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Take a glimpse into life at a Stin Avli retreat on the beautiful Greek island of Kastellorizo. From Pilates and yoga overlooking the Mediterranean Sea to painting by the harbour and hands-on Greek cooking in the courtyard, every retreat week is different and thoughtfully designed to immerse you in the island's culture, beauty, flavours and way of life.

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A woman leading a yoga or meditation session outdoors with three participants lying on yoga mats on a terrace, overlooking a small town with colorful houses and a mountainous landscape in the background.
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Woman in red shorts and shirt performing a handstand against a stone wall on a mountain during sunset.
Four women in aprons preparing sushi rolls together at a long table with various bowls and utensils.
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A woman in a striped shirt and a white baseball cap is smiling and serving food on a boat deck. The table in front of her has bottles of wine and various dishes, with a scenic body of water and rocky cliffs in the background.
A small decorative gift bag with a white mesh texture, tied with a cream-colored ribbon that has text on it, containing green leaves and white foam balls, placed on a patterned white cloth.
Group of women gathered around a table in a bright, airy room, preparing food together, wearing aprons, with natural light coming from large windows.
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Group of women participating in a cooking class, chopping vegetables at a long table outdoors with a stone wall background, sunlight creating striped shadows.
People doing yoga outdoors at sunrise or sunset, with a large anchor with a red heart in the foreground, and colorful buildings in the background.
Proud Painter
Group of women relaxing and chatting at an outdoor cafe in a Mediterranean town square, with white benches, umbrellas, colorful buildings, and a church with a clock tower in the background.
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A woman receiving a back massage outdoors, lying on a pink yoga mat, with a lake and colorful buildings in the background.
Smiling Sisters
A table set for a meal with plates, glasses, and napkins, featuring a centerpiece with flowers and bowls of food, outdoors with a rustic atmosphere.
A woman in a striped apron writing on a large board with a grid drawn on it. In the background, a man is working at a table with a roll of paper, and a person wearing a hat is seated nearby.
Close-up of a spoonful of Mexican food with beans, cheese, cilantro, and a poached egg, mostly in a Mexican dish.
A group of ten women wearing striped aprons gathered around a kitchen table, smiling, with one woman holding a tray of food. The scene suggests a cooking or baking activity in a bright, homey kitchen.
Person handling raw, dried vermicelli noodles on a wooden cutting board.
Two people are chopping vegetables on wooden cutting boards at a table set with bowls of greens, a glass of water, and a bottle of yogurt.
Three women participating in a yoga session outdoors on pink mats, lying on their backs in a relaxation pose, with a scenic view of a small town and hillside in the background.
Two women enjoying a conversation on a boat, with the ocean and sky in the background. One woman is wearing a colorful dress and sunglasses, while the other is wearing a pastel hooded jacket and a large, colorful sun hat.
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Two women smiling and wearing striped aprons, holding bowls of a creamy green mixture, in a kitchen setting.
A woman practicing yoga outdoors on a pink mat near a waterfront, with mountains and a clear sky in the background, during early morning or late evening.
Person preparing dried vermicelli noodles in a large metal tray, outdoors with a brick wall and greenery in the background.
A woman in a floral apron smiling while preparing food at an outdoor cooking class, with other women in aprons around the table.
A group of people on a boat in a coastal area with mountains, colorful buildings, and clear blue water, enjoying a sunny day with the sea and mountains in the background.
Limonates Patates
Women gathered around a rectangular outdoor table with a white tablecloth, dining and socializing under a shaded patio with stone walls and bamboo roof slats.
A picnic table with various foods including a bowl of red peppers, carrots, a leafy green salad, bread, and stuffed vegetables, surrounded by plants and greenery outdoors.
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Clothes with lemon and leaf patterns hanging on a clothesline outdoors.
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A woman with curly hair and a yellow patterned shirt, wearing a striped apron, stirring a pot of creamy mixture, standing near a window with broken glass.
A group of women swimming and smiling in a clear blue water cave with rocky walls.
