Our Story

Paraporti beach, one of our favourite places

Lifelong friends, founders Natalia and Melia, have combined their Greek Heritage and shared love of laughter and connection to create retreats that showcase the many wonders of Andros and the  local people who bring to life this wondrous Greek island.

We’ve been coming to Andros since our teens and dreams do come true because we’ve ended up with houses in the same village of Livadia.

Late September 2020 and we’re lying on Paraporti Beach, our favourite spot, still dreaming…This time  of ways to share our mutual love and passion for this island we now call home.

An island that has it all!

Beautiful beaches, waterfalls, lush vegetation, mountains, monasteries, villages, shipowner’s mansions, hiking trails, excitement and, most of all, adventure.

The world must see this place!

And the more we talk about what we love most, the secret spots, the quaint tavernas, the staggering views, our favourite hikes, our gardens, Natalia’s olive grove, and lemon orchard, the grand idea starts taking shape.

A year later.

With friends and family and two wonderful guests, Shelley and Eileen, and our other bestie, Despina Gianopulos from LA, we find ourselves piloting our first retreat. Exhilarating, terrifying, hilarious, inclusive, emotional. It was everything we dreamed it could be and we’re still going, discovering more and sharing much joy and laughter along the way. 

Be part of our continuing story.