What are Women's Sacred Roots Journeys?
We offer an experiential, soul stirring journey of connection and transformation. The Greek Goddesses will come alive and become our inspiration with Dimitra's incredible storytelling, knowledge and guidance! We will travel to ancient archeological sites and beyond to explore the history & beautiful culture of Greece, focusing on the feminine aspects and influences. What also becomes available, if you so choose, is to deepen the relationships we have with one another and our own source of inspiration. Each day, we come together in a circle and with Jody's compassionate guidance, we share our insigts and experiences, do a creative activity and/or whatever else is moving inside of us...
This trip is perfect for you if:
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You are looking for inspiration, cameraderie and connection
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You desire to gain new friendships and be part of a safe circle of women
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You are excited to learn about the Greek culture and all of it's beauty and wisdom
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You love adventure and to explore archeology, history, art, gastronomy and more
Women's Sacred Roots Itinerary
August 27-September 5th, 2025
(including travel days)
Evening 1-Aug. 27th
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16.00 Meeting at the Athinais hotel lobby-introductions, orientation
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17.00 Departure for Acropolis Museum
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17.30-18.45 Acropolis Museum
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19.00-20.30 Tour of historical center of Athens
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20.30 Dinner in Plaka area
We will have a meet & greet in the hotel lobby for our trip introduction gathering. Then, we will head off for Dimitra's guided tour at the Acropolis Museum followed by dinner in the Plaka area and a walking tour of city centre
Orientation/Acropolis Musium/dinner on the town
Day 2-August 28th
Delphi Tour
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8.30 Departure from Athens
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11.30 -14.00 Delphi tour/lunch
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20.00 Arrival in Athens, dinner & walking tour
This entire day will be devoted to exploring the incredible site of Delphi, the ancient religious sanctuary dedicated to the Greek god Apollo and includes a guided tour as well as lunch. Upon our return and for those that are up for it, we can dine together and explore nightlife in Athens
Day 3- August 29th
Corinth: museum/agora/Apollo Temple/canal
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9:00 Departure
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10:00-12:00 Eleusis
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1:00-2:30 Ancient Corinth:museum/agora/temple/canal
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2:30-4:00 Lunch
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4:30 Arrive in Xylokastro/check-in to hotel
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5:00 Forest walk with walk to Eva Palmer's home with history/swim
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6:30-7:30 CIRCLE
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7:30 Dinner
We will head off to the Peloponnesse region to our first stop at one of the most sacred sites in Greece, Eleusis. There, Dimitra will engage us in an experience of what might have gone on their so many years ago and visit the museum. Then, we will retrace our ancestors steps in the ruins of the huge Agora (marketplace) of ancient Corinth and view the temple of Apollo and museum. Along the way, we will stop to take in the unbelievable site of the miraculous accomplishment of the canal!
Day 4- August 30th
Ancient Sparta: museum/tasting/amphitheater
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8:00 Yoga in the forest
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7:30 - 9:30 Breakfast
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10.00 Departure from Xylokastro
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11.00-11.30 Restroom Stop
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1:00-1:45 Sparta, Olive oil tasting
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1:45-2:45 Olive oil museum
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2:45-16:00 Sparta Amphitheater
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17.00-18:00 Sparta Gaia orientation
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18.30 Dinner
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20:00 Game night
This day starts with yoga at the beach & forest at the same time! Then, off to Sparta to the Olive Oil Museum and tasting and then to the ancient amphitheater. We will eventually arrive at our final accommodation and Dimitra's family home (UNESCO historical site), Sparta Gaia, in time for an overview and orientation. Finally, we will enjoy dinner in the village of Agios Dimitrius Zarakas, Dimitra's childhood village.
Day 5- August 31th
Monemvasis Castle
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7.45-8.45 Goddesses yoga
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7:30 - 9:45 Breakfast
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10.00-11:30 CIRCLE-Eleusis experience
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12.30-17.00 Monemvasia castle tour, lunch, swim
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18.00-19:00 Free time
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19:00 Dinner
On this day, we will journey to the exquisite Monemvasia Castle where Dimitra will lead us on a tour to learn about the history and culture of this famous Greek landmark. We will have time to dine within the castle walls, wander around and of course, do some shopping! If you so desire, you can also swim along the outer walls where the view is beautiful and so is the water!
