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Our Partners
In Partnership (and right relationship)
Regen Retreats is a collaborative partnership between Keystone, and local partners. Keystone partners contribute actively to the overall mission and co-design retreats with us in our host destinations.
All our retreats are designed and delivered in close collaboration with local partners.
The Andros Retreat operates with local partners organised by our Greek Keystone Partner, Proteus Social Innovation and Development (based in Andros). We are proud that our local partners provide our accommodation, food, tours and all services and enjoy co-creating this experience with us for the ultimate cultural, responsive, sustainable and regenerative leadership retreat!
In Partnership
Regen Retreats are delivered in partnership with our Keystone Partners below, and local partners who host us at each destination
Keystone Partner and co-creator of the Andros Retreat
Proteus Social Innovation and Development is a Greek Non-Profit Company founded on Andros Island, Cyclades, Greece in 2009 by Dimitrios Kokkinis. After many years of serving the international maritime industry as Captain on board ships on the worlds oceans and as a corporate executive in many countries and various capacities on land, Dimitrios developed a spherical understanding of the whole value chain from the conception of an idea to its manifestation in the field, and the complexities of doing business.
Proteus was initially created for strengthening and developing young people’s skills, character, social behaviour and resilience on board Saitraining Tall Ships. The lessons from which led to the expansion of the scope to regional, and particularly, insular socio-economic development, due to the resemblance of ships to small island communities. With the island of Andros being the place of origin and given his great insight of the local complexities and intricacies, a replicable strategic model was created named “Islands of Social Innovation” making Andros the testing ground for the implementation of this strategy.
Powered by the regenerative economic development principles and the three pillars of the Greek Economy (Maritime, Tourism and Agriculture) Proteus is working for a systemic economic and educational change that could also lead to reversing the urbanisation of the population and eventually the brain-drain of Greece.
Keystone Partner and inspiration for Regen Retreats
The Capital Institute has pioneered a new space for holistic economic thought that draws on the latest science of living systems, global wisdom traditions, and 20 years of real world experience at the pillar of global finance on Wall Street.
Founded by John Fullerton, it seeks to encourage a transformation of our economic system to achieve social and ecological regeneration.
'We believe our finance-driven economic system is in urgent need of a regenerative model that must be aligned with the laws — not theories — of natural systems and our current scientific understanding of how the world works, which is remarkably aligned with the compassion embodied in all global wisdom traditions.
‘We redefine wealth and reimagine finance in service to the emergence of an ecologically and socially regenerative economy. By addressing the root causes of climate change, economic injustice, and even pandemics, we promote the emergence of thriving communities and a flourishing planet.
The Regenerative Economy we foresee is a powerful one, unleashing presently unseen potential, which is the source of Regenerative Age prosperity, and replacing no longer feasible extractive growth.
The Capital Institute infographic of the 8 Principles of Living Systems
Keystone Partner and Activation Lead, Regen Retreats
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Intaconnected is a strategic advisory and solutions platform, hosting an interdisciplinary ecosystem, that was established in 2020 to help accelerate our collective transition towards Net Positive impact for climate, Nature and people. Its founders set out to understand and solve the persistent barriers preventing our economic system from halting its negative impacts in the world, despite the urgency to do so if we are to maintain and restore a safe operating space for humanity.
Intaconnected's modular Pathway to Net Positive enables organisations of any sector or size, to understand the steps they need to take, in order to understand and mitigate the full spectrum of negative impacts on climate, Nature and society in order to maintain resilience and relevance in a rapidly changing world.
We realised that people themselves must be at the core of any strategy and indeed its implementation, if we are ever to succeed in meeting our UN targets for climate, Nature and humanity by 2030 and beyond. 'Activation' is the critical step to unlocking the barriers to transformative progress. Our virtual and in person activations seek to build the knowledge, mindset and culture needed to empower everyone to participate in the creation of a safer future.
Immersive, experiential learning is powerful and Regen Retreats serves as the regenerative arm of Intaconnected, deploying a living systems approach to thinking, being and doing things differently.
Andros Retreat Partners
Supporters
We are honoured and thankful to collaborate with our exceptional local Supporters, who generously offer their products and services to enhance and complement our Retreat, in support of our mission
Sofitel, Athens Airport
Mitsis Hotel Group
We’re passionate about offering you the finest of Greek hospitality and a premium-quality holiday experience. All with a warm and welcoming spirit, genuine caring and attention to detail. We offer Andros Retreat participants a special discount during their stay.
Travel Agency
ATPI
No one goes further than ATPI to understand what’s important to your organisation and make it happen. This is why we’re one of the most trusted brands in the travel and events industry. We help Andros Retreat participants book their travel to and from Greece!
Athens Hotel
The Amalia Hotel in Athens is the ideal choice of accommodation for visitors to the capital, due to its excellent location, beautiful spaces, incredible views of the city sites and comfortable rooms. We welcome Andros Retreat guests warmly in Athens.
