WHERE: Set Amidst Olive Trees and Mountains, in the Peloponnesian Countryside
VIBE: A Sustainable, Serene, and Soulful Farmstay
GUESTS: Families, Independent Travelers, and Yoga Groups
Visitors can immerse themselves in the ancient olive trees and enjoy eco-conscious living. With a focus on sustainability, the farm offers an authentic experience aligned with nature’s rhythms, featuring seasonal olive harvesting, cooking classes, yoga, meditation, gastronomy, and exploration for a unique wellness escape.
Eumelia’s wellness options center on holistic practices that inspire relaxation and reconnection. Yoga classes take place amidst the ancient olive grove, with Mount Parnonas and Taygetos as serene backdrops during sunrise or sunset sessions.
The retreat also offers private massages by local practitioners in guests’ houses, using organic oils infused with wild herbs and farm-pressed olive oil.
For a deeper experience, Eumelia hosts immersive yoga retreats—week-long journeys combining yoga, meditation, hiking, cooking, and cultural excursions. Guests can explore olive groves by bike, hike Mount Taygetos or Parnonas, and enjoy picnics in the Evrotas River delta, a wildlife sanctuary. These activities foster mindfulness, while workshops—such as herb identification walks—connect visitors to the land’s healing energy.
Indoors, the retreat provides spaces for yoga, meditation, and workshops, including the nature-inspired Womb Lounge with heated floors and a wooden outdoor yoga deck.
Location
The retreat lies close to the village of Gouves and offers access to historical and natural sites, including Mount Taygetos, Mount Parnonas, and the Evrotas River delta.
Fly into Athens International Airport (ATH). Drive approximately 3 hours (about 280 kilometers) from Athens to Eumelia, enjoying scenic routes through the Peloponnese.
By public transport: Take a bus from Athens to Sparta, then arrange a transfer to the retreat.
Guests are encouraged to explore the surrounding region, renowned for its ancient ruins, Byzantine monuments, and charming coastal villages, adding cultural depth to their wellness experience.
Eumelia Organic Agrotourism Farm
Gouves, Gouves Laconia 230 55, Greece
