The Skyros Blog
June 2023
From alternative holidays at Atsitsa in the 90’s to living in a community in 2020
We get all excited at the office when you send us updates about what's important to you right now. In this blog, previous Skyros holiday participant Jane Ferguson tells us about her adventures...
15/06/2023
Read MoreWalking The Talk at The Grange
Julia Gillick, Walk and Talk Wilderness guided walking holiday at The Grange, Isle of Wight.
15/06/2023
Read MoreWriting the Perfect Protagonist with Dr Alison Habens
Find out how to write 'the perfect protagonist' whether hero, heroine, villain or trickster!
15/06/2023
Read MoreWake-Up, Warm-up Yoga Class with Ken Eyerman
Join Skyros facilitator Ken Eyerman for a soothing yoga class from the comfort of your own home. Stretch out and imagine yourself in the warmth of Greece on holiday in Atsitsa Bay as Ken guides you through this gentle class.
15/06/2023
Read MoreWhat to expect: Travelling to Atsitsa
Know exactly what it's like to travel to Greece under COVID restrictions with this blog from writing facilitator Lisa O'Donnell.
15/06/2023
Read MoreFrom wretched openings to getting the bloody thing published
John Sweeney, reporter, podcaster, and author of 12 books, joins the Writer's Lab experts, Skyros, at their UK base on the Isle of Wight for an in-depth weekend retreat. It's a weekend staycation split into three edible chunks: Saturday: The Wretched Open
15/06/2023
Read MoreSkyros village at night
Take a short journey through the winding cobbled main street of Skyros village on Skyros island in Greece.
15/06/2023
Read MorePick up your pens as 2020 Costa Book Award Winner hosts writer’s retreat in the UK #lifewriting #writersretreat #ukretreat
A life writing masterclass from the master of memoirs herself, Monique Roffey. Having been awarded the 2020 Costa Book Award for Mermaid of Black Conch, Monique will join the holistic holiday gurus, Skyros, at their UK Retreat, The Grange by the Sea.
15/06/2023
Read MorePrinciples & Practice of Co-Listening and Oekos
Co-listening and Oekos (Greek for 'home') are powerful communication experiences. Skyros co-founder Dina Glouberman explains the key principles of these opportunities to think aloud in the presence of another who is fully present.
15/06/2023
Read MoreSkyros now offers 2020 UK staycations
Skyros holidays offers an escape across the solent to the lush, green Isle of Wight for socially distanced holidays this summer and Autumn. Solo travellers are welcome and holidays include a variety of masterclasses with outstanding facilitators.
15/06/2023
Read MoreHow does the Rule of 6 affect my Autumn UK retreat?
Find out how the UK staycation has been affected by the recent UK government measures brought in to reduce the incidence of coronavirus infections. How does it affect the solo traveller looking for a long-overdue break?
15/06/2023
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