
A celebration of matriarchal ancestry
From Titans:
GREECE
May 9 -12, 2025
The Retreat
In the enduring strength of matriarchs lies a force as ancient and resilient as the roots of a great tree. These women, often overlooked by history’s louder voices, have shaped us with a steady grace, passing down more than traditions—they give us resilience, wisdom, and a depth of compassion woven from the fabric of their own triumphs and heartaches. Their influence is in the rituals we uphold, the stories we cherish, the values we live by, often subtly tucked into the folds of everyday life. In honoring female lineage, we uncover a profound inheritance: not just the strength to persevere but the courage to redefine. These matriarchs give us the gift of their histories, and in doing so, entrust us with the responsibility to learn from both their strength and their struggles. Through them, we see a roadmap of who we can become—not simply echoes of their lives, but evolutions of their dreams. This retreat invites us to celebrate their legacies, recognize their sacrifices, and, ultimately, to honor our own freedom to shape a future that pushes past their limits, forging paths they may have only imagined.
Join us for a four-day, three-night adventure to get to know yourself, the important women in your life, and the women she descended from in an intimate and inspiring setting. Our small retreats are capped at 10 participants and are tailored affairs with plenty of unscheduled time for exploration, additional immersion experiences, or relaxing.
Meet your hosts
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As a therapist, Dr. Stephens provides compassionate and inclusive counseling services to those in need. Ashley has worked with severe and persistent mental illness, substance abuse, trauma, homelessness, and has trained in a variety of therapeutic styles. Whether the client needs more structured services or an accountability partner to get through to reach their goals, clients can expect to feel supported, listened to, and cared for. Feeling heard and understood is vital and the goal is to help individuals feel safe to explore their current barriers in order to progress past them and move forward to a better tomorrow.
As a consultant and trainer, Dr. Stephens has taught courses in cultural awareness and competency, mindfulness, brain injury, and leadership development. She has coached executive leaders, managers, and front-line employees, while providing opportunities for individuals to grow in the areas of organizational development, team building, executive development, and training. She looks forward to continuing to train and teach others.Item description
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Dr. Vanburg is a Licensed Psychologist with specialization in general mental health and trauma related disorders. She earned two B.A.s at The University of Texas at Austin and a Masters in Counseling at St. Edwards University. She received her doctorate at Our Lady of the Lake University in San Antonio, Texas and completed internship and residency in trauma psychology at the South Texas Veteran's Health Care System (Audie L. Murphy VA). Dr. Vanburg works from a strengths-based, solution-focused orientation that celebrates collaboration, the inherent role of clients as the expert on their experience, and the importance of cultural humility. She is a practitioner and clinical researcher of mindfulness-based interventions and has authored protocols and presentations on the integration of interoceptive and cognitive-based interventions. Dr. Vanburg also currently holds certification in gold-standard trauma treatments Cognitive Processing Therapy and Prolonged Exposure.
In her therapeutic work, Dr. Vanburg uses evidence-based interventions to build personalized, brief, solution-focused programs that encourage, empower, and embolden clients to make value-driven changes and live skillfully. She is honored to work with individuals who are curiously and courageously pursuing big changes and grateful for the opportunity to help them make it happen.
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WELCOME TO aspro Estate villa
Elea Villas Aspro Estate is located in Apokoronos county, east of Chania. It overlooks the Cretan Sea to the north and gazes at the White Mountains to the east, close to beautiful beaches and genuinely traditional villages. The estate consists of two independent villas, “Villa Aspro” and “Villa Blanche,” located next to each other; we’ve reserved them both. Only participants of From Titans will be on site.
There are ten bedrooms available with some limited flexibility in nightly rates if you book as a group. We are thrilled to serve you our welcome feast and breakfast each morning in the common area. All elements of the retreat experience will also be held on-site. Unfortunately, our villa is not ADA-accessible as there is no elevator. Please note this prior to booking.
Before booking please review Terms and Conditions
What’s included
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We have a sumptuous welcome feast planned for our first evening together. The menu will reflect the dietary preferences of attendees and local customs. Breakfast is also included.
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A special guest joins us for our first evening. Storytelling and myths are an essential feature of Greek culture. We’ll hear about the traditions, legends, and lore that make Crete unique. We'll use what you learn to highlight the Titans in your own lineage.
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We've made it our business to know the special and secret places of our host culture. We'll show you Crete in a way only we can.
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Our rate includes transportation to and from our outings.
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Want a massage? Interested in a cooking class? Love to snorkel? Choose from a list of special extras to further enhance your time away.

How to book
Find out how to book here
$3600
Crete, Greece
Room options are below. At checkout, you can select from one of several payment options, including four monthly payments.
If you're not ready to book but would like to stay current on this retreat, sign up HERE for details and discounts.
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Accommodation for four days and three nights
Welcome dinner and locally sourced breakfast for all three days,
Admission and transportation to all group outings
Local lecturer.
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Your flight,
Transportation to and from the airport,
Dinner on nights two and three,
Any add-ons you might be interested in
Before booking please review Terms and Conditions
The Rooms
Click on the room name to book!
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Single Participant - $3,600 USD
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Double bed or equivalent. Ensuite bath with shower. Single occupancy only.
Loft for Four with shared Bath
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Traveling as a group? Book our Loft! It accommodates four participants with a shared bathroom.
$2,500 per participant. Please get in touch with us to book.
Hello@thecraneandthebull.com
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In our Loft you will find 2 bedrooms with 2 single beds, opposite to each other! Shared bathroom.
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Double Occupancy - $4,600 USD
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Double bed or equivalent. Ensuite bath with shower for you and your roommate.
Did we sell out?
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We’ll be sure to notify you if we have a cancellation for the trips you specify.