Holiday Facilitators: Richard Layzell
skill, experience, warmth
Biography
Richard Layzell is an award-winning artist, film-maker and creative ecologist with LUX London. He has exhibited in most of the major public galleries across the UK and is the author of Enhanced Performance (ed Deborah Levy) and Cream Pages (ed Joshua Sofaer). He recently completed his first feature-length film/performance called Psychosomatic, which premiered for the Highgate Festival in June 2023. He lectures in experimental theatre at Wimbledon College of Arts, UAL London, and has a complicated relationship with coffee.
What people say about Richard and his courses:
So patient with Tai Chi, so patient and easy to follow. Very rewarding.
Richard – fantastic – welcoming, respectful, inspiring.
Absolutely incredible director. His care and time for all of us was amazing - the best.
Loved his calm, peaceful facilitation ensuring a feeling of safety and he was super funny.
Richard Layzell was the best facilitator ever in 20 years of my being here.
Richard is relaxed, caring, warm, gentle and positive approach as director was wonderful.
Richard as ever playful, mindful, humility, wise, encouraging, no big egos!
Richard as director had a calming effect and wonderful art of inclusivity. Love his quirky style.
A special mention to Richard for bringing it all together.
Richard’s energy was so wonderful, as was the attitude he encouraged - full of wonder. Playful, creative, in touch and sight and sound with nature. I feel connected in all sort of ways.
Richard Layzell is such a skilled Director who gives his all and really brings the community together.
Very meditative and healing. Thanks Richard.
Valued Richard for great leadership and holding of community.
Tai Chi excellent.
Effortlessly held the group with fun and ease.
You gave us the invitation to explore the world afresh, to be open again to the wonder of the world!
Where does Richard Layzell facilitate?
Sun 28 Jul - Sat 10 Aug 2024 (13 nights)
At a glance
Atsitsa Bay is a holistic holiday centre set in a stunning, natural location, right on the bay and surrounded by pine forest. With a wide range of courses and activities and an outstanding team of facilitators, it's the perfect place to be inspired and try something new. Skyros co-founder Dina Glouberman is directing this fortnight in Atsitsa.
Find out more about the courses and activities during this week below in What's On.
About
Skyros attracts mostly solo travellers from all over the world. Although all ages are represented approximately 70% are between 35-65. A huge majority - over 80 percent - report that the Skyros holiday experience had a lasting positive effect on their lives. Nearly a third of guests come back again and again - even after they have said that Skyros was the 'holiday of a lifetime'.
Accommodation
Most people choose to live simply and comfortably in twin-shared rustic huts in the gardens. Or stay in Atsitsa's main house, subject to availability. See more about accommodation in Atsitsa here >>
Inspiring Courses
Courses and activities are introduced to you at the beginning of each week. Choose your favourites from a wide range including yoga, writing, art, kayaking, windsurfing, personal development, singing, comedy and more.
Food & Drink
All meals are included and served as a buffet. Special diets are always catered for. Teas and coffees are available throughout the day. Other drinks and snacks can be purchased at Atsitsa's bar.
Guide Itinerary
07.15: Morning drop-in classes
08.30: Breakfast
09.00: Demos (news of the day)
10.30: Oekos (home groups)
11.15: Mid-morning courses
13.30: Lunch
15.00: Siesta/beach time
17.00: Afternoon courses
19.00: Sunset classes
20.00: Dinner & evening activities
Average Temperature
July and August are the hottest months in Skyros with temperatures averaging around 30 degrees Celcius. Light showers are possible but rare.
Location
Summary
What's included?
- More than three courses per day over four to five days each week
- An unrivalled and vibrant community atmosphere
- Fun evening activities and events
- Three delicious Mediterranean meals each day
- Twin shared rustic accommodation in Atsitsa's gardens
What's On
Travel
To travel to Skyros Island you must go to Athens. We have organised transfers from Athens (detailed below) to take the stress out of your journey. We recommend organising your domestic travel first before securing your international flight and organised transfer with Skyros. This is peak season in Greece and flights often sell out. For this session we are offering organised transfers to meet the domestic flight and overland ferry.
Domestic Travel (Athens – Skyros, Flight or Overland)
Flight
OUTBOUND: Departing Athens on the 28th July at 2.35pm, arriving to Skyros at 3.15pm
RETURN: Departing Skyros on 11th August at 3.35pm, arriving to Athens at 4.20pm
Overland Ferry
OUTBOUND: Coach departing The Dorian Inn (Central Athens) at 12pm to meet the 4pm ferry.
RETURN: Coach departing Atsitsa at 6am to meet the 7am ferry.
*Please note if booking the return domestic flight you will need an additional night B&B in Atsitsa.
International Travel (to/from Athens)
OUTBOUND (if travelling on the domestic flight): Arrive to Athens on or before 12.35pm on the 28th July in time to catch the connecting flight to Skyros.
OUTBOUND (if travelling overland): Arrive in Central Athens on or before 11am to allow yourself time to meet the coach departing central Athens at 12pm.
Many choose to arrive the day before for a more relaxed journey (on the 27th July).
For those arriving in Athens on the 27th July we have an organised transfer including an overnight stay in Central Athens. If many arrive into Athens at a similar time we will arrange a courtesy coach (minimum numbers required) departing Athens Airport to the hotel where you can relax and meet others joining the session.
The following day we have the onward journey organised. If travelling to Skyros on the domestic flight there will be a bus departing to Athens airport in time for the flight to Skyros. To join this transfer, select Single/Twin Share at the Dorian, Transfer to Athens Airport & Transfer to Atsitsa when booking. For those travelling overland please select Overland with Single/Twin Share at The Dorian Inn.
If arriving into Athens on the 28th July and travelling on the flight to Skyros you will only require a transfer from Skyros Airport to Atsitsa. To secure this please select Transfer from Skyros Airport to Atsitsa only when booking.
If arriving into Athens on the 28th July or before and not requiring a hotel stay before travelling overland please select the Overland Transfer No Hotel option when booking.
RETURN (if travelling on domestic flight) We have an organised transfer from Atsitsa to Skyros Airport in time for the flight to Athens. To join this organised transfer, select Transfer to Skyros Airport when booking. We recommend allowing at least two hours in Athens Airport by booking an international return flight after 6.20pm on 11th August.
RETURN (if travelling overland by ferry) We have organised the journey to take you straight from Atsitsa to Athens airport via the ferry to Kymi. To join this transfer please select Overland to Athens Airport. The estimated arrival time to Athens airport is 12.40pm so we advised international flights after 2.40pm on the 10th August.
