Festival 2024
Leona Nørskov Jørgensen Live Performance
We are beyond excited to introduce the sensational Leona Nørskov Jørgensen, a rising star for sure. With a rich blend of British and Danish heritage, Leona’s musical journey began on the streets of Sheffield, where her captivating performances as a busker quickly caught the public’s eye.In 2021, Leona’s incredible voice […]
ΗÏÏŽ (Iro) Live Performance
Get ready for an unforgettable night of music and empowerment! We are thrilled to announce that the incredibly talented Greek singer, songwriter, and composer, ΗÏÏŽ ΛεχουÏίτη, known simply as ΗÏÏŽ (Iro), will be gracing the stage at the International Eressos Women’s Festival on Saturday, September 14th, 2024. About ΗÏÏŽ ΗÏÏŽ’s […]
Around Vigla Hill with Chris
We will take a gentle stroll through the quiet back lanes of Skala to visit sites of the medieval and ancient Greek past. There are lovely countryside views from the base of Vigla hill. We follow an old roadway to arrive at the harbour, just in time to enjoy a […]
Around Vigla Hill with Chris
We will take a gentle stroll through the quiet back lanes of Skala to visit sites of the medieval and ancient Greek past. There are lovely countryside views from the base of Vigla hill. We follow an old roadway to arrive at the harbour, just in time to enjoy a […]
Beginner Friendly Burlesque with Fanny Flamingo’od
Join us for an hour of fun! Embrace your inner showgirl and learn a beginner friendly Burlesque routine! Totally suitable for all shapes, sizes and abilities, over 18 only. Love your body, feel amazing and laugh lots! About Fanny Flamingo’od (Debi) I’m 50+ and growing old disgracefully! Always loved Burlesque, […]
Trip to Sigri & Nissiopi Islet
Today’s trip takes you to the picturesque fishing village of Sigri, a village well known for its Petrified Forest Museum, its shallow beach, and its newly built ferry port. Sigri is nestled on the farthest western tip of Lesvos Island, and has a rich history and natural allure. Its name, […]
Trip to Sigri & Nissiopi Islet
Today’s trip takes you to the picturesque fishing village of Sigri, a village well known for its Petrified Forest Museum, its shallow beach, and its newly built ferry port. Sigri is nestled on the farthest western tip of Lesvos Island, and has a rich history and natural allure. Its name, […]
Trip to Sigri & Nissiopi Islet
Today’s trip takes you to the picturesque fishing village of Sigri, a village well known for its Petrified Forest Museum, its shallow beach, and its newly built ferry port. Sigri is nestled on the farthest western tip of Lesvos Island, and has a rich history and natural allure. Its name, […]
Black Rock Snorkel Trip
We have selected dates exclusive to Sappho Women, this is a wonderful way to spend a couple of hours of your precious holiday.Black Rock Diving School provide guided snorkel boat trips that people of all ages and abilities can get involved in, an exciting experience that everyone can enjoy. Quality […]
Black Rock Snorkel Trip
We have selected dates exclusive to Sappho Women, this is a wonderful way to spend a couple of hours of your precious holiday.Black Rock Diving School provide guided snorkel boat trips that people of all ages and abilities can get involved in, an exciting experience that everyone can enjoy. Quality […]
Black Rock Snorkel Trip
We have selected dates exclusive to Sappho Women, this is a wonderful way to spend a couple of hours of your precious holiday.Black Rock Diving School provide guided snorkel boat trips that people of all ages and abilities can get involved in, an exciting experience that everyone can enjoy. Quality […]
Black Rock Snorkel Trip
We have selected dates exclusive to Sappho Women, this is a wonderful way to spend a couple of hours of your precious holiday.Black Rock Diving School provide guided snorkel boat trips that people of all ages and abilities can get involved in, an exciting experience that everyone can enjoy. Quality […]
Black Rock Snorkel Trip
We have selected dates exclusive to Sappho Women, this is a wonderful way to spend a couple of hours of your precious holiday.Black Rock Diving School provide guided snorkel boat trips that people of all ages and abilities can get involved in, an exciting experience that everyone can enjoy. Quality […]
Sappho Women Lunchtime Concert
Detailed information about this lunchtime concert to follow soon!
Sappho Women Lunchtime Concert
Detailed information about this lunchtime concert to follow soon!
