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Wild Woman Elemental Retreat in Crete

April 24 - May 1, 2026

with

Jenny Wood and Nadija Nadezhda

Awaken Your Wild Woman in the Ancient Land of Crete

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.

Our Hotel

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.

HOTEL SAMARIA

Your Elemental Journey

Day 1: Welcome!

Our time together will begin with an opening ceremony and group dinner of delicious Cretan food at a locally-owned restaurant.

Day 2: Water Element

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.

Day 3: Wood Element

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.

Day 4: Fire Element

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.

Day 5: Earth Element

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!

Day 6: Metal Element

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.

Day 7: Integration

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. 

Day 8: Departure

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!

Transform your body and mind

What awaits you:

  • Daily Elemental practices and guided experiences in Crete's most stunning natural settings
  • Immersive day trips to a forest, gorge, traditional farm, and secret beaches
  • Movement, ritual, and ceremony honoring each element
  • Nourishing Mediterranean cuisine celebrating local flavors
  • A circle of wild-hearted women ready to support your journey
  • Time to rest, restore, and remember who you truly are

This retreat is for you if:

  • You're ready to remember and strengthen connection with your primal feminine wisdom
  • You crave authentic nature immersion and Elemental healing
  • You're seeking transformation in the company of conscious women
  • You long to experience yourself as part of the natural world

Come home to yourself.

Come home to the Elements. Come home to your Wild Woman nature.


Limited spaces available to preserve intimacy and connection.

Your Guides

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.

Details, Costs, Inclusions

Trip Dates

Arrive and Depart

Arrive and Depart

Friday, April 24 - Friday, May 1, 2026

Arrive and Depart

Arrive and Depart

Arrive and Depart

Chania International Airport (CHQ) - an easy flight from Athens


Or overnight ferry from Piraeus (the port used by Athens)

Cost of Trip

Arrive and Depart

Cost Includes

$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

Cost Includes

Cancellation Policy

Cost Includes

  • All lodging for the 7 nights of retreat plus city taxes
  • Daily ample breakfast
  • Opening and closing dinners
  • Lunches during Elemental explorations
  • All transportation during retreat
  • All included experiences and guides
  • Nadija's and Jenny's bountiful love and support for your journey!

Not Included

Cancellation Policy

Cancellation Policy

  • Plane flights to and from Greece and transportation to Chania. (Jenny is happy to talk through options and help with purchase)
  • Transport from/to airport and/or ferry upon arrival and departure
  • Meals that are not "included"
  • Gratuities for the guide should you feel inspired - not required whatsoever
  • Travel insurance - REQUIRED! Jenny is happy to give options

Cancellation Policy

Cancellation Policy

Cancellation Policy

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!

Interested? Have questions? Ready to sign up?

CONTACT JENNY

Jenny Wood Wellness

Chatham, Massachusetts

(774) 994-0206

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