Location
Adia, Karpathos
Adia, Karpathos, Greece — between Finiki and Lefkos, a few hundred metres from the Aegean Sea
Reconnect with yourself at a peaceful wellness retreat in Adia, Karpathos, surrounded by the Aegean Sea and island mountains. Experience yoga, meditation, sound healing, mindful living and nature away from Greece's busier tourist destinations.
YOUR ISLAND ESCAPE
Location
Adia, Karpathos, Greece — between Finiki and Lefkos, a few hundred metres from the Aegean Sea
Setting
A peaceful mountainside coastal retreat with access to two nearly private beaches, a turquoise lagoon and organic vegetable gardens on the Greek island of Karpathos.
Programmes
Therapies Available
Best For
Solo travellers, yoga practitioners, wellness seekers, guests looking to unwind from everyday stress, nature-focused travellers and small retreat groups
A Holistic Haven on a Dodecanese Island
Nestled between the mountains and the Aegean Sea in Adia on the island of Karpathos, Kathy's Island Retreat offers an intimate wellness experience in one of Greece's quieter Dodecanese islands. Founded by Kathrine Brustad (Kathy), the retreat brings together yoga, meditation, mindful living, nourishing food and the natural beauty of the Greek islands.
Located between the traditional villages of Finiki and Lefkos, the retreat provides access to two nearly private beaches and a small turquoise lagoon. Its peaceful coastal setting gives guests space to slow down, reconnect and focus on their physical and mental wellbeing away from crowded tourist destinations.
The retreat hosts structured programmes ranging from Yoga Teacher Training and Meditation Teacher Training to Sound Healing Training and personalised stays. Visiting teachers also lead selected retreats throughout the season, giving guests different ways to explore yoga and holistic wellness in Karpathos.
52+ verified Google reviews · 20+ countries represented · Programmes from May–October · 2 nearly private beaches
Karpathos offers a quieter alternative to Greece's busier island destinations. Kathy's retreat is located in Adia, surrounded by mountains and the Aegean Sea, with two nearly private beaches and a turquoise lagoon close to the property.
The in-house kitchen uses fresh produce from the retreat's organic vegetable garden, including tomatoes, cucumbers, aubergine, basil and herbs. Meals are mostly vegetarian, seasonal and prepared to complement the overall wellness experience.
Practise yoga overlooking the Aegean from the retreat's dedicated sea-view terrace. Depending on the programme, guests can experience Hatha Yoga, Kundalini Yoga, meditation and SUP yoga surrounded by the natural landscape of Karpathos.
Teacher training programmes provide an immersive environment for guests looking to deepen their yoga, meditation or sound healing practice while staying on the island of Karpathos.
Guests can access massage, physiotherapy and bodywork during their stay, with selected sessions taking place outdoors beneath the pine trees for a peaceful and nature-focused experience.
Kathy's Island Retreat intentionally maintains an intimate atmosphere. Guests receive personal attention, share nourishing meals and experience a relaxed environment that feels very different from a large commercial wellness resort.
Multiple cohorts (May, July–August, October)
An immersive Yoga Teacher Training experience on the island of Karpathos. The programme explores asana, pranayama, anatomy, yogic philosophy, sequencing and mindful teaching while giving participants time to develop their own practice in a peaceful Aegean setting. Small group sizes support more personalised learning and mentorship.
Intensive (June cohort)
Explore sound-based wellness practices through an immersive training programme in Karpathos. Participants learn the principles and practical use of gong and resonance instruments while experiencing guided sound sessions in the retreat's peaceful outdoor environment.
Flexible (1 May – 31 October)
Designed for individuals, couples and small groups who prefer greater flexibility. Choose from yoga, meditation, breathwork, sound healing, island hiking, SUP yoga, massage, juicing and beach time, with activities organised around your interests, pace and schedule.
2026 programme dates are subject to availability. Check the current retreat calendar before planning your stay.
MOVE · REST · EXPLORE
Structured yoga practice suitable for different experience levels
Breath, movement and meditation offered during selected retreats
Stand-up paddleboard yoga on the Aegean Sea
Guided meditation and mindful practices
Guided breathing practices offered during selected programmes
Facilitated sessions using gong and resonance instruments
Massage and bodywork with an in-house physiotherapist
Fresh juices and smoothies available during the stay
Explore Olympos, Mesohori and Karpathos' coastal landscapes
Seasonal experience connecting guests with local island traditions
From planning your island retreat to bringing wellness practices home.
Share your preferred dates, wellness goals and programme interests with the Vaidam team. We help coordinate with Kathy's Island Retreat and assist with your pre-arrival planning.
Travel from Karpathos Airport (AOK) to Adia and settle into the peaceful island surroundings before beginning your retreat experience.
Your days may include morning yoga, garden-fresh meals, meditation, bodywork, sound healing, island excursions and time by the Aegean Sea, depending on your selected programme.
Return home with practices, experiences and wellness tools that can be incorporated into everyday life after your Karpathos retreat.
Reconnect with yourself at a peaceful wellness retreat in Adia, Karpathos, surrounded by the Aegean Sea and island mountains.
Adia, Karpathos, Greece
Travel via Karpathos Airport (AOK), with onward road transfer to Adia.
English and Norwegian are spoken at Kathy's Island Retreat, making it accessible for international guests looking to join wellness retreats and training programmes in Karpathos.
International travellers can fly to Karpathos Airport (AOK), with onward road transfer to Adia. Transfer arrangements can be coordinated with the retreat team before arrival.
Vaidam's wellness coordinators can assist with programme selection, communication with the retreat and pre-arrival queries, helping international travellers plan their wellness stay in Karpathos more easily.
Guest Testimonials
Guest Review
“Beautiful space, healthy and delicious food and a healing environment.”
Experience yoga, meditation, mindful living and the natural beauty of the Aegean at Kathy's Island Retreat in Karpathos, Greece. Choose a structured programme or create a more personalised wellness stay around your goals.