Olive & Love Retreats founders Natalia Christodoulou and Melia Tataki combined their Greek heritage and love of laughter and connection to curate retreats to share the wonderous Cycladic island of Andros. Known for its sweeping pebbled bays, Condé Nast Traveler ranked Andros the #9 “Best Greek Island to Visit in 2024”.
A getaway to Olive & Love Retreats includes local village cuisine, serene beaches and waterfalls, lush vegetation and rugged mountains, world-class museums and monasteries, hiking trails and adventure, olive and lemon harvests. Guests also enjoy the luxury and comfort of two distinct island homes.
Villa Perivoli is a lush 12-acre estate, home to 150 olive trees, fragrant lemon and orange trees, nestled in the spectacular natural landscape of Andros. Here, guests can unwind in ultra-luxurious modern rooms, enjoy the beautiful courtyards and swimming pool, and pick organic produce from the orchard.
Touchstone House, recognized by Condé Nast Traveler for “Best Village Stay”, is a refurbished 18th-century farmhouse applauded for its unique Meta-Cycladic style and architectural vision. Guests can immerse themselves in village life, take in breathtaking views of the valley from its terraces and patios, enjoy the pool, and marvel at the abundance of flowers in its gardens.
2025 Retreats “Lemons & Laughter” Retreat (April 30-May 5) A curated Spring adventure to elevate your mind, body & spirit and “Olives & Joy” Retreat (October 17-22). Limited space available.
MELIA TATAKI is a writer and cultural wanderer, living between Athens and the island of Andros. She grew up in London and Switzerland and holds a BA in English Literature from Vassar College, and an MA in Creative Writing from Stanford University. Inspired by the beauty of the Cyclades, she curates and hosts travel retreats intended to connect people with nature and introduce them to the magic of Greek culture and Mediterranean living.
NATALIA CHRISTODOULOU comes from an investment banking background. A true entrepreneur, with a passion for reinvention and inquisitive nature, she turned her business and people skills into a boutique event production company creating beautiful and memorable events around the world. Twenty years ago, she purchased an 18th century farmhouse in Andros and fell in love with the area, the nature, and the beauty of the island. With careful restoration, the ruin was transformed into a stylish, elegant home now available as an exclusive and coveted Summer rental. A recent degree from Cambridge University Sustainability Institute encouraged Natalia to dream further and cultivate a more organic and wholesome lifestyle, connected to the land, and its magic. With a head for business and boundless energy, she helps curate the experiential retreats into an experience of lasting value.