Sappho Women Lunchtime Concert
Detailed information about this lunchtime concert to follow soon!
Sappho Women Lunchtime Concert
Detailed information about this lunchtime concert to follow soon!
EmpowerHER with Mina Misyrli
Purpose-Driven Entrepreneurship: Activating Your Superpowers Do you feel your undercover superpowers can transform you into a catalyst for positive change? Join this EmpowerHER Series Workshop to explore sustainable business practices and activate your potential to lead purpose-driven entrepreneurial ventures. By identifying the core values encompassing our lives and bridging them […]
EmpowerHER with Angeliki Savvidou
Take Control of Your Finances! Join us for a practical workshop on Financial Literacy with Angeliki Savvidou and learn essential tools to manage your money effectively. This informative session is part of the EmpowerHER Workshop Series and will cover budgeting, saving, investing, and debt management. Gain valuable insights from this […]
EmpowerHER with Prof. Louise Morley
Why Choose Me? This is a workshop on Public Speaking – part of the EmpowerHER Workshop Series – led by Professor Louise Morley, University of Sussex, UK. · Do you feel nervous when presenting in front of an audience?· Do you want to learn more about communicating with confidence?· Would […]
EmpowerHER with Marta Breen
Marta Breen, the author of books like “Women in Battle†and “Smash the Patriarchyâ€, will lead a workshop for our ‘EmpowerHer’ Workshop Series. The talk will be based on her book “How to be a feministâ€, where she explains some myths and misunderstandings about feminism, and at the same time, […]
Body Stability with Esther
Join Esther for a revitalising Morning Workout on the beautiful beach in front of Avatara! Start your day with a combination of stretching and muscle strengthening to keep you energised and tension-free throughout the day. Esther comes with a wealth of experience as a professional sports instructor, having worked in […]
Body Stability with Esther
Join Esther for a revitalising Morning Workout on the beautiful beach in front of Avatara! Start your day with a combination of stretching and muscle strengthening to keep you energised and tension-free throughout the day. Esther comes with a wealth of experience as a professional sports instructor, having worked in […]
Body Stability with Esther
Join Esther for a revitalising Morning Workout on the beautiful beach in front of Avatara! Start your day with a combination of stretching and muscle strengthening to keep you energised and tension-free throughout the day.Esther comes with a wealth of experience as a professional sports instructor, having worked in the […]
Women Empowerment Using Goddesses Archetypes
Women Sacred Roots 3: Women Empowerment Using Goddesses ArchetypesHow might our lives be transformed if we had an internal compass guiding us towards judicious and secure decisions?In this immersive workshop, we will delve into the archetypal qualities embodied by the Greek goddesses. These archetypes, inherent and passed down through generations, […]
Joyful Notes: Singing workshop with Julia
Sing your heart out with Julia Waldron for fun and pleasure.Join Julia to sing a range of popular, upbeat songs to raise your spirits and your voice. Singing is good for you on so many levels. It can lower stress, boost your immunity, enhance memory, improve mental health, and even […]
Yin Yoga Class, Anna-Britta
Start your day with a soft Yin Yoga class.This is a class for everyone. We will focus on breathing and some easy“Asanas†that help you to open the hips and stretch the spine.We use the pose to get into our body, a nice wake up.There will be some mats that […]
Yin Yoga Class, Anna-Britta
Start your day with a soft Yin Yoga class.This is a class for everyone. We will focus on breathing and some easy“Asanas†that help you to open the hips and stretch the spine.We use the pose to get into our body, a nice wake up.There will be some mats that […]
Yin Yoga Class, Anna-Britta
Start your day with a soft Yin Yoga class.This is a class for everyone. We will focus on breathing and some easy“Asanas†that help you to open the hips and stretch the spine.We use the pose to get into our body, a nice wake up.There will be some mats that […]
Sound Bath Heaven with Heather
Deeply relax into a pool of resonant vibration. Open to healing and create your own mandala.Heather Murray is an award-winning musician and music therapist, who has trained in Japan and is committed to spreading the art and joy of sound bathing to groups of all ages and abilities.Heather runs the […]
