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Goddess Retreat FAQs – Questions & Answers
Athens is a city of contrasts: ancient wisdom meets vibrant life. We utilize exactly this energy in our exclusive coaching retreat for women. While the world outside rotates at its usual pace, you will find the necessary distance in Athena’s Journey® to explore your inner archetypes. Inspired by Joseph Campbell’s hero’s journey and specifically adapted to the female biography, we accompany you through the phases of your departure.
Athena’s Journey is limited to a maximum of 8 participants. This ensures the setting remains personal, manageable, and committed – every woman receives space for her topics and individual guidance.
In an exclusive small group, we combine depth-psychological approaches with the power of mythological symbols. We leave the chaos of the city behind to find your very own clarity in the heart of the Agora.
Athena’s Journey® is conducted in English. Upon request, a German, Greek or Spanish language version or professional interpretation is possible.
Yes – you book your flight individually. If you would like assistance or recommendations, please contact us.
Yes – you organize your own travel and accommodation. After registration, you will receive support with transfers or joint arrivals, as well as a curated recommendation list of hotels and apartments within walking distance of the seminar location.
It is located in the north of Athens, in the well-to-do districts of Neo Iraklio / Neo Ionia, not far from the Athens Olympic Stadium. The location is quiet, urban, and very well connected. After your registration, you will receive an overview of the schedule as well as some accommodation recommendations in order to decide which type of accommodation is right for you. After your registration, you will receive an overview of the available, reserved apartments as well as all relevant information to decide in peace which type of accommodation is right for you.
Yes. Many women arrive alone. The Athena’s Journey ® heroine`s journey is a protected space where openness, trust, and mutual support can emerge – entirely without expectations or pressure.
Athena’s Journey is not a fitness retreat. You should be able to walk well, as walks, city routes, and a visit to the Acropolis are part of the program. Everything takes place at a mindful pace and with consideration for every participant.
Athena’s Journey can be understood as a retreat in the broader sense. It combines a conscious break, reflection, and personal development in a special setting. At the same time, it goes beyond classic retreat formats: the heroine`s journey is clearly structured, professionally guided, and methodically sound. It is aimed at women who are not only looking for a break from everyday life but also want to take home orientation, clarity, and sustainable impulses for their lives.
Athena’s Journey – intentionally personal.
Maximum 8 women. Your topic at the center, not lost in the crowd. Grounded, powerful, and in a healthy measure – spirituality that feels like you. Our motto: Nothing is mandatory. Everything is possible.
The topics from your everyday life are allowed to surface, find clarity, and resolve. You return as someone who understands herself better – courageous, clear, and ready for action. And we accompany you afterward as well, so that what has begun truly continues to grow.
Your registration following your non-binding reservation request is binding. Should something unforeseen occur, we will work together to find a replacement participant. All details regarding cancellation and withdrawal conditions will be provided with the travel documents.
Yes. After the experience, there are opportunities for 1:1 online coaching as well as for further seminars and workshops. This allows insights to be sustainably integrated into everyday life.
No. Everything is possible – nothing is mandatory. All program points are voluntary. The photo shoot is not a modeling competition, but an appreciative moment to make your development visible. The photos can later be used, for example, for applications, portraits, or private purposes. We work exclusively with professional photographers, so every participant so far has felt safe and comfortable.
Yes. The program is intentionally designed to allow time for retreat and personal exploration. Free time is included for walks, shopping, or individual discovery of Athens.
Yes. Athens is considered an open and safe major city. Our seminar locations and recommended accommodations are in quiet, well-connected neighborhoods. We move exclusively in familiar areas and with reliable local partners. Nevertheless, we wish to warn against potential street crime and fraud.
For travel abroad, it is strongly recommended to take out international health insurance including repatriation. This service is not included in your experience. Appropriate coverage ensures quick help in an emergency and provides additional security in the event of unexpected medical occurrences.
Note: Participation in Athena´s Journey is at your own risk; please see the Terms and Conditions. Please check your personal insurance coverage carefully before starting your journey.
Between ancient splendor and modern chaos, Athens requires the right perspective. Here is your quick guide to the city’s most important rules of thumb:
- Do not throw toilet paper into the toilet.
- Wear non-slip shoes for the Acropolis cobblestones.
- Drink plenty of water (especially in summer).
- Watch out for pickpockets in the Metro and Monastiraki.
- Many museums are closed on Mondays.
- Use sun protection even in the spring.
- Enter churches only with covered shoulders.
- Check prices in tourist traps (Plaka).
- Check for short-term strikes in public transport.
- Dinner starts from 9:00 PM.
- Tips are usually rounded up.
- Book tickets in advance online for the Acropolis.
- Book taxis via app (FreeNow).
- Order coffee as a “Freddo Espresso.”
- Do not forget to validate your Metro tickets.
