Reawakening Wonder
in Zagora, Pelion
June 18-21, 2026
Why this Retreat?
In a world that moves quickly and asks us to produce and accelerate more than we can sustain, many of us lose touch with the quiet spark that makes life feel vivid.
Reawakening Wonder is a 3-night immersive retreat designed to restore our aliveness and creativity, engage with all our senses, and cultivate a deep sense of wellbeing through dialogue, self-reflection, and movement.
Join in around the summer solstice June 18-21, 2026 at the incredible and natural landscape of Pelion, Greece.
In Focus:
This is not therapy.
Not corporate.
Not performance driven.
It is a human reset.
This 3-night immersive experience is designed to:
Reawaken aliveness and creativity
Restore energy and emotional balance, cultivate wellbeing through Tai Chi and other practices
Reconnect participants with their inherent, open curiosity through dialogue, self-reflection and presence
We Care for You: A complimentary 30 min alignment call, prior to booking or about 2 weeks prior to arrival, as needed, is included in this retreat. To connect and address any current issues or specific needs you may have.
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Hosted at the indoor and outdoor spaces of Project Zeta, at Zagora in Pelion, Greece, this non-residential retreat is designed to reawaken your aliveness and creativity, nurture your open curiosity and wellbeing.
There is flexibility to book the accommodation of your choice and budget in the village of Zagora. The local team will provide all participants with recommendations and booking support, as desired.
Catering will be provided throughout, with meals on location and/or at local restaurants.
The retreat will start on June 18, at 17:30 hours - you may arrive earlier and settle in your room already from 12:00. The official end is at 15:00 hours, after a lunch together, on June 21, 2026.
The retreat is conducted in English.
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Nature-based self-reflective and embodiment practices to cultivate presence
Creative exploration without performance pressure
Deep, meaningful, judgement-free dialogue and/or silence
Deep rest woven into the design
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This retreat is ideal for:
Professionals feeling creatively depleted
Cultural workers, educators, creatives
Coaches, therapists, health practitioners
People in transition or founders who feel overwhelmed or stuck
Individuals seeking reconnection with meaning and purpose
All genders, ages and backgrounds are welcome.
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Elpida Trizi is an explorer inside and out, a free-spirited creative soul who awakens in you optimism, courage and connection.
She is the founder of Wonder Works and an accredited coach with the International Coaching Federation (PCC level, +800 hours) as well as credentialed by two rigorous and worldwide renowned coaching schools: the Coactive Training Institute (CPCC) and Strozzi Institute (SISC). She is the only certified somatic coach by the latter, resident in Greece.
Learn more about Elpida here.
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Here is an example of how a day at the retreat may look like:
Morning: A grounding / mindfulness practice in the garden or a gentle movement session with Tai Chi instructor Autumn Hayes for a full mind-body reset
A wonder wander in nature
Lunch
Afternoon: Creative and playful inquiry session
Sharing & witnessing round
Evening: Storytelling ritual, star gazing and stillness
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Like anything else in life, the more you put into this journey, the more you will get out of it. Our wish is for everyone to experience what it feels like to:
Be fully heard, seen and understood
Lower the inner and outer "noise”
Move from a know-it-all place to a more sensing and feeling place that allows creativity to emerge
Reconnect with oneself, each other and nature
Eventually, everyone will walk away with insights and new practices to integrate into their daily routine. Trusting their intuition more, feeling more alive, inspired and empowered to create!
Retreat Details
This is the inaugural Reawakening Wonder retreat at Project Zeta — a first edition experience with an intentionally attractive price for a small group of 10 people. Space is limited, so if you feel like “yes, I want this”, fill the registration form below to reserve your spot now.
Curious what other people say about Wonder Works retreats? Check out testimonials here.
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June 18-21, 2026
Arrival Thursday, June 18
Settle in your room, arrive anytime between 12:00-17:00
The retreat officially starts at 17:30
Departure Sunday, June 21
The retreat ends with lunch together and officially closes at 15:00
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The retreat will take place at Project Zeta, Zagora, Pelion, Greece and the surrounding area.
All accommodation options are in the village of Zagora.
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Early Bird Rate: €750 (until May 31)
Includes a complimentary 1:1 online coaching session
Standard Rate: €950
Please note:
Extra budget ~€200–€300 per person for 3 nights B&B in Zagora village. You may come with a friend and share the room costs.
This is an intimate group activity for 10 people max.
To secure your spot a non-refundable deposit of €250 is necessary. Bank transfer details will be sent upon receipt of your completed registration form. The full amount needs to be settled upfront.
If you need to cancel last min., after paying in full, due to a real-life emergency, we will work out a virtual coaching offer to cover your needs or you may use it towards our totally customized Athens One Day Retreat.
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All facilitation, program design, and content
Guided reflection, dialogue circles, embodiment practices, wanders, Tai Chi sessions, creative inquiry & assignments
Use of Project Zeta’s indoor and outdoor spaces throughout the retreat
Daily meals provided on location or at local restaurants – nourishing lunches and light evening meals, special dietary requirements to be taken into consideration
Retreat materials and reflective tools
Local coordination and on-site support
Shuttle service from Volos -the main town close by- to Zagora village at a pre-arranged time and pick-up location, upon request
Intimate group size ( max. 10 participants)
A complimentary 30 min alignment call, prior to booking or about 2 weeks prior to arrival, as needed, to address any current issues or specific needs.
A 1:1 coaching session online for early birds!
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Accommodation and breakfast. In line with your budget, booking recommendations and support is offered from local Project Zeta team.
Travel expenses to and from Volos, nearest town. Pick-up can also be arranged at the airports of Thessaloniki or Athens with extra cost and upon request.
Any other personal expenses.
Travel insurance (recommended).
Secure Your Spot
We look forward to welcoming you!
Please use the form provided to register for the Reawakening Wonder retreat.
If you are interested in organizing a customized version of this retreat for yourself or your group, please let us know here. Wonder Works is based in Athens, Greece, yet we have collaborations that take us all over the world. Tell us about what you’d like to experience, and let’s co-create magic together!