Sound Bath Heaven with Heather
Deeply relax into a pool of resonant vibration. Open to healing and create your own mandala.Heather Murray is an award-winning musician and music therapist, who has trained in Japan and is committed to spreading the art and joy of sound bathing to groups of all ages and abilities.Heather runs the […]
Songshine with Heather
Write and record your very own song in a one hour session.Fun to find your LyricsSet the speed & moodExplore MelodyUnique ProcessSelf ExpressionRecord with GaragebandMix to suit your styleChoose your images for iMovieTake your song with youHeather is an award-winning musician and music therapist, who has trained in Japan & […]
Self-Defence Class with Laura
Laura lives in Skala Eressos, and is a qualified and experienced personal trainer with a special interest in martial arts. She runs L-FIT, a personal training and coaching business to help empower women and people from the LGBTQI+ community to feel confident and proud of who they are through fitness […]
African Dance, with Esther
This dance class is for total beginners and also for women with basic knowledge in African Dancing. Everybody is invited to join Esther, she is a dancing therapist of the Deutsche Gesellschaft für Tanztherapie (DGT) and has studied African Dance since the age of 16 having been taught by Angelina […]
Brand Yourself Online with Sue
Empower yourself and stand out in the digital world with this two hour workshop tailored to you.Whether you’re looking to enhance your personal authenticity, unleash your creative potential, or elevate your professional brand, this fun session is designed to help you make a lasting impact and own your online presence.Join […]
Plant-Based Food Tasting
The fabulous Food by AJ – The Lettuce Café – which is now in its 3rd magnificent year is co-owned and run by AJ Tear & Maria Sfyridou. They both have a long-standing passion for cooking delicious plant based/vegan food using (where possible) local, organic & healthy ingredients. The results […]
Vijnana Yoga with Leora
Vijnana (understanding from inside) is in many ways a continuation of the long tradition of Yoga. This practice connects even more between body and feelings. In Vijnana we are always aware of opposition in order to create a harmonious unit: To go up, go down. To go forward, shift back. […]
How to be brilliant by Dr Theresa
Understand how to be brilliant. Turn obstacles into stepping stones. Turn your vision into reality.Theresa Robberts, author of Blind Broken Brilliant, will be hosting interactive sessions with a bit of humour and a lot of heart. With only 3% sight and 97% attitude Theresa and guide dog Kaz will leave […]
GaGa Open Day
We offer you the opportunity to voyage deep into beautiful campos to meet our dogs, have puppy photo opportunities, maybe fall in love, and find out how you can help.The reason you do not see sick, injured and stray dogs and cats in Eressos, as you do in other places […]
Activate & Awaken with Clare
Good morning to every muscle, bone & tendon in your beautiful body. Using a gentle, flowing combination of yoga, animal flow, jiu-jitsu & meditation we will sweep away the night – and allow our minds & bodies to settle into the full presence and power of the day. All levels […]
NIGHTLITE: Sapphic Healing Circle
It’s time for queer communities to connect in the bright light of day. First we’ll dive into some gentle body unwinding, yoga & meditation. Then we gather together to reflect and share our queer stories. This is about getting to know yourself & getting to know one another in a […]
Hack & Bashit go caving (in the nether regions)
In this quirkily surreal tale, DIY (Dyke-It-Yourself) experts and enthusiasts, Hack & Bashit, are summoned by mysterious female forces from afar. A mystical Greek beetle leads the pair on a journey across Europe to the isle of Lesvos where a vulvic cave of mythical proportions awaits their arrival.Toolbelts at the […]
Eco Flower Printing with Helene
Eco Flower printing: PLANT HAMMERED PRINTSMake plant prints on fabric and paper!In this workshop you will learn how to create magic from flowers & herbs. There’s something special about natural dyeing and Printing from what Mama Nature offers us.Helene Richman will lead a workshop on how to create prints from […]
BeRn’s Clit Lit Salon
