ABOUT
THE HOST
about the host
Garden Residence
a few words about us
We are of international background and after having worked and lived extensively overseas we chose to return to Greece with a vision to create a holiday home venture true to our hearts, appreciating the balance between functionality, luxury and sustainable design.
As a family and with friends that often visit, we ourselves enjoy all that the surrounding coastline and mountains have to offer; beaches, boating, snorkelling, canoeing, fishing, hidden coastal coves, trekking, mountain biking and waterfalls.
the area
Olympiada Chalkidiki
where wild mountains with rivers and waterfalls meet fabulous sandy beaches and crystal-clear seas
The holiday homes are situated at the entrance to the village of Olympiada which lies beside the site of ancient Stageira the birthplace of Aristotle the famous philosopher and tutor to Alexander the Great.
In the spring and summer, the mountains are abundant with wild flowers and herbs – all the nature that Aristotle studied.
The best oregano can be found at the sides of the mountain tracks and footpaths which we gather and dry – delicious sprinkled on Greek salad and feta cheese. The village makes its own feta cheese from sheep and goats that feed on these wild plants.