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Hello,
we need someone or two people who know a little bit about organic gardening and want to stay 2 weeks in May and June 2024 because we may go for a travel /hike You just have to look after our cats and water the garden and help cleaning and watering the olive ground, cutting the gras and the trees. Easy doing!
We are a German couple who live near Pantanassa on the Peloponnese/Lakonia in south Greece. We cultivate 600 olive trees without any chemicals and are certified in organic farming according to ΔΗΩ. We have some wine and a garden.
We are vegetarians and have a lovely dog, named Lotta.
We can show you how olive trees are cultivated organically, how we deal with insect problems, what kind of fertilizers are allowed in biological farming, what are the main problems in gardening in the Greek climate, how solar energy works, and what it means to live far out in the country and be in nature. We will also visit the olive oil factory.)
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If you come with your camper there is enough space and you may use the our facilities.
So we hope to see you soon in beautiful Lakonia.
Jutta, Jürgen and Lotta
Organic methods: We have been doing certified organic farming for 8 years.
We do organic farming for more than thirty years - in Germany and as well since we came to Greece about 16 years ago. All these efforts we do just for ourselves and for fun.
Certifications: We are controlled by ΔΗΩ
Type of help: Gardening (Olive harvest.)Types of help and learning opportunities
GardeningFarmstay helpHelp around the houseUN sustainability goals this host is trying to achieve
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
We can show you how olive trees are cultivated organically, how we deal with insect problems, what kind of fertilizers are allowed in biological farming, what are the main problems in gardening in the Greek climate, how solar energy works, and what it means to live far out in the country and be in nature. We will also visit the olive oil factory.)
Jutta was a teacher of biological vegetarian cooking. Jürgen can show you some carpenter skills or even potteryProjects involving children
This project could involve children. For more information see our guidelines and tips here.
Help
You would watering the garden and some trees and feed our cats. Cut gras and trees
Languages spoken
German: Fluent
English: FluentAccommodation
You will stay in the old stoned guesthouse on our ground where you can live and cook on your own or we cook together. Couples are welcome. (Single Persons could live in the camper and use the guesthouse facilities.) You may use the scooter.
What else ...
Lakonia has many archeological and natural places (caves) to visit. The houses among the olive trees with sea view are not located in a village, 3 km dirt road to a lonely beach, where you may swim even in November/December. We have photovoltaic- energy and water from a drill. The bigger village Neapoli is about 9 km south. It has many opportunities for hiking, music, etc. Even riding a bike along the beaches is fun.
A little more information
Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
Space for parking camper vans
This host can provide space for campervans.
How many Workawayers can stay?
Two
Hours expected
2-3 hours every day ,if you provide your own food