Real Me – Private Retreat in Greece
Real Me – Private Retreat is a personalised retreat experience by the sea in Crete, Greece.
It offers an opportunity to pause, reconnect with yourself and your life, and spend time with what feels truly meaningful to you right now.
Away from everyday responsibilities and routines, there is often more space to listen to yourself, gain new perspectives and see things with greater clarity. The retreat can support rest, self-discovery, personal growth, important life reflections, or simply a deeper connection with yourself.
Each retreat is unique and tailored individually to your wishes, interests and needs. You can attend alone, as a couple, or with your own small private group.
This is not a typical wellness retreat, nor a fixed programme to follow. It is a private, confidential and thoughtfully guided process that gives space for rest, reflection and meaningful inner work.
The retreat offers:
- a private and confidential setting
- a professionally guided and well-held process
- a tailored structure with flexible rhythm
- space for rest, integration and simply being
- individual, shared or combined guided sessions, depending on your wishes
Who this retreat is for
This retreat may be right for you if you:
- feel the need to pause and step out of everyday demands
- are in a life transition or facing important questions
- wish to deepen your connection to yourself, your life or your relationship
- seek safe, professional guidance in a calm and personal setting
- prefer a private retreat over an open group format
- want flexibility in timing and duration
- feel drawn to the sea, nature and the quiet rhythm of Greece
The retreat can be arranged as:
- An individual retreat – a personal pause focused on your own themes.
- A couples retreat – shared time and guided space for two.
- A private group retreat – a tailored retreat for your own group (e.g. 3–8 participants).
A Flexible Retreat Experience
There is no fixed programme.
Some people prefer a few guided sessions combined with plenty of free time, while others wish to explore their themes more deeply through several sessions over a number of days.
The retreat can include individual sessions, couple sessions, or sessions for a small private group, combined with time in nature, by the sea, and in the peaceful atmosphere of Crete.
The intention is not to fill every moment with activities, but to create a balanced experience that allows space for both guidance and reflection, as well as rest and enjoyment.
Guided sessions (60–120 minutes) may include:
- Reflective conversations and psychological support
- Guided meditations and body–mind exercises
- Creative and experiential exercises
- Intuitive energy healing
- Intuitive systemic constellations
- Meditative walks in Cretan nature
- Relaxation and reflective practices by the sea
Together we create a retreat experience that supports you in a way that feels natural, meaningful and right for you.
Read about the trainer and the testimonials of previous participants below.
Guided by Heli Heiskanen
The retreat is guided by Heli Heiskanen, Licensed Psychologist (M.Sc., EuroPsy), trainer, author and retreat leader, with over 20 years of professional experience as a psychologist.
“My work is grounded in psychological expertise and long-term professional experience, integrated with embodied, intuitive and creative approaches to inner work and personal growth. I work in a calm, clear and respectful way, offering a safe and well-held space where inner processes can unfold at their own pace. The work is supported by professional structure, a grounded and practical approach, intuitive sensitivity, and attentiveness to what is present in the moment. I am originally from Finland and divide my time between Finland and Greece.”
Practical information
The retreat takes place in a quiet seaside village near Heraklion, Crete.
You arrange your own flights to Heraklion Airport (HER). The retreat location is approximately a 15-minute taxi ride from the airport.
Accommodation is arranged separately. You may book independently or receive support in finding suitable accommodation nearby. I’m also happy to share local recommendations for restaurants, beaches, excursions and other places that may enrich your stay in Crete.
The retreat can also be arranged online, from your own location.
The duration, timing and structure of the retreat are agreed personally and tailored to your needs. Retreats may range from shorter stays to longer periods. Pricing is based on the scope of the retreat and shared personally.
How to get started
Send me a message via contact-button below or to email heli.heiskanen@origonova.fi including:
– Your name:
– Country of residence:
– Preferred dates (if known):
– How many people you’d be:
– How many sessions or days of the retreat you are considering:
– Do you want live sessions in Crete, close to Heraklion, or online from your own destination:
– Any questions, requirements or preferences for your retreat:
I will reply with available dates, package suggestions and prices. After that you’ll decide what serves you best.
An enquiry does not commit you to anything.
If this feels right for you, you are warmly welcome to a Real Me – Private Retreat in Crete!
Best wishes,
Heli
Trainer and retreat leader: Heli Heiskanen, Origonova Ltd. We reserve the right to make changes.
RETREAT LEADER
There are two trainers at the retreat: Heli and Greece 🙂
“I have travelled extensively in Greece and live there part of the time. I offer the group my local knowledge, expertise and experience of humanity and human development, 23 years of experience as a psychologist and trainer, and over 40 years of conscious and thorough personal growth, which has given me an understanding of human development, holistic well-being, the power of sensitivity, and love for living life on your own terms and being your true self.”
Testimonials of previous retreat participants
“A wonderful week, feeling so free and happy. Grateful for showing me the beauty of Greece. Your trust in your intuition shines through and gives me strength to do the same.”
“I had been thinking for a long time that something had to change. The retreat didn’t give me any ready-made answers, but it gave me space to find my own insights. A remarkably balanced week – just the right amount of discussion, physical activity and peace.”
“This was one of the most important weeks of my life.I went along because my partner asked me to. I left feeling lighter, clearer and surprisingly hopeful. Something clicked into place. I realised that my own well-being is not selfish – it is the foundation of everything.“
“Thank you again! You created a safe atmosphere. The exercises went deep. Removing roles and protective shells lightened me up a lot, and I got a sense of who I could be.“
“I’ve never been one to talk about my feelings, but here I didn’t have to pretend anything. There was space to withdraw, but also the opportunity to be seen if you wanted to. That made it really valuable.“
“I was met and listened to with respect and kindness. Heli, your way of doing things and guiding us is wonderfully gentle, accepting and appreciative. The joy, support, acceptance and appreciation of you and the other course participants were especially important to me.”
You’re welcome to reach out
For bookings or questions, contact me via the button below or email heli.heiskanen@origonova.fi.
