Lemons & Laughter | Spring 2023
“I loved my first Olive & Love Retreats experience on the island of Andros. It was such a soul-nourishing, fun, and relaxed few days hosted by three best friends (of 40 years!) who have very strong ties and a deep connection to the island. The theme was “Lemons and Laughter” and everything we did had this at its core. Despina, Natalia and Melia shared their love and passion for Andros and all the very best local and hidden secrets of this wondrous nature island in such a genuine, fun and passionate way. It was my 4th visit to the island but everywhere we went and everything we did was new to me. They are they most wonderful hosts and I recommend this experience to anyone looking for a really connected, really fun and authentic island experience."
Georgia Hopkins, It’s Beautiful Here, Athens, Greece
Testimonials
Our Lemons & Laughter retreat was full of discovery, new friendships and the spring harvest on Andros. We picked the most fragrant lemons, enjoyed delicious meals, made lemon spoon sweet at the local patisserie, hiked through gorgeous hills, swam in the sea and under a waterfall, visited a vineyard and a Monastery and took a private tour of the main town, Chora, with a stop for homemade lemonade. In between our organized activities we stopped in charming villages and walked along flower-filled lanes of spring blossoms. One evening we sat around a candle-lit table and shared personal stories –the chemistry and laughter was exactly what we had hoped for. Our retreat bond was strong and the memories we made will stay with us going forward. Here’s to bright days, juicy conversations, warm and intimate connections which are the zest and essence of our retreats.
“During Earth Day weekend in April, I picked lemons, created a lemon menu and lunch for my lovely girls gang on Andros island. The Andros lemons are a gift that Nature has given us so generously and unconditionally. Thank you for an incredible experience.”
Dorotea Mercuri, Athens, Greece
