If you are thinking about coming to Serenity Retreat, read the website first. Everything it says describes the experience perfectly. It’s not a party / shopping/ infinity pool / daily change of towels/ clubbing/ designer shops experience. It’s so much lovelier than that on all levels. If you want peace, space, solitude and time to read, write, reflect, swim ,meditate in the sun and enjoy a blissfully uncrowded beach on you doorstep ( yes, a few steps away) and you want to feel part of a Greek village , this is perfect. It’s excellent value for ‘singles’ and there is a variety of accommodation. But, again, look at the website. Kim and her team (serene) Hannah and Giota will make you feel welcomed. There are boat and sightseeing trips , optional sailing lessons, optional massages ( highly recommended) guided walks and for me the daily meditation practice, which is a good time to connect with the group. You won’t be soul mates with everyone, well of course, but you will meet like minded and interesting people. I feel privileged to have made lasting friendships over the years, but there is no pressure to be a part of the group if you don’t want to be. The village has everything you could want, lovely tavernas, a great greengrocer, tempting bakeries. And, I have always felt completely safe, the local people are friendly. Kim has created a very special experience in Nikiana and her charismatic , warm , funny and wise presence in the guided meditations is inspirational. The fact that so many return year after year is a testament to Serenity Retreat, but my experience is that anyone can fit in and mix, if that is what they want. There is no sense of forced socialising at all..but there is warmth and support if you need it. There is an emphasis on care for the environment, and a real feeling of support for the local community. Amongst her many talents, Kim speaks fluent Greek. When I think about my time in Nikiana I feel a longing to be there again. What more can I say except, again, read the website and listen to what Kim is saying.