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Host rating
100 %
Last replied
28 Mar 2024
Reply rate
95.6 %
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Feedback
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Description
I am starting up my own little organic farm thing, since 2015, on Crete after having travelled and volunteered three years myself.
The place is an olive grove of 1,6 ha (4 acre) with about 220 olive trees. I have planted fruit trees and vegetable gardens. I have 7 geese. Here are also two friendly dogs and a cat.
The soil is very poor here and i'm trying to regenerate the soil by applying permaculture principles. Anyone with experience on this is always welcome.
I prefer last-minute travellers because very often those who write me far in advance tend to change their plans and cancel, but you can always try:) and when i say last-minute i mean today or within a week, not much more. I am also willing to discuss with people who wish to stay long-term, a few months at least.
Shower is outside. I have a solar water heater for the shower so on a sunny day even in winter you can have a warm shower.
I don't have wifi here but I can turn on limited hotspot from my phone if you need to check email. There's wifi in the nearest café 5 minutes walk away.
Types of help and learning opportunities
Help with Eco Projects
Gardening
DIY and building projects
Animal Care
Farmstay help
Creating/ Cooking family meals
General Maintenance
UN sustainability goals this host is trying to achieve
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
It is in a village called Choudetsi or Houdetsi, 20 km south of Heraklion. There is a lot of things to explore around. It's 5 min walk to a cafe with wifi, a bakery and a grocery store, and 10 min walk to the village square with a restaurant traditional tavernas and cafes. Beautiful hiking routes as well. For bathing it is 40 min walk to a large lake or 10 min walk to a hotel with outdoor swimming pool free to use if you just buy a coffee or drink in the cafe.
In the summer there are music seminars in the village, many international musicians, lots of people and free concerts every friday.
Help
In december it's olive harvest. Pruning is in early spring some time, depending on the weather.
Other times of year it's garden work, cutting wood, soil regeneration works etc...
+ cooking and shopping for us of course:)
This year we plant a food forest, maybe we'll dig a new pond and work on expanding the garden and food forest. Further, there are always things to do and new projects coming up.
Hope to see you here:)
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
Norwegian: Fluent
Slovak: Fluent
German: Beginner
Greek: Beginner
Portuguese: Beginner
Accommodation
There are two yurts, a caravan and two small wood cabins. I also have a big family tent and a small tent to put up when needed.
The biggest yurt has a wood stove and a kitchen, this functions as common area. The smaller yurt has a double and a single bed and a gas heater. The caravan has a gas heater, beds for two and kitchen, the wood cabins has double beds and gas heaters.
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.
Can possibly accept pets
This host has said they are willing to accept those travelling with a pet.
How many Workawayers can stay?
More than two
Hours expected
Maximum 4-5 hours a day, 5 days a week
Host ref number: 149465498826
Feedback (101)
24 Jan 2024
Left by host for Workawayer (Kyra & Felix)
Kyra and Felix stayed here for a couple of weeks in January, so naturally they experienced how the winter weather can be here, rain leads to mud:) They like to cook and happily did the bulk of the kitchen duty for all of us. For work they planted a lot of beans and repaired bamboo fencing and the shower wall(also bamboo).
Jaklin appreciated very… read more
Jaklin appreciated very… read more
(Excellent
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22 Jan 2024
Left by Workawayer (Kyra & Felix) for host
We want to thank Jon for the great recreative two weeks we got to spend on his farm.
He is a very kind, down to earth, funny, and accommodating person. When Felix found out that he had to get some more work done on a university project of his, Jon was very supportive of Felix’ decision to leave the farm for a week and allowed him to return after… read more
He is a very kind, down to earth, funny, and accommodating person. When Felix found out that he had to get some more work done on a university project of his, Jon was very supportive of Felix’ decision to leave the farm for a week and allowed him to return after… read more
20 Oct 2023
Left by host for Workawayer (Thomas & Kelsey)
We're very lucky to have had Tom and Kelsey visiting us! They are very good workers, doing different tasks with always excellent results. They repaired bamboo fences, piled up wood, replacing and making new wooden pegs for the yurt, and they crushed a lot of hard and dry lumps of clay, with a hammer.
Tom played the guitar and sang for us, both… read more
Tom played the guitar and sang for us, both… read more
(Excellent
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12 Oct 2023
Left by Workawayer (Thomas & Kelsey) for host
We stayed in the yurt at Jon’s place for two weeks and had a wonderful time. The work was a range of tasks including mending reed fences and stacking wood- physical but not difficult. Jon and Jacqueline were very generous with the food, and took us to the market to buy whatever we wanted to cook with. Expect to feel like you are camping with the… read more
20 Oct 2023
Left by host for Workawayer (Florin)
Florin was here with his friend Lucie. They are very good and interesting people, knowledgeable about a variety of subjects and especially interested in environmentally sustainable ways of living. Florin is experienced in construction and has many stories from living in a community for an extended period of time.
The work I could offer was maybe… read more
The work I could offer was maybe… read more
(Excellent
)
31 Aug 2022
Left by Workawayer (Florin) for host
As you get on the property, one can tell that there's something happening, that there's a certain idea and intention behind how things are arranged, how the paths are created, the solar pannels, the wind turbine, the dogs, geese, the ditches, fruit trees and the rest.
I got pleasantly surprised by how simple things are at Jon's, how he's a very… read more
I got pleasantly surprised by how simple things are at Jon's, how he's a very… read more
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24 Jan 2024
Left by host for Workawayer (Kyra & Felix)
Kyra and Felix stayed here for a couple of weeks in January, so naturally they experienced how the winter weather can be here, rain leads to mud:) They like to cook and happily did the bulk of the kitchen duty for all of us. For work they planted a lot of beans and repaired bamboo fencing and the shower wall(also bamboo).
Jaklin appreciated very… read more
Jaklin appreciated very… read more
(Excellent
)
22 Jan 2024
Left by Workawayer (Kyra & Felix) for host
We want to thank Jon for the great recreative two weeks we got to spend on his farm.
He is a very kind, down to earth, funny, and accommodating person. When Felix found out that he had to get some more work done on a university project of his, Jon was very supportive of Felix’ decision to leave the farm for a week and allowed him to return after… read more
He is a very kind, down to earth, funny, and accommodating person. When Felix found out that he had to get some more work done on a university project of his, Jon was very supportive of Felix’ decision to leave the farm for a week and allowed him to return after… read more
20 Oct 2023
Left by host for Workawayer (Thomas & Kelsey)
We're very lucky to have had Tom and Kelsey visiting us! They are very good workers, doing different tasks with always excellent results. They repaired bamboo fences, piled up wood, replacing and making new wooden pegs for the yurt, and they crushed a lot of hard and dry lumps of clay, with a hammer.
