General information
HELLENIKON IDYLLION
A holiday and meeting center for the culturally and artistically inclined
where
muses, nature and spirit
combine harmoniously and
creatively.
Paradise = beach-garden-orchard
For the eyes, palate and spirit
Hellenikon Idyllion is situated directly on the beachfront in the typically Greek village of Selianitika - one of the quaintest villages on the north-west coast of the Pelloponnes.The large (4000 mē) grounds contain beautiful flower beds, lots of roses, lots of trees, lovely vine-covered pergolas, an orchard and a vegetable garden. There are villa apartments and bungalows for individuals and families, as well as for groups of up to 100 peole - choirs, orchestras, drama troupes, school classes etc. - all are welcome!
For the eyes and palate...
In
the orchard there
are orange, lemon,
grapefruit, fig, pomegranate and
olive trees. Also grape vines.
The smell of jasmine, roses and other flowers
wafts
on to the balconies and patios.
Cyclads
are dotted around and birds build their nests
in the branches
of the big silver poplars, which rustle in the wind and provide welcome
shade in summertime.
For the spirit...
All through the year we offer a sophisticated cultural and artistic program which includes courses
in various instruments, orchestra, chamber and choir music, singing,
dancing, theatre, painting,
archaeology, antique Greek philosophy and literature as well as classical and
modern Greek.
For rehearsals and concerts
there is a
grand piano (Schimmel) in a glass pavilion. Other rooms with pianos
,
cellos, contrabasses - even a set of drums - are also at your disposal. In the garden you
will find both
a covered and an
open-air stage for concerts, theatre productions and dance performances.
A
library with journals, music and books with a cultural tenor adjoins a communal room
with
a television and a large fireplace for cosy winter evenings.
We
are happy to help you organize your concerts and performances and to combine
them
with excursions to classical Greek sites if you so wish.
New: Additionally, we offer an extra free service to all chamber music
friends who
wish to
be independent and for whom the program is not sufficient:
Tell
us which instrument you play, as a professional or as an amateur, and
your free dates.
We will pass on your wishes to people with the same aptitude so
that a chamber music meeting can be arranged
which will provide the chance for a
creative
cultural exchange as well as common pleasure.
Naturally, we offer the same service to all friends of dancing, theatre, singing, choir, painting; friends
of
gardening, hiking, literature, classical
and modern Greek language,
philosophy and archeology. Let us know your interests, hobbies
and free dates.
We will try
to find people of the same mind for you here.
For families with children and for individuals
All our apartments and bungalows (separate kitchen) provide cooking facilities and a 'fridge.
Hellenikon Idyllion is a paradise for children with table tennis, lawns in the garden to play on and many hollywood swings.
The stone oven parties with Greek specialities, music and dancing, the concerts, the beach and the village Selianitika at one's doorstep offer a lot of fun and a wonderful atmosphere. Aquatic sports, films in English language,taverns and restaurants with dancing are other enjoyable distractions.
The
tropical and citrus fruit which can be consumed directly from the trees, the grapes
from the vines and the vegetables and herbs from the
biological garden
guarantee a tasty and healthy diet.
In
wintertime we offer walks and excursions -for groups and individuals- with well-prepared descriptions of routes and transfers.
The central
position of Selianitika makes it possible to get nearly everywhere by train, bus or
ferry.
Combine
recreation with nature and enjoy the relaxing and inspiring atmosphere of this
cultural holiday site.
Price Notice:
Lodging prices increase from Euro 90.- (increase from Euro 120.- during high season) Please have a look at the links below this page, where you can find
Staying at the "Hellenikon Idyllion" without lodging is possible but limited, with an increase of Euro 50.- per person/ per week for the use of the large and idyllic garden with its fruit, flowers, grape-vines and close proximity to the sea. This also includes the use of the rehearsal rooms and the taking part in the events of the house.
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Hellenikon Idyllion and Andreas Drekis,
After finishing
at the humanistic gymnasium of Egion, he studied national economy at the University of Berne in Switzerland under the supervision of Prof. Tuchtfeld. In 1968, while he was attending the course -"Ziele der Wirtschaftspolitik" (goals of business policy) he wanted to create a new science with the aim of establishing a link among all sciences. |
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Andreas Drekis at October2005
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Garden of Eden with Cultural Program
Excerpt of "The Glocke", a newspaper of Westfalen, 30th July, 1995.
...In all this Andreas Drekis has very distinct ideas of the category of his guests. Especially welcome are guests who have creative and intellectual interests, as well as an interest in antique -greek culture and a love of nature. Daytrips to the antique-sites of Delphi, Epidaurus, Mykene, Olympia, Korinth and others are possible. The guest should also be enthusiastic about Beauty and Truth. He does not think this way out of arrogance, but out of the deep wish to revive ideals, that are in danger of being lost...
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| For Winter-Holidays | Programm 2006/7 |
Hellenikon Idyllion, Andreas Drekis, GR 25100 Selianitika/ Egion
mobil 0030 6972263356