Day 6- September 1st
Diros Caves/Shipwreck Beach
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7.45-8.45 Goddesses yoga
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9.30 Departure for Diros
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11.30-13.00 Diros caves
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13.00-13.30 Shopping at the ceramic store
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14.30 -17.00 Gytheio (walk in Gytheio, lunch, swimming at shipwreck beach)
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17:00 Departure for Sparta Gaia
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18.00-18.30 Free time
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18.30 Circle on the Underworld Experience
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19.30 Dinner
This day starts with Goddess Yoga at Sparta Gaia, breakfast and then off to the Diros Caves, a truly miraculous view of the "underworld". the The caves are located on the west coast of the Laconian Peninsula, in Ormos of Diros, 15 minutes from Aeropolis. After our boat tour, we will head to Gytheo, AKA "Shipwreck Beach" for a relaxing few hours at the beach in comfy lounge chairs. We will enjoy lunch seaside while we swim and enjoy the scenery. For those that wish to stroll through the village of Gytheo to enjoy the exotic bakery and stores, you will have the opportunity!
Day 7-September 2nd
Artemis Valley/Geraki Weaving School
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7.45-8.45 Goddesses yoga
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9:00-9:30 Breakfast
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9.30 Botanic mythical walk in Sparta Gaia
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10.00 Departure
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10.30-13.00 Artemis Valley with farmer’s picnic
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13.30-15.00 Geraki Weaving School
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15.00 Tour of Byzantine church
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15.30 Departure
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15:30-16:30 Geraki square-snacks
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17.30 - 18:30 free time
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18:30- 19:30 Circle on the Artemis Valley experience
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19.30 Dinner
We start our day again with yoga, breakfast and a tour of the Sparta Gaia garden. Then, off to a special walk through the Artemis Valley to trail in the footsteps of Sappho and her clan of women followers. We will partake in an ancient farmers picnic and enjoy the solice of this beautiful place filled with so much history and significance. Afterwards, we will head to the Geraki Weaving School followed by a tour of a beautiful Byzantine church. We will conclude our evening with our CIRCLE and dinner in the village
Day 8- September 3rd
Village Life in Agios Dimitrius Zarakos
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7.45-8.45 Goddesses yoga
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9:00-10:00 Breakfast
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10.00- 13.00 Village tour: church, museum, wine press, candlemaking
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13.00 Lunch
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14.00 – 15:30 Free time to rest/explore
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15:30-17:00 Sappho poetry workshop/skits
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17.00-18.00 CIRCLE
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18:00-19:30 Dinner
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19:30 + Greek dance class, wine tasting, karaoke, games
We will have a slower paced day starting with yoga and breakfast as always. Depending of the schedules of our local allies,
we will be experiencing a "taste" of local life in this small village. We plan to tour the nearby church and wine press followed by a tasting, visit an sweet, elderly village woman and learn how she makes candles in her home and explore the local museum that Dimitra created filled with so many interesting items that reflect the history of her village. After lunch and free time, we will enjoy a Sapphic poetry workshop followed by our very own re-enactments which are guaranteed to elicit a few snickers from the crowd!
Day 9-September 4th
Pavlopetri/Elafonisos Island/Circle/Workshop
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7.45-8.45 Goddesses yoga
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9.30 Departure
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11.30-13.00 Pavlopetri snorkeling
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13.30 Ferry to Elafonisos Island (Princess Diana's favorite Island)
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14.00-16.00 Lunch, shopping
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16:00 Departure
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18:00-18.30 Free time
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18.30-19:30 Workshop or CIRCLE
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19.30 Dinner
Off we go first thing in the morning to snorkle at Pavlopetri, the most ancient submerged city in the world! Dimitra will guide our snorkel tour over these underwater ruins, diving and bringing up remnants from the bottom! Then, we will hop on the ferry and head over to Princess Diana's favorite Island, Elafonisos and enjoy the gorgeous water and views while dining at a harborside taverna. Of course, we will leave a little time for shopping in this quaint, sceic village.
Day 10- September 5th
Napflio/Airport home or Ferry to Lesvos
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9.00 Departure
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12.00-16.30 lunch in Nafplio/boat tour to castle
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19.00 Arrival in Piraeus harbor
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20.00 Ferry to Lesvos departs
We will have a slower paced day starting with yoga and breakfast as always. Depending of the schedules of our local allies,
we will be experiencing a "taste" of local life in this small village. We plan to tour the nearby church and wine press followed by a tasting, visit an sweet, elderly village woman and learn how she makes candles in her home and explore the local museum that Dimitra created filled with so many interesting items that reflect the history of her village. After lunch and free time, we will enjoy a Sapphic poetry workshop followed by our very own re-enactments which are guaranteed to elicit a few snickers from the crowd!