A woman is sitting and painting a seascape on a canvas, with a palette of mixed paints in her hand. Two young girls are nearby, one holding a bottle of bubbles, as they observe her art.
A picnic table with various dishes, including fudge, cookies, fried onion rings, a mixed fruit dish, and a bowl of marshmallows, set on a striped tablecloth.
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A woman with dark, wavy hair writing on a large whiteboard attached to a wooden frame. She is wearing a patterned dress with black, white, gray, and yellow geometric designs.
People practicing yoga outdoors on yoga mats near a body of water with colorful houses and hills in the background.
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A tray of uncooked, rolled and stuffed cabbage rolls on a baking sheet, with a person preparing them.
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A woman in a blue top and striped apron stirs a pot of batter in a kitchen, with another woman in a checkered apron and headphones nearby.
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Women in striped aprons preparing food together in a bright kitchen.
Night sky with a cross illuminated above tall bushes.
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A bowl of Mexican bean and cheese dip topped with chopped cilantro and sour cream, with a spoon scooping some of the dip.
Mother & Daughter
Women preparing dough at an outdoor market or festival, with tables, kitchen utensils, and people in the background.
A hand holding a red bell pepper with the top cut off, revealing cooked ground meat inside. Several whole red bell peppers are placed on a tray below.
A bowl of chopped cucumbers, tomatoes, and greens on a dining table with various other dishes and appetizers in the background.
Three women smiling and taking a selfie outdoors. They are wearing aprons and hats, with stone and wooden structures in the background.
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Young woman drawing a cityscape on a large canvas set on an easel.
Outdoor dining area with a stone wall and a table set with plates, glasses, napkins, candles, and floral arrangements, illuminated by warm lighting at night.
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A woman in a floral apron preparing food at a long table outdoors with other women in matching aprons.
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Person cutting a ribbon with red scissors, sitting at a table dressed for a celebration or event.
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Smiling elderly woman wearing sunglasses, relaxing on a boat with two other women, with a mountainous landscape and clear blue sky in the background.
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Two women in striped aprons talking in an art studio with colorful paintings of animals and landscapes on the wall behind them.
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Group of women wearing striped aprons preparing a vegetable casserole dish in a kitchen, with ingredients and cooking utensils on the table.
Group of women sitting and standing around a dining table with food, drinks, and a stone wall in the background.
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A group of ten women standing in front of a black door with a white and yellow arch above it. The women are wearing summer dresses and hats, smiling at the camera.
A table under a window with bottles of paint, brushes, and ceramics in a room overlooking a lakeside with outdoor seating and boats.
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A young girl sitting on the floor painting a colorful harbor scene on a canvas, with boats and buildings reflected in the water.
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A woman shopping at an outdoor market, holding a patterned scarf or shawl, surrounded by racks and mannequins displaying colorful scarves and clothing with intricate designs.
Two women smiling outdoors on a sunny day. The woman in the foreground has brown hair, wears sunglasses, and is dressed in a red and orange patterned top. The woman in the background has blonde hair, wears glasses, a sleeveless patterned dress, and a
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Aerial view of a coastal village with white houses, a calm bay, and mountains in the background during sunset.
A small outdoor seating area with a white metal chair with a colorful embroidered cushion, a blue metal table, potted plants, and pink flowers against a stone wall.
Person rolling or shaping a small pastry or roll using a piece of parchment paper.
Six women floating in the water with a yellow and green inflatable ring, surrounded by rocky hills and a partly cloudy sky.
A colorful painting of a waterfront row of houses with a mountain backdrop, including trees and a body of water in the foreground.
Plate of phyllo-wrapped baklava with cinnamon sticks and green leaves for garnish.
A group of eleven people, mostly women, gather around a dinner table outdoors, smiling and enjoying a meal with various foods and drinks. The backdrop features a stone fireplace and potted plants.
Group of women sitting on a rock by the water, placing their hands together in a circle, enjoying a sunny day.
