The Goumenissa Project

10/10/2026

This fall, come slow down in Goumenissa 🍇🍂🍷

Enjoy a range of activities including,
• Local harvests of chestnuts (and other seasonal produce)
• W**e tasting
• Visit monasteries
• Traditional kazani (tsipouro distillation)
• Seasonal workshops
• Exploring the autumn countryside & local villages

Whether you’re looking for a personalized tour or simply soaking in the autumnal atmosphere, you’ll be welcomed as a guest and leave as a friend.

Book your experience through the link in the bio or send us a message.

📹 A huge thank you to .elements for filming and editing this video.

30/09/2026

The end of September marks the end of trahana season but the beginning of something new for us: Senses of Goumenissa!

Each month, we’ll be highlighting the beautiful things in Goumenissa that awaken our sight, smell, taste, touch, and hearing—the small, everyday details that make this place feel so alive.

And what better way to begin than with trahana? Trahana is a traditional Greek food made from a simple mixture of grain and milk or yogurt. For generations, families have prepared it by hand at the end of summer, when the days are still warm enough to dry the little pieces of dough in the sun before storing them for the colder months.

In Goumenissa, making trahana is more than preparing food. It’s a seasonal ritual. Hands working the dough, the smell of fresh ingredients, the feel of flour between your fingers, and the anticipation of enjoying it later in a warm bowl of soup.

So, let’s make trahana together. From flour, to dough, to the finished product. This is just one of the many senses of Goumenissa.

What should we discover next?

01/09/2026

Hi everyone!

I know it's been a while since our last blog post; don't worry, they're not gone, just... patiently waiting in the drafts folder for their moment to shine!

But I wanted to kick off September with something special: a guest post from Sofia, sharing her beautifully personal memories of growing up in Goumenissa and what it meant to come home again.

Sofia is the first of several guest voices we'll be featuring here - because Goumenissa isn't just my story; it's all of ours.

If you have a fond memory of Goumenissa you'd love to share, we'd be so happy to hear from you - send us a message! 💌

Her post is live now - link below.

Kalo Mina!

There are places that never really let us go — home in the truest sense, tied to childhood, memory, and the people who shape it. For our guest writer, Sofia, that place is Goumenissa, the town beneath Mount Paiko where she was born, left as a young woman, and returned to years later. In this perso...

27/08/2026

A Year in Review 🗓️

What an incredible year it’s been! Thank you to everyone who has supported us along the way.

From humble beginnings to where we are today, every step of this journey has been shaped by the people who believed in us. As we look back on the memories captured here, we’re just as excited about what’s ahead.

The Goumenissa Project continues to grow, and we can’t wait to welcome new friends into this next chapter. Whether you’ve been with us from the start or you’re just discovering us, there’s a place for you here.

Ready to be part of the story? Send us a message and join the experience.

With gratitude,
Janet & Georgios

02/07/2026

Your Bottle, Your Story 🍷

A recap of our first bottle painting workshop hosted by The Goumenissa Project and Tatsis W**ery 🍇

Contact us if you’d like to arrange a private experience that’s perfect for celebrations, team building, or simply gathering with your favorite people for an unforgettable afternoon!

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14/04/2026

Visiting Goumenissa? Our office is your first stop. 📍

Pick up a little piece of the town—handmade keychains, tote bags, t-shirts, and locally crafted w**es, all made with love by locals of Goumenissa. And while you’re with us, we’d love to help you explore everything this place has to offer from w**ery visits and scenic trails to seasonal harvests and historical monasteries.

DM us to arrange your visit and bring home a piece of Goumenissa.

07/04/2026

This Easter, gather around the table with the ones you love and a bottle of Goumenissa w**e to make it unforgettable.

If you’re in the area this Easter season, our doors are open, and we’re excited to share the stories, flavors, and experiences that make this region truly special. Contact The Goumenissa Project to arrange your visit from w**e tasting and scenic trails to seasonal harvests and ancient monasteries.

We invite you to celebrate Easter with us in Goumenissa!

(Photos by Eleftheria and Galini at .elements)

25/03/2026

Χρόνια Πολλά από τη Γουμένισσα! 🇬🇷✝️

Happy Greek Independence Day & Feast of the Annunciation!

#25ηΜαρτίου #Γουμένισσα

12/03/2026

Our story is in Greece Is! Grateful to Amber Charmei
for visiting Goumenissa and capturing what we're all about - the w**emakers, artisans, and traditions that make this place worth sharing with the world.

In an age of checklist travel, the Goumenissa Project offers something rarer: genuine connection with place and people.