This was my 4th retreat with Imagine Greece Retreats, and it gets better each time! On this retreat, we stayed on Crete, in a stunning villa on a cliff above the sea. Every day we watched the sunrise and the sunset from the outdoor spaces. There was an infinity pool and quiet corners everywhere to write, think, and create. The setting alone makes the pages come easier. What made it truly special was having unlimited access to Jonas Saul and Rania Stone. Jonas teaches with the clarity of someone who has lived every stage of the writing life. Rania brings both the craft and the heart of Greek hospitality. We gathered at meals for long, deep conversations about everything book-related: story structure, tension, editing, publishing, and how to commit to a daily word count. There was no surface-level small talk, just writers talking about the work that matters. The hospitality was next-level in the truest sense. Greece does something to you. It is mentally transformative. If you’ve been thinking about it, start making plans now; hope to see you on the next one!

The Santorini Novel Writing retreat exceeded all my expectations. The excursions and accommodations were top-notch, and instructors Kelly, Jonas, and Rania were so inspiring, generous with their time, and just fun to be around. I also got to meet so many wonderful fellow writers who I plan to keep in touch with. Would recommend this experience to anyone!

Athens/Santorini were gorgeous. I learned a lot about both through Jonas. He, Kelly and Rania were wonderful instructors. Will do it again next year.

Imagine Greece exceeded our expectations in every way. We partnered with them for a spiritual retreat in Greece, and our guide Jonas proved to be so much more than a logistics coordinator. Behind the scenes, Jonas navigated some genuinely challenging hotel logistics with professionalism and grace — the kind of problem-solving that makes or breaks a group trip. But what truly set him apart was how naturally he became part of our group. He laughed with us, embraced our spirit of love and joy, and showed up with an open heart throughout the entire journey. For a retreat rooted in connection and community, having a guide who honors that energy made all the difference. We would wholeheartedly recommend Imagine Greece to any group looking for a travel partner who brings both competence and genuine warmth to the experience. We looking forward to joining with them again for another travel adventure.

A magical retreat I didn’t want to leave! Jonas, Rania and the team at Lakki Village created a wonderful immersive experience filled with creativity, kindness and positivity. The masterclasses were fantastic, Jonas generously shared his deep insight, offering leading edge perspectives to elevate our writing. Alongside Rania, he also provided valuable guidance on pathways to publishing. Each day we enjoyed time to write, reflect and explore the island with our generous and informative hosts. The property is amazing, I swam in the sea out front every day. I cannot wait to return, with gratitude Ingrid, Sydney Australia 🙏☀️💕