A Tale in the Depths of Agrafa

Hidden deep in the historic Agrafa Mountains, amidst a dense evergreen forest and in the heart of a picturesque gorge, this stone village is built like a small world in which time moves at its own pace. It consists of small houses and villas in traditional style, each with handmade details, warm wooden elements, a separate kitchenette and views of the majestic slopes of the mountain or the cool shadows of the forest. Access to the place is via a forest road for the last four kilometers, and its philosophy of life is in harmony with nature. There is no noise of cars around, no city rhythm – just the murmur of a river, clean air and silence in which you can hear yourself better.

Everything is handmade and personal

Here, everything is made with hands and heart – from the masonry and wood carving in the houses, to the food, which is prepared slowly according to old recipes. The products come from the own farm, where lambs, goats, chickens, ducks, rabbits are raised, as well as vegetables and herbs in gardens watered with spring water from the mountain. The bread is leavened and baked in a wood-fired oven, the butter is freshly churned from goat milk, and the jars of jams smell of seasonal fruits. The honey is from a local apiary, the wine and tsipouro are from their own cellar. The local women cook as they did for generations before them – slowly, with knowledge of traditions and with that special taste that is born when food is both care and ritual.

By the rules of nature

Here, hosts and guests follow the simple and sustainable rules of nature: water and electricity are conserved, lighting is with energy-efficient lamps, buildings are excellently insulated, and heating is from renewable sources. The hosts recycle, compost, and make sure every corner is clean and alive. Natural cleaning and cosmetic products are used everywhere, prepared on site from herbs gathered in the area. Resources are saved not because it is modern, but because it is a natural way of life – the way it has always been here.

SPA area and experiences

In the center of the village, a spa area awaits you, created as if to stop time. An indoor pool with a view of the forest, a cave-style sauna, a hammam with an arched ceiling and heated marble benches, a jacuzzi and therapies with herbs from the local meadows - everything here is designed to relax your body and free your mind. The aromas of essential oils, the subdued light and the silence, broken only by the murmur of water, make this place a natural continuation of the philosophy of harmony with nature.

The experiences that await you are diverse and strongly connected to nature and food: from hiking through forest trails and picking wild mushrooms, to tasting honey and wine in an open kitchen overlooking the pool. You can knead bread, roll out banitsa crusts, learn old recipes from the hosts or participate in a night barbecue in the forest. Spring is the time for gathering herbs and fresh berries, autumn – for wild mushrooms, and winter – for baking cakes in an oven.

Experience details

You can reserve them additionally with a comment to the order or in a separate e-mail to us, but they must be requested in advance, at least 7 days before the arrival date.

Healing SPA Journey
In the village | Surcharge on site: depending on the services (prices from 35 EUR per person) | Duration: 1 – 1.5 hours | No restrictions on the number of participants.
Enjoy the indoor pool and jacuzzi under the warm cascading waterfall, relax in the cave-style sauna with herbal steam and in the hammam with heated marble benches. The warm spring water and the aromas of local herbs bring deep relaxation and a sense of well-being. Complete the ritual in the relaxation area with a warm drink of 14 types of mountain herbs.

Wine tasting at Filia Gi Cellar
1 hour from the village | Included in the price of the offer – no extra charge | Duration: 1 hour | Minimum 2 people / maximum 15 people.
You can choose from 3 options:

The Duck: Tasting of three labels from The Duck series – dedicated to the ducks that enjoy their walk through the estate’s vineyard every morning. The Duck White – Assyrtiko, Malagusia, Muscat Noir, 2023; The Duck Rosé – Merlot, Syrah, 2023; The Duck Red – Limniona, Merlot, Syrah, 2022
White wines: Tasting of the estate's white wines. The Duck White – Assyrtiko, Malagusia, Muscat Black, 2023; Malagusia, 2023; Assyrtiko 2023.
Pure varietal wines: Tasting of the estate's four best-selling pure varietal labels: Malagouzia 2023; Assyrtiko 2023; Early Harvest Limniona 2021; Limniona Unfiltered 2020

Honey tasting
In the village | Surcharge: 90 BGN (45 EUR) per person | Duration: 1 hour | Minimum 4 people / maximum 15 people.
You will learn how to consume it, how it is produced without harming bees, and about its important role in our diet. You will try different types of honey from the region, combined with bread, cheese, and local pastries.

Wine tasting in an open kitchen
In the village | Surcharge: 180 BGN (90 EUR) per person | Duration: 2 hours | Minimum 4 people / maximum 15 people.
In a magical candlelit atmosphere, with classical music and a view of the illuminated pool, the hosts present 4 different wines from the vineyards of Thessaly, accompanied by specially selected appetizers for wine tasting. The menu includes simple, authentic flavors, wild foods and local tradition: sourdough bread baked on charcoal, local cheeses and cured meats, local pies, wild mushrooms in a pan and more. If desired, in this format you can also taste the wines of the Filia Gi winery, presented in the tasting options above.

Wild mushroom workshop
In the village | Surcharge: 100 BGN (50 EUR) per person | Duration: 1 hour | Minimum 4 people / maximum 15 people.
Discover the vast world of these edible delicacies. Learn all about cleaning, storing and preserving them. Cook together with a local mushroom expert and enjoy different types and recipes, accompanied by a glass of excellent wine from their own production.

BBQ in the forest, in an open area
To the village | Surcharge: 330 BGN (165 EUR) per person | Duration: 2 hours | Minimum 8 people / maximum 15 people.
A unique experience in the forest in the evening, with a bonfire and a barbecue buffet with light bites (from May to September). Alcohol is not included in the price.

Culinary class
In the village | Supplement: 30 BGN (15 EUR) per person | Duration: 1 hour | No restrictions on the number of participants.
Preparing from scratch a traditional banitsa with hand-rolled crusts.

Meteora – 1 hour and 20 minutes from the village

This experience is for connoisseurs who love to feel, to enjoy, to travel with an open heart. For the bohemians who find happiness in a glass of good wine, in laughter under the stars, and in a walk on a forest path.

All cottages and villas have a small basic kitchen.

Cozy Homes“
Warm and beautiful one-room houses, perfect for the winter season when the landscape outside is covered in snow.
30 sq m | 2 people | 1 bedroom

“Nests for Two” houses”
Detached houses with high ceilings and complete privacy. The open wooden roofs create warmth and coziness.
48–58 sq m | 2 people | 1 bedroom

House with a Loft
A two-story atmospheric house where stone and wood set the tone, and handmade items from the owner's collection add style.
85 sq m | 3 people | 1 bedroom

Little Villas
Spacious one-story houses with wonderful mountain views. Atmospheric, with stone, wood and handmade details.
60 sq m | 2 people | 1 bedroom

Manor Villas with a Loft
Luxury villas with exceptional aesthetics and impressive views of the gorge.
90 sq m | 4–5 people | 1 bedroom

Manor Houses
Special houses with stone and wood, decorated with unique items from the owner's personal collection.
100 sq m | 4–5 people | 2 bedrooms

Family Homes
Ideal for families or groups, with ground or first floor options. Spacious living room with fireplace - a perfect gathering place.
73/85 sq m | 4–5 people | 2 bedrooms

Villas with a Loft
Luxury villas with unique aesthetics and amazing views of the gorge.
82 sq m | 3 people | 1 bedroom