A vipassana retreat on Mount Olympus
Mount olympus – Vipassana retreat Venue Greece
Greece – Vipassana Retreat
Introduction
Retreat Venue NEAR ANO SKOTINA
This venue is a spacious rural sanctuary in the quiet mountain village of Ano Skotina, at the foot of Mount Olympus. With 10 large bedrooms and 3 shared bathrooms, it offers a simple and comfortable setting ideal for inner work and Vipassana-style silence.
A shaded outdoor patio, accessible by stairs, provides a peaceful space for meditation overlooking the natural landscape. The retreat house is designed for group immersion, with vegetarian meals prepared onsite and plenty of room to settle in. It offers a pure rural atmosphere with mountain views, fresh air, and direct access to hiking paths. A setting that naturally supports stillness, mindfulness, and retreat life.
VIPASSANA RETREAT MOUNT OLYMPUS
This Vipassana retreat runs for 12 days. The practice is mainly individual, with a few guided group sessions at the beginning. Later in the retreat, there will be Dharma talks to support your practice. If you have any questions about the retreat or its duration, please contact Martin. The daily rhythm and structure can be found in the schedule here.
For more information contact Martin through the contact form.
Upcoming Retreats
Mount olympus
HOW TO GET THERE
Arrival & Schedule – Essentials:
Please arrange your own flights and visas; Greece is in the EU/Schengen zone. Venue:
Sintrivanis Resort, Ano Skotina, Dion Olympos, Pieria, 60063.
Closest town:
Leptokarya (after Litochoro when coming from Thessaloniki).
Travel times:
1.5 hours from Thessaloniki, 3.5 hours from Athens.
Transport:
Trains (less frequent): Hellenictrain
Buses (reliable & cheap): ktelpierias.gr
Local transfer:
Taxi from Leptokarya to the venue is €30.
We will help arrange group/individual taxis.
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Gautama Buddha
Contact Form
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