“There is always a choice. No challenge is too big, and that’s precisely why you create freedom.”
In the spring of 2023, we, Nienke de Boer and Michel van Doorn, bought our villa in Greece.
After many vacations and tours of the Peloponnese, we quickly knew: should there ever be an opportunity to find a place here, we would seize it with both hands.
During the summer of 2022, we took stock. With four children living away from home, a seven-year-old daughter at home, a thriving goldsmith shop with two branches and a bed & breakfast in our newly renovated house in Friesland, our lives were filled with work, sociability and beautiful choices. Yet we felt it was time for the next step.
A drink at a Greek friend’s house in Metsovo eventually brought us to Epidaurus, where we found our new home. Here we now run our villa with three comfortable studios and apartments, offering guests an oasis of peace and privacy amid olive and citrus trees.
New ambitions
Changing times, the realization that life moves quickly and the increasing difficulty of finding skilled personnel made our decision final: we were going to change course.
In an environment full of space, tranquility and culture, we are inspired to make people happy again. Overlooking the sea and mountains, we run a small-scale vacation resort where personal attention is paramount. On our grounds of 9,000 m² grow orange and lemon trees and more than 130 olive trees, from which we produce and sell our own olive oil.
Our strength lies in combining creativity, craft and culinary hospitality. For us, this is called: freedom.
We look forward to welcoming you to one of our lodgings!
Restaurant Michel – Fine Greek Seafood Cuisine
In the same location you will find Restaurant Michel, which we opened in July 2024. The restaurant is open exclusively by reservation and offers an intimate setting with up to six tables.
We serve a sophisticated Fine Greek Seafood Cuisine menu – dishes inspired by Greek cuisine, but with a creative and culinary twist. From carefully selected local produce to seven-course fine dining, we take our guests on a flavorful journey in a unique setting, overlooking the mountains and the sea.
For convenience, we offer free cab transportation from the village for our guests.
👉 All information on menus, reservations and special events can be found at www.restaurantmichel.gr.
For reservations & information:
Reservations and info: +30 6906 427 422