Get ready for 6 days of a fully immersive, hands-on experience into the ancient tradition of olive harvesting in Greece and the Greek farm life with a wellness twist!
- 5-night stay in eco houses amidst an ancient olive grove
- All organic, farm-to-table meals with natural Greek wines
- Olive harvest experience, olive mill tour
- 6 liters of Extra Virgin Olive Oil shipped to your home
- Olive oil and table olive tasting
- Extra Virgin Olive Oil massage
- Guided tour of Ancient Sparta and the Olive Oil Museum
- Cooking class
- Natural soap-making with olive oil
- Outdoor cinema
- Greek night with live music
- A community of like-minded people
- Fun and relaxation in a beautiful setting
“The first time I visited eumelia farm I chose to not just book a few single nights on the farm, but lean in to the whole experience by joining the Olive Harvest Retreat.
The weather was perfect as I got there and I was warmly greeted by the lovely Eumelia Farmily. I remember how I felt peaceful and excited all at once. The itinerary had the perfect mix: olive and oil tastings, a humbling and touching farm tour, near by city explorations, a massage, fun cinema nights and above all – inspiring chats over the most delicious and wholesome farm-to-table meals prepared by Marilena.
I couldn’t believe how everything seamlessly became one profound experience with so much simplicity and honesty. It felt like a second home so quickly and I knew this would become a special place for me. Although I have been back a few times already without the same itinerary, I highly recommend starting your introduction to this special place with the Olive Harvest Retreat. It’s just the perfect first date and it won’t be the last.”
– Amber, Germany –
“The olive oil retreat at eumelia is nothing short of a life changing experience. You are immersed into the world of olive oil and the olive tree. You work with the trees, taste, visit the mill, work some more, eat incredibly delicious and seasonal food from the farm’s garden, visit stunning local areas and swim in Med’s post summer waters. The retreat allowed me to live 100% as nature intended, sleeping as I should, exercising my body and mind as it was meant to, and nourishing my body with the best food in the world. The week I spent on this retreat changed the direction I wanted to take my life, and the values I wanted to live by. If you have read this far, I urge you not to hesitate to book onto the retreat. You will be well looked after, fed, engaged in important discussions and become apart of the eumelia family and international community. You won’t look back.”
– Tim, United Kingdom –
- Airfare and transportation to and from the retreat
- Travel insurance
- Personal expenses and souvenirs
- Optional excursions and activities not listed in the itinerary
- Alcoholic beverages beyond the included natural wines
- Gratuities for staff and guides
- Once-in-a-Lifetime Experience: Participate in our olive harvest, which takes place once a year in the olive-rich land of ancient Spartans,
- Hands-On Learning: Gain practical experience and master unique Greek recipes and the art of cooking with extra virgin olive oil (EVOO).
- Deep Connection with Nature: Reconnect with nature, appreciate the origins of your food, and enjoy the serene beauty of the ancient olive grove.
- Meet Like-Minded People: Connect with the owners and fellow participants who share your passion for healthy living and Mediterranean cuisine.
- Transformative Olive Harvest: Witness the journey of olives from farm to premium EVOO.
- Health and Wellness: Adopt EVOO habits that boost your immune system and overall health.
- Cultural Immersion: Experience the slow lifestyle of Greece, from rooster wake-ups to starlit dinners with natural Greek wines.
- Historical Inspiration: Explore Ancient Sparta and other picturesque locations.
- Meditate under a 2000-year-old olive tree
- Enjoy a high-phenolic EVOO massage
- Engage in deep, meaningful conversations under the stars
- Enjoy 6 Liters of EVOO: Receive 6 liters of the Extra Virgin Olive Oil you harvested, tasted, and cooked, delivered to your doorstep to keep your memories alive and support your health throughout the year.
- Stay Connected: Enjoy exclusive perks like recipe e-books, tempting discounts, early bird offers for future events, and access to our global virtual community, ensuring your retreat experience lasts forever.
eumelia is a leader in Premium Extra Virgin Olive Oil, Oleotourism, and Agrotourism. This regenerative agritourism and ecotourism farm offers tours on olive oil, wine, and gastronomy. Multi-awarded for hotel design, product design, sustainability, and culinary excellence, eumelia has been featured in international media like NYT, The Guardian, Condé Nast Traveler, and National Geographic Traveler.
