You are invited to the Dream Mysteries of Elefsina and Isis this September
From 16th–25th September 2026, during the powerful portal of the Autumn Equinox, we gather in Ancient Epidavros for a 10-night immersive retreat exploring living myth, real inner alchemy, ceremony, dreams, divine inspiration, and sacred pilgrimage. READ MORE
Mysteries of Elefsina and Isis SEPTEMBER 16th - 25th Greece SPACE STILL AVAILABLE
Mysteries of Elefsina and Isis: Dream Retreat
An oneiric exploration of the Greater Mysteries of Elefsina, hosted by Sarah Janes with guest facilitator Rosanna Lowe, Pythgorean ceremonialists Lee Gerrard-Barlow and Jokasta Mousiou, musician and artist Tasos Stamou, and other special guests during the Autumn Equinox 2026.
Dates:
16th - 25th September 2026
10 nights/11 days
Arrival and Departure:
Athens International Airport "Eleftherios Venizelos”
Accommodations: Sunny Gardens, Sunken City Road, Ancient Epidavros, Argolis
Approx two hours south of Athens city centre.
Pick up from Athens:
Acropolis Car Park 3pm 16th Sept
43 Robertou Galli, Athens 117 43 Greece
Drop off to Athens:
Syntagma Square 3pm 25th Sept
This is best for metro connections around the city and airport.
A co-created Dream Mystery play and pilgrimage with theatre director, playwright, actress, and coach Rosanna Lowe. We shall drink kykeon too! 🍵 🌟 This event will take place at the same time that the Greater Mysteries of Elefsina took place in antiquity. Following the Autumn Equinox and Selene to the Sanctuary of Demeter and Kore at Elefsis. We shall wash our piglets in the Saronic Gulf and retrace the footsteps of the mystai along the Sacred Way!
The archaeological sites we will visit also include:
Temple of Isis and the Baths of Beautiful Helen
Poseidon Sanctuary of the Isthmus
Ancient Corinth, the Temple of Apollo, Pierene Fountain
The Virginity-restoring spring of Hera near Nafplio
Mykines (Mycenae) citadel and lionsgate
Sanctuary of Asklepios and Apollo Maleatus in Epidavros
The Sanctuary of Demeter and Kore at Elefsina! - site of the Elefsinian Mysteries
Activities:
Daily workshops at our workshop space in the retreat centre, and on-site at some of the sacred sites, dream incubation, art and writing workshops, somatic and creative dream-working with the myth of Demeter and Kore. Collective development of our own version of a Mystery Play over the course of the retreat.
Costs:
£2800 All inclusive single occupancy suite with private bathroom and balcony in Ancient Epidavros on the Sunken City Road. You can swim or kayak over a sunken Roman villa from the beach here.
£3300 All inclusive double occupancy suite, twin beds or double.
Discounts:
£150 discount for full payment upon receipt of invoice.
£150 discount for previous retreat attendees.
You can combine discounts if you are a previous retreat attendee and are paying the full amount upon receipt of invoice.
Deposit:
£500 to confirm place per person
Please note full payment must be received by 1st of July 2026. Instalments can be arranged upon request.
Price includes:
All transportation in Greece, all accommodation costs, meals (as described below), all museum and archaeological site entrance fees. You will just need to buy your flights.
Meals:
Meals will be taken at local restaurants with a variety of freshly prepared, mostly vegetarian, healthy Greek cuisine. Breakfast will be served buffet style at 8:30am every morning at the retreat centre, and lunch will be taken late and leisurely, starting at 3pm and probably lasting till 5pm. For best dream results we recommend not eating after this time. Alcohol will not be served and we also recommend not drinking alcohol fo rate duration of the retreat for best sleep quality and duration.
Payment:
Payment links will be sent with confirmation email and invoice.
Email for invoice: sarahjanes@themysteries.org
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PLEASE NOTE There will only be two Dream Mysteries Retreats in 2027, as I am working on another project for the rest of the year.
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“Working with Sarah has been nothing short of revelatory. By bringing her research of historical dream practices together with esoteric insights and contemporary therapeutics, Sarah blends a rich mix of some of my favourite things. In leading incubation sessions in which I’ve been invited to dream with the gods, Sarah has facilitated meditative experiences that have shined light on both my personal dreamworld and the collective dream experience we call life.”
- David Bradley, Artist
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