What happens when two creative German dudes meet up on the sexy island of Ibiza decide to run a famous night-club together and then design a hotel that finally fits their esthetic and vibe? Well, the answer is the white-washed & fresh-feeling San Giorgio Hotel on the sunny island of Mykonos, Greece of course! Keep in mind that in order to stay at this hotel, you will need to either be a friend or member of Soho house, and you can find all of those deets HERE. 

Sure – most folks immediately think of Santorini when they picture the Greek islands – but Mykonos is equally beautiful and has it’s own sensuous charms.

And that’s exactly what Thomas Heyne and Mario Hertel though when they first set eyes upon the hotel. Of course it helps that they both ran the famous Paradise Club some 300 meters from the hotel.

We could say: Sie waren auf jeden Fall an der richtigen Stelle zur richtigen Zeit (They were definitely in the right place at the right time)!

And what about the food you ask? Simply delicious! Mediterranean food in general is incredibly healthy (I am an ex-physician you know) and the Greek people serve up fabulous salads and fresh fish like nobody’s business.

At San Giorgio they make it top priority to use organic and locally sourced food. (Remember it is an island – so to import food is expensive and it is best to use whatever resources are right here.)

I could hardly get myself to refocus on writing this post after being waylaid by dreams of delicious Fillet of Sea Bream on fava puree served with organic cherry tomatoes, capers, coriander, olive oil and fresh lemon juice. Ah…

And the Seafood Paella put me into a bit of a frenzy picturing a stunning mix of prawns, calamari, mussels, fresh vegetables and octopus (and believe me, the Greeks know how to do octopus). I might be having a food orgasm here. Geesh.

And if I managed to have one too many “San Giorgio Love’s” in the evening (made with Mastiha, fresh yellow grapefruit juice, handmade Mykonian cactus marmalade and Greek pine honey) – I could always detox in the morning with a “Hangover” from the juice bar made with: bananas, strawberries, pears and cardamom cinnamon hibiscus syrup.

Okay, I think I need to get a grip on myself ….. 🙂

So now you’re probably thinking what is there to do on this lovely island – and I’ve got some suggestions for you.

First you must visit Little Venice. Originally these homes were built by the ship captains that would frequent the islands and these guys weren’t stupid – who wouldn’t want to live on this gorgeous island? Filled with little shops, cafes, and people watching – it’s the perfect place to walk around and enjoy some free time at.

And while you’re in the area – do visit the 16 iconic windmills that are on the island. Do like the locals and on your way over from Little Venice have a glass of ouzo and a snack. There’s a lovely little museum in the area too if you want to learn more about the culture here.

Feeling spiritual? If you want a beautiful sunrise experience go visit the Paraportiani Church. You won’t regret the stunning views of the Mediterranean as the sun makes it’s glorious appearance. You should also know that although the island is small – it has a church for every day of the year – at least 365 of them!

If you want a bit of adventure – take a ferry over the the island of Delos. Take a whole day to do this as it is supposedly the birthplace of Apollo (the god of music and light) and Artemis (the goddess of the wilderness, animals and the hunt) and was the religious capital of the Ionian islands. Make sure you visit the ruins and have a ceremony there with your group – the mythology is fascinating and if you manage to tie it into what you are teaching on your retreat it will be a very powerful experience.

As for the rooms there are 32 including 2 suites so there is plenty of room for your group. The buildings are typical white-washed plaster forms with a very clean and simple minimalist style. I’m a bit of a design freak and I love the eclectic pieces that they have in each room with those tiny pops of color adding occasional interest and delight.

Yes, there is air-conditioning, full internet, showers that work – but if you’re looking for a TV, sorry. This is not a Marriott and you don’t want to loose your chill vibe watching the news.

Forget the TV, and instead luxuriate on soft white pillows and perfectly bleached white sheets smelling fresh from the Mediterranean air.

And when you tire of the lovely pool at the hotel, you can explore any of the secluded (and not so secluded) beaches on the island, have a scrumptious fresh fish lunch on the beach followed by a painterly sunset in Little Venice (accompanied by an ouzo of course – and yes, it does taste like licorice).

So do let me know what you think of Mykonos – and if you’ve been there before! Post below or in our Facebook Community Group.

To your wanderlust life, Sheri xo

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Dr Sheri Rosenthal is known as one of the most sought after retreat strategists for coaches, speakers, and authors — and is the owner of Journeys of the Spirit Travel®, a boutique agency specializing in the planning and management of group travel.

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