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Jody Potiker
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What is Sacred Roots Journey??
Consider our trips if you have one or more of these desires:
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Looking for inspiration and renewal
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Gain new friendships and and life long connections
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Excited to learn about Greek culture, mythology, archeology, history, art, gastronomy, theater, music, dance with an expert!​
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Love adventure and to explore new people, places and things
​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 won't just be seeing the sights, we will be experiencing them. We will travel to ancient archeological sites, museums 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. Most days we come together in a circle and with Jody's compassionate guidance, we share our insights and experiences and whatever else is moving inside of us... And, on top of all that, it is a heck of a lot of fun!!
What's included:
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Accommodations
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Ground transportation​
(except upon initial arrival)
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Day trip to Delphi with lunch
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Daily breakfast​
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Workshops, events, tours​
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Museum entrances
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Wine tasting
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​Special gifts
What's not included:​​
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Initial ride from airport to hotel
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Taxi to airport from port (pt 1 only)
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lunch/dinner (except those listed)
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Alcohol (except wine tasting)​
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International airfare​
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Travel insurance
Day 1-August 28th, Friday
(ATHENA & DIONYSUS)
Full Moon in Acropolis & Night Out on the Town!
Athinais Hotel, Athens
15.30-17.00 Opening CIRCLE - Introduction
​17.30-20.30 Dionysus amphitheater, full moon tour and experience in Acropolis
21.00-22.00 Dinner in Psiri, the locals hotspot
Our journey begins in Athens with a guided tour of the Acropolis, culminating in an unforgettable moment: the full moon rising over Parthenon: a masterpiece of architecture and sacred mathematics. Presiding over it is Athena, a powerful feminine archetype. Though armed, unlike Ares, god of war, Athena is the goddess who fights for, not against—for justice, equal rights, democracy, and creative freedom. As we walk these ancient stones under the full moon, we are invited to reflect on ourselves: Where can wisdom guide our courage? As twilight deepens, we first gather at the Theatre of Dionysus, where we explore the birth of theater. While many ancient cultures preserved ritual strictly as ceremony, in Athens ritual transformed into drama, daring to place the human soul’s doubt, faith, suffering, and transformation at the center of sacred expression. How did this contribute to the evolution of democracy?
Today we experience Delphi’s dramatic landscape, nestled between steep cliffs that inspire awe. We will ascend the terraces of the sanctuary, in openness to the invisible. Apollo’s Oracle of Delphi spoke through the Pythia, the woman visionary. Kings, city-states, and seekers approached her not for certainty, but for insight, learning that wisdom often arrives through mystery rather than answers. Carved into Apollo’s sanctuary were the Delphic Maxims, timeless ethical and spiritual principles such as “Know Thyself,” “Nothing in Excess,” and “Be Mindful of the Moment.” During our journey you will get selected maxims as practical compass points. Through a guided tour in the Delphi Museum we trace how Art forms evolved from prehistoric to classical ones. A delicious traditional lunch, inspired by shepherd cuisine, awaits us on a terrace overlooking the majestic canyon.
Day 3-August 30th, Sunday
(DEMETER & PERSEPHONE)
Eleusinian Mysteries
Arion Hotel, Xylocastro
​10:00-12:00 Eleusinian Mysteries
14.00 Lunch
15:00-15.30 Dimitra's botanical mythological walk
15.30-17.00 Swim, rest, or walk in the pine tree beach forest
17.00-19.30 Local tour and visit to Dimitra’s ancient ship exhibition
19.30 Dinner on the beach
We will head off to the Peloponnesse region to our first stop at one of the most sacred sites in Greece, Eleusis. This is Demeter's and Persephone's Sanctuary and place of the Eleusinian Mysteries. There, in the midst of this historically significant place, Dimitra will engage us in a very special experience and then we will visit the museum. Then, off to Xylocastro (Dimitra's seaside home) where we will enjoy some time at the sea in our beautiful, beachfront hotel. There will be a variety of activities to choose from followed by a special, seaside dinner.
