Artemis Samartzi

Her parents named her, Artimis, after the Greek goddess of the moon, who is the protector of animals, plants and children. Artimis has felt a deep love and appreciation for Nature since her childhood.

She pursued a degree in law while teaching swimming to young girls. She has expanded her studies to other forms of healing including somatic healing, art therapy, and meditation. She is currently part of several educational initiatives that focus on building community where young people can share their life concerns and stories.  “The Spine of the City of Athens” and “Hestia” are spaces for young people to come together for dialogue on local and world issues and help young people recognize they are part of a global community. She is training to be a facilitator to lead dialogue sessions in the tradition of 'Way of Council'.

Artimis is  also working with people in her community to design a walking school along the ancient route in Athens to create an ecological corridor and unite Greek culture with Nature, and also Nature within us.