There is an old saying:
If you don't feel well, build yourself a log house and move into it.
From our experience so far, the more time we spend in the log building the calmer we feel.
We decided to build Iliessa out of logs because we believe in sustainable buildings, created with natural materials.
Iliessa is an ancient Greek word used by Homer to describe a dense forest.
The best name to describe a hotel built out of hundreds of 20cm diameter logs, which stands at the edge of a dense forest.
We have used only natural fabrics to furnish Iliessa. All of the bed linen and towels are 100% cotton, the duvets are 100% wool and in some cases duck down. All our furniture is made out of solid wood and iron.
All our biological waste is treated so that we do not pollute the environment and we use only biodegradable detergents and disinfectants. All leftover food is offered to the farm animals of the area, reducing this way our waste volume.
Our aim is for you to enjoy luxurious holidays close to nature and return to your routine feeling rejuvenated and relaxed. People in this part of the world live up to 100 years due to the environment and their diet. In Spring and Summer you can return from your walk bringing back handfuls of wild herbs known for their medicinal and calming properties. Among some of them you will find high quality oregano, thyme, wild mint, balsam, lavender, alpine tea and many others that we can help you learn to recognize.