There is a growing number of people who, along with the usual attractions of a Mediterranean holiday - the warm climate, interesting cultural setting and pleasing local environment - are seeking to spend their free time developing creative, personal, interpersonal and professional skills, better health and new levels of personal fulfilment.

On the edge of the village of Zarka (Zarakes to non-locals) is a quiet valley set amongst the rolling and sometimes dramatic landscape of the southern region of the Greek island of Evia (Euboea in Greek). Here we have ten acres of hillside olive grove, a restored traditional stone house, a large circular meeting hall and a delightful swimming pool. This gentle rural setting is the venue for a wide and exciting range of activities which focus on the themes of health, creativity and the exploration of self and environment.

Courses, seminars and professional trainings, varying in length from two hours to two weeks, are complemented by times when the facilities of the centre are available for more individual and personal work. Course participants are usually accommodated at the Centre itself or in properties in the old village and our accommodation is also be available for rent on a self catering basis for those who wish to design their own experience. For those not wishing to take part in activities at the Centre, the valley provides a perfect place for rest and retreat, a form of sanctuary where visitors frequently comment on the enhanced quality of their sleep and dreams, and their enjoyment of the natural setting and its wildlife.

The theme of the centre is 'Health and Creativity' . We believe that working with our individual health issues and a range of creative media can become a journey of personal fulfilment. Our events also promote investigation ofour relationships with each other and the natural environment. This is a venue where learning and the development of practical skills can be enjoyably combined in a beautiful and relaxing environment.

The Centre, pool and all accommodation is available for leaders wishing to bring their own group, for small seminars/conferences, and for family or group celebrations. Please contact us with your particular requirements.

Over the coming years we will be hosting a range of activities including:
Bodywork - such as Massage, Aromatherapy, Shiatsu, Tai Chi, Yoga.
Therapies - such as Psychotherapy, Art-, Music-, Drama-, Writing-therapy.
Creative Arts - such as Music, Dance, Writing, Theatre, Painting, Sculpture, Pottery, Mosaics.
Holistic approaches to Medicine - Herbal Medicine, Homeopathy, Oriental and Traditional Medicine.
Personal and Career Development - such as Stress Management, Memory Skills, Creative Thinking, Communication Skills, Assertiveness, Conflict Resolution.
Cultural and Environmental Studies - such as Geology, Archaeology, Botany, Ornithology and Organic Horticulture.