Atsitsa is set in a stunningly beautiful pine-forested bay on the west coast of the island, nine miles from Skyros village. Its main stone villa, just a few metres from the sea, was built at the turn of the 19th century. Behind it are gardens, where the fragrance and the colour of jasmine, honeysuckle and bougainvilleas overwhelm the senses. In the pine forest beyond are the bamboo huts in which most guests are accommodated. Atsitsa is secluded and people live simply in a natural environment.
Courses range from windsurfing, sailing, and abseiling to dance, yoga, theatre, painting and music.
Suitable for all, they are usually held outdoors on beautiful stone terraces, overlooking the pine forest and the sea. Participants can choose up to three courses a week from the sixteen to eighteen on offer. There is, in spite of the high energy, always space for quiet reflection and inner exploration. At the end of each two-week session people return home with new skills and interests, and often with a new approach to life. The benefits, and the friendships, can continue long after the sun tan has faded.