A pink flowering tree in front of a blue door and shutters on a yellow wall.
Colorful houses along a waterfront with a mountain covered in trees in the background.
A woman painting a still life of figs on a canvas in an art studio.
Colorful houses along a waterfront with outdoor tables and chairs in the foreground.
An elderly couple sitting on a stone bench against a weathered white wall, smiling and enjoying each other's company.
A person wearing a green dress is holding a red bell pepper and slicing it with a knife. There is a green and white bowl on a plate, and a striped towel on the table.
Three women sitting together, smiling, wearing aprons in a bright room with a window showing rocks outside.
Sapa filled grape leaves garnished with sesame seeds on a wooden serving board, accompanied by three bowls of side dishes, on a white embroidered tablecloth.
A smiling woman with glasses on her head and an apron, holding a container of feta cheese in a bright kitchen.
People shopping at an outdoor market with stalls selling clothes, accessories, and dried nuts and snacks. The market is shaded with a canopy, and several women are smiling and posing for the camera.
Scenic view of a coastal village at dusk, with a harbor, boats, colorful buildings, and mountains in the background.
Striped aprons hanging on hooks on a black rod on a white, distressed wall with peeling paint, inside a rustic kitchen or studio space.
People preparing a salad at a kitchen table with various ingredients, utensils, and drinks.
Three women smiling on a boat, with a colorful hillside town and houses in the background on a bright, sunny day.
Family gather around a kitchen table, preparing food wrapped in grape leaves for a traditional dish, with a window in the background showing rocks outside.
Close-up of an artist's hand using a paintbrush to paint a colorful scene of a canal with boats and buildings.
Women painting on canvases in an art studio with large windows, greenery outside, and a few chairs and tables inside.
A smiling woman with gray hair, wearing an apron, leaning on a stone ledge with painting supplies, a palette, and a glass of water with a lemon slice, in front of a painted canvas and a textured wall.
Baked eggplant halves topped with melted cheese on a baking sheet, with kitchen utensils and a decorative pitcher in the background.
Four women sitting on a stone wall overlooking the ocean during sunset.
A group of children and two adults gathered around an artist's easel and a stone counter in an art studio. The artist appears to be explaining or demonstrating something while holding a brush. The studio has a rough, textured wall and some studio too
People gathered around a long outdoor dining table enjoying a meal under a shaded patio, with some standing and others seated, surrounded by trees and nature in the background.
White wall with bright green door and window shutters, with outdoor furniture including a white deck chair, a small table, and a white chair, against a sunny background.
Two women are crouched down and observing a large canvas on the floor with abstract black and white artwork. One woman is wearing a white floral shirt, and the other is in a blue shirt and camouflage pants. There are large potted plants and a mirror
Close-up of an artist's hand holding a paintbrush, painting pink and green flowers on a dark canvas.
Inside a metal pot filled with stuffed grape leaves, arranged closely together.
A woman sitting by an art studio table with a water bottle and personal items, while a man is painting on an easel to her right, in a room with a white, textured wall.
A table with bowls of pasta, pea salad with artichokes, and a vegetable salad, with a white plate and a fork in the background.
Four women smiling for a selfie on a rocky hilltop overlooking the ocean at sunset.
A small yellow boat floating on dark water at night, with blue underglow lights illuminating the water around it. Reflections of lights from buildings are visible on the water in the background.
Two smiling women outdoors wearing wide-brimmed hats and white T-shirts with a blue logo, with trees and sunlight in the background.
A table set with cheese, dates, nuts, cherry tomatoes, pickles, and snack bars, with a window in the background showing rocks outside.
Group of women in aprons preparing salads in a bright kitchen.
Close-up of an artist's hand holding a fine brush, painting pink and green flowers on a dark canvas.
Person holding green leafy vegetables over a kitchen stove with a metal pot; other greens and kitchen utensils on the counter.
Narrow cobblestone street in Kastellorizo town with colorful Mediterranean-style buildings, potted plants, and mountain in the background.

Special thanks to

Alison Thorburn

of Alison Thorburn Photography

Many of the images featured throughout our website were captured by Alison Thorburn, whose photography beautifully reflects the spirit and experience of our retreats. Alison also lends a hand in the kitchen during our cooking retreats, making her a valued part of the Stin Avli experience.

@alisonthorburnphotography