WAYS OF FEASTING

A five-night food and wine retreat from 6th-11th May

WAYS OF FEASTING

A five-night food and wine retreat from 6th-11th May

Noms du Jour is taking over Casa Mediterraneo for five nights of food, wine and island living. Though small, Kastellorizo packs a culinary punch. Alongside our guest chef Sian Redgrave and local Yiayias, we’ll explore the ancient flavours and cooking techniques of the island: freshly caught fish, rice-stuffed vegetables, dolmades and sun-dried octopus, wild samphire and local honey, baklava and katoumari, and chickpea stew and slow-cooked goat pulled straight from the oven. All paired with local wines.

Days revolve around immersive food experiences and sun-drenched pleasures. Early hikes. Swims after breakfast. Hands-on cooking workshops with locals. Sunset aperitivos on the terrace. Long dinners under the stars, served family-style. Market mornings, boat days, outdoor movie nights. And plenty of time to rest and explore in between. Come with friends, come with your partner, come on your own.

WHAT’S INCLUDED

— Five-night stay at Casa Mediterraneo (five sea-view suites and one Kappadocia-inspired room with a private terrace)

— Daily breakfasts under the pergola

— Three hands-on workshops exploring Kastellorizian cooking with local Yiayia's and our guest chef Sian Redgrave

— Chef-prepared lunches and dinners paired with local wines

— Daily sunset aperitivo

— Guided island hike including visits to the monastery and ancient olive oil press

— Day trip to Kaş, Turkey for a market tour 

— Half-day boat tour around the island (St. George and the Blue Cave) with a chef-prepared feast onboard

— Outdoor movie night at Casa Mediterraneo

— Welcome gift

WHAT’S NOT INCLUDED

— Airfare and transport to and from the island (we’re happy to assist with planning)

— Travel insurance

— Saturday night taverna dinner and Kaş Turkish brunch, both optional

— Additional beverages from the hotel bar

THE ITINERARY

Wednesday May 6th

Arrival on Kastellorizo
Check-in at Casa Mediterraneo, settle into your harbour-view room
First harbour swim!
Welcome aperitivo by NOMS at the Pergola bar
Dinner by Sian at Casa Mediterraneo

Thursday May 7th

Slow breakfast at Casa Mediterraneo
Morning Swim
Hands-on local workshop and shared lunch under the trees
Free time to explore the harbour, nap, read or swim
Sunset aperitivo 
Dinner by Sian at Casa Mediterraneo
Early breakfast at Casa Mediterraneo

Friday May 8th

Explore the weekly pazar (farmer’s market) with a local guide, farm-to-table Turkish breakfast, visiting our favourite boutique shops
Ferry to Kaş, Turkey (subject to numbers)
Return to Kastellorizo in the late afternoon for aperitivo 
Outdoor movie night and dinner by Sian at Casa Mediterraneo

Saturday May 9th

Breakfast at Casa Mediterraneo
Boat day around the island (Blue Cave and St. George) where you'll enjoy a sumptuous Greek feast onboard and many, many swims.
Sweets workshop with a local YiaYia
 Free time to unwind
Evening set-menu dinner at Lazarakis taverna (optional), otherwise a free evening to yourself
Guided hike around the island (monastery visit, ancient olive oil and wine press, herb foraging)
Breakfast at Casa Mediterraneo

Sunday May 10th

Whole fish preparation/cooking demonstration and harbour-side lunch
Foraged herb cocktail session at Casa Mediterraneo
Free time to nap the afternoon away 
Farewell dinner by Sian
Traditional Greek dancing with our friend Marianna

Monday May 11th

Last breakfast and farewell swim
Wave goodbye from the ferry

THE CHEF

Sian Redgrave is an Australian chef, food stylist and recipe developer whose work sits at the intersection of food, fashion and design. She uses food as both an expressive medium and a way of bringing people together, with her menus drawing on both historical techniques and contemporary aesthetics.

Rooted in tradition and deeply influenced by Mediterranean produce and coastal cooking – olive oil, seafood, vegetables, handmade pasta – Sian’s food is generous, ingredient-led and made to be shared. She has done chef residencies everywhere from Rae’s on Wategoes and Il Delfino in Australia to Casa Lawa and Numero Venti in Italy.

