Circles on Crete

Come and experience the magic of an in person circle on the wild and enchanting Mediterranean island of Crete!

Its grounded, slow moving energy and vast, enthralling landscapes – from azure & turquoise waters, past lush olive & orange groves to snow covered peaks and explosions of wild flowers in spring – are nurturing our soul back to its wild source.

This autumn come explore the medicine of the wild through ritual pilgrimages along Crete’s wild and sensuous South West coast. All the details are below!

Circles on Crete

Come and experience the magic of an in person circle on the wild and enchanting Mediterranean island of Crete!

This autumn come explore the medicine of the wild through ritual pilgrimages along Crete’s wild and sensuous South West coast. All the details are below!

Ritual Pilgrimages

Into Your Wild Self

A self-guided ritual journey

Along the beautifully raw coast of South West Crete

Book to go any time between May and early November

Imagine receiving a map.

More than a map, it’s an invitation into the medicine of the wild.

To step away from everyday life and spend a few precious days moving entirely at your own pace.

Held by the raw beauty of the land. Held in ritual.

On a pilgrimage to meet your Wild Self.

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This is an invitation to encounter the medicine of the wild through sea, rock, pine and sun along the Sfakian coast of South Crete.

The journey is yours to shape, within a pilgrimage I’ve lovingly designed for you to return to a vivid sense of aliveness beyond the noise of everyday life.

You choose your own rhythm, following your senses and intuition rather than a fixed route through this mythical, pre-patriarchal landscape.

Once you land, you decide how much you walk and where you linger for your elemental rituals along the river and sea shore, the rocks, the trees, the herbs and the flowers.

These pilgrimages are for women wild at heart.

They may be especially powerful if you’re moving through a time of change such as (peri-)menopause, or simply feeling the need to step away from everyday life, spend time with yourself and reconnect with your inner compass.

Perhaps you’re tired of making decisions and organising everyone else’s lives. Perhaps you’ve been longing for some time on your own in nature, but don’t want to have to work out all the practicalities yourself.

Or perhaps you’re ready to set out independently with a map, itinerary and everything you need for your journey.

You can choose the level of support that feels right for you.

Your pilgrimage begins in Chora Sfakion, where we meet for a 1:1 opening session to set your intention.

Then you take the ferry boat further down the Sfakian coast, accompanied by audio recordings about the landscape, its history and mythology.

Once you arrive, the time is yours. You might camp where you are, stay in a room, or walk further along the coast to find your own place to settle—even spending a night in a hammock beneath the pines.

There is no prescribed route or schedule. Instead, I’ll give you four elemental rituals and a Wild Woman initiation to take with you, and you choose when, where and how you want to experience them. You might follow the invitation of the sea one day, the rocks or forest another—or simply rest and let the landscape meet you.

At the end of your journey, we meet again in Chora Sfakion for a 1:1 closing session, to gather what you’ve experienced and what you’re taking home with you.

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What you’ll receive:

👣 A personally tailored pilgrimage itinerary

🧭 A pilgrimage map

🌊 Stories and information about the landscape, its history and mythology through audio recordings

✨ Four elemental rituals and Wild Woman initiation through audio and video

🌀 Two 1:1 Beauty Medicine sessions with me – one at the beginning to set your intention and one at the end of your pilgrimage to process and complete your experience

🌿 Ritual gifts including local herbs, journal and more

🏕️ Optional camping equipment, depending on the support option you choose

🚗 Optional travel planning guidance

For several years I hesitated to create an offering like this because I didn’t want to contribute to the gradual loss of one of the wildest parts of Crete, still protected from the overtourism that’s affecting many other parts.

Offering these journeys to solos and small groups who set out intentionally in relationship with the land feels different though.

Especially because I know how precious it is to experience the medicine of the wild.

There is something profoundly nourishing about having space to yourself in nature – not alone, but accompanied by yourself, the land and life itself.

I’ll guide you with my intimate knowledge of this landscape gathered over twelve years of my own pilgrimages here, sharing all my favourite corners and hidden spots – from where to pick your frangipani flowers to where to bathe naked in the river.

I designed these pilgrimages for you to travel independently while knowing you’re supported.

The journey and the rituals are pre-recorded in a way that allows you to freely explore on your own, following a map, your Wild Woman compass and the call of the land itself.

Every pilgrimage is unique, depending on what you personally bring. Unlike a retreat, you’ll set out in your own time and at your own rhythm.

You can start any time between May and early November. You can choose how many days you’d like to take for your journey, with a minimum of 2 days and 1 night. I recommend 3 days and 2 nights or longer, including optional wild camping!

You can travel alone, with 1-3 women friends, or join the small group (max 4 women) I’m gathering for an early October pilgrimage.

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Testimonials

“The Cyclical Femininity Retreat helped me reconnect to my menstrual cycles, to my body & my emotions. Julie guided us through the different phases of our cycle and helped us to connect to the different archetypes of our menstrual cycle, using many profound tools, such as movement, talking, drawing, meditation.

I really liked Julie’s softness and professionalism, leading me to reconnect to certain parts of myself that I usually don’t get in contact with. The balance between Julie and Eugenia’s work was perfect to both feel the alignment within ourselves and glowing outside.

Exchanging with other wonderful women of different ages felt very empowering and I loved the amazing vegan mediterranean food! Thanks to all the team for creating this sacred space. 🙏💓”

SophieCoach, Retreat & Circle Facilitator, France

“The YogaOnCrete retreat with Julie is probably one of the best things I have ever done for myself. It was a week of relaxation, introspection and reconnection with my deeper self, set in a beautiful village at the edge of a wonderful island. The food prepared was delicious, the friendships made were special and the memories will be cherished for a long time.

The accommodation was so charming, the retreat house is beautiful and the meals were delicious prepared with fresh local produce. I never thought I would like vegan food so much! I loved the village of Chora Sfakion because it was quiet enough yet had nice restaurants and boat access to wonderful beaches nearby. Perfect for a retreat.

The week turned out to be exactly what I needed. In fact I learned a lot about myself and enjoyed the deep connection with the other women of the group, Julie and frankly with myself. I am a fan and will keep an amazing memory of the whole experience.”

SabineFinance Professional, UK & Lebanon

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