Mythic Greece
Home of the Goddess, Garden of the Gods
JUNE 23 - JULY 5, 2027
FOR PRIESTESSES AND THEIR PARTNERS
A Priestess & Partner Pilgrimage to Eleusis, Delphi & the Aegean
June 23 – July 5, 2027 · 12 Nights / 13 Days
Return to the Sacred Hive
You have walked these lands before, beloved.
You have spoken in the voice of the oracle,
tended the sacred hive,
and anointed your body with the nectar of the gods.
Now, the Melissae Bee Priestesses of Greece call you home, Beloved.
This is a pilgrimage of return — not only to sacred sites, but to sacred self.
Join me in this spectacular setting to explore
Mythic Greece: Home of the Goddess, Garden of the Gods
You will find all the information you need to make your decision on this page,
but ultimately, it’s a knowing in the body and a calling in the heart.
SSSSHHHH, DON’T TELL EGYPT…
I fell in love with Greece!
I will be honest, last year Greece wasn’t even on my radar. My travels to the Mediterranean took me elsewhere as my heart was devoted to my beloved Egypt and my ancestral home of Italy.
But, oh my! Greece has well and truly stolen my heart.
Having just returned from one of the greatest travel experiences of my life - and I have had some extraordinary travels - I am so excited to share with you the Myth & Mysteries of Ancient Greece - a priestess pilgrimage to the sacred sites of Eleusis and Delphi.
The Tale of the Serpent and the Bees
High in the mythic mountains of Delphi, where the Pythia or serpent priestess once entered trance to speak Apollo’s truth, the stones still shimmer with power.
But long before the cult of Apollo took root, the land was tended by the Melissae — the bee priestesses — wild and wise women who whispered the will of the cosmos and carried the honeyed codes of prophecy, sacred union, and ecstatic communion with the unseen.
Their lineage flows like golden nectar through time — threading through Eleusis, the sacred sanctuary of Demeter and Persephone, where the Great Mysteries of descent and rebirth were enacted for centuries.
Following in the footsteps of the mysterious Eleusinian rites, we are called into a new relationship with life and death as we consciously connect to the realms beyond. Then, having prepared the way, we are ready to receive the power awaiting us at the Oracle at Delphi and her guiding principle to KNOW THYSELF.
What more luscious goodness is waiting for you in the depths of your soul?
We gather as modern Melissae, awakening the ancient codes within our bodies, voices, and wombs. We walk the Sacred Way. We invoke the spiral teachings of the Tholos. We listen for the hum beneath the stones — the resonance of the feminine oracle rising again.
The Promise of this Path
Through sacred pilgrimage, temple work, ritual, and rest, you will:
Awaken the visionary oracle within
Reclaim the voice of prophecy and inner guidance
Embody the lost mysteries of Eleusis and Delphi
Commune with sacred sites of Delphi, Eleusis, and the Aegean
Explore two subterranean caves holding the mysteries of Ancient Greece
Tour the cliffside monasteries of Mateora on e-bikes
Experience healing thermal spa waters of Evia Island
Sail on a private boat to gorgeous secluded beaches for snorkeling
Enjoy sacred shopping on the Mama-Mia island of Skiathos
THIS TRIP IS THE PERFECT BLEND OF EMBODIED MYSTERY
AND FABULOUS FUN!
Offered by invitation only.
TRIP DETAILS
The Sacred Experience
This sacred journey offers the perfect alchemy of
devotion and delight, myth and embodiment, structure and spaciousness.
You’ll be held in the arms of a stunning private seaside estate located in a protected bay on the Agean Sea, with lush gardens, private beach, magnificent views, and the gentle hum of bees weaving through olive trees.
Your journey includes:
12 nights of luxury lodging (private or shared accommodation)
Daily movement, meditation, and breathwork to anchor the body temple
Sacred excursions to Eleusis, Delphi, Corycian Cave, Theopetra Cave, and Meteora
Evia Island — Thermal beach, plus choice of spa or town (lunch on your own)
Immersive Temple Work and embodied practices drawn from the Melissae lineage
Sacred Circles and Sisterhood/Brotherhood, woven with ritual and reverence
A sacred shopping day on the picturesque island of Skiathos (a “Mamma Mia” island)
Fun-filled boat rides and excursions to nearby beaches and ruins
Time to swim, canoe, snorkel, sunbathe, and integrate the mystery
Most meals lovingly prepared by our private chef (two lunches are not included)
Transfer from central Athens to our sanctuary (Returns will be coordinated, but price is not included)
Why the Bees?
Why Now
The bees have always known the way —
to the flower,
to the womb,
to the mystery.
The Melissae were more than priestesses — they were Oracles, Midwives, Healers, and Guides. They held the Greek Mysteries and carried the codes of cyclical wisdom, ecstatic union, and divine feminine power.
Their ways were largely hidden, nearly lost to time. But now, as the world teeters on the edge of transformation, their hum returns.
We gather to re-member the ancient intelligence
that lives within us, to let our inner honey rise to our lips, to speak, act, love, and lead from the deep well of our sacred power.
Your Sanctuary by the Sea
A Private Villa on the Aegean Coast
Our home for this sacred journey is a stunning, secluded luxury villa perched on the Aegean Sea, offering the perfect blend of privacy, beauty, and enchantment.
