Real Me Retreat™ in Greece October 2026 and May 2027
From Inner Growth to a Meaningful Life
Sometimes everything in life may seem to be fine, but something is still missing.
You may long for greater meaning, purpose or direction in your life. Perhaps you feel that you have lost touch with yourself and what you really want.
Maybe you are too busy with everyday life, caught up in constant thinking, or taking care of everything else but your own needs. Or you may know that something needs to change, but you are not yet sure what.
Welcome back to yourself 🙂
This is what the Real Me Retreat™ is about: taking time for yourself, reconnecting with your true self and exploring what feels meaningful and true in life.
The Real Me Retreat will take place on Crete, by the sea close to Heraklion, Greece:
From Tuesday to Saturday, 13–17 October, 2026. The last call, book your place here.
From Tuesday to Saturday, 25-29 May, 2027. The booking has opened!
This retreat may be for you if you recognise yourself in the following:
- You long to take a break from everyday demands and spend time reflecting on yourself and your life.
- You feel a need to explore who you really are and what is important to you right now.
- You long for greater meaning, purpose, or direction in your life.
- You value meaningful and genuine connections with yourself and others.
- You wish to relax, rest and invest in your overall well-being.
The retreat is for anyone who experiences life deeply and longs for a more authentic, meaningful, and connected way of living.
Open to adults of all genders. You can come alone, with a partner or with another close person.
If this resonates with you, you are warmly welcome to join us.
Your Retreat Experience
The Real Me Retreat gives you the opportunity to take a break, reflect on your life and discover who you really are. You can connect with others in an authentic way, explore your feelings with compassion, and recognise what is meaningful and important to you right now.
What better environment for self-exploration than the sparkling blue Greek Sea and radiant sun?
During the retreat, we engage in a variety of experiential practices for both body and mind. The program combines guided grounding meditations, reflections on the retreat themes, practical self-exploration exercises, intuitive constellation work, opportunities for authentic connection with yourself and others, and a reflective hike in Cretan nature.
The approach is embodied, intuitive and creative rather than focused on analysis or intellectual understanding. You are invited to slow down, listen more deeply to yourself and reconnect with what truly matters to you.
The program also allows plenty of free time for rest, spending time by yourself or with others, enjoying the sea, the relaxed atmosphere of the seaside village, and delicious Cretan food.
Far from everyday routines, you may begin to see things more clearly and find new perspectives, inner resources and fresh inspiration for your life.
The retreat will be held in English. Perfect language skills are not needed, presence, experience and shared space matter most.
You will get
- Time to relax and connect with your authentic self
- Space to explore your life and inner world in peace
- Support in recognising and expressing your true feelings and needs
- Clarity around your values, life direction and what is important to you
- Profound and practical guidance for inner growth, personal development and life questions
- Meaningful encounters and a sense of belonging
- The Cretan Sea, Mediterranean light and delicious Cretan food
- Time for yourself, as well as shared moments with others
- Optional individual sessions with holistic guidance (extra fee)
After the retreat, you may feel more rested, grounded and clear.
Retreat Leader
There are two trainers at the retreat: Heli and Greece 🙂
I am Heli Heiskanen, a Finnish psychologist with an integrative approach, author, trainer, and retreat leader. I have worked as a psychologist and trainer for 23 years. For all these years, I have supported people in self-discovery, authentic connection, and personal growth.
Since 2017, I have guided several Real Me workshops and retreats in Finnish. Now the Real Me Retreat is also available in English.
You can read more about me and feedback from previous participants below.
Registration
Real Me Retreat™ on Crete, by the sea close to Heraklion. Upcoming groups available:
From Tuesday to Saturday, 13–17 October, 2026. Booking here.
From Tuesday to Saturday, 25-29 May, 2027. Booking here and below.
Program Schedule
Tuesday:
Authentic connection, 3:00–6:00 pm
Wednesday:
Group session, 10:00 am–3:00 pm
Thursday:
Hiking and reflective time in Cretan nature, 9:30am-4:00pm
Friday:
Group session, 10:00 am–3:00 pm
Saturday:
Integrative session, 10:00 am–1:00 pm
You are welcome to extend your stay and add extra holiday days before or after the retreat.
Retreat Fee
780€ Super Early Bird (until 15 December 2026)
830€ Early Bird (16 December 2026 to 31 January 2027)
880€ Regular Price (from 1 February 2027)
If you live in Greece, a limited number of local-rate places may be available upon request.
The retreat fee includes the guided retreat program (approximately 20-25 hours) and local recommendations for accommodation, services, and excursions.
Accommodation, travel and meals are not included. Optional individual holistic guidance sessions are available for an additional fee.
You are warmly welcome to join us in Crete. Reserve your place below.
The number of participants is limited and places are filled on a first-come, first-served basis.
Each retreat is a unique experience, offering space for reflection, authentic connection, and personal growth.
Trainer and retreat leader: Heli Heiskanen, Origonova Oy. We reserve the right to make changes.
RETREAT LEADER
“I am Heli Heiskanen, a Finnish psychologist, trainer, author, and retreat leader. I have travelled extensively in Greece and live there partly. 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. This has given me a deep understanding of human development, holistic well-being, the power of sensitivity. It has also brought a gradually deepening embodied experience of living as my true self and connecting authentically with others.
I am also the author of three books in Finnish on sensitivity, authentic emotional connection, and personal growth. One of these books, Exploring the Power of Sensitivity – A Guide to Living as Your True Self, is also available in English here.“
Feedback from previous participants (in Finnish Real Me Retreat)
“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.
