Vegan Cooking Retreat in Greece (Mani Peninsula)
Experience Greece the authentic way - an untouched corner of the Mani Peninsula - guided by Christina Gdisis, a Greek descendant of village farmers. Market mornings, olive‑farm tasting, Limeni swim day, and Yiayia‑style kitchen time inside a 200‑year‑old tower house.
Come cook where the walls are stone and the sea air drifts through the kitchen - far from tourist crowds. Christina, a Greek descendant of village farmers (raised on stories from olive groves and backyard gardens), fell in love with this corner of Mani on a recent summer trip and now returns to share it with care and respect. You’ll learn everyday Greek vegan cooking the way it’s actually eaten at home - simple, seasonal, generous.
You'll gain:
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Practical Greek vegan skills (mezze, ladera, village salads) you’ll actually use
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A seasonal rhythm you can bring home—without jargon, with heart
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Connection to place—markets, towers, chapels, coves—and the people who tend them
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Confidence to host unfussy, beautiful meals that taste like the land
Note on place & respect: Christina is not from Mani; she is a Greek American deeply connected to Greece through her family’s farming roots. We partner with local businesses, honor local rhythms, and keep our footprint small (5–8 guests) so the experience stays grounded and reciprocal.
What to Expect
(Teaser Itinerary)
Exact dates and details announced soon. Here’s the flavor of the week:
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Areópoli Farmers Market: shop produce, olives, herbs - then we’ll build a market mezze.
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Limeni Swim Day: rock‑ledge dips in glass‑clear water, coffee by the cove.
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Eumelia Olive Farm: olive‑oil tasting and farm tour in Laconia; learn how to taste like a pro.
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Vatheia Towers + Cape Tainaron Walk: stone village wander and a coastal path to the lighthouse.
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Tower‑House Workshops: mezze mastery, ladera (vegetables cooked in olive oil), salads the village way.
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Aspasia Dinner: a curated vegan spread at a beloved local taverna.