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!WHAT IS INCLUDED5-night stay in eco houses amidst an ancient olive groveAll organic, farm-to-table meals with natural Greek winesOlive harvest experience, olive mill tour6 liters of Extra Virgin Olive Oil shipped to your homeOlive oil and table olive tastingExtra Virgin Olive Oil massageGuided tour of Ancient Sparta and the Olive Oil MuseumCooking classNatural soap-making with olive oilOutdoor cinemaGreek night with live musicA community of like-minded peopleFun and relaxation in a beautiful settingWHAT IS NOT INCLUDEDAirfare and transportation to and from the retreatTravel insurancePersonal expenses and souvenirsOptional excursions and activities not listed in the itineraryAlcoholic beverages beyond the included natural winesGratuities for staff and guidesWHAT MAKES IT SO SPECIALOnce-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 treeEnjoy a high-phenolic EVOO massageEngage in deep, meaningful conversations under the starsEXTRA BONUSEnjoy 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.MEET THE TEAMeumelia a leader in the field of Premium Extra Virgin Olive Oil and Oleotourism & Agrotourism brings this unique experience.A unique regenerative agritourism & ecotourism farm that hosts tours on olive oil, wine and gastronomy. Multi-awarded for hotel design, product design, sustainability and eco-consciousness and culinary experience. It has been featured in hundreds of international media outlets like NYT, The Guardian, Condé Nast Traveler, National Geographic Traveler, Travel & Leisure Magazine, Wine Enthousiast, Food & Wine Magazine.Frangiskos Karelas is eumelia’s visionary, MA in International Relations & Crisis Management (SAIS) Johns Hopkins University. After working for the European Parliament, the Council of Europe & UNHCR he returned to the land of his great-grandfather to create eumelia regenerative farm. He has a Permaculture Diploma with more than 20 years of experience in sustainability, agritourism & ecotourism and has trained and inspired thousands of people from around the world. Certified Olive Oil & Olive Sommelier Kalamata Olive Oil Taste Laboratory T.E.I. Peloponnese. Speaks English, Italian, French, GreekMarilena Karadima left Athens and office work to ground herself in farm life, healthy living and conscious cooking. She is the main chef in eumelia and leads the farm to table cooking classes and olive oil and wine tastings. Certified Wine Sommelier WSET Diploma (Level 3), Certified Olive Oil & Olive Sommelier Kalamata Olive Oil Taste Laboratory T.E.I. Peloponnese. Speaks English, French, Greek.LOCATIONeumelia is a unique regenerative agritourism & ecotourism farmstay accommodation. Stay and experience our organic farm or visit us for the day. Enjoy olive oil tastings, wine tastings, farm to table cooking classes. Taste our famous zero kilometer starlit organic dinners. We host tours on olive oil, wine and gastronomy. We are natural wine & organic olive oil producers. Guests participate in olive picking, grape harvest & other agricultural activities. Join our yoga retreats as well as workshops and events for well-being or host your life event.Our organic farmstay is designed along the principles of biodynamic farming & permaculture and our hotel facilities use entirely eco-friendly materials and eco-technologies, making eumelia the most ecological & green, farm and hotel in Greece. We recycle, create compost, use geothermal heating, solar water heating and recycle water with the natural root method. Located in the Peloponnese, in the region of Laconia near the village of Gouves, we welcome guests from around the world throughout the year.