What is a women's circle?

A women's circle is an ancient practice of gathering in community – sitting together, sharing stories, and supporting one another through life's journey. Our circles blend therapeutic techniques with the power of community, creating a safe container for sharing, reflection, and personal growth.

What is included in the Mum Island Greece retreat?

The Mum Island retreat includes 6 nights accommodation at a beautiful Greek villa, all meals prepared by a private chef, airport transfers, daily movement sessions, guided meditation, massage treatments, women's circles, therapeutic tools and techniques, a beach trip, and guided walks.

Who runs Soulful Circle Retreats?

Soulful Circle Retreats is founded by Samantha Goddard and Joleene. Samantha is an Advanced Clinical Hypnotherapist with over 22 years experience, certified in RTT, EMDR, and EFT. She is known as 'The Therapist Mum' and is CNHC registered.

Where are the women's circles held?

Women's circles are held in the Sevenoaks, Kent area. Details of specific locations and schedules are available upon registration.

What therapeutic approaches are used?

Our therapeutic approaches include Clinical Hypnotherapy, Rapid Transformational Therapy (RTT), EMDR, EFT, guided meditation, breathwork, and various somatic and mindfulness practices designed to help women reconnect with themselves.

Wellness retreat villa with private pool and panoramic sea views in Vasilikos, Zakynthos

June 8-14, 2026 | Agios Ioannis, Vasilikos, Zakynthos

Greece Wellness Retreat

Time to Relax, Reconnect & Restore

A transformational 6-night retreat for women who seek rest, reconnection & a deeper sense of self. A secluded villa surrounded by olive groves with unparalleled views of the Ionian Sea and spectacular sunsets.

Reserve Your Place

Is This Retreat For You?

This week's offering is a soft landing for women who are ready to slow down, breathe deeply, and come home to themselves. It's for those longing for real rest, not just time away, but those seeking true replenishment of body, heart, and spirit.

If you're craving space away from the noise of everyday life to reconnect with who you are beneath the doing, you belong here. If you're drawn to sisterhood, soulful conversation, shared laughter, and the quiet comfort of being understood, this space was created with you in mind.

It's for women moving through change, standing at a crossroads, or sensing a gentle nudge toward something more aligned. For those feeling tired, overwhelmed, or stretched thin from giving so much to others and ready to feel held, seen, and supported again.

This is an invitation to radical rest, to remember yourself, and to rediscover the wild, wise parts of you that have always been there — waiting to be felt, heard, and deeply honoured.

What This Retreat is About

This retreat is for women who need some time out from their usual routine to properly care for themselves.

It's for those who want space to reflect on what is and isn't working in their lives, what they'd like to change, and, most importantly, how they want to feel moving forward.

At its heart, this retreat is about giving you the time and space to prioritise your needs. There will be a gentle structure to our days, including guided relaxation, women's circles, meditation and reflective practices. Alongside this, there will be plenty of unstructured time to rest, sit quietly, journal, swim, read, or simply do nothing at all.

Women's wellness retreat villa exterior with pool illuminated at night in Zakynthos, Greece

The Experience

The overall vibe of the retreat is relaxed and nourishing. Think flip flops, sunshine, laughter, meaningful conversations, and genuine connection with like-minded women.

Swim in the pool

Cool off in the private pool overlooking the Ionian Sea

Relax with a book

Find a quiet spot on a sunbed with your favourite read

Gentle stretch poolside

Join us for gentle movement sessions by the pool

Book a massage

A blissful massage treatment with Joleene

Explore the area

Wander into town and explore at your own pace

Simply be

Rest, reflect, journal, or do nothing at all

Reflective Questions Workbook

When you arrive, you'll receive a Reflective Questions Workbook, created to support you throughout the retreat. It includes journalling prompts and deeper reflective questions to help uncover any blocks, patterns or limiting beliefs that may be holding you back.

Planned Experiences

Our therapeutic workshops are designed as a journey, supporting you to release old stories, shift perspective, and reconnect with your intuition.

