills coaching, strength work, and sweaty intervals. No matter where you are on your fitness journey, our goal is to inspire lasting, healthy habits you can take home with you.

Every morning, we’ll have a coached training session for the group combining technique work, strength work and aerobic intervals. In the afternoon there is an optional second session where you can follow along with the coach or do your own training. Everything we will do together at the gym is adaptable, allowing you to move at your own pace and challenge yourself.  

The gym includes: 

• An Eleiko rig with Eleiko plates and barbells.  

• For strength work: A variety of dumbbells, kettlebells, sandbags, gymnastics rings and parallettes.

• For aerobic work: jump ropes, box jumps and Concept 2 Rowers. 

• Yoga and mobility accessories.

You can access the gym around the clock aside from our coached sessions for your own practice. For endurance work outside the gym, there are also trails outside the house for running, and of course, the beach for swimming.