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Dealing with life,
1 breath at a time
We can't change the cards we're dealt but we can learn to deal with it in a way that we stay in control of our lives.
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Knitting. Friends. Laughter
Dear future friend,
We get it. 🧶
Life is… a lot.
You’re probably overthinking a few things.
Sometimes stressed.
Maybe not sleeping enough.
Your brain running loops like dropped stitches you can’t quite pick back up.
And on top of that,
you’re being pulled in about a cazillion directions.
Work.
Family.
Notifications.
The group chat that never stops.
OMG.
The world is moving so fast.
AI this.
Breaking news that.
Another app you’re supposed to learn.
Meanwhile you’re just trying to remember where you put your yarn bag.
Somebody please tell me what to do because if you told me adulting would be this chaotic, I might have stayed in my blanket fort era.
Look, the reality is there’s no pattern book for life.
No perfect chart.
No viral hack.
No step-by-step instructions that could have prepared us for this whole wild project called life.
And truth be told…
even the most seasoned knitters have to rip back a few rows sometimes.
They pause.
They breathe.
They start again.
And that’s kind of the point.
But this isn’t about us.
It’s about you.
You’re reading this right now because somewhere deep down you know you need a little time away from the noise.
A little space from the constant doing.
Maybe you just want a few slow mornings with yarn in your hands and nowhere else to be.
Maybe you want more out of life.
More laughter.
More connection.
More creativity.
More of those quiet moments where you lose track of time because you’re making something beautiful stitch by stitch.
Whatever it is for you…
Sometimes the best thing you can do is step away from the chaos and sit in a room full of people who just get it.
People who understand the joy of a perfectly soft skein.
The triumph of finishing a project.
The therapy of a few peaceful rows.
It all starts by choosing to spend a little time in a place where the pace is slower, the conversations are warmer, and the only thing on your to-do list is the next stitch.
It starts by choosing your own cozy adventure below. 🧶
Retreat week
What it's about & the experience
All Included:
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Workshop sessions: You'll end the retreat with clarity & positivity & tools to take control of life
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Collaborations: surround yourself with people who will inspire, encourage & challenge you
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1 : 1 Support: Direct access to Laura for personalized guidance and tools during the retreat
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Relaxation: Enjoy time to relax by the pool, the beaches around or conversation with the group in the yoga studio
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Accommodation: 7 Night accommodation at Kissamos Bay in balcony room with 2 single beds shared with 1 other person OR Private room with double bed
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Meals: 6 Buffet Breakfast, 6 Restaurant Dinners
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BONUS Activities: Greek Night experience with plate smashing, Olive Oil Tour, group hike, beach walks, snorkeling,
everything you need, nothing you don't.
wondering what a day on retreat would look like?
Waking up to waves rolling onto the shore, coffee in hand and yarn in lap, the day begins gently at a knitting retreat in Crete. 🧶
The morning starts slow — needles clicking, coffee sipping, nobody emailing you about anything urgent. Just you, your yarn, and the satisfying rhythm of stitches.
By mid-morning, we wander cobblestoned streets, exploring tiny shops bursting with soft wool, handmade trinkets, and yarn you definitely didn’t plan to buy… but somehow did anyway.
After a light lunch, it’s beachside knitting. Projects spill out like colorful spaghetti. Some of us are mastering patterns. Others are quietly panicking over dropped stitches. And somehow, laughter is inevitable.
As the sun dips, we gather for cozy evening knitting — blankets, tea, soft light, and the quiet joy of watching something beautiful grow stitch by stitch.
No rush. No pressure. No one judging how much yarn you bought today.
Just creativity, connection, and a little bit of magic — and honestly, the only real stress is deciding which project to start next. 🧶
Meet your host
Amazon BEST SELLER
MOM
friend
Breathwork Coach
YOGA TEACHER
Laura has been revolutinizing the meditation and breathwork industry by bridging the ga between spirituallity and science for 10+ years. After countless retreats, seminars, courses, speaking events and a community that follow her cross borders. She's worked with people of all shapes and sizes... Cultivating healthy stress management techniques for both physical and mental wellness, whilst inspiring, educating and motivating them towards a happier and healthier lifestyle. always with a big smaile you can call her the cheerleader we all need.. What this means for you is she knows what works and what doesn't when it comes to getting the right people to find YOU. She's been able to turn life's down sides into a passion that is currently helping other people all while handeling her own struggles of life. There are two reasons she's been able to do this.. #1 - She's mastered the skills of breathwork and meditation #2 - She's invested heavily in order to surround herself with people who have successfully overcome their own struggles in life. Paying to be in rooms with like minded people here for guidance and collaboration can speed up your results, and she's experienced this first-hand. That's precisely why she created this retreat... so that you can walk away with clarity, feedback, the tools to fast-track your results.
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Want a sneak peek of the Retreat itinerary?
Where you'll be staying
Spend 6 nights at Kissamos Bay just steps away from the beach in Crete, Greece
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Frequently asked questions
Is this Retreat for me?
This retreat is for you if: - You want to reconnect with yourself - You want to work on inner criticism & self doubt - You want to claim back inner peace & self love - Connect & surround yourself with people that will uplift you
What kind of experience do I need?
No experience needed. Laura will meet you where you're at.
What about the accommodations?
We will be staying at Kissamos Bay located just steps from the beach in Kissamos, Crete Greece. The accommodation has a pool, lounge space and a studio inside and on the roof. The property is located 40min from Chania International airport and within walking distance to shops, pharmacy and restaurants. Each bedroom features an on suite bathroom with shower, towels, tv, min fridge and the a choice of 2 single beds (if sharing with another person) or a double bed (private room)
Are meals included?
Yes, a buffet breakfast will be served every morning at the accommodation and we will gather for dinner at different local restaurants. There is no set menu and you'll be able to choose your dish. *drinks are excluded
Will I have "free time?"
For sure! Classes will be taking place in the morning and some evenings. You can either hang out with the group, take part on 1:1 sessions or go on your own adventure.
What if I have a specific question?
Please contact us at info@kissamosbay.com - we're always happy to help!
What 2024 retreat attendees had to say:
"Knit slowly,
Laugh Loudly"
Align, with Yoga, Breathwork, Meditation, Positive Mindset Workshops, Reiki, and so much more included in this trip
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6 Night accommodation at Kissamos Bay (Value - $900)
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6 Buffet Breakfast (Value - $105)
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6 Dinners at local restaurants (Value - $173)
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Greek Night experience with plate smashing at the greek cook out (Value - $105)
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Knitting workshops (Value $150)
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Activities: Olive oil tour, Greek cooking class, Snorkeling & water sports equipment, Guided hike, Greek night (dancing & plate smashing)(Value - $210)
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Welcome knitting gifts (Value - $105)
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Speedboat day trip to Balos Bay (optional extra excursion)
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Relaxation - Enjoy time to relax by the pool, the beaches around or conversation with the group in the yoga studio (Value - priceless)
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Community - surround yourself with people who will inspire, encourage & challenge you (Value - priceless)
$2570
$1400
per person
Shared room with one other individual
Everything under 'package inclusions'
*Spaces are limited
$1600
per person
Private room (only you)
Everything under 'package inclusions'
*Spaces are limited
$2770
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