A table is being set, and you’re invited.

Seven nights in the White Mountains of Crete. Cook, eat, and explore.
Experience the Greek lifestyle as its meant to be enjoyed.

Offered in Cooperation with The Aegean Center

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Dates

November 9 — 16 2026

Guests

10 maximum

From

€1600 pp

€1400 pp early bird until July 1st

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“I felt once more how simple and frugal a thing is happiness: a glass of wine, a roast chestnut, a wretched little brazier, the sound of the sea. Nothing else.”
— Nikos Kazantzakis, Zorba the Greek

WHAT’S INCLUDED

All Meals

Accommodation

Daily Cooking Classes

2 Group Excursions

Transportation during Retreat

What we offer.

Bowl of Greek salad with tomatoes, black olives, feta cheese, and cucumbers, next to a bowl of sliced bread with butter.

01.

Food

Hands-on classes with local ingredients, learning the basics and the more complex aspects of Greek cuisine. What you cook, you will share at the table.

A coastline with rugged mountains in the background and a turquoise bay with sandy shores in the foreground.

02.

Relaxation

Quiet mornings, relaxed classes, beautiful surroundings. All intended to give you a feeling of achievement through relaxation. Enjoyment in the moment.

Ancient Greek-style ruin with red columns, decorative frieze, and painted mural of a bull and tree under a blue sky with clouds.

03.

Culture

A visit to a winery, a mountain village, or the Botanical Garden of Crete, we will explore the reality of living away from the typical tourist hubbub.

Live the life.

With The Aegean Table, you experience how the Greeks have been eating and living for three thousand years.

Seven nights in a traditional stone villa enjoying the local products of Crete, learning the best of Greek cuisine and relaxing on one of Greece’s most unique islands.

Life as its supposed to be lived.

Accommodation

The retreat is held in a stone-built villa in the White Mountains of Crete, chosen for its quiet character rather than predictable modern minimalism, with enough room to accommodate up to 12 people very comfortably.

Early Bird Discount: €200 off on all per person prices listed below! Only until July 1st.

  • Sleeps 2

    King Size Bed with en suite bathroom.

    €2200 per person or €3200 for single occupancy

    *Price includes all meals, accommodation, transportation during the retreat and 2 planned excursions.

  • Sleeps 2

    King Size Bed with shared bathroom.

    €1900 per person or € 2800 for single occupancy

    *Price includes all meals, accommodation, transportation during the retreat and 2 planned excursions.

  • Sleeps 2

    Two twin beds with En Suite Bathroom

    €1800 per person or €2500 for single occupancy

    *Price includes all meals, accommodation, transportation during the retreat and 2 planned excursions.

  • Sleeps 2

    Two Twin Beds with en suite bathroom.

    €1800 per person or €2500 for single occupancy

    *Price includes all meals, accommodation, transportation during the retreat and 2 planned excursions.

  • Sleeps 2

    Two twin beds with shared bathroom

    €1600 per person or €2200 for single occupancy

    *Price includes all meals, accommodation, transportation during the retreat and 2 planned excursions.

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The Schedule

  • Arrival at the villa.

    Arrival on the afternoon of the 1st day. Unpack and relax before welcome drinks followed by a home cooked dinner and sleep.

  • The 2nd morning we will enjoy a simple breakfast before starting our first cooking class around 11:00 where we learn the basics of dips, breads and olive oil. Lunch will including the very dishes you helped to create!

    The rest of the day will be free to lounge around the villa before everyone gathers to help with dinner as a group.

  • The 3rd day will begin with a quick breakfast before heading off for one of our excursions (weather dependant), followed by a delicious lunch out. Then back home to relax and have a light dinner as a group before bed.

  • The 4th day we begin with learning to make Greek coffee and experiencing the fun tradition of reading one's future in the coffee grounds. The rest of the morning will be free until after a cold lunch whereupon we will learn to prepare meats and fish using traditional cooking methods and spices from the local area. Dinner will be served at the conclusion of class so that you might enjoy the fruits of your labour!

  • The 5th day will be dedicated to visiting local producers of traditional Cretan goods such as cheese and olive oil. Then back home to prepare dinner as group using the amazing ingredients we saw during our trip!

  • Day 6 There will be another excursion day followed by lunch and then back home to prepare dinner as a group.

  • Day 7 will begin with a leisurely breakfast and then a longer day of cooking some of the more demanding and technical dishes of Greek cuisine so that you can really wow people when you show off your skills and knowledge. A light lunch will be served before returning briefly to the kitchen to prepare the final touches before our final dinner together!

  • Day 8 you will depart in the morning. Happier, more relaxed, more educated and with friends and an experience to last a lifetime... or at least, till the next time.

A street scene with bicycles parked near a wooden fence, potted plants, colorful buildings, and vibrant flowers, including a large pink bougainvillea, under a cloudy sky.
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Who are we?

A young man with dark hair and facial hair, sitting at a wooden table with his hands clasped under his chin, wearing a black shirt and rings, against a dark background.

Gabriel Pack

Gabriel is a classically trained chef and sommelier. He grew up and lives on the island of Paros but has studied and lived in multiple countries including the US and Italy. He has a passion for the art of food and deep desire to share his love of Greek culture and culinary tradition.

Host

the.aegean.table@gmail.com