Located on Lefkada Island, the Mimosa Retreat Centre is a serene, expansive Balinese-styled property set on beautiful grounds with a panoramic view toward the Ionian Sea. All bedrooms have an air-conditioning unit and WIFI. The villas are set amongst beautiful lush foliage and ancient olive trees. The retreat centre is nestled against the mountainside, with stunning views of many small Greek islands. Designed by famed Italian architect Giovanni Bellagamba, this residence is carefully planned to offer its occupants a unique experience through a meticulous blend of spacious rooms and ample vistas. The design of the property is distinctly Balinese where original custom-made Balinese doors, water features, and furniture have been used throughout. 

Lefkada is a beautiful island located in the Ionian Sea in western Greece. It is known for its stunning beaches, crystal-clear waters, and scenic landscapes that attract tourists from all over the world.

The beaches of Lefkada are considered some of the most beautiful in Greece, many of which offer breathtaking views of turquoise waters and rocky cliffs.The island is also characterized by its lush green forests, hills, and mountains, which make it a perfect destination for outdoor activities such as hiking and biking. There are many well-maintained trails that offer an opportunity to explore the island's flora and fauna while enjoying magnificent views of the Ionian Sea.

The villages of Lefkada are characterized by traditional architecture, narrow streets, and colorful houses that reflect the island's rich culture and history. 

Apart from its natural beauty, Lefkada is also famous for its gastronomy, which is a blend of traditional Greek and Mediterranean cuisine. 

EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS

For complete CE information for licensed mental health professionals, physicians, and nurses, please click on Educational Programs prior to registering. 

Learning from Non-Ordinary States: Mindfulness, Compassion, & Psychedelic-Assisted Psychotherapy with Dr. Ron Siegel

This program is educational in nature and does not involve the administration of psychedelic medicine.

In this interactive workshop, you’ll learn practical tools and techniques derived from mindfulness and compassion-oriented treatment and psychedelic-assisted psychotherapy to help clients with a wide-array of disorders. We’ll explore ways to help clients integrate split-off traumatic memories, open their hearts, embrace vulnerability, surrender to the flow of ever-changing experience, move from isolation to deep connection with people and nature, appreciate the unreliable fluidity of thought, and find meaning in everyday moments. You’ll learn how to use mindfulness and self-compassion practices along with other techniques to harness these healing mechanisms, while also gaining the knowledge necessary to help clients who might be experimenting with psychedelics to integrate and grow from their experiences.

For a brief video introduction to Dr. Siegel’s latest book, please click on the play icon below:

Mindful Movement for Self-Regulation with Dr. Larry Cammarata

This educational program integrates the application of mindfulness, mindful movement, and body awareness skills in the treatment of psychological and psychophysiological disorders. Mindful movement is an accessible body-centered mindfulness practice that may be of particular benefit to clients and patients who are challenged by the sitting required of many mindfulness practices. Mindful movement can be used as a standalone mindfulness practice or as a complement to seated meditation. The practice of mindful movement develops the ability to regulate the mind, body, and breath, which can reduce the symptoms and suffering associated with psychological conditions such as Anxiety Disorders and Trauma and Stress-Related Disorders. We will examine mindfulness, mindful movement, and client-directed body-oriented interventions designed to facilitate self-regulation, mood stabilization, enhanced concentration, and quality of life.

RETREAT OVERVIEW

Educational Programs

Learning from Non-Ordinary States: Mindfulness, Compassion, & Psychedelic-Assisted Psychotherapy with Dr. Ron Siegel

Mindful Movement for Self-Regulation: Evidence-Based Benefits and Clinical Applications with Dr. Larry Cammarata 

For complete CE information for licensed mental health professionals, physicians, and nurses, please click on Educational Programs prior to registering. 

Also included at the retreat

• Beautiful accommodations with WIFI

• Delicious Mediterranean, Pescatarian, and Vegetarian meals created by a private chef

• Scheduled excursions to places of historical, cultural, and/or scenic interest

• Yoga classes with Linda Cammarata, RYT

• Swim in the infinity swimming pool

Retreat and Ground Transport Fees, Registration, and Contact Information

$ 3850: Per-person, double occupancy only (USD credit card; airfare not included)

$ 240: Private coach per-person for roundtrip transportation from Athens to Lefkada Island

Register now to reserve your place. 
Registration and Payment: Please email Linda Cammarata to register. After registering, you may pay by credit card through an online invoice that will be emailed to you.

”I recently attended a Mindfulness Travels retreat in Lefkada, Greece in October. Without a doubt, Linda and Larry Cammarata have honed so many wonderful ingredients to make an outstanding experience! One element of the retreat was state-of-the-art training and experiences in mindfulness with Larry Cammarata. These were always very much in tune with the needs of the participants, nature (including land and animals), the incredibly beautiful retreat grounds, and weather.  Larry is a kind, knowledgeable, versatile, and dedicated teacher.  He is passionate about all forms of mindfulness and thrilled to see the development in others. Ron Siegel presented  an experiential and interactive workshop on overcoming self-doubt, shame, and inadequacy.  As always, Ron’s life experiences, training, research, and connections in the world led to an incredibly enriching experience for the participants. His words and examples and clarification led to so much growth. Ron and Larry interacted seamlessly, blending mindfulness, as well as the psychological concepts. Linda Cammarata not only teaches yoga classes which are healing, strengthening, and geared to all levels, but she is the person who makes so many wonderful things happen during the retreat—the location, the delicious food and how it is presented, housing, tending to whatever needs come up for participants. It helps so much that she is a retired nurse, but more than that, she is a nurturing force of the universe! Finally, I can say that wonderful people attend these retreats! This includes Ron’s wife, Gina, and individuals from all over the world. It is such an enriching experience!”

Kate C, Ph.D., Psychologist