Amazing herbs of Crete workshop

Mix your own herbal blend in a journey through scent, nature, and folk wisdom.

  • Discover how Cretan herbs care for your skin, body, and overall wellness in this hands‑on, sensory workshop.

  • Choose between two experiences: 1. Skin Ritual or 2. Skin & Food Ritual

  • Create your own herbal skincare blend (bath tea, foot soak, or face steam), and for the Skin & Food option, also make herbal tea and Cretan dakos

  • Explore local herbs and learn about traditional uses passed down through generations

  • In a relaxing, beautiful location: Chania, Gerani, Crete island.
  • 45′ long. Option 1: 30€/ attendant. Option 2: 45€/ attendant.

Why you’ll like it:

This experience invites you to slow down and reconnect with the natural world through your senses. You’ll walk among fresh herbs, rub leaves between your fingers, breathe in their aromas, and discover how each plant carries its own personality and purpose. As you mix your personal herbal blend, whether you choose the skin ritual or a skin‑and‑food ritual option, you’ll feel the calming rhythm of choosing, smelling, and creating with your hands.

It’s a grounding moment that helps you tune into your intuition, learn practical wellness tips, and enjoy the beauty of Cretan traditions. Many guests describe it as a small pause from the world: peaceful, sensory, meaningful, and surprisingly fun.

 

This experience connects you with nature through touch, scent, and taste. It’s simple, grounding, and deeply authentic, a moment to slow down and rediscover the beauty of everyday herbs.

Great for couples & small groups, slow travelers, and anyone curious about natural remedies and Cretan culture.

 

What’s Included in the Skin Ritual (30€)

A calming, sensory workshop focused on herbal skincare rituals.

  • Fresh & dried Cretan herbs for scent exploration

  • Herb‑guessing game with covered jars

  • You take home your own herbal skin blend (you choose to make either a bath tea, a foot soak, or a face steam)

  • Mixing tools and packaging materials

  • Recipe card to take home

  • Relaxing atmosphere with herbal scents & warm hosting

  • Cold herbal tea to sip

You leave with your personal herbal skincare blend, ready to use at home for relaxation and self‑care.

 

What’s Included in the Skin & Food Ritual (45€)

Everything in the Skin Ritual, plus a delicious herbal food ritual.

  • All items from the Skin Experience

  • Make your own herbal tea blend to take home

  • Create a Cretan dakos snack 

  • Food mixing & packaging materials

  • Recipe cards to take home

  • Tasting moment of your dakos or warm tea 

You leave with three creations: your herbal skin blend, your personal tea blend, and the dakos salad, or the memory of making a traditional Cretan snack if you want to enjoy it immediately.

 

    A gentle guide to help you feel fully prepared 

    We want your experience to feel calm, enjoyable, and nourishing from the very beginning. Here are a few things to know before you join us:

    Arrive a little early

    Coming 5–10 minutes before your appointment gives you time to settle in, sip some tea, and ease into the atmosphere without rushing.

    Let us know about sensitivities

    If you have allergies, skin conditions, pregnancy considerations, or anything else we should be aware of, simply share it with us. Your comfort and safety come first.

    Tie long hair 

    A hair-tie available can make the experience smoother and more enjoyable during mixing. We can also provide you with a single-use hair net and an apron.

    A calm, phone‑free space

    To keep the atmosphere peaceful for everyone, please silence your phone.

    If you’re curious about photos, here is our photography etiquette: Since the experience is beautifully Instagrammable, photos and videos are welcome. We simply encourage you to enjoy the moment fully and take pictures mindfully. If you are attending a shared group session, please keep your camera away from other guests to respect their privacy.

    Group experience

    If you’re joining a group workshop, expect a warm, supportive environment with gentle guidance and shared moments of relaxation.

    Late arrivals

    If you arrive late, your session may be shortened so we can honor the next guest’s time.

    Aftercare

    Your prepared blends need to be stored at room temperature in a dark, dry environment.

    Prepayment is required to secure your appointment. If you are unable to attend, you may cancel your booking and receive a full refund, as long as you notify us up to 24 hours before the appointment (excluding Sundays). For same‑day cancellations, a partial refund of 35% is available.

    Your refund will be processed within 3 working days and issued to the original payment method and currency. The time it takes for the funds to appear in your account depends on your payment provider. 

    You can read our full Cancellation Requests and Refunds policy here. (#5)