An exciting evening of Poetry, Spoken Word, Slam, Prose, Scribbles, Rants & more.This is an open-mic event and you are warmly invited to come along and share your words (in any language) in a safe and supportive space.If you’re a lover of words, want to share yours or simply listen […]
Goddess Amulets & Feminist Tarot
Looking for answers? Explore your intuitive powers through Goddess Amulets, cards and Feminist Tarot.Wisdom dwells within you and waits for you.Experience an interactive, playful workshop, using Goddess card sets and Feminist Tarot. Connect to age old sources of wisdom, creativity and wholeness. With Angela’s guidance, learn to access and trust […]
International Connection Circles with Jody
Join us for this special time to get beyond small talk by getting to know four other women in your circle by their responses to questions asked by our host, Jody. Each woman will have one minute to share, giving each individual an opportunity to speak and be heard with […]
The Landscapes of Sappho Tour
Chris Preece will host the following tour.A trip connecting the ancient cities of Andissa, Arisvi and Pyrra which would have been familiar to Sappho. Visit the temple to Zeus at Mesa, bathe in the hot springs at Polichnitos and eat delicious fish, fresh from the Kalloni gulf at Achladeri.About Chris”I […]
Festival Closing 2024
Live Performances & DJ setsIt’s time to say our bitterweet goodbye to the Sappho Women’s International Eressos Women’s Festival 2024, as the closing celebration marks the end of an incredible 10-day journey!Throughout this remarkable festival, we have celebrated diversity and inclusivity, witnessing the power of women coming together in friendship […]
Festival Opening Celebration 2024
Excitement is already building as women from around the globe prepare to converge on Skala Eressos for a dazzling opening night filled with entertaining live performances and exciting DJ sets.Tonight is the prelude to an extraordinary 10-day celebration that promises to forge lifelong bonds, inspire dreams, and showcase the unparalleled […]
GaGa Open Day
We offer you the opportunity to voyage deep into beautiful campos to meet our dogs, have puppy photo opportunities, maybe fall in love, and find out how you can help.The reason you do not see sick, injured and stray dogs and cats in Eressos, as you do in other places […]
Fundraiser: The Dog Splash
The dog splash is a fundraising event to support the animals of Eressos. This is a sponsored swim and the only time the Skala Women’s Rock Group asks Rockers to pay for a registration fee of €5.00 (minimum) which goes towards the Animal Welfare Fund, which provides emergency medical help, […]
Brand Yourself Online with Sue
Empower yourself and stand out in the digital world with this two hour workshop tailored to you.Whether you’re looking to enhance your personal authenticity, unleash your creative potential, or elevate your professional brand, this fun session is designed to help you make a lasting impact and own your online presence.Join […]
How to be brilliant by Dr Theresa
Understand how to be brilliant. Turn obstacles into stepping stones. Turn your vision into reality.Theresa Robberts, author of Blind Broken Brilliant, will be hosting interactive sessions with a bit of humour and a lot of heart. With only 3% sight and 97% attitude Theresa and guide dog Kaz will leave […]
African Dance, with Esther
This dance class is for total beginners and also for women with basic knowledge in African Dancing. Everybody is invited to join Esther, she is a dancing therapist of the Deutsche Gesellschaft für Tanztherapie (DGT) and has studied African Dance since the age of 16 having been taught by Angelina […]
Guided Mountain Bike Ride to Sigri (and back!)
Sappho Women in association with Lesvos Ride (https://lesvosride.gr ) are offering an exceptional bike trip. Join your experienced guide Rebecca on this spectacular cycle across the old mountain road between Eressos and the picturesque seaside village of Sigri. Not for the faint hearted, this trail is tough! The road is rough, […]
Food Demonstration with Penny
Come along to Exis (in the main square) and enjoy this delightful and delicious cookery demonstration from the proprietor, Penny.Penny will be preparing her Gemista (or Yemista) a traditional Greek dish which usually comprises stuffed peppers and tomatoes filled with rice and vegetables and of course, lashings of olive oil.Come […]
Plant-Based Food Tasting
The fabulous Food by AJ – The Lettuce Café – which is now in its 3rd magnificent year is co-owned and run by AJ Tear & Maria Sfyridou. They both have a long-standing passion for cooking delicious plant based/vegan food using (where possible) local, organic & healthy ingredients. The results […]
