For the herb curious, a retreat like no other…
Kythira, Greece
May 24–30, or June 1–7, 2025
A cultural and culinary experience with an emphasis on herbal knowledge with western herbalist Sara Scopsi and Andrea Papadopulos
Join us, a group of like-minded travelers, for six days of gathering, learning and creating elixirs from the magical island of Kythira in the Ionian Sea.
A week of intensive herbal teachings handed down from ancient times, culminating in a full and natural medicinal kit.
In between we will take you to our favorite spots for swimming, hiking, exploring, and of course, eating! With dozens of farm-to-table taverns to choose from, we have assembled our top favorite to share.
What’s included:
Private room
Airport pickup
Daily transport to all activities
Herbal seminars
Field guide
Botanical hikes
Body product workshop
Soap making
Honey/Bee excursion
Three vegetarian meals a day
Swim at different beaches daily
Snorkeling to the mystical “Hydra”
Herbal medicine kit
Sample Day
Mornings will start with a bountiful breakfast of local ingredients.
Followed by herbal excursions in varying parts of the island.
Afternoons will be for relaxing and swimming at one of the many secluded beaches where a picnic lunch will be served.
Evening excursions might include a visit to a bee farm, a boat ride with snorkeling, or a botanical walk.
All nights but one will include a vegetarian dinner at a different farm to table taverna.