Marieke's Art of Living

28/09/2024

Exquisite ceramic discovery in the home studio of .paros in Lefkes.

28/09/2024

Out and about on Paros. Cloudless blue skies, whitewashed villages, crystal clear water, balmy nights, excellent food, almost always charming kind and helpful people makes for a pretty seductive package. Downside- development and tourism has exploded and prices have escalated. 🇬🇷

26/09/2024

αντίο Kardamyli
Our sleepy unspoiled old fishing village on the Peloponnese south coast- 300 year old Venetian stone houses, sun kissed organic food, imaginative salads, bougainvillea clad courtyards, knowledgeable sommeliers, high mountains meeting azure Med beaches, moody sunsets, an old castle, simple sophistication and very sweet people.
It was a heavenly six days.
Best hotel in town
Best beach, sun lounges, garden cafe
Best best dining
Best car rental out of Athens- Elias Manoua of Swift Car rentals- brought the car to our apartment and drove us out of the city to the highway
Best sommelier
Best Tutored wine tasting in Nemea with Nikos Bouzinelos


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22/09/2024

Legendary taverna created by Patrick Leigh Fermor’s cook and housekeeper:
Now third generation.
the view
Sun kissed salads
Lela’s son Giorgos and his wife Maria
Carpaccio with local capers
the sommelier
the grandson Kostis
the chef
the sunset

21/09/2024

Perfect romantic dinner spot. Going back tonight. Impeccable, delicious, simple sun kissed food and truly friendly service.

21/09/2024

Striking staircases. The helical one in bronze and wood took 6 months to construct

19/09/2024

Portugal Discovered Tour: Tasting Portugal. We’ll be back in 2025

02/05/2024

Out and about in Todos Santos, founded in 1724 as a Spanish mission, known for its sugarcane production and charming colonial architecture, the immense Pacific on its doorstep. Now there are artisans, artists, boutiques, galleries, and murals. In 2006 it was named pueblo mágico, to honor its historical significance.

20/03/2024

FOR SALE: Iyogaprops timber back bender - Ideal for a yoga studio or homa practice. Used but in very good condition. Pick up Rye. Cash only.

14/02/2024

I’ll miss these two. Mangala and Pavritha have been my therapists this last week At least two treatments a day: medicated warm oils and pouches applied with so much care, kindness and concentration
Next time, one of their lovely new garden suites flooded with natural light.

14/02/2024

13/02/2024

The crack kitchen and restaurant team Each morning they chant together before the working day preparing a huge variety of plant based, fat free dishes that are light and nourishing. They are catering for Guests who come from all over the world with different intentions- to de stress, to detox, to simply relax, to change habits, to learn yoga, to immerse in Ayurvedic healing…..80 dedicated and extremely kind staff caring for a maximum of 30 guests. Only in India.

12/02/2024

Rise and shine at the incomparable and truly special Day five and realised already one week is too short. On any retreat in the past whether creative, spiritual or yogic it seems it’s not until day 3 or 4 that transformation begins. Already planning a return.

08/02/2024

A complete change of place, pace and intention. Back for a week of detox and rejuvenation. The ancient healing science of Ayurveda

07/02/2024

The painstaking, patient exquisite skill of Indian miniature painting meets profound fascination with the long history of botanical art meets the most beautiful expression in homewares. Such a privileged and illuminating visit .jaipur

06/02/2024

Next level embroidery and the most outstanding blockprinting in the city, if not the country, fashioned meticulously into divine quilts, dohars, bed and towel linens. Not surprised to learn the back story: 20 years working for renowned artist Brigitte Singh, then a further 20 years with Anita Lal from Goodearth. Oh, and the most wonderful enthusiastic owner and staff