Tom played the guitar and sang for us, both… read more
Tom played the guitar and sang for us, both… read more
(Excellent
)
12 Oct 2023
Left by Workawayer (Thomas & Kelsey) for host
We stayed in the yurt at Jon’s place for two weeks and had a wonderful time. The work was a range of tasks including mending reed fences and stacking wood- physical but not difficult. Jon and Jacqueline were very generous with the food, and took us to the market to buy whatever we wanted to cook with. Expect to feel like you are camping with the… read more
20 Oct 2023
Left by host for Workawayer (Florin)
Florin was here with his friend Lucie. They are very good and interesting people, knowledgeable about a variety of subjects and especially interested in environmentally sustainable ways of living. Florin is experienced in construction and has many stories from living in a community for an extended period of time.
The work I could offer was maybe… read more
The work I could offer was maybe… read more
(Excellent
)
31 Aug 2022
Left by Workawayer (Florin) for host
As you get on the property, one can tell that there's something happening, that there's a certain idea and intention behind how things are arranged, how the paths are created, the solar pannels, the wind turbine, the dogs, geese, the ditches, fruit trees and the rest.
I got pleasantly surprised by how simple things are at Jon's, how he's a very… read more
I got pleasantly surprised by how simple things are at Jon's, how he's a very… read more
15 Oct 2023
Left by Workawayer (Maëla) for host
My stay at this farm was my very first experience with Workaway. I have to thank Jon for receiving me at his place even when he was outside doing a trip. He gave me the number of another workawayer, who gently came to pick me at the center of the village. I felt immediately comfortable thanks to their kindness and consideration, and very happy to… read more
28 Sep 2023
Left by host for Workawayer (Sophie)
Sophie stayed for nearly two weeks, of which much of the time she was "in charge" because I was away. She spent a few days alone and then welcomed another workawayer while I was gone. She had some tasks to do, that she performed great, and communication was good all the time.
The work consisted of watering trees and the garden, building bamboo… read more
The work consisted of watering trees and the garden, building bamboo… read more
(Excellent
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12 Sep 2023
Left by Workawayer (Sophie) for host
I stayed at Jon's farm for nearly two weeks at the end of July. Jon kindly accepted me very last minute - confirmed just two days before I arrived. I had a lovely time getting to know Jon and learning about permaculture and sustainable farming. Jon is one of the kindest people I have ever met and he has an interesting past with nice stories to… read more
27 Sep 2023
Left by host for Workawayer (Georgia)
Georgia stayed for nearly two weeks during summer. She's very responsible and hardworking. Some of the work was teamwork and some alone and she did great with both, even fighting with the terrible bramble! Some of the work was also quite demanding physically, but she never backed out. She would get up early every morning to start working before it… read more
(Excellent
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7 Sep 2023
Left by Workawayer (Georgia) for host
I spent just under 2 weeks with Jon and Jacqueline and had a great time. During my stay I learned a lot about the principles of permaculture and living a more natural lifestyle.
The help was satisfying but not for the faint hearted. We finished creating a clay wall for the lower pond, and then deepened the pond which consisted of a lot of… read more
The help was satisfying but not for the faint hearted. We finished creating a clay wall for the lower pond, and then deepened the pond which consisted of a lot of… read more
24 Sep 2023
Left by host for Workawayer (Laura)
Laura was here for one week, of which three days "housesitting" all alone while I was at a weekend seminar on regenerative farming. She is a fast learner and perfectly cared for the animals and garden while I was away. She is very talkative, curious and interesting, I enjoyed her company.
Thanks a lot for your help and company! I wish you all the… read more
Thanks a lot for your help and company! I wish you all the… read more
(Excellent
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26 Aug 2023
Left by Workawayer (Laura) for host
It was my first workaway experience and it was so great! Jon has such a beautiful farm, with 2 really sweet dogs, which I loved! He was super nice with picking me up from the airport even tough it was really late! Unfortunately I didn’t stay long, but I enjoyed the time there so much! Jon and his girlfriend were super nice to me! Thanks for the… read more
24 Jun 2023
Left by host for Workawayer (Callie)
Callie stayed for about 3 weeks and she was very pleasant company as well as good help with the various tasks we were doing at the time. Some of the work was quite physical, we picked stones and were building a supporting stone wall. Also the collection of cane is physically tough.
She has lived abroad and volunteered in interesting places and… read more
She has lived abroad and volunteered in interesting places and… read more
(Excellent
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11 Oct 2022
Left by Workawayer (Callie) for host
Absolutely loved my time at Jon's place. He is a very friendly person and we shared many laughs. I was there for almost three weeks and wish I hadn't made plans after so I could've stayed longer. It was my first workaway experience and I'm so grateful for my time there.
He has a very lovely girlfriend, Jaqueline, who would join us on the… read more
He has a very lovely girlfriend, Jaqueline, who would join us on the… read more
21 Jun 2023
Left by host for Workawayer (Lucas)
Lucas stayed here for a month in late winter/early spring. A beautiful time but cold nights. He helped a lot with both pleasant and less pleasant tasks like bramble clearing. He found a way around it without getting too scratched up. He did all tasks well and without complaining.
He also loves to cook, especially his signature dish which needs… read more
He also loves to cook, especially his signature dish which needs… read more
(Excellent
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5 May 2023
Left by Workawayer (Lucas) for host
I stayed here for a month and would recommend it to anyone. Jon is an awesome guy and he's living the dream. I got to sleep in my own perfect little cabin and every day was just perfectly pleasant and nice and chill. Crete rocks. There is nothing to worry about here. Jon is also very funny and has some unbelievable stories to tell. Workwise I… read more
18 Jun 2023
Left by host for Workawayer (Lisa & Steven)
Lisa and Steven came "almost" here on their bikes, as Lisa's bike broke just a few kilometres from here. So even if they had planned to stop it was also forced:D
They are both very nice, interesting and fun to have around, and they helped a lot with different small jobs.
They also stayed here alone to take care of the place and the animals… read more
They are both very nice, interesting and fun to have around, and they helped a lot with different small jobs.
They also stayed here alone to take care of the place and the animals… read more
(Excellent
)
18 Jun 2023
Left by Workawayer (Lisa & Steven) for host
We spent 2 weeks at Jon's place and for our first workaway it was a very good experience. Jon is really easy going, fun and generous.
Most of the time, we helped him in repetitive work (cutting wood, weeding,..), we also built a wooden support for the outside bathroom and we discovered a little bit how to produce honey and to take care of bees,… read more
Most of the time, we helped him in repetitive work (cutting wood, weeding,..), we also built a wooden support for the outside bathroom and we discovered a little bit how to produce honey and to take care of bees,… read more
11 Feb 2023
Left by host for Workawayer (Jessica)
Jess was a really good contributor to both the work and the ambience here!
