As the Skyros season on Skyros island in Greece has now come to a close and the last remaining staff return from Athens, we would like to say a massive Efharisto (thank you!) to everyone involved. Whether you joined us as one of our inspirational facilitators, a member of the brilliant staff team (see more below) or as a holiday participant – you made our summer rock!!
Here's the latest from a few familiar faces who you may remember from your holiday in Greece ...
John & Zoë, Atsitsa Managers, with their son Felix ...
John & Zoë, Atsitsa Managers, with their son Felix ...
This winter Felix will have his first taste of cold weather and celebrate his first birthday in the UK. They'll all be at The Grange in the Isle of Wight later this month for the Cuban Salsa weekend and then John will jet off to the Caribbean sunshine to run the Skyros-in-Cuba holiday in November. Several London-based Family Constellations and Salsa workshops later, they're off to California before returning to Atsitsa next summer. Phew... it's all go for the Harris family!Julian, Skyros Centre Manager ...
Julian returns to the UK this winter and says he'll be spending his time settling into his new home in Sussex, shopping for hats (such as can be seen in the photo), taking siestas, cooking lovely meals for his friends, sleeping some more, and training camels on a camel ranch in Jordan (wow, really?). Where time permits, he will head out to Greece and enjoy the surroundings of his non-native home.
Andrew, Skyros Centre Assistant ...
Andrew says he's had a wonderful time in Skyros and has met some truly amazing people. Now he's ready for study and travel, perhaps in India again. He's also re-establishing his massage practice in Glasgow and possibly in London too. He'll be staying connected with Skyros supporting the launch of the Skyros Island Horse Trust as this is an exciting time for animal welfare and conservation on Skyros island. Lastly he'll be staying in touch by writing up some foodie blogs this winter on www.friendsofskyros.com recreating traditional Greek recipes from Vasso's kitchen.
Vasso, the Skyros Centre Chef ...
Vasso will be harvesting her olives and pomegranates, all of which will be thoroughly enjoyed - some combined to make the local Rodia liqueur. Yamas! Vasso will spend the winter relaxing (sort of) with her six gorgeous grandchildren (some of them pictured left) and then when spring arrives she'll be preparing another delicious batch of fresh homemade feta cheese for the next season at the Skyros Centre.
Jocelyn and Ivan, Atsitsa's Admin and Maintenance ...
After leaving Atsitsa, Ivan and Jocelyn are spending a few days in Athens, seeing the sights including Delphi before heading back to the UK where they will travel by train to Aberdeen. After taking in some Scottish highlights and visiting relatives they will then take a trip to Marrakesh for a well-earned break. Following this they will visit London and meet with the Harris family before flying the 23 hour journey back to Auckland, New Zealand! We miss you already guys!
Ellie, Atsitsa's Barwoman Extraordinaire ...
Ellie is returning home to the UK from Skyros to catch up with family and friends, including some of the new friends she made whilst in Atsitsa. She's hoping to work in London in the lead up to Christmas and then has plans for exotic travels with her hut-mate, best friend and outstanding Atsitsa chef, Pop, before returning to Atsitsa next summer. Yippee!
Matthew, Atsitsa's Barman Extraordinaire ...
Matthew has lined up much-missed quality time with his family, friends and girlfriend Carol amidst the cold, damp but atmospheric weather of Scotland! Then he's off for Tantra practitioner training in November and he'll be helping to facilitate workshops through the winter and spring. He says that if the Snow Gods smile on the Scottish mountains he'll be there on the slopes. Then he'll be back to Atsitsa ready for next year's season!
Sorry we couldn't include everyone here, but a huge thanks to all the wonderful staff this summer (you know who you are!) including those in the head office in the Isle of Wight.
Thank you all!
Although the season in Greece has concluded, SKYROS, the leading holistic holiday, will be running holidays throughout the winter including Salsa and Photography in Cuba; Life Choices and Yoga in Thailand; an Overland Adventure with Photography, Art and Personal Development in Cambodia; Christmas and New Year Celebrations, and Weekend Retreats in the Isle of Wight. Call us on 01983 865566 or email office@skyros.com for more information.