Creating Art out of Life with Jane
Creating Art out of LifeThey say everyone has at least one novel in them. If you’re carrying a story that you’d love to put on the page, this Fiction workshop – Creating Art out of Life – is for you.Join Bestselling author Jane Green to learn the tricks and secrets […]
Rewilding Yourself with Jane
Rewilding YourselfUsing the wildness of writing to access your most authentic self. Telling stories, whether fiction or non-fiction, requires tapping into your most authentic self in order to bring the reader in.Join bestselling author Jane Green for a class on how to Rewild yourself in midlife – how to throw […]
Shamanic Journeying with Ruth
Introduction To Shamanic Journeying: Learn a simple, powerful process for connecting with higher wisdom, power animals and spirit guides, and retrieving lost parts of your soul. We’ll journey with just the power of the drum.Ruth L. Schwartz, Ph.D., is a poet, mystic, teacher and author of eight books, including Conscious […]
Lesbian Dating & Love with Ruth
Lesbian Dating & Love: Was she your soulmate, or was it a trauma bond? Come learn why lesbian relationships often feel so good but then go so bad, what compatibility really takes, and how you can steer clear of heartbreak and create the love you truly want. Experiential skill-building included.Ruth […]
Vijnana Yoga with Leora
Vijnana (understanding from inside) is in many ways a continuation of the long tradition of Yoga. This practice connects even more between body and feelings. In Vijnana we are always aware of opposition in order to create a harmonious unit: To go up, go down. To go forward, shift back. […]
Desire Makes Me Brave with April
Desire Makes Me Brave – Memoir Talk and Lively DiscussionDesire Makes Me Brave is an adventurous and vulnerable memoir about self-discovery and the erotic-awakening of a bonafide bisexual.Part sex memoir, part romcom, part travelog, it traces the wild and winding escapades of April Hirschman—from her all-but-traditional upbringing in a northern […]
The Animal Game with April
Move out of anxiety and holding back into allowing your erotic energy and brave desire to flow more freely. Engaging with playfulness see what possibilities open up when you move out of human judgment into animal freedom. Welcome to the animal game!This disinhibition experience is about tapping into your primal […]
Hack & Bashit go caving (in the nether regions)
In this quirkily surreal tale, DIY (Dyke-It-Yourself) experts and enthusiasts, Hack & Bashit, are summoned by mysterious female forces from afar. A mystical Greek beetle leads the pair on a journey across Europe to the isle of Lesvos where a vulvic cave of mythical proportions awaits their arrival.Toolbelts at the […]
Beach Clean with Lady Mac
It’s a festival tradition with the AMAZING Lady Mac!Can you spare an hour? We’d love your help in clearing up and maintaining our beautiful beach! It’s not only a fantastic way to meet new people but also a wonderful opportunity to support our local community.As a token of our appreciation, […]
GaGa Animal Care Auction
Hosted by the fabulously talented BeRnzy Mac & Lady Mac (not related) this is a really fun afternoon with some AMAZING items up for grabs! Once again, a festival favourite, we have organized our annual auction.There will be some fabulous, quality lots for you to bid on and special local […]
Death Café with Reggie
‘Death is the greatest teacher about life’Death cafes have become a global movement. People have realised that talking about death can decrease anxieties and the more one talks about death, the less control is has over ones life. Conversation around death can be an inspiration to live more fully.What kind […]
Writing Workshop – Finding Lesvos
What brought you here? Was it a backpacking ex, an accidental ferry ride, or a group of radical buddies? How did you get here? Were you even out yet? Who, or what did you fall in love with? Do you remember your first swim to the rock? Did you ever […]
Ambika Improv Workshop
Introduction to ImprovisationThis introductory improv workshop is a fun, supportive way for anyone to learn the fundamentals of improvisation. Through engaging games and exercises, you’ll discover the essential tools, rules, and philosophy of improv in a welcoming environment. Whether you’re new to performing or looking to improve your public speaking […]
Five a side Football