She was here during the olive picking season so that's what we did, but surely she is capable of many other tasks.
All the best, Jon
She was here during the olive picking season so that's what we did, but surely she is capable of many other tasks.
All the best, Jon
(Excellent
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2 Jan 2023
Left by Workawayer (Jessica) for host
Time at John's farm was a DREAM came true!!!!
The little wood cabin where I slept was cute and cozy. Working in the olive picking was, for me, a big discovery and I enjoyed a lot the low peaceful pace of the everyday work. I learned a lot and met really good people there as well.
Rosa and Achú (the dogs) also contributed to make the stay even… read more
The little wood cabin where I slept was cute and cozy. Working in the olive picking was, for me, a big discovery and I enjoyed a lot the low peaceful pace of the everyday work. I learned a lot and met really good people there as well.
Rosa and Achú (the dogs) also contributed to make the stay even… read more
11 Feb 2023
Left by host for Workawayer (Noa)
Noa and Haruta were excellent help and company around here for about 3 weeks.
They did a variety of tasks; cutting bamboo, disassemble pallets, clearing bramble, creating microclimates etc. Shopping and cooking Japanese food:)
Thank you very much and hope to meet you again!
They did a variety of tasks; cutting bamboo, disassemble pallets, clearing bramble, creating microclimates etc. Shopping and cooking Japanese food:)
Thank you very much and hope to meet you again!
(Excellent
)
10 Feb 2023
Left by Workawayer (Noa) for host
We spent over 3 weeks at Jon's paradise. Jon is big-hearted, very relaxed and kind.
We had a great time there with Jon and two other volunteers. It was a nice communal life. Jon's girlfriend Jacline is also a really nice person and it is our pleasure that we met them. And dogs and cat!
We work on weekdays and have Saturdays and Sundays off. We… read more
We had a great time there with Jon and two other volunteers. It was a nice communal life. Jon's girlfriend Jacline is also a really nice person and it is our pleasure that we met them. And dogs and cat!
We work on weekdays and have Saturdays and Sundays off. We… read more
5 Oct 2022
Left by Workawayer (Marta) for host
I arrived at Jon's paradise at the end of July on a very short notice after a hitchhiking adventure. He received me with open arms, one of the most generous and kind-hearted people I've encountered on this journey. Days here were very chill, tasks included gardening, varnishing the wooden cabin, cutting bamboo, making mulch, fixing the compost… read more
6 Sep 2022
Left by Workawayer (Tomoko) for host
I stayed Jon’s place for just 10 days but i had wonderful time there! He is so kind, understanding and calm person, and his girl friend Jaqueline, she is very knowledgeable and friendly person. I learned a lot from them! My second day, it was his birthday so we went to the southern beach by his car which was so fun! We also had dinner together in… read more
1 Sep 2022
Left by Workawayer (Lucie ) for host
My stay with Jon was only for a week, but it left me a very good feeling.
I was there with my friend and during our time we had company with other workawayers, each just for 1-2 days. Jon's place is quite simple and that makes it so charming and easy to disconnect from the hectic of travelling. We lived in one of the wooden houses and it was… read more
I was there with my friend and during our time we had company with other workawayers, each just for 1-2 days. Jon's place is quite simple and that makes it so charming and easy to disconnect from the hectic of travelling. We lived in one of the wooden houses and it was… read more
15 Aug 2022
Left by host for Workawayer (Olivia & Kristan)
Olivia stayed for two weeks, the second week she was here all alone "farmsitting" taking care of the animals and the gardens because me and Jaklin were on a trip. Thanks sooo much!!! She also received another workaway couple at her last day alone. She is very responsible, polite, independent, sweet and gentle, etc. etc.:)
She's also full of good… read more
She's also full of good… read more
(Excellent
)
15 Aug 2022
Left by Workawayer (Olivia & Kristan) for host
I stayed at Jon's place for 2 weeks and it was lovely ! Jon and Jacqueline were only there for one week, and I looked after the farm for them during the second week while they were away. The work varied from day to day - we varnished a cabin, made seed balls (not quite a thousand hehe), cut bamboo, did some little "maintenance" jobs (fixing the… read more
19 Jul 2022
Left by host for Workawayer (Lukas & Raffaella )
Definitely I'm happy that I hosted Lucas and Rafaela!
They are very helpful and curious. They did a great job here, whatever the work is, they will do.
Thanks for all your help and good luck so on!
They are very helpful and curious. They did a great job here, whatever the work is, they will do.
Thanks for all your help and good luck so on!
(Excellent
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18 Jul 2022
Left by Workawayer (Lukas & Raffaella ) for host
We stayed at Jon's place for one and a half weeks and we had a great time there!
Jon is very chilled and knows a lot about many things and has very interesting stories to tell if you ask the right questions. His girlfriend Jacqueline is also there on weekends and can tell you a lot about Greece and also sustainability.
All animals are really… read more
Jon is very chilled and knows a lot about many things and has very interesting stories to tell if you ask the right questions. His girlfriend Jacqueline is also there on weekends and can tell you a lot about Greece and also sustainability.
All animals are really… read more
29 Jun 2022
Left by host for Workawayer (Andrey Lucas & Arthur Felipe)
I'm very happy that I hosted Andrey and his two friends. I wish they would stay longer, but such is life...
They were great company, always in a good mood and ready to help. They helped with completing a new compost toilet, cutting branches, making woodchips and whatever was to be done. They preferred to get up very early in the morning to work,… read more
They were great company, always in a good mood and ready to help. They helped with completing a new compost toilet, cutting branches, making woodchips and whatever was to be done. They preferred to get up very early in the morning to work,… read more
(Excellent
)
9 Jun 2022
Left by Workawayer (Andrey Lucas & Arthur Felipe) for host
We stayed with Jon for one week and was amazing, we helped with a construction of a new compost toilet, a few things gardening and other things, was easy and we had an amazig view while working.
We stayed in a yurt and was comfortable. We cooked for all of us and was great because we had time to chat during and he introducing me a tv show that I… read more
We stayed in a yurt and was comfortable. We cooked for all of us and was great because we had time to chat during and he introducing me a tv show that I… read more
7 Jun 2022
Left by host for Workawayer (Luiz Claudio)
I'm very happy that I hosted Luiz and his two friends. I wish they would stay longer, but such is life...