Intention-setting and reflective meditations

Sunset women's circles

Journalling and guided self-inquiry

Gentle movement and movement to music

Creative visualisations

Therapeutic practices and mindset skills

Partner and small-group work

A simple burning ceremony to release what no longer serves you

Samantha will be sharing mindset skills and therapeutic techniques drawn from hypnotherapy and emotional regulation work, offering practical tools you can take home with you to support calm, confidence and emotional resilience long after the retreat ends.

Location

Agios Ioannis, Vasilikos, Zakynthos

Dates

Mon 8th – Sun 14th June 2026

Duration

6 nights, 7 days

Group Size

Just 8 women

A Day at the Retreat

Each day flows naturally, with plenty of space for rest and spontaneity

Morning

Gentle movement & meditation

Start the day with gentle movement, yoga, a swim or a morning walk

Late Morning

Breakfast prepared by our Private Chef

Fresh Mediterranean breakfast on the terrace

Afternoon

Free time & optional treatments

Beach, pool, massage, or simply rest

Late Afternoon

Sunset Circle or workshop

Women's circle or therapeutic workshop

Evening

Communal dinner & connection

Delicious meal and conversation under the stars

Women's wellness retreat villa pool terrace at twilight with moonrise in Zakynthos

Accommodation

We'll be staying in a stunning private summerhouse in Agios Ioannis, Vasilikos, Zakynthos.

Set high in the unspoilt hills, the villa is quiet, peaceful and surrounded by olive groves and lush vegetation, with spectacular sea views from every room.

4 double bedrooms (2 people sharing)
A private swimming pool with sunbeds
Recently renovated interiors across two levels

Food & Nourishment

We are being beautifully looked after by our Private Chef, who will be preparing all meals at the villa. Breakfast, lunch, dinner and all drinks are included.

The food will be fresh, nourishing and delicious. While meals are primarily vegetarian and health-focused, this is not a diet or health retreat. There will be meat options available for those who prefer them, and yes, wine and chocolate are absolutely available too.

What's Included

Included in Your Stay

6 nights accommodation
Breakfast, lunch (or brunch) and dinner at the villa
All drinks
Private chef
Airport transfers to and from the villa
Movement sessions
Meditation and guided relaxation
Sacred women's circles
Therapeutic tools and mindset work
A beach trip and local walks

Not Included

Flights
Meals out (optional)
Travel insurance

Optional Extras

Additional massage sessions with Joleene
1-2-1 Hypnotherapy sessions with Samantha

Your Home for the Week

A beautiful traditional villa with modern comforts, stunning views, and spaces designed for rest and connection

Private pool with panoramic sea views at women's retreat villa in Zakynthos

Spacious lounge with wooden beams and pool views at women's wellness retreat in Zakynthos

Bedroom with sea views and wooden ceiling at retreat villa in Zakynthos

Peaceful bedroom with garden views at women's wellness retreat in Zakynthos, Greece

Twin bedroom with vaulted wooden ceiling at women's retreat villa in Zakynthos

Women's retreat villa beautifully illuminated at night with pool in Zakynthos

Travel

Suggested flights (not included):

EasyJet — London Gatwick to Zakynthos

Monday 8th June 2026 | 11:40 – 17:10

Return:

Sunday 14th June 2026 | 13:05 – 14:55

Airport transfers to and from the villa are included.

What You Will Leave With

A regulated nervous system, fully grounded and feeling deeply nourished from the inside out.

Practical, soul-centered tools to regulate your emotions, quiet the mental noise, and move through life stress with greater ease. You'll feel empowered to create stronger boundaries, clearer choices, and will have developed a kinder, more compassionate relationship with yourself.

This is a process of personal empowerment with an invitation to release old patterns, beliefs, and behaviours that have quietly held you back. You'll create space for the future version of you to emerge: more confident, more liberated, and aligned with the life you've always sensed was possible.

Imagine the you now, with a renewed sense of freedom, emotionally, energetically, and spiritually with a profound knowing that you are supported, capable, and ready to step forward unburdened, open, and alive.