MÈLISSES’ 2026 RETREATS
Introducing our workshops, events & retreats for the 2026 season.
THE SECRET GARDEN RETREAT
Perfumery, Papermaking, Calligraphy
May 7th – 11th 2026
This retreat combines three different skills, all united by a common theme: the all-encompassing beauty of nature and the sensory gifts it gives.
Gathering inspiration from Andros’ unique landscape and wild vegetation, you will be able to design your own signature scent, as well as be guided through the process of creating uniquely crafted paper from waste and the ancestral techniques of calligraphy, combined with the delicate use of inks and gold foiling.
AL FRESCO RETREAT
Painting, natural dyeing, art de la table
October 5th - 9th 2026
What sets this retreat apart is its beautifully circular approach to creativity. Every element of the experience is interwoven: ingredients sourced from the land are used as compositional vignettes, brought to life as meals in the kitchen, then repurposed for natural dyeing, the ingredients inspiring our connection to land, nourishment, colour and creativity. This holistic process celebrates the cycles and beauty of nature while nurturing your creativity.
TABLE TALK: FOOD AND WORDS
Creative writing, cooking, and art de la table
April 30th – May 4th 2026
This retreat is a chance to get inspired and explore your own inner creativity through the intersection between food and words. Small, unpretentious writing sessions, hands-on cooking classes and, of course, Andros’ stunning backdrop to enchant us each and every day.
A combination that provides a feast for the senses and ultimately serves as a springboard for your own creative impulses, allowing you the time and space to dream, absorb inspiration from your surroundings and meet like-minded people.
GIVE THE GIFT OF MÈLISSES
A personalised gift card or voucher to send to a friend or partner in order to share the retreat together…