Individual or small-group aromatic discovery programme on the scented and scenic Greek island of Crete. The Cretan soil and sunshine, and overall the special microclimate of the island itself results in an extremely diverse flora with unique characteristics to provide an unforgettable experience with lots of exciting adventures for a lifetime to any herbal or aromatherapy enthusiasts and professionals alike.

When you come to Crete, you find yourself in a different world where most villages have no street names (not even house numbers). Instead, the streets are running along olive fields, orange grooves and avocado trees. Neighbours are sharing their lemon, grapefruit or pomegranate fruits freshly from the garden, and seasonally they collect all sorts of wild edible plants here as no meal can go without greens (horta). There is plenty to explore by simply walking near the beaches, where you can either run into the purple-flowered shrubby Cretan Rock Rose (Cistus creticus). The mountains smell from Thyme (Thymus capitatus), Sage (Salvia triloba syn. fruticosa and other varieties), Winter savory (Satureja montana) and other wild herbs abundantly growing over the rocks at higher altitudes. No matter which time of the year, the herbal wheel of life will surely turn on your senses.

As part of the aromatic journey, you may have the chance to join harvesting some plants and herbs of the season, learn about natural organic growing of medicinal plants, get to remote mountain villages, or even attend our artisan distillation. All about enjoying many hands-on learning opportunities that will certainly enrich your knowledge and understanding of aromatherapy in a more holistic way that no book learning can provide.

Such an immersive involvement helps not only having a close relationship with our floral helpers, but to get a clear picture and deep understanding of all the hard work behind one small bottle of some precious essential oil.

The aromatic journey in the passionate Mediterranean atmosphere might also be a life-changing opportunity to make steps towards harmony with ourselves that is a base for a life in harmony with one another, lived in health, happiness and creativity.