A soulful five day retreat in Andros

An immersive retreat in Andros, Greece in the heart of nature, blending creativity, slow living and self-care.

Join us for a week-long retreat on the stunning Greek island of Andros, where you’ll experience a unique blend of art, movement, nature, and mindful practices. Hosted by Olive & Love Retreats, (Melia and Natalia), this gathering is designed to help you slow down, reconnect with yourself, and embrace your creativity.

Set in an eco-conscious retreat space surrounded by olive groves and the Aegean Sea, you’ll have the opportunity to participate in daily creative workshops, foraging walks, nourishing meals, and grounding movement sessions.

Dates & Location:
📍 Hosted by Olive & Love Retreats in Andros, Greece
🗓️ Wednesday 30th of April - Monday 5th of May

What’s Included

✔ 6 days / 5 nights accommodation in a beautiful eco-friendly retreat space
✔ Daily workshops in natural dyeing, outdoor cooking classes and Greek dancing
✔ Foraging walks and hikes, cold plunges in waterfalls, sea swims in the lush Andros landscape
✔ Lemon harvest, learn how to make traditional lemon spoon sweets & lemon syrup concentrate
✔ Daily meditation & movement sessions to restore body and mind
✔ Locally sourced, organic private meals prepared with love
✔ Visits to mystical monasteries, cultural mornings at museums

This six day and five night adventure getting to know the island, seeing, tasting, being, moving, connecting and awakening, while staying in impeccable homes will remain with you long after your departure.

Workshop with Christiana Vardakou: Bundle Dyeing with Plants

As part of this retreat, I will be leading an exclusive Bundle Dyeing Workshop, where we will use plants, flowers, and natural materials to create one-of-a-kind botanical prints on silk scarves.

🌿 What is Bundle Dyeing?

Bundle dyeing is a contemporary natural dyeing technique that transfers colour from plants directly onto fabric using steam. This process allows us to capture the intricate shapes, textures, and hues of flowers, leaves, and other botanicals, resulting in a beautifully organic and unpredictable print.

What We’ll Explore in the Workshop

🧺 Foraging Walk: Before we begin dyeing, we’ll explore the Andros landscape, collecting local plants and flowers to use in our prints.
🎨 Botanical Printing: Each participant will learn how to arrange plants on fabric, roll and bundle them, and use steam to develop the colours.
📝 Understanding Natural Dyeing:
• The history and traditions of plant dyeing
• How different plant materials create unique colours and textures
• The impact of fabric choice on dye results (silk, wool, cotton, linen)
🌎 Sustainability & Care:
• Why natural dyes are a gentle, eco-friendly alternative
• How to properly care for naturally dyed fabrics to make them last

At the end of the workshop, you’ll take home a hand-dyed silk scarf, imprinted with the beautiful shapes and colours of the plants you’ve used.

Why Join This Retreat?

🌿 Experience the beauty of foraging, dyeing, and creating with natural materials
🧘 Immerse yourself in the Slow Movement, focusing on mindful making and self-care
🎨 Experiment with natural dyes in an intimate, hands-on learning experience
🌊 Enjoy the breathtaking landscapes, fresh air, and coastal serenity of Andros
🎟 Limited spots available—book your place today!