Olive&LoveRetreats

14/01/2025

Amygdalota, the almond cookie of the Cyclades.
Nutty, crumbly, flavored with scented flower water, dusted in sugar, bite-sized and delicious it symbolizes new beginnings. We love to start the year with a box from our favourite pastry-shop . It’s not only the taste that’s to die for…but also the packaging. Remember to pick up a few boxes as gifts from your stay in Andros.

10/01/2025

Feeling winter blues? Dream of summer!
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01/01/2025

Happy 2025!
Wines and gardens grow better with time.
Our gardens are watered with so much love. Whether you’re strolling through the ancient olive and citrus groves of Villa Perivoli, or through the swaying grasses and aromatic rose bushes of Touchstone House, you’ll feel the love flowing through every moment. Love is the best nutrient for everything. So open your hearts for 2025 and let love flow abundantly. The world needs it.

28/12/2024

“Walking is man’s best medicine,” Hippocrates.
So walk with us, on Andros’ ancient hiking trails! At your own pace, taking in the views, listening to the sound of your heart.
There is no better way to experience the world than taking it in one step at a time.

22/12/2024

THANK YOU NANCY!
“Grab a friend and head to Andros soon ! You’ll be so glad you did!
If you are looking for a unique, immersive experience, you must check out !
I can’t recommend the experience enough…actually, I can!
I traveled to Andros, Greece for the life-changing experience with my daughter.
From the incredible setting to delicious food, the entire retreat was packed with fun and so many adventures. We adored and all the rooms were gorgeous.
Ultimately, helping harvest the olives and, in the same day, watching them being processed and transformed into olive oil was just amazing for us all!
Our hosts were kind, accommodating and went out of their way to make sure everyone had an epic, incredible time. It definitely lived up to their slogan, Reconnect, Recharge, Renew. “

13/12/2024

Field to table, farm to fork. Andros is notorious for its amazing local produce. Artisanal cheeses, cured charcuterie, heartbreakingly crisp vegetables and delicious, orchard grown fruit are all part of your wellbeing journey.
You are what you eat and become what you think.
A well nourished body reflects a healthy mind.

07/12/2024

I pool, you pool, we all pool and . If pool lounging were a sport…we’d be pinning our gold medals to the wall !
You can enjoy the microclimate of Livadia around our sparkling pools. Here it is breezy but never blustery, even in high knot summer “meltemi” winds. Sitting peacefully by the pool with the sounds of the animals around. It’s a haven.

04/12/2024

THANK YOU JESSICA!
“Unforgettable on all accounts!”
“The accommodations are spectacular. Gorgeous villas with exquisite views and comfortable spots to lounge, nibble, chat, read, snooze... I can’t wait to return!”
“Highlight of the trip was arriving to the villa and wandering in the olive grove. A few days later we had the chance to meet locals, roll up our sleeves, and pick the olives together. Perhaps best of all was returning home from the trip and making my family a delicious pesto for dinner with our homemade olive oil!”
“Learning traditional Greek dances in the town square was a blast! I laughed and stumbled and eventually prevailed — Memories for a lifetime!”
“One afternoon we took a hike in search of a waterfall. Along the way, a mountain goat joined us on the path and kept our company for the next hour!”

24/11/2024

Mothers & Daughters ❤️
Here’s what we will remember most from our Olive and Joy retreat!
Seeing the amazing bonds between the mothers and daughters who came together for this experiential and fun journey. Learning together, exploring together, being creative together, slowing down and enjoying new things is the best way to reconnect to your loved ones.
Add some trees, mansions, waterfalls, glorious hikes, exquisite beaches and Greek island enchantment and cherish the memories.

21/11/2024

Refill, refresh, restart….
Andros has an abundance of spring waters.
This tucked away source, Petrenia, has an abundance of minerals in the water. Restorative and healing, it’s well worth the trip.
Join us for our Lemons & Laughter Retreat in the Spring.
April 30 - May 5, 2025

18/11/2024

Achla Beach.
Voted amongst the best beaches in Greece.
Protected for its wetlands, it is an ideal spot for birdwatching. One of the best hikes is Trail 6, from the Monastery of Agios Nikolaos down to the beach following the Achlas River. Not to be missed.

15/11/2024

Here’s what we love best. Turning our face to the sunlight like flowers and planning the next season of Olive and Love Retreats. 2025-2026. Captured here at Sea Satin, Nino, in Corthi, Natalia and Melia plan the next chapter. See the magic of Andros through a personal lens. Monasteries, museums, hiking trails, exquisite beaches, waterfalls, villages, local gastronomy and shipowners mansions. Come discover the island that has it all ! 🇬🇷

12/11/2024

Beautiful ladies. How lucky and grateful we are to have met you!
Thank you for the magic you brought to Andros. Our hearts are so full. Come back soon to continue the adventures.
As we wrap up the year, the team at Olive and Love Retreats, will cherish the moments spent in your company.
Wishing you the best in all of your creative endeavors. Photo credit

22/09/2024

Alison Franchi of will be joining us during our upcoming Olives & Joy Retreat October 17-22. We’ll learn how to make gorgeous tablescapes and olive wreaths. Here’s an arrangement Alison recently sent to her friend, our LA -based co-founder . You can only imagine what our guests will create with the olive branches and foraged flowers during our retreat. Imagine coming home with floral arranging skills—anything is possible after spending a week on a charming Greek island like Andros.

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09/09/2024

This is Batsi, one of the most picturesque towns on Andros. Let us take you there for a stroll, dinner and a postcard-perfect sunset. Groves & Glee Fall Harvest Retreat- October 8-13, 2024. Our website has more details. 🔗 in bio. &Glee

28/08/2024

26/08/2024

Breathe in , Breathe out. What better way to start the day than deep-healing and deep-breathing under the shade of a century-old olive tree? Feel the spirit of the elements and the soul of these majestic and bountiful trees during these incredible earthing moments?