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, practicing, 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
Daily Yoga Practice
Sample Day
Mornings will start with a bountiful breakfast of local ingredients. Yoga either before, or after.
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, evening meditation or a botanical walk.
All nights but one will include a vegetarian dinner at a different farm to table taverna.