Goddess Retreat
Awakening the Divine Feminine in Crete
led by Dina elbadry
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May 30-June 5th, 2026 (Sat-fri) | crete, greece
*Prerequisites: Attended two CP retreats
Due to group lodging, this is a women-only retreat
€2600
An Invitation
The Goddess Retreat is an invitation to remember, to soften, to reclaim power, and to awaken the timeless feminine wisdom that lives within. Guided by the land of Crete, the lineage of the goddesses, and the shared circle of women, participants are supported in stepping more fully into their authentic feminine essence—rooted, radiant, and alive.
Set on the sacred island of Crete, where ancient myths still breathe through the land, The Goddess Retreat is an immersive journey into the awakening of the Divine Feminine. This retreat invites participants to reconnect with the living archetypes of the Greek goddesses and to embody their energies through nature-based practices, ritual, movement, sound, and deep inner work.
Crete, long considered a cradle of goddess worship, offers the perfect landscape for this initiation. Surrounded by mountains, sea, and sky, we gather in a private hilltop residence with sweeping panoramic views over the island. The space itself holds a powerful, expansive energy, supporting transformation, clarity, and remembrance.
The Journey
Throughout the retreat, we work with the seven Greek goddess archetypes, exploring how their energies live within each participant.
Through guided teachings, experiential practices, and reflective processes, participants will:
• Identify and rank the active goddess energies currently shaping their lives
• Discover the repressed or dormant archetype seeking expression
• Engage in individual pieces of healing work to unlock and integrate this hidden feminine force
The retreat weaves together:
• Nature-based group exercises using natural materials
• Sacred dance and embodied movement
• Sacred music and sound
• Rituals for awakening archetypal feminine energies
• Personal reflection and guided inner journeys
Each day unfolds with a balance of learning, embodiment, ritual, and rest—allowing space for both collective connection and individual integration.
The Residence
Our home for the week is a stunning residence perched high on a hill, offering vast views across Crete. The property features expansive gardens, a swimming pool, and multiple shared spaces designed for comfort and contemplation.
A beautiful outdoor, roofed wooden platform, completely private and overlooking the landscape, serves as our primary practice space. In the unlikely event of bad weather, sessions can move indoors to a warm and welcoming living room, gathered around the fireplace. Late May/early June typically offers ideal conditions for outdoor work.
Accommodation is spread across three houses within the RHEA Residence property, offering mainly shared rooms, as RHEA is a private property and not a hotel. More details are available at: https://www.rhea-residence.com/
Nourishment
All meals are prepared by a local chef using fresh, ecologically sourced ingredients from the region. Each dish is crafted with care, love, and a personal touch, offering not just nourishment but a true cultural experience of Crete. Food becomes part of the ritual—grounding, pleasurable, and deeply supportive of the work.
Photo by Gerd A.T. Müller
Sacred Excursion: A Day of Pilgrimage
One full day of the retreat is devoted to a pilgrimage excursion to the Monastery of Chrysoskalitissa, a powerful women’s monastery dating back to the 17th century.
Perched dramatically above the Libyan Sea, this white-walled sanctuary is dedicated to the Virgin Mary, known as Our Lady of the Golden Step.
Beneath the visible rituals of the monastery lies a subtle lineage of women who have prayed there quietly over centuries. Their presence feels like an underground river—still alive, still accessible. Entering this space with reverence allows this hidden feminine current to be felt and reawakened.
The pilgrimage continues to the shores near Elafonissi, where time is given for silent reflection by the sea. The waters here carry a powerful cleansing vibration, completing the blessing of the day.
On the way, we will stop at the Cave of Agia Sofia, a sacred and deeply feminine place that offers beautiful preparation for the monastery visit. The cave also has a nearby taverna where we can pause for refreshments.
The excursion involves approximately a two-hour drive each way and includes an outdoor lunch. Arrangements will be made in advance to ensure the nuns welcome our group and allow time for meditation and personal work within the sanctuary.
Location
Epar.Od. Almirou-Ksiroterni, Gavalochori 730 08, Greece
Nearest Airport
Rhea Residence is located in Gavalochori, a quick 35-minute drive from
the Chania International Airport Ioannis Daskalogiannis.
MAY 30-June 5, 2026 (Saturday-Friday)
Crete, Greece
FULL ATTENDANCE IS REQUIRED FOR THIS EVENT
schedule
May 30 – Day 1: Arrival after 3 PM
May 31 – Day 2: Teaching & experiential work on the residence grounds
June 1 – Day 3: Experiential healing work on the residence grounds and facilities
June 2 – Day 4: Sacred excursion & pilgrimage
June 3 – Day 5: Experiential healing work on the residence grounds and facilities
June 4 – Day 6: Experiential healing work on the residence grounds and facilities
June 5 – Day 7: Departure after breakfast
*Prerequisites: Attended two CP retreats
Due to group lodging, this is a women-only retreat
€2600
IMPORTANT POLICIES
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Students will be required to participate in the full event. Because this will be an experiential event with personal sharing, out of respect for the group, all students must plan to attend the event fully.
If students are unable to participate in the full event, we recommend that they wait for the next opportunity to join us.
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led by
Dina ElBadry
Dina ElBadry is an IEA-accredited professional and is the Head Mentor in the Personal Mastery Program at Chestnut Paes Enneagram Academy. She studied and teaches the CP levels of awareness model that are based on both Gurdjieffian & Sufi work. She is interested in the spiritual dimension of the Enneagram and is the head Enneagram teacher at her school, The Enneagram Academy in Egypt.
questions about this Inner work retreat?
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