Santorini Picnic & Botanical Cosmetology Experience at an Organic Farm

• Savor handmade traditional delicacies in a private picnic spot with sweeping volcano vistas
• Learn how Santorini’s volcanic past shaped the island’s geology, agriculture and mineral-rich soil
• Discover the journey from plant to skin product creation, exploring extraction methods and natural formulations
• Indulge in a mini facial using volcanic clay and prickly pear seed oil, plus taste specialty items like raisin liqueur

Get things rolling with a guided scenic drive

Upon pick-up from your accommodation, it’s time to kickstart your adventure with a drive toward the countryside near Oia. But we wouldn’t let this seemingly “dead” transportation interval go to waste. So, buckle up and get ready for an engaging history lesson. 

From how the caldera formed 3,500 years ago to the role the Kolumbo submarine volcano continues to play, your guide shares fascinating insights into the island’s volcanic origins. By the time you reach the farm, the setting will make complete sense.

Enjoy a relaxed picnic at an organic farm

Once at SantOrganics, the owner leads you to a private picnic spot tucked among medicinal plants and the island’s only black raisin vineyard. Here, your picnic spread is ready: handmade savory pies made from family recipes, Greek salad, traditional sweets, fruit and drinks, all prepared following the farm’s philosophy of natural, wholesome nutrition. 

As you settle in and eat, the expansive Aegean Sea unfolds before you, creating a backdrop that’s hard to beat. It’s a peaceful, unhurried moment where good food and beautiful surroundings come together, setting the tone for the unique experience that follows.

Learn the secrets of botanical cosmetology

With your belly full, yet your curiosity just getting started, you step into a traditional cave room where the real learning begins. The farm owner, an agronomist specializing in plant-based formulations, guides you through a session titled “From the Plant to the Skin.”

This is where you’ll discover how the SantOrganics team cultivates, harvests and transforms medicinal plants into natural cosmetic ingredients. You’ll also get a glimpse of the herb extraction methods and learn how to evaluate the quality of skincare products.

Savor a wide range of the farm’s specialty items 

Along the way, you’ll taste signature farm products like herbal-infused extra virgin olive oil, raisin liqueur and dried black currants. 

The icing on the cake? The session wraps up with a hands-on mini facial using volcanic clay and prickly pear seed oil, allowing you to try these ingredients on your own skin.