April 24 - May 1, 2026
with
Jenny Wood and Nadija Nadezhda

Join us for a transformative 8-day journey where the wisdom of the Five Elements and the untamed beauty of Crete suffuse and inspire your soul. This is your invitation to step away from the ordinary and into a week of deep embodiment, elemental awakening, and sisterhood.
We will stay in the beautiful and historic town of Chania and will spend our days exploring Crete's most breathtaking landscapes, each carefully chosen to honor and activate the five elements within you.
The luxurious 4-star Samaria Hotel is centrally located on the edge of Chania's Old Town, within easy walking distance of restaurants, the historic Venetian Harbor, and numerous attractions.
Our time together will begin with an opening ceremony and group dinner of delicious Cretan food at a locally-owned restaurant.
In communion with the crystalline waters of the Mediterranean, we will experience the depth of this magical, mythical land as we explore our inner emotional depth, intuitive wisdom, and the courage to surrender to life's currents.
Journey into Crete's ancient forests where cypress trees have stood for centuries and fragrant pine groves climb hillsides. Here, the Wood Element teaches us about deep rootedness, upward growth, flexibility, and the power of new beginnings.
At the sun-drenched shores where Mediterranean waters meet Cretan sky, we gather to honor Fire—the Element of transformation, desire, radiance, and the wild, untamed feminine spark.
Visit a traditional Cretan farm where the Earth element reveals her gifts—the seasonal rhythms of planting and harvest, the generosity of soil, the grounding power of belonging to place. Get ready for the outdoor cooking class!
Descend into one of Crete's spectacular gorges—towering stone walls carved over millennia, where the air is cool and clear and ancient rock holds timeless wisdom. Here, the Metal Element reveals the power of letting go, the beauty of what remains, and the clarity that comes from stripping away the nonessential.
Our final day is a sacred container for integration—a gentle landing after your elemental journey through Crete's wild landscapes. This is when the transformation you've experienced begins to root itself into your being, preparing you to carry the wisdom home.
We will say goodbye at breakfast on Friday morning, May 1.
You will leave not just with memories, but with embodied wisdom and a clear path forward for living your most elemental, authentic life.
Choose to stay on Crete for the Greek holiday weekend or travel onward to your next destination. Καλό ταξίδι!
Come home to the Elements. Come home to your Wild Woman nature.
Limited spaces available to preserve intimacy and connection.

Nadija is Russian and divides her time between Moscow and Greece, where her husband George lives. She and George often travel to Crete. Nadija makes her own essential oils and teaches a 9-month journey of personal growth using essential oils for Russian students.
Nadija is a thoughtful and highly intuitive old soul, speaks perfect English, and is a transformational hand drummer (with a drum she built under guidance from a shaman in the Crimea).
Nadija is the devoted mother of two sons and loves letting out her inner Wild Woman.
Jenny is American and lives on Cape Cod in Massachusetts, US. She has practiced transformational Five Element acupuncture for 29 years along with herbal, plant spirit and flower essence medicine, and she has curated and led small group women's trips for 9 years. Jenny is currently expanding her business to weave together the Five Elements and Nonviolent Communication principles to teach Relationship Alchemy classes and workshops.
Jenny spent two months in Greece and Turkey in college studying archaeology. She returned to Crete with her husband and two sons in 2016 and can't wait to be back for this retreat.
Jenny and Nadija took part in a yearlong Mastermind that included a transformational retreat in Sardinia last June. During the retreat, Nadija's drumming helped to reawaken Jenny's inner Wild Woman and gave her permission to let her out at this stage in her life!
Jenny and Nadija are thrilled to be partnering on this retreat and are so looking forward to spending this sacred time with you in Crete.
Friday, April 24 - Friday, May 1, 2026
Chania International Airport (CHQ) - an easy flight from Athens
Or overnight ferry from Piraeus (the port used by Athens)
$3650 Double occupancy
EARLY BIRD $200 discount by November 30!
$700 Single supplement
$1000 deposit due upon registration with balance due by March 1, 2026
Due to the nature of our small business, we are unable to offer refunds should you be unable to travel. That's what the travel insurance is for! Travel insurance reimburses for the full cost of a trip, sometimes more, if you fall ill or have another emergency (including an emergency with a family member) that makes you unable to travel. If you have any questions about this, please don't hesitate to ask!
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