They were great company, always in a good mood and ready to help. They helped with completing a new compost toilet, cutting branches, making woodchips and whatever was to be done. They preferred to get up very early in the morning to work,… read more
They were great company, always in a good mood and ready to help. They helped with completing a new compost toilet, cutting branches, making woodchips and whatever was to be done. They preferred to get up very early in the morning to work,… read more
(Excellent
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3 Jun 2022
Left by Workawayer (Luiz Claudio) for host
I stayed with Jon for just a week, when one friend who’s I’m travelling with received a invitation to go to France for a paid job on workaway. It was my first workaway experience and I have nothing to complain. The experience was unique and really transformative. And chase the geeses are real fun.
The job is ok to do and doesn’t matter when you… read more
The job is ok to do and doesn’t matter when you… read more
11 May 2022
Left by host for Workawayer (Diego)
Diego stayed here for about two weeks. He's a very good boy! He knows a lot about carpentry and using tools and stuff. I would definitely host him again!
He also can cook mexican food!
He also can cook mexican food!
(Excellent
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11 May 2022
Left by Workawayer (Diego) for host
I stayed with John of two weeks and I have nothing but nice words to describe my experience, I highly recommend you to stay with him if you have the opportunity.
25 Mar 2022
Left by host for Workawayer (Finn)
Joschi stayed for about a month during what was probably the coldest and rainiest period in years! There were no complaints and he always kept himself occupied in some way.
He's very skillful and also curious and keen on learning new skills. He made flutes from the canes that grow here and even got sounds out of them!, and he made a fish trap… read more
He's very skillful and also curious and keen on learning new skills. He made flutes from the canes that grow here and even got sounds out of them!, and he made a fish trap… read more
(Excellent
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24 Mar 2022
Left by Workawayer (Finn) for host
I stayed with Jon for about a month in winter. It was cold for some time but in the yurt we usually kept it warm and nice with a fire :) in the night I had a heating mattress of which I had thought, I would never use it, but to be honest it was amazing!
We planted, dug trenches, made a shower place from bamboo, bild up a solar shower, set up a pv… read more
We planted, dug trenches, made a shower place from bamboo, bild up a solar shower, set up a pv… read more
5 Jan 2022
Left by host for Workawayer (Holly)
Holly is truly a person who believes that giving gives, and i believe in that too!
Having Holly here was truly amazing! We were several volunteers and as usual I gave, as usual, the hardest tasks to the strong, younger men. But Holly said she wanted that kind of work! So I said ok, and she really proved, she worked hard as anyone!
She also went on… read more
Having Holly here was truly amazing! We were several volunteers and as usual I gave, as usual, the hardest tasks to the strong, younger men. But Holly said she wanted that kind of work! So I said ok, and she really proved, she worked hard as anyone!
She also went on… read more
(Excellent
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13 Sep 2021
Left by Workawayer (Holly) for host
My time at Jon's farm was my first Workaway, and one of the most transformative experiences of my life. It's very off the grid, rural living -- there is only electricity in the main yurt where we gathered and shared our meals, one shared dry toilet (the reviews that mention the spectacular toilet view are spot on--you have to see it to believe… read more
14 Sep 2021
Left by host for Workawayer (Tanguy)
What can I write for you Tanguy! You were the sunshine of the day. So much energy and interest for everything, for the farm, for the others, for life. Always happy and enthusiastic. Appreciative of every little thing. Sharing all your thoughts and feelings. I've learned tons from you and the fantastic experiences you had and you showed me through… read more
(Excellent
)
1 Sep 2021
Left by Workawayer (Tanguy) for host
Hi, I'll make it quick because I know that this is how Jon likes it, but there are tons of great things to say. I've been staying in the farm for 2 months for my first Workaway experience, working during the week and traveling around during weekends. It was a real pleasure to have this experience at Jon's side since he is the most peaceful and… read more
29 Jul 2021
Left by host for Workawayer (Max)
It was a pleasure to host Max on the farm. He's a hardworking good-humoured young man who is ready to start early in the morning if necessary.
He is interested in visiting historic sites and he likes to share his knowledge about history and archaeology. He also has the unusual hobby of growing bonsai and sharing his experiences, so he is… read more
He is interested in visiting historic sites and he likes to share his knowledge about history and archaeology. He also has the unusual hobby of growing bonsai and sharing his experiences, so he is… read more
(Excellent
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12 Jul 2021
Left by Workawayer (Max) for host
I spent a little over a week at Jon's property and in short: It was great. Jon is a very kind and generous man and I immediatly felt welcome when I arrived a little tired in the morning after a ferry ride to Crete.
The property, the accomodation, the food Jon cooks; everything was so good and highly enjoyable. When I came to Jon's place I felt in… read more
The property, the accomodation, the food Jon cooks; everything was so good and highly enjoyable. When I came to Jon's place I felt in… read more
18 Jul 2021
Left by Workawayer (Sera) for host
Jon was a very nice host and I enjoyed my time working here. Its located very remotely which is very nice and close to a very cute village with some nice eating opportunities etc. Also there is a cafe 2 minutes away where there is wifi available and the baristas there are always super friendly and there is good coffee. The little farm itself is… read more
25 Jun 2021
Left by host for Workawayer (Jitka)
Jitka came quite unplanned as she had to change her plans for her staying on Crete and she found my profile on last-minute. Nevertheless she was a warmly welcome addition to the place!
She's got a pleasant personality and goes along very well with me and other volunteers. She works very well both in team and alone (she always has a podcast to… read more
She's got a pleasant personality and goes along very well with me and other volunteers. She works very well both in team and alone (she always has a podcast to… read more
(Excellent
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9 May 2021
Left by Workawayer (Jitka) for host
If you are ever in Crete, definitely visit Jon and his olive farm!
I arrived at the end of March and stayed for a month! The weather was still unpredictable (rain and cold sometimes, especially at nights), but there is a wood stove in the main yurt that you can always use if you are cold. I slept in the other yurt, it was my first time and I… read more
I arrived at the end of March and stayed for a month! The weather was still unpredictable (rain and cold sometimes, especially at nights), but there is a wood stove in the main yurt that you can always use if you are cold. I slept in the other yurt, it was my first time and I… read more
1 Apr 2021
Left by host for Workawayer (Chris)
Chris came in the start of the second covid year and stayed for a total of over 2 months, with a weeks break in the middle. It was a real joy to have him here as well as he proved to be excellent help.
Among the tasks at the time were olive picking, wood-cutting, dragging branches, planting and weeding + various other tasks.
For sure the dogs… read more
Among the tasks at the time were olive picking, wood-cutting, dragging branches, planting and weeding + various other tasks.