Wander through lush olive groves and flowering gardens, nap in the shade of a fig tree, or sip tea on a terrace overlooking the sea. The villa features:
A private dock and rock beach for swimming, sunbathing, and seaside rituals
A serene pool and sun deck for deep relaxation and water blessing practices
Spacious shared and private rooms, thoughtfully appointed with comfort and style
Ample indoor and outdoor gathering spaces for our sacred circles, movement, and meals
A private chef, preparing nourishing Greek-inspired meals with local ingredients
Access to canoes, snorkel gear, and walking trails, inviting nature into your daily practice
From sunrise meditations to sunset temple rituals, this villa becomes more than a place to stay — it becomes an altar, a womb, and a sanctuary for our sisterhood.
In this place, time slows down, the veil between worlds thins, and the ancient codes of the Melissae whisper to our hearts.
Your Invitation
Join me, June 23 - July 5, 2027
A special group of souls have been invited to gather for a magical voyage. We will journey together on this unforgettable path of beauty, devotion, and mythic remembrance.
The hive is forming.
Come, beloved.
The honey is waiting.
ENROLL NOW
Choose Your Room
All rooms are shared with a partner or roommate.
Prices listed are per person.
Pricing includes 12 nights/13 days accommodations, most meals, wine/beer at the villa.
Each participant is asked to bring €750 in cash upon arrival for the temple day-trips and excursions.
Airfare and travel insurance are not included.
Please commit mindfully - there are no refunds, although you may transfer your place to another vetted person.
Deluxe Shared Room
RETREAT + DELUXE SHARED ROOM WITH PRIVATE BATH $5497per person
€750 in cash upon arrival for excursions
This superior shared accommodation offers the following:
Spacious room size
Comfortable twin beds / queen beds
Ensuite bathroom
Beautiful view
Superior Shared Room
RETREAT + SUPERIOR ACCOMMODATIONS
$5997 per person
€750 in cash upon arrival for excursions
Superior accommodations offer at least three of the following amenities:
Extra spacious room size and/or sitting area
Comfortable king or queen bed
Luxurious and/or artfully appointed ensuite bathroom
beautiful view or private terrace
Meet your Hosts
TOUR LEADER & CEREMONIALIST
Dr. Rima Bonario
Dr. Rima Bonario is an internationally respected sacred pilgrimage leader, ritual guide, and modern-day priestess devoted to awakening the sovereign feminine in herself and others.
With over 30 years of experience in transformational work, she curates mythic journeys that weave ancient wisdom with embodied practice — guiding women into direct communion with the sacred.
Through her work in temple arts, anointing, archetypal embodiment, and soul-mapped initiation, Rima has led pilgrimages across Egypt, Hawaii, Central America, and now, Greece, activating sacred sites and the souls called to remember them.
She is known for creating immersive spaces of beauty, depth, and profound inner alchemy where women reclaim their power, purpose, and divine voice.
MOVEMENT, BREATHWORK, AND CIRCLE SUPPORT
Krista Porvaznik and Jay Peterson
I am delighted to have the support of Krista and Jay for our pilgrimage this year.
Krista is a lifelong student of nature, movement, and consciousness expansion, weaving embodiment practice into every space she holds. A yoga teacher, executive coach, and modern-day priestess offering the ancient ritual of anointing, she guides others into deep communion with the body as a gateway to remembering one's true nature. She is the author of Questing with the Elements and leads transformational immersions, retreats, and international pilgrimages to sacred sites, including solo journeys such as Journey of the Gift Seeds and Soul-batticals. Her clients call her a "mind yogi" — someone whose presence evokes profound, lasting shifts in how people move through the world.
Jay is a 20-year meditator and men's circle facilitator with over a decade of experience holding space through meditation, breathwork, and sound healing across Minneapolis and Western Wisconsin. He brings deep steadiness to this work, including through mindfulness training at a large men's halfway house, helping men release resistance and step fully into their potential. A certified breathwork coach trained in Reiki and Intuitive Development, with retreat study under Joe Dispenza, Jay helps men see through the conditioning that keeps them looping in old patterns — opening the door to inner wisdom and new possibility.
VILLA HOSTS
Katerina and Enrico
We are so blessed to have these two beautiful humans to host us for our time in Greece.
Having lived in the area for decades, Enrico is an extraordinary host with expert knowledge of all the interesting places to explore in the bay, the Pelion peninsula, beyond. He will take us on local excursions on his boat and lead hikes in the hills next to the villa - if you can keep up with him!
Katerina is an accomplished chef who loves to cook fresh foods from her garden and the local area. Be prepared for a cornucopian of flavors and culinary delights wrapped up in some of the healthiest food you will eat all year! If we’re lucky she will impart some of her cooking secrets to us. If you are interested in the principles of nutrition and healing your body through food, be sure to find time for a one-on-one chat with Katrina and she will give you excellent tips for healing through food.
They look forward to welcoming our group to the Grecian paradise.
Let’s Gather for Exquisite Expansion and Fabulous Fun!
June 23 – July 5, 2027
If your soul stirred as you read, trust that call.
The Melissae are gathering. The gates of Eleusis are opening.
The power of oracle is rising once more.
This is your moment to come into deeper soul remembrance —
as a woman of vision, devotion, and divine embodiment.
We are not too late. We are right on time.
Come, beloved. Step into the temple.
Your seat in the circle is waiting.
