21st - 28th Sept 2026
Falasarna, Crete
All Inclusive
14 Guests
Exclusive Luxury Wellness Retreat
With Fiona Brennan & Ciaran Hyde
Live the life you were born to live.
Five-star immersive retreat on the light filled island of Crete.
Embark on the 7 MOST positively transformative days and nights of your life.
A life changing experience not just for you but for everyone you love.
You will become the light that helps others to see.
NOW is the time to put YOURSELF centre stage in your own life.
Join Fiona and Ciaran in this bespoke, totally unique, wellness retreat designed to lighten your mind and uplift your heart.
Join a tight-knit community of like-minded people in luxurious surroundings.
As you connect to the group you will reconnect to the parts of yourself that have remained in the shadows for far too long.
It’s time to rediscover your unique voice, to laugh out loud, and to create an unforgettable experience that will guide you for many years to come.
Your future self will be so happy you invested in Light Up 2026.
What's Included?
Transfers by private minibus/taxi to and from Chania airport to the luxury villas for those arriving/leaving on the Ryanair flights on 21st/28th Sept
7 nights accomodation in private en-suite bedroom in one of the 5 luxury villas
All meals, snacks and drinks (Please remember this is a largely alcohol-free retreat)
Teaching/insight sessions with acclaimed Clinical Hypnotherapist, Fiona Brennan
Guided meditation sessions every day
Hiking in the beautiful Cretan countryside
Yoga & mindful movement every day
Excursion: to the beautiful, world famous Balos beach
Excursion: Afternoon/Evening with dinner in Chania old town
Sleep time/wind down meditation sound bath sessions with Fiona and Ciaran
Plenty of rest & reflect time each afternoon (except on excursion days) to relax by the pool or in the garden etc
N.B. A one-hour full body massage with Heidrun is optional and not included in the total price. Payment can be made directly to her in cash.
Do you find it hard to make or even better take time for yourself?
Do you feel that the responsibilities of life can become too much?
Many of Fiona’s clients express similar concerns when they are struggling to stay positive in a world that is full of uncertainty.
When you are in the same routine day in and day out with the same people and the same challenges it is very hard to get a different perspective.
In order to shift your mindset you need to change your circumstances. To step into the light and away from the noise. To step out of the familiar and into the beauty of the unknown.
More about the Retreat
Light Up 2026 is more than a week’s pampering or a retreat from life – it’s a life-changing experience that provides you with life-long tools, a supportive community, self-knowledge and above all self-belief.
We are alive for an average of 4,000 weeks. Can you take just one for yourself to make the most of your precious time on this planet?
The yoga, meditation, hiking and sound bath sessions will help you to release and rejuvenate your energy. The downtime each afternoon is for you to connect to yourself, to reflect and to rest. The excursions and evening dinners are all about fun and connection.
Like anything you have ever achieved in your life, your energy and work is required to make it happen. Positive health is a lifetime commitment and needs your devotion and attention. Fiona practises all that she preaches and will share with you her private insights.
From a practical perspective you are in the very best hands with the Retreat Manager, Ciaran, Fiona’s partner in love, life and business.
Book with Confidence!
N.B. If for any reason the Retreat is cancelled by the organisers then a full refund including the booking deposit will be made as soon as is practicable.
Ryanair flies direct to Chania and flights are now available to book.
You will come away from this with renewed vigoour and a lifestyle plan for yourself that covers all 6 pillars of lifestyle medicine:
1. Sleep
2. Exercise/movement
3. Stress management
4. Nutrition
5. Avoidance of risky substances
6. Relationships & belonging
Discover
The Luxury Villas
Nestled into the hillside overlooking the beautiful beach of Falasarna are 5 luxury villas which will be your home for the Retreat. The views are spectacular and the villas are pretty special too as you’ll see from the photos.
Each villa has a private pool with lovely panoramic sea views, a garden area with an outdoor lounge, big terraces and BBQ.
Inside each villa there is a modern open plan area with a living room area, a fully equipped kitchen and a dining area on the ground floor.
The Bedrooms
On the ground floor you find one bedroom with a double bed and an en-suite shower bathroom, and a small wc with a washing machine.
