Slow travel, rooted in Cretan land
Oasis is a collection of nature-immersive, small-group experiences where local life, craft, and wellbeing meet. Designed with Cretan hosts and guided by a gentle pace.
“Guests come for rest and leave with a new rhythm — one that feels closer to the land and to themselves.”
Our story
Born from the rhythms of local life
Oasis began with a simple idea: travel can be gentler, slower, and more rooted in the everyday life of the people who live here. Instead of rushing from sight to sight, we wanted guests to feel the early-morning stillness in the olive groves, the long conversations over food, and the quiet glow of the sea at dusk.
Today, we collaborate with growers, cooks, artisans and guides to host small groups in a way that feels like being welcomed into a circle — not just checking into a stay.
The seed
A question about pace
What would travel feel like if we designed it around slowness, care and true connection — rather than schedules and checklists?
The roots
Listening to the land
We spent seasons listening: to farmers, villagers, cooks and healers, shaping experiences around their stories and seasonal rhythms.
Today
Hosting with intention
Each gathering is small, curated and grounded in place. We favour quality over quantity and depth over spectacle.
Our ethos
Gentle travel, real connection
We design each stay as a conversation between land, people and guests. These four principles keep us anchored — in every workshop, meal and walk we host.
Think of Oasis as a bridge: between visitors and locals, between fast-paced lives and slower, more grounded ways of being.
Sustainability
Low-impact activities, local sourcing, and responsible operations to protect the island we love.
Authenticity
Every experience is co-created with Cretan hosts, artisans, and growers — nothing generic.
Community
We connect guests and locals through shared meals, workshops, and slow adventures.
Wellbeing
Mindful practices and nature-first design to help you reconnect with yourself.
A day with us
What your stay might feel like
No two days look exactly the same, but they all share the same ingredients: time, seasonality, and space to simply be.
Morning
Wake up to soft light, birds, and the smell of mountain herbs. Gentle grounding, slow breakfast, introductions to the day’s rhythm.
Daytime
Herb walks, olive rituals, cooking, tastings, or swims — always in small groups, moving at the pace of conversation and curiosity.
Small groups • Slow pace • Nature-first
Evening
Shared meals, reflection, simple rituals. Space to rest, write, or just sit under the sky before another unhurried day.
Meet the team
A small, hands-on team working closely with a wider circle of Cretan hosts, farmers, and artisans.
Founded Oasis to share the serenity and wisdom of Crete through intimate, rooted stays.
Guides mindfulness and holistic practices inspired by the rhythms of nature.
Nurtures a sense of belonging and meaningful connection between guests and locals.
Practical questions
A few common things guests ask before booking.
Who are your experiences for?+
For travellers who prefer depth over speed — solo guests, couples, and small groups who want to connect with nature, food, and local culture.
How big are the groups?+
Most experiences run with very small groups to keep things intimate and respectful to our hosts and the land.
Can you customize an experience?+
Yes. For private stays or special occasions, we can co-create a tailored itinerary around your needs.
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