Whether you’re Sam Kerr or Mary Earps, it doesn’t matter if you can barely dribble, come along to our renovated Papanikolis football pitch. Or if you prefer, come and be a supporter. We’ll make up teams from there or if you like, come along as a formed team of 5. […]
Eco Flower Printing with Helene
Eco Flower printing: PLANT HAMMERED PRINTSMake plant prints on fabric and paper!In this workshop you will learn how to create magic from flowers & herbs. There’s something special about natural dyeing and Printing from what Mama Nature offers us.Helene Richman will lead a workshop on how to create prints from […]
Tantric Lap Dance with Cynthia
At the Tantric Lap Dance, it’s not about technique, but the magnetic power of connection. We will do warm ups to ground us in our bodies, and to harness our sexual energy—the most powerful life force energy there is. We will create a safe and fun container in which to […]
BeRn’s Clit Lit Salon
An exciting evening of Poetry, Spoken Word, Slam, Prose, Scribbles, Rants & more.This is an open-mic event and you are warmly invited to come along and share your words (in any language) in a safe and supportive space.If you’re a lover of words, want to share yours or simply listen […]
Poetry On The Beach, with Ama
On this full moon evening (18th September) this poet is equipped with 100 poems. The audience can request from 12 categories alternating, of course, with moon poems. Enjoy the beach and the words – see where they take you as a full moon rises.Categories: Moon Poems, Love Poems, Season Poems, […]
Yin Yoga Class, Anna-Britta
Start your day with a soft Yin Yoga class.This is a class for everyone. We will focus on breathing and some easy“Asanas†that help you to open the hips and stretch the spine.We use the pose to get into our body, a nice wake up.There will be some mats that […]
Mastering self-steering, with Wollie (Volley)
Do you sometimes feel like someone else is commanding your ship, like your goals and ambitions are at odds with your emotions and unconscious activity?Do you wish you could find the controls, or perhaps talk to the pilot—that most powerful part of yourself that is directing your life when your […]
Goddess Amulets & Feminist Tarot
Looking for answers? Explore your intuitive powers through Goddess Amulets, cards and Feminist Tarot.Wisdom dwells within you and waits for you.Experience an interactive, playful workshop, using Goddess card sets and Feminist Tarot. Connect to age old sources of wisdom, creativity and wholeness. With Angela’s guidance, learn to access and trust […]
GayLS Live Performance
GayLS is a lesbian boyband supergroup formed of the members of 3 breakthrough queer, female/non-binary bands in the UK music scene.It features both members of Arxx (Clara and Hanni on drums, vocals & guitar), Anna of Honeyblood on bass & Niamh of The Deep Blue on vocals & keys. GayLS […]
Feel The Beat Body Percussion!
This is a high energy, fun workshop using body percussion to create physical music together- from body beat sequences and cup rhythms to poly rhythms as we make a samba band. We may even do some gumboot dancing without the wellies! It’s a great way to learn about and feel […]
Activate & Awaken with Clare
Good morning to every muscle, bone & tendon in your beautiful body. Using a gentle, flowing combination of yoga, animal flow, jiu-jitsu & meditation we will sweep away the night – and allow our minds & bodies to settle into the full presence and power of the day. All levels […]
Self-Defence Class with Laura
Laura lives in Skala Eressos, and is a qualified and experienced personal trainer with a special interest in martial arts. She runs L-FIT, a personal training and coaching business to help empower women and people from the LGBTQI+ community to feel confident and proud of who they are through fitness […]
‘Capturing Place’ Writers’ Workshop with Nicki & Gill
Do you have a true story to tell and want to find an engaging way to put it down in the written word?Capturing Place is a writers’ workshop which will explore the popular literary genre of Creative Non-Fiction- or ‘true stories well told.’Focusing on the theme of place and setting […]
The Landscapes of Sappho Tour
Chris Preece will host the following tour.A trip connecting the ancient cities of Andissa, Arisvi and Pyrra which would have been familiar to Sappho. Visit the temple to Zeus at Mesa, bathe in the hot springs at Polichnitos and eat delicious fish, fresh from the Kalloni gulf at Achladeri.About Chris”I […]
“Lesvia”: A Festival Must-See!
