PISTACHIO COOKING RETREAT
AEGINA, GREECE
17-20 Sep 2026
Celebrate Aegina's famous pistachios with a long weekend of cooking, creativity, and island life during the annual Pistachio Festival.
Stay at the beautifully restored Rastoni 1928 Heritage Residence and experience the island through hands-on cooking workshops, visits to local producers, authentic Greek cuisine, and time to swim, explore, and unwind.
Discover the story behind Aegina's iconic ingredient while experimenting with flavours and techniques to create your own pistachio dishes in workshops centred on curiosity, collaboration, and creative exploration.
RETREAT HIGHLIGHTS
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Creative pistachio cooking workshops
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Visit to a local pistachio farm and producer
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Traditional Greek meals and local flavours
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Pistachio Festival celebrations
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Sunset visit to the Temple of Aphaia
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Free time to discover the island at your own pace
PROGRAM OVERVIEW
DAY 1
Arrival from 15h00, settle in, and welcome dinner.
DAY 2
Pistachio farm visit, free island exploration, creative cooking workshop, and Pistachio Festival evening.
DAY 3
Second cooking workshop, shared lunch, beach time, Temple of Aphaia visit, and traditional taverna dinner.
DAY 4
Closing breakfast and farewell by 11h00.
details
Price
€999 (shared room) or €1998 (private room)
Group size
8–12 participants
Included: Accommodation, all meals, workshops, activities, and local excursions.
Hosted by Sarah Rodrigues, founder of Fuzuê Collective, bringing together her background in gastronomy, art curation, hospitality, and a lifelong passion for exploring different cultures and ways of living. She creates immersive experiences where food, creativity, and connection come together, inviting participants to slow down, discover new perspectives, and share meaningful moments.
Just one hour from Athens by ferry, Aegina offers the perfect setting for a relaxed island escape filled with flavour, culture, and inspiration.