The palace of Zeus was Mount Olympus. At its slopes, above the sea, you will find the pretty village of Palaios Panteleimonas, with its ancient stone houses, enchanted alleys and its church square vaulted by gigantic plane trees. There we reside, and from there we go on excursions to the sights of the surrounding area and explore the breathtaking natural beauty of Mount Olympus.

We meet Zeus and Hera in poetry and myth as well as in art and philosophy. We follow in their footsteps in the sanctuaries of Dion and Vergina and we let ourselves be filled by their spirit during our workshop-sessions.

As every morning we start our day on the guesthouse terrace with its magnificent view on Mt Olympus and the sea. After some easy exercise and authentic Greek breakfast Christoph will give an introductory talk on how to deal with ancient thought and why it still contains so much significant wisdom waiting to be explored. The second part of the morning is dedicated to storytelling, as you will listen to the most crucial myth of the celestial royal couple Hera & Zeus. For lunchbreak in about 30 minutes you will travel to Dion, the mayor Zeus-Sanctuary of the ancient Macedonian where Alexander the Great once performed his masterpiece of leadership when gathering his vassals before embarking for his campaign against the Persian. You will explore the remnants of the location, listen to some poetry on Zeus recited by Christoph, and proceed later in the afternoon to the seaside where you can relax either by taking a bath in the crystal-clear water or have a drink in the famous Gallaria-Bar nearby … or both. Dinner will take place after your return to Agnanti Guesthouse.

Hera is far more than the ever-jealous, troublesome wife of an unfaithful husband. In his morning talk Christoph will introduce you to the queen of Heaven. She is the descendant and heir of Gaia, the most honourable mother of gods and men. And she manifests the power of tradition, family, and lineage. Therefore, her authority derives from a different layer of reality than Zeus’ one – and this exactly grants the couple an extraordinary power and authority. Male and female, conscious and subconscious power-principles, sovereignty, and dignity converge in their common regiment. As for Zeus later in the morning you will explore the Heran energy within in yourself, when Christine and Christoph invite you to an energetic Plug-in-Session. In the afternoon you will be on the road again, heading for Vergina, where after a brief lunch you will visit one of Europe’s most amazing museum built inside the ancient tumulus where the Macedonian king Philip II, father of Alexander the Great was buried. The grave goods found in his tomb testify to an unprecedented splendour and beauty. Before the final diner in Agnanti Guesthouse again you will have the opportunity for a relaxing dive into the sea and a nice drink at Gallaria Bar.