A Sustainable Journey in Tinos
Creative Expression & Yoga Retreat
Welcome to the first edition of our creative expression through nature Retreat
Messaria, Tinos, Cyclades | September 26-30, 2025
Limited places of up to 10 participants.
This retreat blends sustainable fabric dyeing with the tranquility of yoga, offering a space for creativity, mindfulness, and deep connection with nature.
September in Tinos is a celebration of color and tradition. As the island glows with golden fields, deep olive greens, and the soft blues of the Aegean, it also welcomes the grape harvest season. Guests will visit a local winery, explore the winemaking process, and enjoy a guided tasting paired with traditional Tinian flavors—an experience that captures the essence of the island.
Natural Dyeing Workshops
During these days, you will have the opportunity to dye your very own items to take home, using 100% organic Greek fabrics and learn in detail three different fabric dyeing techniques. Guided by Theodora, the founder and artist behind the Greek slow fashion brand The Botanical Project, you will explore the art of natural dyeing. We will use plants harvested exclusively from the Greek countryside, as well as from a home garden in Western Greece, cultivated specifically for The Botanical Project’s natural dyeing workshops.
Yoga Practice
In this retreat, yoga will harmonize body and mind, while sustainable fabric dyeing practices will connect you with nature’s creativity. Through a range of eco-friendly techniques, you’ll explore mindfulness both on the mat and through the art of transforming textiles in an environmentally conscious way.
OUR ISLAND HOME |Under the Linden Tree
Under the Linden Tree stands gracefully on the island, paying homage to the centuries-old linden tree at the heart of the estate—the only one of its kind on the island! Surrounded by an orange grove, an olive grove, a young vineyard, a winery, an artichoke field, and a vegetable garden, Under the Linden Tree is a small earthly paradise, nestled among trees, lily ponds, and freshwater springs.
History
Located across from the imposing granite hill of Exombourgo—the Venetian capital of the island from 1207 to 1715—this estate maintains a deep connection to the island’s ancient, Venetian, and Ottoman history. The Ursuline nuns founded their monastery here in 1862, cultivating the lands of Under the Linden Tree to grow fresh fruits and vegetables that supplied their renowned Ursuline School and Boarding House for Girls.
Sustainability
Under the Linden Tree is committed to minimizing its carbon footprint through organic farming, solar energy use, and responsible water management. Guests can enjoy COCO-MAT mattresses made from natural materials, organic and locally produced soaps, daily harvests from the estate’s organic orchard, and a curated selection of Greek organic skincare products—all in alignment with its dedication to sustainability.
YOUR HOSTS
Theodora Androni is an artist, textile designer, and the founder of The Botanical Project, a Greek slow fashion brand rooted in sustainability and inspired by nature. With a deep passion for craftsmanship and ethical fashion, she specializes in natural dyeing techniques, using plants, flowers, and organic materials to create unique, eco-friendly garments. Beyond her work as a designer, Theodora is also dedicated to sharing her knowledge through hands-on workshops, where she teaches the art of botanical dyeing, blending traditional textile practices with contemporary design. The Botanical Project offers timeless pieces that celebrate the beauty of natural colors, sustainable living, and the artistry of plant-based dyeing.
Nikoletta Georgiadou is a certified yoga teacher, sound therapist, and sound artist. With extensive experience in movement and the connection between body, breath, and mind, she has trained in yoga, the Feldenkrais method, butoh, vocal work, and Zen meditation with renowned teachers worldwide. Her approach is rooted in openness, curiosity, and kindness, integrating yoga philosophy and tradition. She teaches yoga and offers sound meditations and sound massages in Thessaloniki and Amorgos, supporting people in exploring and expanding their potential.
PRICING & ROOMS
We have four unique rooms available for our guests. The prices depend on the accommodation you choose and the number of guests staying. All houses are independent, fully equipped with their own kitchen, bathroom, and courtyard.
