Help me maintain and grow my farm, planting vegetables and fruits or looking after the animals in Vasa Koilaniou, Cyprus

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  • Last activity: 27 Oct 2023

Availability

  2024 

 Min stay requested: No minimum

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  • Description

    Description

    My name is Constantinos and I currently work as a chef.

    I acquired a piece of land which consists of 8000m2 of wild native growth (olive trees, medlars and terebinth trees mostly), with a goal to turn it into a productive farm using permaculture principles. All plants grown will be used to sustain myself and a portion of the elderly population of Vasa Koilaniou, which is where the land is located.

  • Types of help and learning opportunities

    Types of help and learning opportunities

    Help with Eco Projects
    Gardening
    DIY and building projects
    Animal Care
    Farmstay help
    General Maintenance
  • UN sustainability goals this host is trying to achieve

    UN sustainability goals this host is trying to achieve

    UN goals
    No poverty
    Zero hunger
    Good health and well-being
    Quality education
    Gender equality
    Clean water and sanitation
    Affordable and clean energy
    Decent work and economic growth
    Industries, innovation and infrastructure
    Reduce inequality
    Sustainable cities and communities
    Responsible consumption and production
    Climate action
    Life below water
    Life on land
    Peace, justice and strong institutions
    Partnerships for the goals
  • Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

    Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

    As a professional chef, I am willing to teach my guests traditional Cypriot recipes, sourdough breadmaking, as well as how to make traditional halloumi cheese and ricotta from organic raw milk.

    Up to 2 meals per day can be provided upon request.

  • Help

    Help

    I am at the very early stages of developing the land so I am looking for like minded people to assist me with removing non-beneficial shrubs from the land, trimming the existing trees in order to provide more fruit and also being part in planting trees, in order to prepare the land for planting Mediterranean vegetables and fruits, as well as keeping chickens and sheep.

    In addition currently have 1 beehive which I will split into 2 hives come spring, so beekeeping experiences are also on offer.

  • Languages spoken

    Greek: Fluent
    English: Fluent

  • Accommodation

    Accommodation

    I offer a bedroom with 2 double beds in my traditional stone built villa located a few minutes walk from the land.

  • What else ...

    What else ...

    The Troodos mountain range is located only a 15-20 minute drive away from Vasa. It is dotted with nature walks, waterfalls, beautiful ancient pine forests and plenty of wineries that offer local wine tastings.

    I am willing to drop my guests off in Platres village on my way to work, where they would have to find their own way to their desired location.

    Additional information on the area can be found on the app iLife Troodos.

  • A little more information

    A little more information

    • Internet access

    • Limited internet access

      Limited internet access

    • We have pets

    • We are smokers

    • Can host families

  • Space for parking camper vans

    Space for parking camper vans

    There is space on my land for a campervan, it needs to be cleaned from wild fauna first however

  • Can possibly accept pets

    Can possibly accept pets

    I own 2 putbulls which have been friendly with meeting other dogs so far

  • How many Workawayers can stay?

    How many Workawayers can stay?

    More than two

  • ...

    Hours expected

    Maximum 4-5 hours a day, 5 days a week

Host ref number: 255832231914

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