Your day:   

The programme will vary slightly from one teacher to another but a typical day will begin with optional yoga practice in the morning (if mentioned above)  followed by a delicious vegetarian brunch, or breakfast for non yoga participants.. 

Blocks, mats, and belts are provided .

Walking Holidays:

David, your host and walks leader, has lived in this beautiful area of West Crete since 1995 and has come to know it very well. For your walking week he selects a variety of easy grade walks to showcase just how lovely it is.

The walks are a minimum of four hours per day, arranged so that there is always a taverna at the end of the walk or a picnic. Walks from May onwards include the famous Samaria Gorge, which is an all day expedition with a boat trip along the dramatic south coast where the mountains come down to the sea.

On other days you will find that there are shorter and less busy gorges where you might want to look at wild flowers, griffon vultures and eagles or just admire the view. There are ridge walks too plus one or two expeditions along quiet stretches of scenic coastline.

Workshop Holidays

Workshops generally take place in the mornings after breakfast and finish with a delicious lunch. The remainder of the day is free for you to enjoy, visit the beach, explore, or on some days there will be a short guided walk If you intend to walk please bring shoes with a good tread and heel support.

Health option:

Both your hosts David and Juliet are therapists too and should you want support with your health or to simply enjoy an aromatherapy massage - you can do just that. (Treatment/massage £50)

Location:

We are situated at the western end of Crete, which is much less developed for the holiday-maker than the areas towards the other end of the island.

The Olive Mill is inland hidden away in countryside outside a small village. We link it with Mithimna Beach accommodation for those who wish to stay by the sea..

What people say:

‘A very enjoyable break, wonderful scenery and flora, peaceful setting, very welcoming folks, thank you both’ Andrew & Sue S., Devon
‘Great walks, great time, great folks’ Phil & Leda H., Norfolk

 Venue Information:

Food:

Food is vegetarian and catering for special diets is our specialty – without a fall in service or choice.

One evening meal is included and other meals can be taken at a range of local tavernas or we can cook for you. Whatever you choose to do you will find us able to assist you and our hospitality sets us apart from other holidays – we really take care of you!
 

Where you will be staying:

Olive Mill is linked with our Stafilia House accommodation in Potamida for very small groups up to about 10 people. The area is rural and the setting quite intimate, with activities by the beach or at the Old Olive Mill. Your stay is in attractive and comfortable en-suite twin/double rooms with private balconies or gardens

Stafilia House is our own villa style accommodation set in the village of Potamida in easy walking distance of mountains and coast. It was built in 1996 to a high specification using architectural features from a ruin in the garden and with custom designed furniture and fittings. You just overlook craggy gorges at the end of the valley where the play of light changes all day.

It is divided into two:

Stafilia Apartment has one double/twin bedroom, Stafilia House, maybe architectural features  would sound better than just features. Stafilia Apartment has one double/twin bedroom and a separate kitchen and living space with a comfortable sofa which easily converts into an additional single/double bed.  The toilet/shower area is accessible from both rooms.  Outside is an arched veranda and gardens leading to the mountain view

Stafilia Studio has lovely dining and sitting room with integral kitchen and twin/double bedroom, a toilet /shower room adjoins. There is space for an additional single bed or cot if required.

Single rooms: we have to charge a supplement for single room occupancy – and it is unfortunately expensive.

To avoid this, why not bring a friend or share a room with another participant. Our experience is that friendships are often made by sharing. Even if you are used to living alone it can be pleasant to re learn the easy tolerance of sharing space and time.

We are there to help if problems arise – maybe one person wants to chat and the other to be quiet – just tell us, we call it diplomacy