A ceremony is taking place
Day 4- August 31st, Monday
(HERCULES & ARTEMIS)
Myth and Flow: Hercules Gorge, Cave of the Lakes and Artemis Temple
Arion Hotel, Xylocastro
​9.15-10.15 Ride on the “toothed train” through Hercules gorge
11.00-12.00 Cave of the Lakes tour
12.30-13.30 Visit the Artemis site
14.00-16.00 Lunch in a mountain village
18.30-19.30 Circle
19.30 Dinner at SF restaurant.
21.00 Greek dances class and party
We journey into the wild beauty of Vouraikos Hercules Gorge riding the Odontotos rack railway AKA historic "toothed" mountain train along cliffs and bridges as rushing waters and dramatic rock formations unfold around us. The track runs from Diakopto to Kalavryta, passing through the Vouraikos Gorge and the village of Zachlorou. Along the way, openings to cave systems can be seen as well as impressive stalagmites. Some of these appear to recreate scenes like naturally formed dioramas, such as at the site known as the Dikastiria (or Courthouse) – so named due to the formations that resemble a judge presiding over a court. We will explore the mystical Cave of the Lakes, a rare underground world shaped over millennia, and continue to the remains of an ancient sanctuary of Artemis—revealing how sacred sites are in deep harmony with the natural world and our inner world. In the evening, we learn traditional Greek dances, followed by a party.
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Day 5- September 1st, Tuesday
(HERA and HESTIA)
Hera's Sanctuary, Perachora, Lake Vouliagmeni
Arion Hotel, Xylocastro
​​​7.45-8.45 Goddesses Yoga
7.30-9.30 Breakfast
910.30-12.30 Guided tour in Hera’s Sanctuary
12.30-15.00 Lunch at Vouliagmeni Lake tavern, swimming and ancient lyre music experience
18.00–19.00 Circle on the Hera’s Sanctuary experience
19.00 Dinner and fine Greek organic wine tasting
The Heraion, set beside a tranquil bay, is one of the oldest sanctuaries dedicated to the ancient feminine goddess Hera. Here, we delve into an experiential initiation at the sanctuary of one of the most misunderstood feminine divinities, inviting deep reflection on personal journey, identity, and the challenges of womanhood. We will also sense the presence of Hestia, goddess of the hearth. At Lake Vouliagmeni, during lunch at a serene traditional fish tavern, we will experience something truly unique: ancient music brought back to life by a master lyre maker and performer. Returning to Xylokastro at sunset, we conclude the day with gourmet cuisine and organic Nemean wines tasting by the sea.
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Day 6- September 2, We (ZEUS)
Step into the fatherly God Zeus and the Ancient Games
Napflio
7.30-9:30 Breakfast
10.30-13.00 Guided tour in Zeus temple and oracle, Museum of Mycenaean Golden Treasure
Ancient Games & athlete’s empowerment experience
13.30 Arrival in Nafplio, check-in at hotel
14.00 Lunch and free time
18.00-19.00 Circle
19.30 Dinner and nightlife
On our way to Nafplio, we will visit Ancient Nemea, home of the Nemean Games, second in importance only to Olympia. Entering the ancient stadium through the original vaulted passage, the Krypte, we experience a moment of empowerment as we step—and may even run—on the same track where athletes once competed. We will admire the 3,500-year-old Mycenaean gold jewelry exhibition in the museum. Standing among the impressive columns of the Temple of Zeus, we sense the presence of the fatherly divine and explore the symbolism of a sanctuary that once drew pilgrims from across the Mediterranean world. A tasting of organic Nemean wines connects ancient agricultural wisdom with contemporary craft. We then arrive in Nafplio, where we enjoy dinner at a historic tavern with traditional cuisine and live music.
