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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 11 Aug - Sun 18 Aug 2024 (7 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. Tiana Harper is directing this week 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

Cost
£1,075.00
Location
Atsitsa Bay, Greece

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

Travel

OUTBOUND
Book your international flight to arrive into Athens on the day before the holiday begins, ie Saturday 10 August. Or arrive on Sunday 11 August if you will be in time for the domestic flight - see below. Spend Saturday night with us at our transfer hotel, The Dorian Inn, or alternatively book your own accommodation in Athens.

Our courtesy coach to the Dorian Inn Hotel (which depends on sufficient numbers arriving at a similar time) will leave Athens airport on Saturday promptly at [TBC]. Alternatively, take a taxi or the Metro if your flight is arriving much earlier or after this time. (Dorian Inn Hotel, Pireos 15-19, Athens 105 52, nearest metro = Omonia)

1) Internal flight from Athens to Skyros
Book the Aegean flight departing Athens (ATH) for Skyros island (SKU) at 14:35 on Sunday 11 August, arriving into Skyros island at 15:15. See aegeanair.com. Best to book this return f
light before your international flights.

2) Overland transfer by coach and ferry
If the internal flight becomes fully booked, our overland transfer will leave the Dorian Inn Hotel at [TBC] and arrive into Kymi at [TBC] to connect with the ferry to Skyros island. Timings dependent on ferry timings.

RETURN

1) Internal flight from Skyros to Athens
Book the Aegean flight departing Skyros island (SKU) for Athens (ATH) at 15:35 on Sunday 18 August, arriving into Athens at 16:20. See aegeanair.com. This means you can take any flight home after 18:20.

2) Overland transfer by coach and ferry
If the internal flight becomes fully booked, our overland transfer will leave at [TBC] for the transfer back to Athens airport. Book your international flight home for after [TBC] on Sunday 18 August. Timings dependent on ferry timings.

There are several ways to get in touch, and we'd love to hear from you…

Telephone: +44 (0)1983 865566

Email: holidays@skyros.com

Or Chat to us online using the link in the corner or your screen

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