
About This Event
Join us for a transformative retreat where you’ll reconnect with your true self, clarify your purpose, and align your life with what truly matters. This immersive 5-day experience in Serifos is designed to complement the principles in YouDoYou: The Strategy for Purposeful Living, combining reflection, connection, and actionable strategies to help you grow.
What to Expect:
-Purposeful Growth: Deepen your understanding of your values, define your goals, and create a clear vision for your future.
-Community Connection: Share and gain inspiration from the stories of others, realizing the unique beauty of your journey while embracing our shared humanity.
-Practical Tools: Learn actionable steps to take control of your life and achieve results aligned with your authentic purpose.
-Inspiring Environment: Recharge in a serene and supportive setting, designed to foster mindfulness, clarity, and renewal.
This retreat is open to both past participants and newcomers* ready to explore purposeful living. Whether you’re continuing your journey or just beginning, you’ll leave feeling realigned, inspired, and empowered.
Take this opportunity to realign, reflect, and leave with a renewed sense of direction and empowerment.
You do you—it’s time to claim your life
*Please Note: For new participants, completion of two free online courses with Niki Smirni is required to ensure you’re fully prepared to embrace this transformative experience. These courses will provide you with the foundational insights and tools needed to maximize the retreat’s benefits.
“This experience provided a mix of reset, recharge, and rebalance for personal and professional wellbeing. It brought together a most diverse group of individuals who became one from day one.“
Christine
“I don’t have adequate words for what you have done to transform my life. I will continue to work to find those words through my actions, intentions and work as I make the world a better place.”
George
“If you're looking to gain clarity, craft an actionable plan, and connect with a wonderful network of people, I couldn't recommend this retreat more highly. It's a rare chance to pause, reflect, and set yourself on a path that truly aligns with who you are.”
Maria
“I went in seeking connection with myself, with others, and with nature and I left not only with connection in all these areas, but also with a much-needed sense of direction"
Mark
“The retreat enabled me to create a personal action plan and, even more importantly, accountability buddies to help me stay on track. It was a perfect opportunity to step away from the everyday hustle, recharge, and reflect clearly on what truly matters to me.”
Pixie
“Working with like-minded people in a safe place where vulnerability is welcome to achieve a common goal of living a purposeful life.”
Lorie
"Each nugget of wisdom we shared felt like a key unlocking new layers of understanding. It was as if all the inner work we’d been doing became amplified and clearer, making the experience not just enlightening but deeply rewarding."
Haris
About the retreat leader
Niki Smirni: a lifelong student of humanity, entrepreneur, and transformational leadership expert with over 20 years of experience in corporate strategy, psychology, and personal development. She is the founder of Travelgems, Europe’s leading well-being company. Academically, she holds two MSc degrees: one in Transformational Leadership from NYU and another in International Marketing from Strathclyde University. This foundation as well as her love for philosophy and spirituality has allowed her to combine academic insights with timeless wisdom. Niki’s focus is on building communities that thrive together, rooted in her belief that growth is collective, not just individual. Her mission is to help people see clearly, evolve authentically, and live lives of purpose and connection.
Personal Message from Niki
“Doing the right thing means following a path that aligns with your true purpose. It’s about making choices that reflect who you are at your core. To stay on this journey, keep your vision clear and your heart open to growth. Let’s walk this path together and share the love that connects us all. Can’t wait to hug you all under the Greek light”
About the location
Nestled in the heart of the Aegean, Serifos is a hidden Greek island gem, known for its untouched beauty, serene landscapes, and revitalizing energy. With its pristine beaches, whitewashed villages, and breathtaking sunsets, Serifos offers the perfect setting for deep reflection, personal growth, and meaningful connection. The island’s tranquil atmosphere and raw natural beauty create an ideal sanctuary for mindful living and self-discovery, making it the perfect backdrop for your transformative retreat experience.
About the hotel
Perma Serifos Hotel is a serene oasis crafted from reclaimed stone, seamlessly blending into the natural tapestry of the Cycladic landscape. This eco-conscious retreat features a continuum of cavernous spaces that open up to the wilderness and the infinite blue of the Aegean Sea. Nestled in the most charismatic archipelago in the world, Perma Serifos offers elegant accommodations, Mediterranean-inspired cuisine, and holistic wellness experiences, inviting guests to reconnect with nature and themselves in a truly breathtaking setting.

Indicative schedule
Day 1: Arrival & Setting Intentions
- 17:30 - 18:45 | Opening Ceremony – Welcome to a journey of self-discovery. Set your intentions and connect with a supportive community as we prepare for a transformative experience.
- 19:00 | Welcome Community Dinner – A warm gathering to meet fellow participants and embrace the retreat’s spirit of growth and connection.
Day 2: Clarifying Your Purpose
- 08:30 - 09:00 | Morning Meditation – Cultivate stillness and presence, allowing clarity to emerge.
