By Air:

There are flights direct to Kalamata from the UK and certain other european countries in the summer months from the beginning of May to the end of October.

There are many airlines offering flights direct from other European countries to Athens.

There is a twice daily shuttle service operating between Athens and Kalamata airports with Aegean Airlines, a new service which begins 14th May 2010.

By Car:

Kalamata airport is an hour's drive from the Retreat. Car hire is available from the airport, or from Kardamili (www.mycarrentals.gr). A taxi from the airport to Kardamili costs about 45 euros.

From Athens it is currently about a 3 hour drive to Kalamata on a good road and through some breath-taking mountain scenery. However, a new motorway is nearing completion which will reduce the travel time by at least one hour.

A taxi from Athens to the Retreat is available through a company in Kalamata (Tel: 0030 6945 26 73 73) and costs approximately 200 euros. A "taxi share" i.e. sharing with other passengers, is a cheaper option and costs approximately 90 euros.