Ready to Go to Greece?

Join us for an immersive culinary and cultural experience and we explore the delights of Greece. We will be embracing the Mediterranean lifestyle and the art of slow living.  Each day is a little different, mixed with time to explore the areas along with our planned events, and time to do nothing at all. We provide space for you to connect with yourself and your surroundings, and adopt a healthy lifestyle through seasonal, local and unprocessed food.  All while modeling the Mediterranean lifestyle, community and natural movement. 


Who is this retreat for?

  • You want to unplug and experience the Mediterranean lifestyle
  • You are curious to learn (and taste!) more about olive oil
  • You have a positive attitude and love learning

What will I experience and gain?

  • A deeper understanding and appreciation for olive oil
  • A nuanced understanding of the Mediterranean lifestyle: the food, community and way of being

The Accommodation

  • We will spend the first 2 nights at the acclaimed Margi Boutique Hotel located on Vouliagmeni, the Athenian Riviera. 
  • From there we will journey to Loutraki, located about 1 ½ hours outside of Athens. Here we will stay at our own private villa, located on the Gulf of Corinth. This property boasts a private pool, sauna and professionally designed gardens. It is also within walking distance to thermal hot springs, waters famed for their healing properties. 
  • We will end the trip at The Ergon Hotel located in Plaka, the historical heart of Athens. It is fondly known as the “Neighborhood of the Gods”. 

The Cost

  • $3,000 USD
    • $1000 USD to be paid at the time of registration. 
    • The remaining balance of $2000 USD is to be paid no later than March 1st, 2020.

The Dates

  • April 22nd -29th, 2020

What’s Included?

  • 7 nights of luxury accommodations
  • Travel within Greece during the retreat
  • 3 sumptuous and nutritious meals a day featuring the bounty of Greece
  • Tours and tastings 
  • A special lunch in an olive grove 
  • Daily embodiment practice (meditation, journaling) 
  • Hand picked gifts to delight and support you on your wellness journey during and after the retreat
  • Classes:
    • Blue Zone Introduction and Discussion
    • Ayurvedic Healing and Beauty
    • Culinary Delights
    • Olive Oil Tastings with Greek Extra Virgin Olive Oil

What’s Not Included?

  • Airfare
  • Airport transfers
  • Personal expenses 
  • Travel Insurance
  • Additional expenses not mentioned in the itinerary 
  • Additional alcohol

What to Bring?

  • Layers: the nights can be cool but the days should be pleasantly warm
  • Sturdy, comfortable shoes that are good for walking 
  • Bathing suit

Sample Daily Schedule

  • 7:30 Meditation, optional
  • 8:00- 9:00am Walk
  • 9:30-10:30am: Breakfast
  • 11:00 – 12:00pm: Class
  • 12:30 – 2:00pm: Lunch
  • 2:00 – 4:00pm: Free time
  • 6:00 – 7:30pm: Dinner

About the Hosts:

  • Caroline is certified as both a Natural Chef and Olive Oil Sommelier. She offers olive oil tasting classes, as well as pairing olive oil with the correct flavor profiles when cooking.  She has a deep knowledge of all things olive oil and with her close friendships with people such as olive oil producers, distributors, educators and lovers of olive oil in general she brings a wonderful perspective to those that want to expand their knowledge. Her love for the Greek culture and her most recent trip to Greece for the olive oil harvest season, sparked wanting to share it with the world by way of this retreat.  Throughout her career she has always found joy in teaching others with a focus on good health and connecting like minded people. Her love for travel started as a young girl, and has exposed her to many corners of the world, the Mediterranean being amongst her favorite. She has organized many health retreats, the last one being in Thailand.   
  • Marie graduated from the University of Wisconsin with a degree in Dietetics and has certificates in both Ayurvedic Pharmacy and Ayurvedic Beauty Therapy. She attended one of the world’s only holistic culinary art schools and graduated with honors as a certified Natural Chef. An avid traveler, she continues to explore her love of food while on the road. Marie's travels have taken her to study cheese-making in Tasmania, South Indian cuisine in Kerala, tea and fermented foods in the mountains of Korea, raw food in Western Australia and the kitchens of numerous meditation centers around the world.  She presently lives in the Bay Area and works as an educator, private chef, consultant and is a managing partner of 2 cafes.

Cancellation Policy

  • Due to the hefty upfront costs we have a strict cancellation policy
    • All deposits are non-refundable
    • The remaining balance is non-refundable once paid
  • In the event that a life circumstance doesn’t permit you to attend we will attempt to find a replacement for you. If successful, we will refund your deposit less a $250 admin charge.

Additional Details

  • The retreat begins on April 22nd at 3pm and ends after breakfast on April 29th
  • The rooms in Villa Elena are all unique and have their own charm. That being said some are bigger than others. Room priority will be given to guests who book early.
  • The best airport to fly into is Athens International Airport Eleftherios Venizelos 

    Ready to book? Have a question that wasn't answered above? Send an email to hedonistinmoderation@gmail.com and we will get you taken care of.