Passenger Ferry Company
Golden Star Ferries launched its Rafina-Andros-Tinos-Mykonos line in 2011, with daily departures offering high quality travel services and contributing to the overall development of the islands. We warmly welcome Andros Retreat guests aboard our ship.
Passenger Ferry Operator
Fast Ferries provides high level ferry services, offering its passengers the opportunity to enjoy a fast, comfortable, safe and reliable journey. Consistency, reliability, safety, travel quality and service are at our core. We welcome Andros participants from Athens to Andros return.
... And our local stakeholders, whose contributions and active participation makes our Retreat so special ...
Andros Retreat Key Stakeholders
Andros Social Club
Andrion Club
The Andrion Club is one of the oldest associations on Andros and one of the longest-lived and most progressive social clubs in Greece. The Club hosts many activities for all ages across the island, and also welcomes our guests warmly to offer local historical and cultural insight and of course, community discussion and enjoyment!
Culture and Crafts Heritage Group
Menites Cultural Association
This cultural and heritage Association delivers activities which aims to keep the local traditions and crafts alive and at the same time upskill those who want a future vocation or job.
Island Specialist Tour Operator
Explore Andros
Dedicated to travellers from around the world, Explore Andros crafts bespoke experiences, prioritising guest satisfaction through personalised itineraries, exceptional service, and a deep appreciation for the island’s treasures. They look after our Retreat guests exceptionally well!
Andros Distillery
AnDrop
Andros Distillery is the only distillery in operation on the island of Andros, founded in 2018. Dimosthenis Varoutis, its 38-year-old owner and founder returned to the island and created this enterprise on his family's land, upholding family tradition of making Tsipouro and Ouzo, as well as juces from Andros lemons and oranges.
Permaculture farm
Livada Farm
At Livada Farm we practice no till market gardening & permaculture design, producing fresh, nutritious and delicious food for our community. We supply hotels, restaurants and chefs on the island and enjoy welcoming visitors, including from Regen Retreats, to learn how to practice regenerative agriculture.
Regenerative Eco Lodge and Farm
Oak Farm
Oak Farm is a beautiful spot in the hills overlooking Chora, the result of hard work, passion and love from Virginia and her family, who have restored this land to produce organic fruits and vegetables to be in balance with Nature. They have established a beautifully designed eco lodge, welcoming international visitors, including our Retreat guests.
Yacht Club
NOA - Andros Yacht Club
The Yacht Club is proving free sailing courses and activities for young people across the island and has been successfully creating international sailing sports stars from Andros, as well as maintaining the history and cultural heritage of the island's sailing and shipping families.
Environmental Research Centre
Andros Research Centre
Andros Research Centre has a focus for the sustainability of the Island. Its team has been restoring 240km of ancient pathways across Andros, and provides educational and training seminars for its many island volunteers from its beautiful building outside Chora. The centre welcomes Retreat visitors to learn more about their extraordinary work .
Contemporary Art Museum
Basil & Elise Goulandris Foundation
The Museum of Contemporary Art of the Basil & Elise Goulandris Foundation, the first Contemporary Art Museum in Greece, was inaugurated on July 28, 1979 in Chora Andros, birthplace of the founder Basil P. Goulandris. The wish of its founders was a small Museum of Contemporary Art, equipped with the most modern museum specifications in order to be able to hold internationally acclaimed exhibitions. It welcomes Retreat guests to explore.
Private Dining
Seasonal Dining By Russell
A Seasonal Private Dining company founded by Alex Russell is pure pleasure. Splitting his time between Athens and Andros, spectacular chef Alex uses only the finest, freshest, healthiest and most sustainable ingredients to create meals you will never forget! Our guests are spoilt by his attention to detail and delectable menu creations.
Library
Kaireios Library
The precious Kaireios Library is home to some of the most incredible and diverse books, maintaining and the stories and heritage of authors, scientists, artists and philosophers from Greece and around the world. It has a special room holding ancient texts, dating back to 500AD and is a unique and wondrous place to visit.
Drinks Specialist
Evandros juices
Andros Lemon has been producing and distributing citrus products on the island since 2022 .The company is targeting a wide range of activities in the agricultural sector, including the processing of citrus fruits into juices, spoon sweets, and jams, respecting the tradition and culture of fruits that fill Andros island with colour, scent and flavour.
Hospitality and Tourism
Cycladic Tourism Network
The Cycladic Tourism Network of Andros is a business network, which consists of local enterprises that operate in the sectors of hospitality, gastronomy and leisure activities in Andros island. The ultimate goal is to promote its members and to empower the island’s footprint in the global tourism market.
Patisserie
Zairis Patiserie
An Andros family business since 1961, Zairis is a fine patisserie and traditional sweets and confectionary workshop that prides itself on quality ingredients and its unique delicacies. It is most certainly a hit for our guests when we drop in to meet the owners and sample the delights!