COOKING WITH YIAYIA
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The Experience
Step into a real Cretan home and cook with local grandmothers — the heart and soul of tradition. Learn to roll phyllo by hand, make seasonal pies, and traditional cretan recipes. Your afternoon begins with the heartfelt art of Kerasma—a warm welcome featuring homemade lemonade, traditional Greek coffee brewed slowly, and sweet local treats. As you share stories and laughs, you’ll gather around a crackling wood-fired oven. Together, you’ll roll up your sleeves to knead fresh dough for authentic kalitsounia, prepare iconic seasonal dishes using farm-fresh ingredients, and taste the golden richness of pure Cretan olive oil. The day effortlessly melts into a beautiful "Long Table Lunch" in the courtyard. Here, we toast with local wine, feast on your wood-fired creations, and celebrate the beautiful, slow pace of Cretan life. This is more than cooking. It’s stories, connection, and a warm meal shared like family.
Why you'll love this
Heartfelt Connection: Experience true Philoxenia (Greek hospitality). This isn't just a cooking class; it's a warm, personal cultural immersion that leaves you feeling like a local. The Wood-Fired Difference: Discover the unparalleled, smoky aromas and rich flavors of dishes slow-cooked over an open wood fire—a rare culinary art that modern restaurants simply cannot replicate. Elevated Simplicity: We take care of every detail, blending the raw, authentic beauty of village life with the seamless, premium service of a boutique retreat.
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What's Included
- Effortless Transfers: Sit back and relax with comfortable, premium round-trip transportation from your selected meeting point.
- A True Cretan Feast: Enjoy a generous, multi-course authentic meal, from the welcoming treats and handmade appetizers to your wood-oven main course and seasonal dessert.
- Perfectly paired local wines, traditional raki, and refreshing beverages served throughout the experience.
- Your Oasis Keepsakes: Take the memories home with your curated recipe booklet in English.
- Tailored to You: We happily adapt our menu to honor your dietary preferences (vegetarian, vegan, or gluten-free) - just let us know in advance.
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Booking Policy
Strict (Bespoke) Policy
100% refund up to 14 days before. 50% refund 7-13 days before. No refund under 7 days.
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Our Philosophy
100% Eco-Friendly
We are deeply committed to sustainable agrotourism. Our estate operates in complete harmony with nature, utilizing organic farming methods, responsible water usage, and zero-waste practices to protect the pristine Cretan landscape.
Vegetarian & Vegan Friendly
The true magic of the Cretan diet stems from the soil. Our farm-to-table culinary experiences celebrate organic vegetables, wild herbs, and our own olive oil. We happily and creatively accommodate vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-free diets.
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Meeting Points
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