They feature double beds, which you can either keep for yourself or share with someone or, in some cases, have the option of two single beds. Additionally, some houses can accommodate more than two people if you wish to share this unique retreat experience with your loved ones.
What’s included (per person):
– Accommodation for 5 days / 4 nights
– A welcome gift tote bag with Greek products and a handmade creation by The Botanical Project
– 4 vegetarian breakfasts with local products served under oak trees
– Three yoga sessions & yoga mats
– Three workshops
– Greek organic fabrics
– 4 lunches in a nearby village
– Snacks during workshops
– One wine tasting experience & vineyard tour
– 1 dinner
– Check-in and check-out transfer from Tinos port to Under the Linden Tree and back (by appointment)
What’s not included:
The airfare and ferry tickets for traveling to the island are not included in the retreat prices.
ROOMS
Reservations are on a first-come, first-serve basis.
If you would like to extend your trip beyond the retreat, we can help organise your few extra days. We can arrange transfers, visits to the villages, green marbles, beautiful beaches and some of our favourite taverns.
Size: 74m²
Capacity: Up to 3 guests
Bedrooms: 1 (Queen-size bed)
Additional sleeping space: 1 sofa bed
Features: Nestled within an orchard of orange, pear, and plum trees. Includes a lily pond with goldfish, a covered shaded patio, and a large outdoor cooking/dining area with a wood-burning oven and barbecue. Formerly used as a nun’s retreat a century ago. Easy access to an outdoor wooden yoga deck under the shade of a linden tree.
Shared with partner or friend: €1.550 per person
Solo: €2.200
Size: 93m²
Capacity: Up to 4 guests
Bedrooms: 2 (fully self-contained units)
- Unit 1: Full-sized bed
- Unit 2: King-size bed (can be split into two singles)
Features: Set within an ancient organic olive grove, ideal for friends and families who want to share their holiday while maintaining privacy.
Shared with partner or friend: €1.500 per person
Solo: €2.100
Size: 73m²
Capacity: Up to 4 guests Bedrooms: 1 (Double bed)
Additional sleeping space: 1 double sofa bed
Features: A beautifully renovated former stable, built within a massive rock that forms part of the bedroom and bathroom walls. Includes a fully equipped kitchen, a cosy living room with a wood-burning stove, and a patio with seating alongside the granite rock, offering views of terraces. The surroundings include fig trees and old vines.
Shared with partner or friend: €1450 per person
Solo: €2.100
Size: 41m²
Capacity: Up to 3 guests
Bedrooms: 1 (King-size bed)
Additional sleeping space: 1 sofa bed
Features: A self-contained studio above Olive Grove Cottage with wooden shuttered doors opening to a patio shaded by an old oak tree. Offers stunning views of Exombourgo Hill and the villages of Xinara and Loutra. Below lies a traditional pigeon house, a characteristic feature of Tinos architecture.
Shared with partner or friend: €1.450 per person
Solo: €1.900
PAYMENT POLICY
To reserve a spot, a non-refundable booking fee of 300 hundred Euros (300 €) is required through a bank wire transfer.
The retreat will be cancelled if we do not reach the minimum number of participants. In this case, you will be given at least 40 days’ notice before the scheduled start date of the workshop, and your retreat deposit will be refunded 100%.
GUEST CANCELLATION POLICY
Depending on when you cancel, cancellation fees may apply.
– The three hundred Euros (300 €) booking fee is non-refundable.
– If cancellation takes place more than forty-five (45) days prior to the retreat start date, any payments made will be refunded minus your 300€ deposit.
– If cancellation takes place less than forty-five (45) days prior to the retreat start date, then 100% of your trip price will be forfeited.
– Due to our need to commit to accommodation and other arrangements in advance, exceptions to our policy cannot be made for any reason.
– We do not offer credit for arriving late or leaving early.
If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to get in touch.
For booking, details regarding the retreat program, payment, and implementation, please email us at info@thebotanicalproject.gr.
We look forward to welcoming you to Tinos and hope you have a wonderful retreat experience !
