april october at Pitsimenti
a california cottage on the ionian sea
pitsimenti center for peace
Pitsimenti is a family home which has hosted parties and guests of great variety and maybe even notoriety. It is not luxurious, unless your definition of luxury is getting out of bed and walking barefoot down cement steps to dive headfirst into the sea at any time of day or night. Apparently the term “barefoot luxury” has already been coined so we know you exist..
Our friends describe it as magical & healing. Past guests have called it the best kept secret in all of Greece. And we intend to keep it that way except for:
– a few tourists each year
– retreats & seminars
art + content creation, holistic healing/ yoga/ dance, activism/ social justice, environmentalism, permaculture
– ideas that promote peace + sustainable community, local economies + decentralization
– Yrians: local group protecting and investing in Zakynthos
– animal welfare
the clubhouse
california style open plan cottage
designed by our grandparents, the house was ahead of it’s time and built before tourism made the area one of the most desirable quiet havens of Greece
- big window bathroom with separation between soak-in bathtub + toilet
- wraparound Veranda with steps down to a private sea landing
- 1 Queen bed, a 9 piece sofa, an outdoor sofa + 2 window seats
- indoor + outdoor dining tables
- full kitchen
+ Z Box: seasonal local produce welcome basket
+ free delivery on grocery orders
any tips you wish you to give this service provider will go to lovingly renovating our grandmother’s kitchen to a Greek Wabi Sabi chef’s dream state of the art food lab
inside
outside
the landing
the land
the island
for sea lovers
our partners honor their position in the habitat of the National Marine Park + respect the creatures we share it with.
- Private dock pickup to beaches only accessible by sea, Agios Sostis + St. Nicholas ports, Zakynthos Harbour, Nobelos Bio + Porto Roma restaurants.
- Traditional Breakfast Picnic on Turtle Island Beach
- “The Road to Ithaca” Island Hopping Odyssey
- 360 tour of Zakynthos island
- Famous Mizithres Sunset Seafood + White Wine BBQ
for foodies
whether cooking is your therapy or you travel by a (Michelin) star
- Sunset to Nightlife: Food + Drink pairing tour
- Greek Table: Carnivore, Seafood, Plant Based or Fusion
- Bacchic (Ancient Greek) Picnic by the sea ft. local wine, dairy, meat, fruit
- Themed Wine Tasting & Pairing – Femme, Bio, Greek
- Private Food Shopping & Tasting
for romantics
exalt the muses on the island of poets, artists, rebels, the saint of forgiveness + patron gods Apollo + Artemis
- Environmental – Spiritual – History – Art – Sightseeing Tours
- Content Creation + fixing – location scouting – equipment
- Love Ceremonies – Proposal – Honeymoon – Bachelorette + Bachelor Parties – Elopement & Intimate Wedding Planning
- Creative/ Silent Retreat with prompts + writing support
- Ecstatic Movement, Yoga, Sound Healing, Massage & Energetic Work
Amenities
Your stay begins with a welcome basket of Greek classics + exclusive local varieties so flavorful and in season you can taste the nutrients. We are happy to keep the ingredients coming as well as any aids to your relaxation including equipment, local wine, rare bottles & delicacies as well as spa materials. Accommodation should be a place to rest and reset for another day of your choice of vacation, whether rejuvenating, adventurous, educational, romantic, creative or life changing.
Outdoor Seating
Provide abundant lounging and sleeping places, in addition to the picturesque window beds.
Sunbathe + Swim
– in privacy! Snorkels, paddle-ball, masks, hammocks, sunbeds and umbrellas provided.
Bathtub
Channel Aphrodite in a garden view bath – candles, minerals + wild herbs growing on the land.
Sea Access
Some days clear + rich in healing sulphur, some days you must avoid the tar.. even here life has it’s challenges.
Queen Bed
Laundry
Wifi
Air Conditioning
And more
- seasonal organic local produce welcome basket
- masks, snorkels + full face masks
- beach towels
- sun hats
- 2 guitars
- inflatable instagramable water beds
- upon request:
– organic beauty + spa kits or services
– SUP boards, canoes, inflatable boats + water toys
– extra “star sleep” bed + mattress outside
– Jeep ready for pickup at your port of arrival
– gift boxes & souvenirs
– personal shopping
– grocery + food delivery
kindred spirits
★★★★★
We really enjoyed this place with rich fauna and great beach– we saw 2-4 turtles everyday when snorkelling. …
The view from the terrace is stunning! We could sit there and watch the scene with yachts and small boats crossing. in the evening we spent some time on the platform by the beach watching the stars– in the last night we saw many shooting stars and the edge of the milky way was visible each night.
What a wonderful place!
Savin Family
★★★★★
“The best kept secret in all of Greece.”
-Jan & Don, England
Wild herb tea by the sea, watching the fish flit by; lunch on the shaded veranda; dinner under the grape trellis. Snorkeling along mysterious rocky coves, midnight swims, hammock time.
time is spacious
Last minute bookings should be some of the best bookings. We hope this deal makes your escape possible,
20%
Discount
late owl booking
arrival < 1 week
30%
Discount
slow living special
stay > 2 weeks
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4 an occasional newsletter with upcoming events & updates from Zakynthos & tools
+ magic tricks for professional fools
