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Wake up in the morning and come to the meeting point. Get in the van and reach the beginning of the historical trail. Hike following Aristotle’s footsteps. Take a break and admire the view. See the landscape and the colors of nature changing around you. Enter the forest and enjoy the tranquility it exudes. Reach a magical location. It’s time to connect with the energy of the Earth. Let the positive vibes flow from within you and let the calmness engulf you. Activate your first energy center, balance it, and let your etheric energy flow freely from the energetic to your physical body. Visit the beautiful and picturesque village and taste the sweetness of nature. Relax and savor local flavors at the cozy little traditional café.
Learn this too:
When the Ottomans conquered Greece, from the very first years they established mines in the broader region of present-day Stagira. Based on the information and references they possessed, they were aware of the existence of ancient mines and the extraction of precious metals such as silver and gold. According to testimonies, there were 500 or 600 furnaces for smelting, scattered up and down the mountain. The metals consisted of gold-bearing pyrite, galena, and sulfur-bearing lead. The bellows operated with water-driven mills, and the method of separating gold from silver was the same as it is now practiced in Hungary, using nitric acid. Approximately 6,000 workers were employed in the mines. Over time, the mines declined, until the Revolution of 1821, when the Mademochoria (the villages of the mining region) participated in the Struggle for Independence, and suffered significant destruction from the Ottomans. During that time, the “Community of Mademio” was dissolved, and since then, every attempt at reactivation was subdued and unsuccessful.
We depart from the parking lot of the Macedonia shopping center at 07:30, heading to Stagira, Halkidiki.
We reach the beginning of the beautiful path of Aristotle. Our hike starts in front of an Ottoman bath, which has been there since the 15th century, back when the area was known as Siderokaustia. Initially, we walk on a cobblestone path through low vegetation with outstanding view points and then enter a magnificent forest, until we reach the beautiful location of Kerasouda.
After our hiking activity, it’s time for recovery. It’s time to experience the ancient secret of grounding for the rejuvenation of the body. Vitality and natural earth energy will prevail. We will find our center and connect with our natural breath as the inexhaustible and gentle energy of the earth permeates our entire body from the soles of our feet and along our spinal column to the top of our head. With positions that follow one another, we will attempt to activate our first energy center, balance it, and let our etheric energy flow freely from the energetic to our physical body. We will harmonize with nature, ground ourselves in this sacred land, and release our physical body from any form of muscular pain. We will leave behind the tension of the city and become one with the serenity of nature. An hour filled with self-love and friendly to all levels of participants!!
Next destination, the picturesque and beautiful village of Arnaia. There, we will visit a small family-owned shop with honey products where we will taste unique varieties of local honey, and the owners will provide us with information about honey as well as the local drink ‘Mountovina’. Finally, depending on the time, we will relax and share our experiences at a charming and beautiful cafe.
Filled with delightful images and memorable encounters from our Halkidiki Mountain Retreat, we commence our return to Thessaloniki in the afternoon.
