2025 Kastellorizo Painting and Cooking Retreat
8 days on magical Kastellorizo enjoying the local scenery, culture and time to immerse yourself in the sheer beauty that makes the island so special. Paint, explore, and learn about traditional cooking while relaxing in the Mediterranean sunshine.
We hope you can join us for what we know will an unforgettable journey.
Retreat Dates
ONLY 2 places remaining Week 1 - Mon, 19 - Sun, 25 May 2025
FULLY BOOKED 2 - Mon, 26 - Sun, 01 June 2025
Your Hosts
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Cher van Schouwen
Cher van Schouwen is an internationally acclaimed artist, a much loved art teacher and respected creative visionary. In her accomplished career, Cher has sold over a thousand paintings with her work gracing private and public collections throughout South Africa, Switzerland, the UK and Australia. Cher’s adult art classes offer a “journey of self discovery” and are eagerly sought after.
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Tranda Devereux
Tranda's love and passion for all things Kastellorizo and cooking, make her the perfect host to guide you through an incredible culinary journey, that embraces deep family connections to this beautiful island. She not only shares delicious recipes but also weaves in stories, customs, and traditions that make the Kastellorizian lifestyle truly unique.
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$2990.00 per person
Our retreats run Monday to Saturday leaving you with a full Sunday to rest before your Monday departure
Monday you will be met upon arrival and directed to your accommodation
Monday afternoon welcome with a leisurely island stroll followed by mezethaki with Cher & Tranda for an official meet and greet
4 painting classes - time of classes may vary depending on weather
Traditional Greek cooking classes followed by time to sit and savour all the food you have created - could be lunch - afternoon snack - dinner varies each day
Visit the Blue Grotto Free
Overnight stay in Kas Turkey with lots of time to shop and wander the small streets of Kas at your leisure
Yoga classes
*and so much more
**Retreat does not include travel to and from the island, or accommodation. *Only meals included are those prepared during cooking classes which vary per day.
Retreat Price Includes
Accommodation
The island offers a large variety of accommodation from approximately 70 - 260 euros per night. Note: we do suggest securing accommodation as quickly as possible
Casa Mediterraneo - hppts://casamediterraneohotel.com
Hotel Megisiti - https://megistihotel.gr/
Hotel Kastellorizo - https://kastellorizohotel.gr/
Poseidon Hotel - https://www.kastelorizo-poseidon.gr/en/
Airbnb or Bookings.com for villa and rooms to rent
Transport
Getting there
There are a number of ways to reach the island
Aegean Airlines
Flies from Athens or Rhodes, arriving in Kastellorizo at 11:45am
Departs from Kastellorizo at 12:05pm, returning to Rhodes or Athens
Flights to/from Athens include a layover in Rhodes
Available daily excluding Thursdays.
Blue Star Ferries
Journeys from Athens Piraeus departs Sunday (overnight) or from Rhodes departs Monday (four hours)
Departs from Kastellorizo at 11:00am returning via the same route
This ship does dock at other islands before reaching Kastellorizo. Therefore, exploring more of the Dodecanesa either side of your retreat is possible with correct planning. Note: this remains the sole responsibility of the individual.
Turkey
Meis Express from/to Kas, Turkey to/from Kastellorizo, Greece
An opportunity to see the beauty Turkey has to offer
Please consult a travel professional.
^ Please see respective company websites for 2025 travel timetables
^ Any information provided is to be used as a guideline only. We recommend you seek independent travel advice“It all begins with an idea. Maybe you want to launch a business. Maybe you want to turn a hobby into something more. Or maybe you have a creative project to share with the world. Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference.”
Further Information
Bookings can be made via https://www.stinavli.com
Bookings close 31 Jan 2025
8 places per retreat
Retreats do not include travel to/from Kastellorizo, accommodation, or breakfast, lunch and dinner. Meals that are included vary depending on the individual retreat selected.
Alcoholic beverages will not be provided.
A detailed itinerary will be provided closer to the retreat start date.
Excursions may vary depending on weather.
Ro Island is now a military base and we may or may not be permitted to visit.
The Island does have a small doctors surgery and pharmacy however we do urge you to bring along all necessary medication that you may require.
Travel and health insurance should be purchased prior to departing for your retreat.
Visa for Turkey is required and must be purchased before you arrive in Greece and you can purchase on line at https://www.evisa.gov.tr
Joining us in 2025
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PhotographerWe are so pleased that Alison will be joining us again in 2025. We have all had the pleasure of enjoying her beautiful photos & look forward to experiencing the magic she creates from behind the lens.
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Yoga Instructor
We are delighted to introduce Andrea Dewar who will share with us her many years of yoga experience, weaving into each class, her own unique love and connectivity, leaving us feeling a sense of peace and tranquility. A perfect addition to our week on Kastellorizo.
Contact us.
For all booking information please visit
https://www.stinavli.com
Click on painting retreat
Stin Avli Greek for Courtyard where we will meet and begin our retreat journey
email - stinavlitd@gmail.com
Tranda Devereux 0412098094
