To say that family and food runs through Voula’s veins would be something of an understatement. Mum has loved to cook her entire life! Our family meals always seemed to attract a host of visitors, who were enthusiastically welcomed, however unexpected their appearance may have been.

Everyone who ever sat at Voula’s table has raved about her food, and with good, nourishing food being such an essential ingredient of Thinami Retreat it was only natural that mum would become our chef. She always puts so much love, intention, and energy into her cooking, which is what makes it so very special.

Voula’s method is to cook by intuition, putting a great deal of feeling into everything she makes. Recipes are merely rough guidelines in her kitchen – her cooking epitomises the time-honoured Greek phrase “osou pai”, which translates to “as much as it takes”. Really, it means you just need to ‘feel it’ and add exactly what you think the recipe needs. Before Thinami, mum has been a successful hairdresser, business owner, teacher’s aid, and high-end retail manager. She raised 3 kids as a single mother back when no one even entertained the idea of divorce in our community, making her a true trailblazer. Voula can’t wait to welcome you to Thinami and wrap you in the warmth of her family values and home cooking.