This September, the International Eressos Women’s Festival is proud to present the award-winning documentary, “Lesvia,” by filmmaker Tzeli Hadjidimitriou. “Lesvia” is a documentary celebration of community and change. “Lesvia” delves into the heart of Skala Eressos, a village on the southwestern coast of Lesvos Island, forever marked by the legacy […]
Skala Singles Mingles
Are you single and looking for a bit of ‘flirty, schmoozy’ fun? Then come along to our sunset soirée! Your hosts will be there to greet you, put you at ease and make introductions over a beverage or two! There will be no party games, just mingling, informal chats and […]
Greek Dance Odyssey with Agapi
Greek Dance Odyssey: A Journey Through Tradition and Expression with AgapiExperience a fusion of Greek traditional dances from various islands and the mainland, each with its unique style evoking different emotions and sensations.We will explore the tsamiko, originating from the mainland, with its warrior-like essence; the nisiotiko, hailing from the […]
Botanic Mythological Walk and Aphrodisiac Elixirs
Women Sacred Roots 2: Botanic Mythological Walk and Aphrodisiac Elixirs A guided botanic walk, where we will learn and sense the herbs, the plants, and the trees that grew in Sappho’s time. The Greek myths that manifest each plant’s individual qualities will be narrated to you. You will get to […]
Dinner Walk with Helene & Anna-Britta
The Dinner Walk takes us up to Eressos village!This walk is the easiest and has for some become a tradition in the festival. The track goes across Kampos, the “fertile valleyâ€, on dirt roads to the lovely village of Eressos.At the beautiful village square a well-deserved Greek dinner wait for […]
Tavari Walk with Helene & Anna-Britta
Join us for a hike to Tavari and a little bit more of a challenging walk!Many women have asked us for this walk, and it became a success when we first did it in the festival 2021. It`s a lovely and a little bit more challenging walk.We walk from Skala […]
Liota Walk with Helene & Anna-Britta
The Liota walk, a new favourite! A trip to a nearby village, Liota, where we park the car and start the circle walk. It will take us through olive groves and along the coastline high above the sea. We will pass the little village of Gavatas, where you can have a […]
Beginner Friendly Burlesque with Fanny Flamingo’od
Join us for 2 hours of fun! Embrace your inner showgirl and learn a beginner friendly Burlesque routine! Totally suitable for all shapes, sizes and abilities, over 18 only. Love your body, feel amazing and laugh lots! About Fanny Flamingo’od (Debi) I’m 50+ and growing old disgracefully! Always loved Burlesque, […]
Feminist Killjoy Survival Kit with Michela & Laura
The figure of the «feminist killjoy» is one of the most powerful and empowering creations of the feminist and queer lesbian thinker Sara Ahmed. Through this figure, not only Ahmed reconceptualizes our collective feminist stories as a genealogy of stubborn, wilful, and bold contestation and disruption of the patriarchal, heteronormative […]
ARXX Live Performance
The International Eressos Women’s Festival 2024 welcomes the electrifying Brighton duo, ARXX! Get ready for a live show that’s pure fire.ARXX isn’t your average band. Remember those early days when finding the right band-mate felt like searching for a needle in a haystack? That was Hanni (vocals/guitar), struggling to find […]
Experience Kundalini Yoga with Steph
Nourish your Creative forceThis workshop will provide tools to support and nurture your creative force. Kundalini Yoga uses sound, movement, breath, relaxation and meditation to charge up your vitality and move through subconscious blocks. This practice is know to enhance your radiance, lucidity and resiliency often needed for the completion […]
Exploring Self-Love Through Cacao with Agapi
Finding Love Within: Exploring Self-Love Through Cacao and Self-Reflection with AgapiA brief self-development workshop and cacao ceremony focused on enhancing our connection to ourselves by nurturing inner love and complete acceptance of who we are.Often, we seek love in various external situations such as people, possessions, food, and more, without […]
Greek Love and Ecstatic Dances
Women Sacred Roots 1: Greek Love and Ecstatic Dances We will learn to dance traditional Greek love dances rooted in Sappho’s time. Ec-stasis in Greek means getting out of stagnancy and of our habitual pose in life. We will get to know the philosophy of ancient Greek feminine ecstatic dances […]
Joyful Notes: Singing workshop with Julia
Sing your heart out with Julia Waldron for fun and pleasure.Join Julia to sing a range of popular, upbeat songs to raise your spirits and your voice. Singing is good for you on so many levels. It can lower stress, boost your immunity, enhance memory, improve mental health, and even […]
Diana Souhami: Writing My Memoir
A talk about the challenge and pitfalls of writing memoir with readings from work in progressDIANA SOUHAMI writes of lesbians include Gluck, Greta and Cecil, Mrs Keppel and Her Daughter, The Trials of Radclyffe Hall, Natalie and Romaine and No Modernism Without Lesbians.Her memoir Ah Me is due for publication […]
Ohana Ranch Day
Ohana RanchYou’re invited to come & join us on our land. We’ll share & enjoy a BBQ together, sit by the small pool, play some music and spend time with the animals on our beautiful ranch.Ohana is a Queer, political, spiritual and feminist collective working passionately to create and maintain […]
Alternative Fashion Show
Dazzling Night of Alternative Fashion! Get ready to be captivated by an extraordinary Alternative Fashion Show extravaganza under the stars at the Open-Air Cinema! This isn’t your average runway; it’s a celebration of style, talent, and pure joy that will leave you with lasting memories. Brace yourself for an evening […]