For sure the dogs… read more
(Excellent
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25 Mar 2021
Left by Workawayer (Chris) for host
I had a great time with Jon [pronounced - I think - Yoone] at the olive grove. There was a good crowd of volunteers that made a fun, happy atmosphere. We had a few accidental adventures which I shan't trouble the reader with (😆 😂)
I was there for the olive harvest in January, some hot days but some windy days too (and to my great criticism some… read more
I was there for the olive harvest in January, some hot days but some windy days too (and to my great criticism some… read more
25 Mar 2021
Left by Workawayer (Maya & Felice) for host
I stayed at Jon's place for two weeks and really enjoyed the work there! This place gives you really the opportunity to start whatever project you have in mind. Jon is open for any new ideas and is giving this whole place for volunteers with dreams. We had amazing evenings with the other volunteers in the yurt, with lots of amazing music. It was… read more
17 Mar 2021
Left by host for Workawayer (Maya & Felice)
Maya was here with her friend Marko.
It was great having these two for a few weeks and wish their plans allow ed them to stay longer. They couldn't have been more engaged and enthusiastic about the projects. They threw themselves into it. Often only nightfall finally stopped them!
Maya won many an applaud from fellow volunteers for her culinary… read more
It was great having these two for a few weeks and wish their plans allow ed them to stay longer. They couldn't have been more engaged and enthusiastic about the projects. They threw themselves into it. Often only nightfall finally stopped them!
Maya won many an applaud from fellow volunteers for her culinary… read more
(Excellent
)
20 Mar 2021
Left by Workawayer (Zaklin) for host
I couldn't describe it better than Bastien,
✨ Un petit paradis perdu dans les montagnes entre le ciel et la terre 🇬🇷
🙋 Déjà un mois que je suis en Crète, je fais donc partis des voyageurs chanceux qui se trouvent actuellement en Crète...
Pourquoi chanceux ? 🤔
🚧 Parce que La Crête est actuellement soumise à des réstrictions qui limitent les… read more
✨ Un petit paradis perdu dans les montagnes entre le ciel et la terre 🇬🇷
🙋 Déjà un mois que je suis en Crète, je fais donc partis des voyageurs chanceux qui se trouvent actuellement en Crète...
Pourquoi chanceux ? 🤔
🚧 Parce que La Crête est actuellement soumise à des réstrictions qui limitent les… read more
21 Jan 2021
Left by Workawayer (Solenne) for host
If you are thinking of helping Jon, don't even hesitate and go.
Everyone can do something, job is usually easy and done in a relaxing way. You do at your own pace and never in a rush.
The morning you can enjoy your breakfast in the yurt, usually we started working around 10.
Jon provides amazing food for us to cook, either you cook on gaz or on… read more
Everyone can do something, job is usually easy and done in a relaxing way. You do at your own pace and never in a rush.
The morning you can enjoy your breakfast in the yurt, usually we started working around 10.
Jon provides amazing food for us to cook, either you cook on gaz or on… read more
6 Dec 2020
Left by Workawayer (Sebastian) for host
I loved a lot of things about Jon’s place: Jon’s warm and relaxed hospitality, the beautiful landscape all around, cute dogs, exciting geese, the feeling of being part of this land, to work with it – and a sense of community because we were quite a lot workawayers staying at the time. All these evenings in the yurt, often with plenty of wine,… read more
4 Nov 2020
Left by Workawayer (Fien) for host
Jon is a very chill guy with a lot of funny stories to tell. He has a beautiful land and the way of living is very primitive (practically always outdoors and no electricity at night), but that makes it so special. There's not always a specific routine of chores to do, so you can do whatever you want, whenever you want to (like digging a pond,… read more
11 Aug 2020
Left by Workawayer (Maximspielwahn) for host
I spent a very nice time with Jon. He is a calm and very interesting guy. He traveled a lot and has a bunch of crazy and funny stories to tell.
I enjoyed very much staying at his beautiful and peaceful place. It's quit impressive what he improved over years on his land.
All the best to you and I hope we'll see again!
I enjoyed very much staying at his beautiful and peaceful place. It's quit impressive what he improved over years on his land.
All the best to you and I hope we'll see again!
3 Aug 2020
Left by host for Workawayer (Maximspielwahn)
Max arrived here before the corona lockdown and kind of got stuck here, for about 4 months...which he didn't mind at all:) And i was very happy about his help and company.
He is very skilled in carpentry and concrete. He constructed a beautiful wood cabin, a floor for a yurt, and built forms for concrete, among many other tasks.
He is a… read more
He is very skilled in carpentry and concrete. He constructed a beautiful wood cabin, a floor for a yurt, and built forms for concrete, among many other tasks.
He is a… read more
(Excellent
)
18 Feb 2020
Left by Workawayer (Simone & Jakob) for host
We spent almost two weeks at Jon’s place in the end of January. We had a good time and lot’s of fun working there! Jon had a few ideas on what tasks we could do, but generally we could decide and work independently. As Jakob is a carpenter, it was mainly building things out of wood. Hopefully, you will be able to enjoy them for a while now, Jon!… read more
6 Jan 2020
Left by Workawayer (Barbara & Christoph) for host
We stayed at Jons farm for nearly two weeks in december. We mainly came for olive picking, but the harvest was unfortunately already over when we arrived - our tasks then mainly consisted of wood cutting/shredding, mulching, gardening and preparing food for all of us (and of course, chasing the geese ;))
The tasks were simple and well described by… read more
The tasks were simple and well described by… read more
6 Dec 2019
Left by Workawayer (Marcell) for host
I've been thinking for a long time now how I could put it into words all the amazing times I had spent with you on Crete and all that I had learned from you, Jon. There's only one word to describe this wonder: PUNDELA
6 Dec 2019
Left by host for Workawayer (Nele)
Nele was a nice and wise visitor, although her english is not perfect communication went without any problems.
She worked very hard with us in the olive harvest and didn't want to stop when the daily hours ended. She's also a very good cook and took her kitchen turns with delight. She also surprised me one day by cleaning up the yurt on own… read more
She worked very hard with us in the olive harvest and didn't want to stop when the daily hours ended. She's also a very good cook and took her kitchen turns with delight. She also surprised me one day by cleaning up the yurt on own… read more
(Excellent
)
23 Nov 2019
Left by Workawayer (Nele) for host
I stayed this place for week. I’m thankful, because Jon accepted my request if I needed urgently place for stay.
This is simple farm with very basic accommodation in yurt what you shared with two another persons. There is no internet ( you can use internet in coffee around 200 meter away), no hot water ( outside shower with very lightly warm… read more
This is simple farm with very basic accommodation in yurt what you shared with two another persons. There is no internet ( you can use internet in coffee around 200 meter away), no hot water ( outside shower with very lightly warm… read more
6 Dec 2019
Left by Workawayer (Chloé & Chloë) for host
We had such a great experience in Jon's place !