THE HOSTS

Your hosts, Madeleine Woon and Katerina van Camp, are the duo behind NOMS. A food and travel journalist and a stylist, respectively, they started NOMS as a way of building community around the smart, spirited people shaping food and wine culture. Kat brings over a decade of experience across styling and hospitality, including running the kitchen at Casa Mediterraneo last summer. Mad has written and edited for titles including T: The New York Times Style Magazine, RUSSH and ELLE. They launched the Ways of Feasting retreat series in Portugal last year at Helder Farm Studios alongside chef Julia Khan Anselmo of Feisty Feast and Cantina’s sommelier and anthropologist, Nikolina Skanderija.

They’ve travelled extensively, so much so that they often wonder whether they were put on Earth solely to holiday well – a theory friends, family and strangers on the internet seem to support, judging by how often they’re asked where to go next. Together, they've travelled to more than 30 Greek islands and counting.

THE PRACTICAL DETAILS

We’ll share everything you need to know ahead of your arrival, including a NOMS x Casa Mediterraneo guide to the best places to eat, shop and swim in Athens and Rhodes. Kastellorizo is entirely walkable. No cars, no rush. Once you’re on the island, you won’t need to organise transport.

Casa Mediterraneo offers six harbour-view rooms: five suites and one cosy Kappadocia-inspired room with a private balcony. You can explore each room in more detail on the “Suites” section. If you have any questions, we’re happy to assist –please email us at booking@casamediterraneo.com. Prices include accommodation, workshops, meals and all scheduled activities.

PRICING AND ROOMS

  • • €3,600 — 1 guest

    • €2,700 per person — 2 guests

    • €2,300 per person — 3 guests

    • €2,100 per person — 4 guests

    Best suited to a group of friends, or shared among retreat guests. (Double bed + two singles).

  • • €3,300 — private occupancy

    • €2,500 per person — shared (2 guests)

    Twin beds that can be kept separate or joined together. Book privately, with a friend or partner, or opt to be paired with another guest.

  • • €3,500 — private occupancy

    • €2,700 per person — double occupancy (2 guests, one bed)

    Best suited to solo travellers, couples or close friends sharing one bed.

  • • €3,300 — private occupancy

    • €2,500 per person — double occupancy (2 guests, one bed)

    Best suited to solo travellers, couples or close friends sharing one bed.

  • • €3,600 — private occupancy

    • €2,600 per person — shared (2 guests)

    Twin beds that can be kept separate or joined together. Book privately, with a friend or partner, or opt to be paired with another guest.

  • • €2,500 — private occupancy

    • €2,000 per person — double occupancy (2 guests, one bed)

    Best suited to solo travellers, couples or close friends sharing one bed.

The FAQ

  • Your ticket includes accommodation at Casa Mediterraneo, daily breakfasts, chef-prepared lunches and dinners (excluding one optional brunch in Kas and one taverna dinner), wine and aperitivo, hands-on workshops, scheduled excursions and boat day, plus all guided activities listed in the itinerary.

    Transport to and from Kastellorizo is not included.

  • Absolutely. The retreat is intimate and communal by nature. You can choose to share a room with another participant or book a private suite for extra privacy.

  • Yes. You’re welcome to share a room or book privately. Just select the appropriate room when booking. The Family suite accommodates up to four guests if you’d like to turn this into a group trip.

  • Not at all. This is a hands-on retreat, but it’s relaxed and collaborative. Curiosity is far more important than skill.

  • This is an inclusive retreat. All activities — including hikes and swims — are optional. If needed, we can organise taxis for certain excursions.

  • Yes, we take allergies and dietary needs into account. Please let us know in advance at bookings@casamediterraneohotel.com so we can plan accordingly.

  • You can reach Kastellorizo via domestic flight from Athens (via Rhodes) or by ferry from Rhodes or Kaş, Turkey. We’re happy to help you plan your journey.

  • Check-in begins at 2PM on May 6.

    Check-out is at 11AM on May 11.

  • We strongly recommend purchasing travel and medical insurance, as it is not included in the retreat price.

  • Yes. The schedule is thoughtfully paced, with ample time to swim, explore the harbour, rest or simply enjoy the sweetness of doing nothing.

  • Light layers, swimwear, comfortable shoes for walking, and something you feel good in for long dinners under the stars. A detailed packing guide will be sent ahead of the retreat.

  • To confirm your place, a deposit of €800 deposit is required. The remaining balance is due on the 27th April, 2026. Due to the nature of the retreat, payments are non-refundable. If you can no longer attend, you are welcome to transfer your place to someone else.

    Please note, if we do not reach the minimum number of participants, the retreat will be cancelled with at least three weeks’ notice and your deposit will be refunded in full. In this case, you will still have the option to stay at Casa Mediterraneo for these dates at the regular room rate. For this reason, we recommend taking out travel insurance.