Testimonials of 2008

"Amari is somehow the place held at the edge of my mind, that I always wanted to visit but knew not where it was. A true heart-destination and the starting point for the next stage of my life" Fiona Eadie

"Bernard Lievegoed's ideal ‘Create culture islands where people's souls can be nourished, healed' that is coming to being here in Amari" Taletta Bierens

"I came with an open mind, and left with an open heart, all senses nurtured and refreshed" Roisin Murray

"The biographical course and being in Amari was a heart warming experience of beauty and connection, of culture, magic, wonder, excitement, hospitality, sisterhood, brotherhood. I really felt a whole human being. It deeply touched my heart" Annejet Rümke

"A wonderful enriching experience in authentic Cretan time, beautifully facilitated from the heart" Wallace Murray

"Crete is a magic island of ancient beauty and stories. At Amari this is treasured and nurtured" Polly Ballantine

It strengthened me, moved me ... and made my heart sing with joy ...That there are places like Amari in the world and also that there are people with beautiful visions that invest their heart and manifest them!" Naamah Pinkerfeld

"Peace Love Amari. Amari the Place of the Speaking Wind" Michelle Solly

"You can get out of it and contribute to it according to your individual interests and talents" Jan Van der Weerd

«Τρεις βδομάδες στο Αμάρι
η ψυχή μου ανοίγει πάλι
και χορεύει πεντοζάλι
με'στου κόσμου την αγκάλη» Μαρία Παπαδογιάννη-Κουράντη

« Φως σε σκοτεινό αμπάρι
οι ιστορίες μας στ'Αμάρι
Φύγαν οι καρδιές μας πάλι
Απ'της κεφαλής την ζάλη» Μαρία Παπαδογιάννη-Κουράντη

Testimonials of 2006:

"Amari is simple, beautiful and untainted by the big world. A place to reconnect to ourselves and the earth."

"Abundant, delicious simplicity."

"Greek mythology was brought to life. To keep pace with the myths AND have a sensory experience eg. treading grapes. Simply wonderful."

"Storytelling in the land of the Gods, treading the grapes with Dionysus, exploring the cave of Pan, walking in the company of Hermes. We loved every minute of our time at Amari and nearly two years later still feel connected with this magical place as if by invisible multi-coloured silk strands!"
Geoff Mead

"Meeting the gods in their own landscapes, hearing and telling many stories, we shared and were content -- a week full of warmth, surprise and delight."
Kathleen van der Weerd

"Each time I return to Amari, I experience it in a different way. It is a place of infinite wonders for body and spirit."
Deirdre Stiles

Amari also inspires poerty:

The wild thyme stirs,
The goats stop to lift their heads.
Leaves rustle in the trees,
The light breeze of a longing heart
Spreads across the valley and surrounding mountains.
Spirits awaken from their slumber,
For it takes only one true seeker
to unlock the gate to other dimensions.
Always trust your truth.
Know it.
Breath it.
Live it.
Revel in it.
When you sing your song
you free yourself,
and you offer hope to others.

by Jo C