Join us and together we will discover 'The Simple Cretan Life' with a heartfelt connection!
Our experiential tours
Our Family Farm
Meet our family
Cretan vibes is the brainchild of three generations – my grandma Urania, my mom Stella, and me, Marianna. Yet, our team extends beyond, encompassing the entire family! Today, our farm thrives under the care of the 3rd generation.
Our dream is to share the richness of Cretan culture and the virtues of the Cretan diet, offering a familial experience to our guests. We achieve this by providing a 100% hands-on cooking adventure and by guiding you through our family farm, unraveling the mysteries of extra virgin olive oil, Cretan vegetables, and herbs.
Our experiential tours are carefully crafted for those who are open to discovering and savoring authentic Cretan recipes passed down through generations. It’s an invitation for those who genuinely wish to immerse themselves in the authentic Cretan culture and way of living.Â
Come join us, and together, let’s embark on a journey to uncover ‘The Simple Cretan Life’ with a touch of warmth and heritage!
Customer experiences
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Meeting and sharing an experience with Mariana and Stella was a real treat. We were warmly welcomed and had a relaxing and informative afternoon, preparing and eating some amazing food.... read more The farm tour was interesting and informative, and their passion for food is infectious. Thank you for thoughtfully preparing our cooking experience. Highly Recommend!
November 18, 2022Cooking with these beautiful ladies was one of the highlights of our trip. I cannot recommend them enough! The instructions were easy to follow and the food was delicious! It... read more felt like cooking with family. If you’re ever in Crete you must take their class. It’s unforgettable
October 24, 2022Our hosts Stella and Mariana were absolutely delightful and very patient teachers as we prepared the meal together. Besides teaching us five great dishes, they also taught us some great... read more tips for preparing each one. A highlight was just the relaxed conversation between all the students and our hosts while cooking and eating our creations.
The pavilion, set in the midst of a working farm, was lovely and clean. The whole activity was very well organized and moved at a steady, but relaxed pace! The food was excellent and the session ended with more food than we eat!
October 21, 2022 -
Preparing the traditional Greek dishes, then eating them! This was the highlight of our trip. My adult son and I went, but you don’t list that as an option.... read more THANK YOU Marianna and Stella. It was wonderful.
October 18, 2022Our family of seven (kids in their late 20's and early 30's) had a wonderful time cooking lunch with Marianna and Stella.
Ingredients are superior quality and fresh... read more and the facility is top notch. Great equipment, sparkling clean and protected from the sun and wind while still being outside in their beautiful farm.
Marianna does a great job of explaining each step of her family recipes while Stella demonstrates. We learned a lot and enjoyed a delicious lunch with lots of leftovers for later. Recipes are clear so we can replicate when we get home (although it will be tough to duplicate the fresh ingredients).
They've mastered the art of combining professionalism with warmth. We felt like family by the time we left.
Strongly recommend.
September 19, 2022 -
What a wonderful experience for our entire family! Mariana and Mama Stella were warm and inviting, plus we learned how make a great meal.
September 5, 2022Marianna’s and Mama Stela’s cooking class was so enjoyable and informative. It taught us a lot about Cretan food and we had a lovely evening learning about Crete, the cuisine... read more and how to prepare a variety of amazing dishes, whilst also learning some very useful cooking techniques along the way (my mum is very pleased she can now grate a tomato and Mama Stela showed us how to roll the best thin dough). They provided us with all the equipment we needed along with some homemade drinks and a bottle of lovely red wine. The hostesses were so welcoming and helpful and I’d recommend this to everyone who comes to Crete It’s better than restaurant food.
August 22, 2022What an amazing cooking class! Marianna and her mother Stella are so sweet and welcoming. We learned a lot about Cretan food, cooked some classics and some unique dishes all... read more while watching the sunset over their beautiful farm.
We traveled from northern Crete and spent the day at the southern beaches before the class. Definitely worth the drive!
August 22, 2022