Gatherings for women shaped by conversation, rest, and connection.
House of Aea offers intimate retreats for women who want to step out of their daily life and spend a few days thinking, talking, resting, and being in good company. Each retreat unfolds at an unhurried pace, in carefully chosen settings and environments, with space for both connection and rest.
Days at our retreats are shaped by shared meals, guided conversations, time spent in beauty, and quiet moments woven throughout the day. There is space to join in and space to step back, with unstructured time intentionally left open so each day can unfold at an unhurried, attentive pace. Conversation is central, and quiet is equally respected. Nothing is compulsory; you are free to join, step back, rest, or take a walk on your own.
We don’t share a fixed schedule far in advance. This allows the days to respond to the group, the place, and the moment, without rush or pressure. House of Aea is not a wellness retreat, a coaching program, or a therapeutic space. There is no fixing, optimising, or transforming expected of you. Our retreats are spaces where women come together to reflect, connect, laugh, and enjoy one another’s company. Friendships form naturally, days are held gently, and there is room to feel at ease without needing to perform or participate in anything that doesn’t feel right. It is a place to pause, listen carefully to yourself and others, and take your time.
House of Aea is for women who value depth, conversation, and presence. It suits those who are comfortable with connection, who appreciate shared meals and thoughtful company, and who don’t need constant structure to feel supported.
"Christina, our host, is a Greek woman, strong, independent and beautiful. In and out. I felt held; she had created a space where you felt at home away from home. Where you could take up space and be yourself, to enjoy the Mediterranean lifestyle. Eat delicious, fresh food, drink house wine, and celebrate life just like the Greeks did in the old days.”
“Christine is the magician of beauty and cosiness: she created a gorgeous playground for people to feel imbued with harmony, intoxicating fragrances and love.”
“I think this has been the first time I’ve ever spent this many consecutive days in close quarters with only my gender. We, women, are sold so much bullshit about how we behave and how little we tolerate each other. When we’re repeatedly told that we can’t be trusted, that we are insecure or jealous of one another, it seeps into the brain and convinces us that maybe there is some truth to it. But who is really telling us these things? After a couple of weeks, transformations started happening in this house. When we owned the space we occupied, there was collaboration, creation, and recognition of our power.”
Aea is created by Christina Zompa Kaloglou, who has spent years hosting and shaping retreats and gatherings centred on conversation, presence, and thoughtful pace. House of Aea continues this work in a new, focused form.