Frangiskos Karelas, eumelia’s visionary, holds an MA in International Relations & Crisis Management from Johns Hopkins University. With over 20 years of experience in sustainability, agritourism, and ecotourism, he has inspired thousands globally. He is a certified Olive Oil & Olive Sommelier and speaks English, Italian, French, and Greek.
Marilena Karadima transitioned from Athens to farm life, focusing on healthy living and conscious cooking. As eumelia’s main chef, she leads farm-to-table cooking classes and olive oil and wine tastings. She is a certified Wine Sommelier and Olive Oil & Olive Sommelier, speaking English, French, and Greek.
2150 euro per person
Retreats / Tours Payments & Cancellation Policy
Day 1:
• Arrival at eumelia farm
• Welcome farm to table dinner.
Day 2: The transformation begins
• Organic homemade handmade breakfast.
• Sustainability tour of the organic farm and hotel facilities: Embark on a Farm Adventure. Discover the Secrets of Sustainable Farming! Join our owner-led tour and delve into the captivating world of Eumelia. Explore the harmonious blend of cutting-edge architecture, eco-friendly technologies, lush olive groves, thriving vineyards, diverse fauna, and our vibrant community all thriving in perfect ecological balance. Let us unveil our journey towards sustainable farm living, a true masterpiece of harmony with nature!
• Olive picking, join our picking crew and learn how to prepare the harvest nets, pick the olive trees and get the olives ready for the olive mill. Meet the perennial olive trees that age more than 2000 years – you can even hide in their trunks!
• Picnic on the Field: A ritual dating back to ancient Sparta. Savor a humble lunch made with local ingredients, just as our ancestors have done for hundreds of years.
• High phenolic EVOO massage (half of the group) – Free time: After a tiring day relax your muscles with qualified physiotherapist and of course nourish your body with nutracutical EVOO infused with wild herbs from the farm
• Farm to table dinner and wine pairing from our curated list of natural wines of Greece
Day 3: Encounter our ancestors
• Organic healthy handmade breakfast
• Ancient Sparta: Guided tour to the ancient civilization world known for discipline, endurance and minimalism
• Greek Olive Oil and Olive Museum: A tour of the Olive Oil Museum in Sparta, one of nine in the world, learn how ancient Greeks made olive oil and how it has evolved in the last 4-5 thousand years
• Lunch in En Hatipi: Taste the local slow food culture and try recipes that date back to antiquity
• Guided tour of the olive mill: witness the whole process of making olive oil and taste fresh olive oil with toasted bread
• Farm to table dinner and wine pairing from our curated list of natural wines of Greece
Day 4: The Mediterranean living immersion
• Organic healthy handmade breakfast
• Farm to table Cooking class & EVOO health tips: Local cuisine with a twist, healthy and conscious cooking with EVOO. Learn all the secrets of the local Laconic gastronomy with the guidance of the farm chef. Pick fresh eatable wild greens from the farm and learn to prepare filo dough and make the famous local pitas. – “Let food be thy medicine and medicine be thy food.” -Hippocrates-
• Lunch
• High Phenolic EVOO massage (half of the group) – Free time
• Secrets from ancient groves: Delve into the exquisite world of olive oil and olives amidst the timeless charm of our organic, ancient olive grove. Master the art of distinguishing the freshest, extra virgin olive oils and embrace the diverse palette of Greek olive varieties. Unlock the key to preserving your olive oil’s integrity with expert storage tips.
• Farm to table dinner and wine pairing from our curated list of natural wines of Greece
• Outdoor cinema
Day 5: Nature’s goods last forever
• Organic healthy handmade breakfast
• Kalamata Olive Harvest – sorting and curing: The art of preserving the fruits of nature
• Lunch
• Olive Oil Soap making: Nourish your body with EVOO, make it last forever. Experience firsthand how to make your own natural soap. Select the herbs of your choice, combine them with organic extra virgin olive oil from our farm and make your personal soap bar with the natural cold method
• Farm to table dinner and wine pairing from our curated list of natural wines of Greece
• Greek night with live music and Greek dance lesson
Day 6:
• Organic healthy handmade breakfast
• Departure
