Melia earned a Master’s degree in English Lit and Creative Writing from Stanford. She is artistic, a dreamer and an observer. The last few years she has turned her love of style and color into a side-hustle in interiors and renovation. She’s also a passionate crochet artist! Having experienced Andros as a child she eventually made the island her second home. Her eye for the extraordinary, a sense of humor, and a deep knowledge of the secret side of Andros, brings a fresh viewpoint and an imaginative, intimate and well-curated experience of the island.

Natalia comes from an investment banking background. A true entrepreneur, with a passion for reinvention and a restless and inquisitive nature, she spontaneously purchased an old farmhouse in Andros 20 years ago and proceeded to fall in love with the area, the nature, and the beauty of the island. She carefully restored the ruin and turned it into a stylish and elegant home that is available as an exclusive and much coveted all-year-round rental. With her great head for business and boundless enthusiasm and passion, she has helped curate this experiential workshop.

Despina is a 25-year marketing professional with expertise in publishing and entertainment. She began her career in Manhattan at Vanity Fair Magazine. Over the next 12 years she held key positions at other celebrated Condé Nast Publications both in NYC and LA. She also worked on InStyle Magazine’s client-sponsored programs for the Oscars and Golden Globes. Later she became Vice President of Promotion for the international E! Networks. Despina is fluent in Greek and French, enjoys producing events, cooking, renovating homes, and traveling, especially to Andros, a place that holds decades of vibrant memories.