First the place and the project are amazing : olive trees are everywhere, the view and the mountains around are beautiful, the two yurts for the people living there are cute and warm. Everything works with renewable energy and Jon is trying to renew his ground with permaculture principles, what a… read more
First the place and the project are amazing : olive trees are everywhere, the view and the mountains around are beautiful, the two yurts for the people living there are cute and warm. Everything works with renewable energy and Jon is trying to renew his ground with permaculture principles, what a… read more
29 Nov 2019
Left by host for Workawayer (Kauri)
Kauri, and of course little Ovi, truly made a wonderful contribution to the ambience in and around the place. Kauri is a very caring mother and doing very well to tackle the whims of her little daughter.
As long as the tasks are possible to do with Ovi running around she will definitely do a great job. Even better if it is something playful where… read more
As long as the tasks are possible to do with Ovi running around she will definitely do a great job. Even better if it is something playful where… read more
(Excellent
)
12 Nov 2019
Left by Workawayer (Kauri) for host
My young daughter and I stay at Jon's farm for just under 2 weeks. My daughter had a blast running around with the dogs, and playing outside all day, while I worked! I spent most of the time making a frame for clay and sand bricks for a brick oven, and then making the clay and sand mixture for the bricks themselves. I also fixed up a bamboo… read more
5 Nov 2019
Left by host for Workawayer (Harry & Bindu)
Harry helped me out here with a lot of digging to deepen the pond, as well as other tasks. No task was too difficult, he even knew how to knit knots more tightly than most people do! (Useful when you live in a yurt)
He also has an interesting taste of music and movies and we had many good conversations.
Thanks a lot and hope to see you here… read more
He also has an interesting taste of music and movies and we had many good conversations.
Thanks a lot and hope to see you here… read more
(Excellent
)
3 Nov 2019
Left by Workawayer (Harry & Bindu) for host
When I arrived at Jon's farm I was struck by the potential it held. I knew my time here was going to be great, but it was made even better by Jon's company. He was a very hospitable, warm and funny host, with great stories to tell and a peaceful approach to life. There was always a relaxed and easy-going atmosphere.
The work I did was mostly… read more
The work I did was mostly… read more
18 Sep 2019
Left by host for Workawayer (Vassilia)
Vassilia made a really nice visit and the first ever greek workawayer who made it to my little farm thing, she is also the first workawayer who arrived here by motorbike! I just wish she had stayed longer. I can absolutely recommend to host her!
She is curious and helpful, talkative in company but also very independent with her own means of… read more
She is curious and helpful, talkative in company but also very independent with her own means of… read more
(Excellent
)
2 Sep 2019
Left by Workawayer (Vassilia) for host
Hello,
I stayed almost one week at Jon's farm and it was my first workaway experience.
Jon is an incredible person, very gentle, kind, intelligent, calm, open minded, polite and interesting. I learned a lot of things from him and he is always so kind to answer all your questions and share his experiences from his travels. The best boss ever.
His… read more
I stayed almost one week at Jon's farm and it was my first workaway experience.
Jon is an incredible person, very gentle, kind, intelligent, calm, open minded, polite and interesting. I learned a lot of things from him and he is always so kind to answer all your questions and share his experiences from his travels. The best boss ever.
His… read more
7 Sep 2019
Left by host for Workawayer (Mathilda & Maxime)
Mathilda and Maxime stayed here a week in summer and helped with different things. they were very independent and I never needed to worry about the quality of their work. They are also very enthusiastic and creative and brought up their own ideas when given some freedom in new projects.
In the off time they were also very good company and went on… read more
In the off time they were also very good company and went on… read more
(Excellent
)
2 Sep 2019
Left by Workawayer (Mathilda & Maxime) for host
We stayed the first two weeks of August, and it was a wonderful experience !
Jon is a calm, cool and relax person. We're very admirative. We helped in many works like cutting woods, built a piece of furniture, built a stones wall , cutting bamboo and others..
We have amazing collective time, Choudetsi is a cute village, in summer, concerts are… read more
Jon is a calm, cool and relax person. We're very admirative. We helped in many works like cutting woods, built a piece of furniture, built a stones wall , cutting bamboo and others..
We have amazing collective time, Choudetsi is a cute village, in summer, concerts are… read more
4 Sep 2019
Left by host for Workawayer (Philip-Baxter)
Baxter was a great and easy-going workawayer here, both for work and as company, with good mood
He did both easy tasks and more difficult things like constructing a frame for drying mudbricks. And he got very well along with me and the other volunteers.
Thanks a lot and my wishes for many more good experienced
He did both easy tasks and more difficult things like constructing a frame for drying mudbricks. And he got very well along with me and the other volunteers.
Thanks a lot and my wishes for many more good experienced
(Excellent
)
29 Aug 2019
Left by Workawayer (Philip-Baxter) for host
Hey Hello,
I stayed for one week with Jon, very spontaneously.
He was very welcoming and open. His land is a very nice place the yurts are comfortable and the home-cooked meals were also fine and always plenty.
Jon is an easy going guy who gives you a lot of freedom in your work.
I also enjoyed talking with him and he has lots of good… read more
I stayed for one week with Jon, very spontaneously.
He was very welcoming and open. His land is a very nice place the yurts are comfortable and the home-cooked meals were also fine and always plenty.
Jon is an easy going guy who gives you a lot of freedom in your work.
I also enjoyed talking with him and he has lots of good… read more
8 Jul 2019
Left by host for Workawayer (Louis)
Louis helped me here two weeks in the summer. He secated young shoots on the trees, cut bamboo, leaves, wood and helped digging a new terrace garden. All well done.
He is also very good company to both converse and/or joke with. He is nice and polite and got well along with me and other volunteers.
I would really recommend to host him! (Just… read more
He is also very good company to both converse and/or joke with. He is nice and polite and got well along with me and other volunteers.
I would really recommend to host him! (Just… read more
(Excellent
)
4 Jul 2019
Left by Workawayer (Louis) for host
What a wonderful experience in Jon's farm!
I helped him cutting branches on trees, cooking, cutting bamboo leaves and the rythm is perfect: 4h to do whenever we want during the day.
The farm he wants is taking form bit by bit and I hope I have contributed to it!
Jon is really a kind person, I had the chance to discuss with him about his… read more
I helped him cutting branches on trees, cooking, cutting bamboo leaves and the rythm is perfect: 4h to do whenever we want during the day.
The farm he wants is taking form bit by bit and I hope I have contributed to it!
Jon is really a kind person, I had the chance to discuss with him about his… read more
29 Apr 2019
Left by Workawayer (Bernard & Véronique ) for host
C'était notre première expérience ; extra : le travail de 4 heures par jour était facile, non stressant. Nous avons coupé du bois à la main, réparer avec des bambous le composteur, nettoyer le potager. Tout ça dans une ambiance simple, décontractée et de partage. Il y avait pendant notre séjour un autre woffer, très sympa.