- 09:00 - 10:00 | Breakfast
- 11:00 - 13:00 | Defining What Truly Matters – A reflective session to explore your core values, personal aspirations, and the factors shaping your life’s direction. Gain insights into aligning your life with what is most meaningful to you.
- 13:00 - 18:00 | Free Time – Space for personal reflection, journaling, or exploring the island.
- 19:00 - 19:30 | Gratitude Circle – Share insights and deepen your sense of appreciation.
- 20:00 | Community Dinner
Day 3: Overcoming Limitations & Embracing Growth
- 08:30 - 09:00 | Morning Meditation – A practice designed to release self-doubt and open the path for transformation.
- 09:00 - 10:00 | Breakfast
- 11:00 - 13:00 | Moving Beyond Barriers – Identify personal limitations and thought patterns that hold you back. Learn practical strategies to reframe challenges and step into your full potential.
- 13:00 - 18:00 | Free Time – Time to relax, reflect, or engage in personal exploration.
18:00 - 19:00 | Evening Reflection & Gratitude Circle – A guided session to acknowledge your growth and breakthroughs. - 20:00 | Community Dinner
Day 4: Living with Intention
- 08:30 - 09:00 | Morning Meditation – Focus on mindfulness and intentional living.
- 09:00 - 10:00 | Breakfast
- 11:00 - 13:00 | Cultivating a Purpose-Driven Life – A deep dive into how to integrate purpose into daily decision-making, relationships, and personal growth. Gain tools to stay aligned with your values even after the retreat ends.
- 13:00 - 17:00 | Free Time – Reflect, unwind, or enjoy the serene environment.
- 18:00 - 19:00 | Guided Reflection – A session to reinforce insights and ensure lasting impact.
- 19:30 | Gratitude Circle
- 20:00 | Community Dinner
Day 5: Integration & Moving Forward
- 08:30 - 09:00 | Morning Meditation – A final session to center yourself before transitioning back to daily life.
- 09:00 - 10:00 | Breakfast
- 11:00 - 14:00 | Bringing Purpose into Your Daily Life – A practical session focused on turning insights into action. Develop a personalized roadmap to maintain clarity, motivation, and alignment in your everyday life.
- 14:00 - 19:00 | Free Time – Time to reflect, integrate, or simply enjoy the surroundings.
- 19:30 - 20:00 | Gratitude Circle – A space to celebrate your growth and share closing reflections.
- 20:00 | Farewell Community Dinner
Day 6: Departure & Next Steps
- 08:30 - 09:00 | Morning Meditation – A final practice to carry the retreat’s lessons forward.
- 09:00 - 10:00 | Breakfast
- 11:00 | Check-Out & Departure
Disclaimer: This schedule is indicative and is subject to change as we approach the retreat date.
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Event Highlights
- Purposeful Growth: Deepen your understanding of your values, clarify your purpose, and create a vision for your future.
- Community Connection: Share stories and experiences, gaining inspiration while celebrating the unique beauty of your journey and our shared humanity.
- Practical Tools: Gain actionable strategies to take control of your life and achieve meaningful results aligned with your authentic self.
- Inspiring Environment: Recharge in the serene beauty of Serifos, surrounded by nature and an atmosphere of mindfulness and renewal.
Flexible payment plan
available
what’s included
5-night accommodation at Perma Hotel, Serifos
All breakfast meals
All dinner meals
All sessions with Niki
what’s not included
- Air tickets to/from Greece
- Ferry tickets to Serifos
- Accommodation tax per room per night (payable directly to the hotel by guests)
- Private transfers
- Soft drinks, beverages, and water
- Lunch meals
- Whatever is not mentioned clearly in the inclusions
more info
We strongly advise you to book flexible airfare tickets and flights with fewer carbon emissions to contribute to environmental protection, as it is our responsibility to safeguard our environment
Flexible Payment Plan: Available – contact us at info@travelgems.com for details
Language: English
Private Land Transfer: Available upon request – contact info@travelgems.com
Cancellation Policy: A 10% deposit secures your spot and is refundable within one week. An additional 20% payment is required within one month (non-refundable). The remaining 70% balance can be paid in flexible installments, with full payment due no later than 45 days before the retreat start date. Cancellations after this point will incur a 100% cancellation fee.
Important Info: In case there are Covid-19 restrictions or restrictions related to any other pandemic that prevent guests from traveling the total amount paid will be refunded.
Dietary Needs: Should you have any special dietary need/allergy, kindly let us know in advance in order to be able to better accommodate you in the best possible way.
Transport: Serifos is easily accessible by ferry from Piraeus port in Athens (approx. 2h). There is no airport on the island of Serifos. The most convenient one is Athens International Airport “Eleftherios Venizelos”.