The top floor of 4 of the villas has two more double bedrooms. Each bedroom offers a private en-suite shower bathroom and has access to a lovely balcony with outstanding sea views. Every bedroom is air-conditioned. One of the villas is all on one level and 2 of the bedrooms are non-sea view.
DISCOVER
Location & Nearby Attractions
Food & Drink
Delicious Gourmet Food
Daily Seasonal Breakfast
A fresh and healthy range of fruits, cereals, Greek yoghurt and bread is provided buffet style every morning.
Coffee, Tea, Water, & Assorted Beverages
Coffee, a range of teas, water (still or sparking), fruit juices, smoothies are provided and available for self-service. Please note this is an alcohol-free retreat.
Lunch
A healthy and nutritious buffet lunch is provided every day consisting of salads, Greek specialities and fresh breads.
Dinner
Delicious meat, fish and vegetarian options are provided in our buffet each evening. Sample a range of Greek specialities from moussaka to calamari.
Grilled meats and veg
Delicious mixed Greek salad with olives and feta
Tomato, bread, olive and basil salad
Mariana medvedeva
Olives, salt, stuffed vine leaves
Kagyana
Greek salad
Sesame bread rolls
INFORMATION
Programme/Timetable
The retreat is structured in such a way that there will be a balance of group therapy/mediation/reflection sessions with free time to relax by one of the pools or to visit the local town and beach. There will also be 2 excursions – one to the beautiful Balos beach and one to the charming and bustling town of Chania plus a local hike in the beautiful Cretan countryside.
Information
What’s included?
Cost of retreat including:
- 7 nights luxury accommodation
- Transfers to from Chania airport for those arriving/leaving on the Ryanair flights on 21st and 28th Sept
- Full board nutritious Mediterranean food prepared by our private chef and meals out in local restaurants chosen by us
- Teaching/insight sessions with Fiona
- Daily yoga and meditation
- An immersive sound bath
- Two exciting excursions
- Hiking in the beautiful Cretan countryside
€3,600 (private sea-view room)
€3,250 (private non-sea view room)
A deposit payment will be required to secure your place and we will also have a payment plan to spread out the cost.
We will work with you to make it as easy and affordable as possible.
There are a very limited number of spaces in this highly exclusive retreat. We keep the group small so that you get the attention you deserve.
Value for Money: 10/10
“It was fantastic value for money, to have so much access to you Fiona and your expertise and brilliance not only in group therapy but all the individual chats and support you provided. There was such loving care at an individual as well as a group level. The facilities, catering, trips were all first class. I think for what the retreat provides you should charge more !!”
Overall: 5/5
“Value for money 10/10. I felt I got super accommodation, food, travel & sightseeing plus all the sessions with Fiona, Dimitris & Heidrun. Money well spent.”
What's Included?
Transfers by private minibus/taxi to and from Chania airport to the luxury villas for those arriving/leaving on the Ryanair flights on 21st/28th Sept
7 nights accomodation in private en-suite bedroom in one of the 5 luxury villas
All meals, snacks and drinks (Please remember this is a largely alcohol-free retreat)
Teaching/insight sessions with acclaimed Clinical Hypnotherapist, Fiona Brennan
Guided meditation sessions every day
Hiking in the beautiful Cretan countryside
Yoga & mindful movement every day
Excursion: to the beautiful, world famous Balos beach
Excursion: Afternoon/Evening with dinner in Chania old town
Sleep time/wind down meditation sound bath sessions with Fiona and Ciaran
Plenty of rest & reflect time each afternoon (except on excursion days) to relax by the pool or in the garden etc
N.B. A one-hour full body massage with Heidrun is optional and not included in the total price. Payment can be made directly to her in cash.
The Retreat is for those who:
are commited to their wellness and wellbeing emotionally, physically and mentally
are content to have a largely alcohol-free experience
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Amenities
WiFi
Pools
Bedroom Comforts
Terms & Conditions
Code of Conduct
We would respectfully suggest that participants turn in for the night no later than 11pm as the following day’s schedule starts at 7am. Attendees are reminded that this is a largely alcohol-free retreat and the emphasis is on health and wellbeing. Attendees should participate as fully as possible in all scheduled activities. Participants should behave at all times in a respectful manner to other guests and staff.