Le village est tout… read more
Le village est tout… read more
13 Apr 2019
Left by host for Workawayer (Bernard & Véronique )
Bernard & Véronique stayed here just about a week, much too short but they left a very good impression. They are very independent with their mobile home and they brought many gifts from their own garden. Bernard knows a lot about gardening and is a general handyman, Vero knows very well english and can translate for him. They are both eager to… read more
(Excellent
)
26 Mar 2019
Left by Workawayer (Simon) for host
thank you very much to jon I spend a great week in an incredible Life style I advise people who want to be calm and in to the wild
25 Mar 2019
Left by host for Workawayer (Simon)
Simon helped me to finish the pruning of the olive trees!
He is a very respectful, helpful and curious young man, and he learned quickly how to prune trees. His english is not perfect but good enough to understand, especially if you have a little knowledge of french.
...and he loved my olive oil and goose eggs!
Thanks a lot for your help and… read more
He is a very respectful, helpful and curious young man, and he learned quickly how to prune trees. His english is not perfect but good enough to understand, especially if you have a little knowledge of french.
...and he loved my olive oil and goose eggs!
Thanks a lot for your help and… read more
(Excellent
)
25 Mar 2019
Left by host for Workawayer (Antonella & Juliana)
Too late feedbacks are difficult, because i forget the little things...
But anyway, Anto and Juli were great help with the olive picking and we had a good time together.
Thank you and all the best!
Jon
But anyway, Anto and Juli were great help with the olive picking and we had a good time together.
Thank you and all the best!
Jon
(Excellent
)
18 Mar 2019
Left by Workawayer (Antonella & Juliana) for host
Hi Jon! How are you? It´s been a lot of time. Sorry our late message, it has been busy (but happy) months.
Last November, we spend some wonderful days at Jon´s place. We stayed in the Yurt, which was a great experience, helping and working with some land tasks and the olive picking. We have learned a lot from Jon, about the land and the… read more
Last November, we spend some wonderful days at Jon´s place. We stayed in the Yurt, which was a great experience, helping and working with some land tasks and the olive picking. We have learned a lot from Jon, about the land and the… read more
8 Mar 2019
Left by host for Workawayer (Thomas & Sol)
Thomas came here not so much as a workawayer, but as a musician looking for a place to put up his tent while doing the music seminars. That was fine with me. He added a lot of good mood!
(Excellent
)
15 Feb 2019
Left by Workawayer (Thomas & Sol) for host
This message is coming a bit late, but anyway:
I had the pleasure of spending a month and a half at Jon's place this summer as I attended some music workshops in town. We had many interesting and hilarious conversations, also accompanied by fellow WorkAwayer Alastair. It was especially nice to take a shower (and use the toilet!) outside everyday… read more
I had the pleasure of spending a month and a half at Jon's place this summer as I attended some music workshops in town. We had many interesting and hilarious conversations, also accompanied by fellow WorkAwayer Alastair. It was especially nice to take a shower (and use the toilet!) outside everyday… read more
6 Jan 2019
Left by host for Workawayer (Vo-Dinh & Remeuf)
Samuel and Clement are really nice guys! They have stayed over a month and helped with olive picking, fencing and other tasks. They are very practically minded and learn fast. They are eager to do things and they like to pick wild edible plants and mushrooms. They are also very sociable and fun to have around.
I strongly recommend to host these… read more
I strongly recommend to host these… read more
(Excellent
)
21 Dec 2018
Left by host for Workawayer (Jack)
Jack was a fresh breath coming through. He is a really interesting person who got along very well with me and the other people who were here.
He was eager to do any task, although it was mainly olive harvest when he was here.
Thanks, Jack, and all best wishes
He was eager to do any task, although it was mainly olive harvest when he was here.
Thanks, Jack, and all best wishes
(Excellent
)
18 Dec 2018
Left by Workawayer (Jack) for host
I spent two peaceful weeks staying at Jon's farm helping with the harvest and other odd jobs around the farm. Jon was the most relaxed host I've had for a workaway. There was plenty to do, but I never felt stressed. We spent many cosy nights in the yurt with the fire on cooking food, talking and hanging out with Rosa, Achoo and Tsitsa. I would… read more
7 Dec 2018
Left by host for Workawayer (Clara)
Dunkhan and Clara is a relly nice couple...always eager to work and in good mood!
I really recommend everyone to host them..
I really recommend everyone to host them..
(Excellent
)
30 Nov 2018
Left by Workawayer (Clara) for host
We spent 3 weeks at Jon's place, it was an amazing time. He is very relax so some days we worked a fair amount of time and other days (rainy days) we almost didn't work or we did small tasks. Harvesting olives is a very pleasant job to do ! The place in itself is very nice, we stayed in the cosy caravan and there is also a small yurt for… read more
11 Nov 2018
Left by host for Workawayer (Alastair)
Alastair stayed here for several months and he even took care of the place and other workawayers while i was away for six weeks.
He is a very calm and thoughtful man, also an artist. We had many a good time and conversation, as well as laughs!
Thanks a lot Alastair and i'm looking forward to your return
He is a very calm and thoughtful man, also an artist. We had many a good time and conversation, as well as laughs!
Thanks a lot Alastair and i'm looking forward to your return
(Excellent
)
6 Nov 2018
Left by Workawayer (Alastair) for host
This was my first Workaday job & I could'nt have hoped for a better situation. Jon is a very accommodating host: generous to a fault, patient, laidback, knowledgeable about permaculture & always up for a good time.
We had many memorable evenings in the beautiful village nearby & went on trips to the beach & other towns. The work was varied &… read more
We had many memorable evenings in the beautiful village nearby & went on trips to the beach & other towns. The work was varied &… read more
13 Oct 2018
Left by Workawayer (Elizabeth) for host
I spent a week at Jon’s farm, although he was traveling, his friend Alastair welcomed me and made me feel home. The work at the farm was easy and flexible. Alastair is a great company, we became friends since the first day. We spent time taking care of the olive trees and the animals in the farm, also we explore together the island. This is my… read more
25 Jun 2018
Left by host for Workawayer (Maria)
Maria was great help and company here around christmas time. We picked more than a few olives while having fun and talk with the other volunteers.
Thanks lot for your help and company and all the best for further travels!
Thanks lot for your help and company and all the best for further travels!
(Excellent
)
10 Jun 2018
Left by Workawayer (Maria) for host
I spent just a few days around christmas with Jon, so it was not to much about working. We picked a few olives and that was nice work...with bamboo sticks and climbing in the trees.