Day 7- September 3, Thur
Enjoying the Most Romantic Town in Greece
Napflio
7.30-9.30 Breakfast
10.00-13.00 Nafplio guided tour
13.00-15.00 Lunch
18.00–19.00 Workshop on Sappho and Eros
19.30 Dinner at Vasilis Tavern with live Greek music
Over the next five days, we immerse ourselves in the living history of nafplio, Greece’s most romantic town and home of artists beyond Greece. We wander through its old streets shaped by Venetian, Ottoman, and Greek influences, explore the Palamidi Fortress with its sweeping views of land and sea, and visit the floating Bourtzi Castle by boat. With enough time for elegant shopping and artistic discoveries, we experience Nafplio not as a museum, but as a vibrant, living town, alive with beauty, art, and romantic nightlife. According to mythology, the town was founded by Nafplios, the son of god Poseidon and the daughter of Danaus (Danaida) Anymone. The town’s history traces back to the prehistoric era when soldiers from here participated in the Argonautic expedition and the Trojan War alike. The town declined during the Roman times and flourished again during the Byzantine times. Frankish, Venetian and Turkish conquerors left their mark in the town and strongly influenced its culture, architecture and traditions during the centuries. Ancient walls, medieval castles, monuments and statues, Ottoman fountains and Venetian or neoclassical buildings mesmerize the visitor with their unique architecture and beauty.
Day 8- September 4th, Friday
(ASCLEPIUS & HEPIONE)
The Greatest Holistic Healing Center of the Ancient Mediterranean World
Hotel in Napflio
7.30-9.00 Breakfast
10.00-12.00 Epidaurus Healing Center & amphitheater
Visit a Greek ceramic store
13.00-16.00 Swimming and Lunch at Mouriea restaurant
19.30 Dinner at Mezedopoleio
By walking the grounds of the Asclepieion, the greatest holistic Healing Center of the ancient world, we trace the ancient pathways of healing: cleansing, incubation, embodiment rituals, nature walks—including within the Tholos labyrinth—herbal medicine, surgical knowledge, prayer, and theatrical and musical plays. In the world-famous ancient amphitheater of Epidaurus, we test the miraculous acoustics with our own voices and feel how its precise architecture embraces kosmos, harmonizing human presence with the natural and divine order. Nearby, we visit a ceramic workshop, to shop and to learn how ancient Greek pottery was created. Then, lunch under the shade of mulberry trees and swimming. Returning to Nafplio we ensure another culinary experience at an exceptional Mezes Tavern.
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Day 10- September 6th, Sunday
(ISLAND CRUISES)
Sail the Greek Islands: Day Cruise to Hydra & Spetses
​7.30-8.00 Breakfast
8.00-8.30 Traveling to Tolo port
8.30-19.30 Cruise to Hydra and Spetses islands
20.00 Dinner out in Napflio
We will cruise across the Argolic Gulf for the whole day to experience Greek island life. Our first stop is Hydra, a cosmopolitan island, an artistic haven of grace where cars never arrived and authenticity endures. We will continue to Spetses, known for its maritime heritage and refined elegance. There, you can stroll along neoclassical waterfronts, swim and sense the rhythm of island living. On the way back to Nafplio we will enjoy the sunset on board.
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Day 11- September 7th, Monday
(APHRODITE)
Love through the Ages: Aphrodite and Apostle Paul
Ancient Corinth
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7.30-9.00 Breakfast
12.00-14.00 Tour in ancient Corinth site
Apollo’s temple, museum and ancient agora (plaza)
Love ritual at Apostle Paul’s altar.
14.00-17.00 Lunch, shopping
17.00 Corinth Canal photo stop and depart for Piraeus port
19.00 Arrive at Ferry to Lesvos
Our journey concludes in Ancient Corinth, once one of the wealthiest and most cosmopolitan cities of antiquity—so prosperous that the saying arose: “Not everyone can sail to Corinth.” Ancient Corinth was the Holy Prostitute Center, where Aphrodite was worshipped. In the Museum next to Apollo’s Doric temple, artifacts of daily life, ritual, and trade reveal the daily life of men, women and holy prostitutes in a city shaped by worldly exchange. Walking through the Agora, the vibrant heart of public life, we trace the footsteps of merchants, philosophers, sailors—and centuries later, Apostle Paul. A meeting place of Aphrodite’s sacred love and early Christian agape.
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