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Itineraries

Each day beings with quiet reflection time as we gave over the blue horizon. Our days are full , and our interactive visits with local stakeholders combine sight seeing, immersive learning and regenerative practice, alongside precious dialogue and reflections over delicious, abundant local food and drink. Andros is a very special island and we are delighted to welcome you for this unique experience. 

Please note itineraries are subject to modifications. Please check with the organisers before booking your flights. 

See sample highlights video here 

Day 1

Arrival Day & Meet your cohort

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  • Our cohort meets in Athens and the retreat begins as we travel together by ferry to the extraordinary island of Andros.

  • With a warm welcome we enjoy an evening of introductions, to one another and to The Principles, over a delicious meal, setting the scene for all that is to come

  • We settle into our elegant villa accommodation overlooking our private beach and the Aegean Sea

Day 2

Principles, Systems & Place

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  • Today we deploy new systems thinking

  • Morning tour of our local town, the people, the place and the culture

  • Welcome from the Mayor

  • Meet island stakeholders to identify the systemic strengths and challenges of the island

  • Guided reflection, ideation and interventions that can shape positive change

Day 3

Proteus & Regenerative Leadership

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  • Today's excursions become avenues for inner development and reflection

  • Proteus presents the islands history, providing new perspectives and opportunities for regenerative leadership

  • As we meet with local enterprises, we dive into our inner growth and begin to work with complexity

  • We begin to work on our relationship with our 'self' and with others, combining inner and outer change for regeneration

  • Workshop the application of The Principles

  • Fine dining

Day 4

'Nature Inspires' & Philosophers Walk

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  • Building on systems thinking and regenerative capabilities nourished so far, today we build business approaches inspired by Nature

  • As we explore the stunning coastline of Andros by boat, new perspectives and stories unfold, as we are introduced to the natural ecosystems of the island and their economic significance over time

  • Time to reflect on our personal and organisational relationship Nature comes during a hike

  • Rethinking traditional business practices in break outs, innovating for shared value creation

  • Visit to active Monastery

  • Working with the Principles to reflect on your organisational health and resilience and wellbeing

  • Fine dining experience

Day 5 

Reflections, Innovations & Ambitions

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  • Our last day is a chance to reflect on business model and leadership innovation through regeneration

  • We examine risks and controls through the lens of our Principles and apply them to the stories we have encountered

  • How does regeneration remove barriers to positive impact?

  • Final personal enquiry and open exchange on how to solve our key leadership challenges through the learnings of our retreat and review of our Andros blueprint

  • Afternoon Boat trip back to Athens for evening departure (for those who can resist not staying a little longer to work remotely from Andros amid new friends and energising lands and seascapes)

Leadership Package & Info

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Learn more about our detailed programme and what we offer within the Retreat Package, including a follow-up schedule to support your continued development. 

'Leadership Package'.

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