What a memorable christmas! We had no electricity on christmas eve (because of the bad weather) but we had amazing dinner that another volunteer cooked and we had good… read more
What a memorable christmas! We had no electricity on christmas eve (because of the bad weather) but we had amazing dinner that another volunteer cooked and we had good… read more
25 Jun 2018
Left by host for Workawayer (carolinetess)
Caroline helped me a lot with cutting bamboo and tying them together to make walls for a new toolshed. She was very enthousiastic about it and in the end the result was really good!
She also likes to explore the surroundings and get to know the local people.
All the best for your future travels and stays!
She also likes to explore the surroundings and get to know the local people.
All the best for your future travels and stays!
(Excellent
)
15 Jun 2018
Left by Workawayer (carolinetess) for host
Jon is quiet and thoughtful man. He is well travelled and has many interesting travel stories if you just ask.
The farm is really beautiful place in the rolling hills of Crete. The sunsets are pretty stunning and there is a cafe just 5 minutes away with wifi and the nicest owners you will ever meet.The owner, vassilis tried to make a brewed iced… read more
The farm is really beautiful place in the rolling hills of Crete. The sunsets are pretty stunning and there is a cafe just 5 minutes away with wifi and the nicest owners you will ever meet.The owner, vassilis tried to make a brewed iced… read more
28 Apr 2018
Left by Workawayer (Albanne) for host
Jon is a beautiful man, in many ways. If you knock at his door, he will provide you the esential.
You will find a lot of poetry in his little " bordel ". Cut some flowers for a bouquet on his table. The best gift to put colours in his life. I would have liked to share much more !
You will find a lot of poetry in his little " bordel ". Cut some flowers for a bouquet on his table. The best gift to put colours in his life. I would have liked to share much more !
4 Apr 2018
Left by host for Workawayer (Maggie)
Most of the time Maggie was here i was away, so i didn't get to know her much, but we spent the first night in a local taverna together with some friends. A good friend was staying here to take care of the place and was happy about her. We had some email contact, and when i came back i saw she had done a great deal of work with collecting branches… read more
(Very good
)
2 Apr 2018
Left by Workawayer (Maggie) for host
Whilst Jon wasn't around whilst I was there, apart from a brief tavern evening meeting some real characters! I was left in capable hands and really enjoyed my time on his farm thing. Fantastic location, the views are spectacular, the outdoor shower invigorating and liberating and the best view I've ever had from a toilet!
This was my first… read more
This was my first… read more
14 Mar 2018
Left by host for Workawayer (Lauren & Pierre)
It was a big luck for me that Lauren and Pierre showed up just when i had cancellations from other workawayers in the middle of the olive harvest. Thanks to them we were able to finish harvest without stress!
They are very easygoing, independent and fun company.
Thank you and hope we meet again
They are very easygoing, independent and fun company.
Thank you and hope we meet again
(Excellent
)
27 Feb 2018
Left by Workawayer (Lauren & Pierre) for host
We spend 10 days in this place during winter so it was not hard work because of the weather and because harvesting with Jon it's slowly slowly :). This Man is really quiet but he gave us nice introduction to cretan way of life and also gave us a really nice christmas with a cretan familly. Go there if you like a back to the basics. We will meet… read more
24 Jan 2018
Left by host for Workawayer (Annette & Beat)
Anette and Beat came here with the best timing and enthusiasm! They were really enthusiastic about picking olives and making bamboo rafts. Also they cooked really well!
I really liked the time with them.
I really liked the time with them.
(Excellent
)
20 Jan 2018
Left by Workawayer (Annette & Beat) for host
When we arrived at Jon's place, there was a heavy rain. For about ten days we stayed there and every day we enjoyed the beautiful weather, landscape and property. We helped picking the last olives of this season, built some bamboo-rafts for the pond and took much pleasure in petting Rosa, Atju and Ziza. And for sure (with some more time) we could… read more
16 Dec 2017
Left by host for Workawayer (Sigurdur Ingi & Edita)
Diddi and Editka helped me with the olive harvest, the garden, fixing a fence and other odd jobs.
They were hardworking and very patient in sorting the olives and kept a good ambience while working and in the off time. They like to explore the surroundings.
Diddi knows much about permaculture, environment and society as well as other topics. And… read more
They were hardworking and very patient in sorting the olives and kept a good ambience while working and in the off time. They like to explore the surroundings.
Diddi knows much about permaculture, environment and society as well as other topics. And… read more
(Excellent
)
4 Dec 2017
Left by Workawayer (Sigurdur Ingi & Edita) for host
We stayed with Jon for some 11 days or so, helping with the olive harvest and other odd jobs.
In short: we loved the experience! The work was rarely hard and always rewarding, the environment beautiful and peaceful. Jon is an excellent host who could keep you entertained with his unbelievable life-stories all night! So many interesting… read more
In short: we loved the experience! The work was rarely hard and always rewarding, the environment beautiful and peaceful. Jon is an excellent host who could keep you entertained with his unbelievable life-stories all night! So many interesting… read more
14 Dec 2017
Left by host for Workawayer (Lucie & Julien)
Lucie and Julien were great help and company here on the little farm thing. We did quite a bit of digging and compacting the soil on the dam besides cutting bamboo and building a house for the geese, which they more or less designed themselves.
Very easy going and good company .
Thanks a lot for your help and have fun on further travels!
Very easy going and good company .
Thanks a lot for your help and have fun on further travels!
(Excellent
)
2 Dec 2017
Left by Workawayer (Lucie & Julien) for host
We spent 2 weeks at Jon's place in october. The ambience was really nice with Jon and the other workawayers (we were 6 the first week and 5 the 2nd week). The place is beautiful and peaceful. We enjoyed it a lot. We worked a bit on the pond and then on building bambou cabins for the geese and ducks.
25 Oct 2017
Left by host for Workawayer (Katia)
Katya and her sisters were great help and company here.
They easily understood everything there was to do and there was never any trouble:) they got along very well with me and local people:)
They are very interesting personalities and i really recommend hosting them!
Ehem, one correction, i don't expect workawayers to cook. Only if they want… read more
They easily understood everything there was to do and there was never any trouble:) they got along very well with me and local people:)
They are very interesting personalities and i really recommend hosting them!
Ehem, one correction, i don't expect workawayers to cook. Only if they want… read more
(Excellent
)
25 Oct 2017
Left by Workawayer (Katia) for host
My sisters and I stayed with Jon for 2 weeks and had a great time. The work was primarily sewing bamboo rafts, cutting bamboo, and building with bamboo - as we visited between harvests. The work was manageable and the hours were flexible (we visited in October so the weather was nice to work in all day, in the summer I imagine you would want to… read more
24 Oct 2017
Left by host for Workawayer (Alina)
Alina stayed here just a couple of days but she made a great impression! She repaired the bamboo fence around the veggie garden and she cooked for us.
She is independent and thoughtful, a very interesting company.
Hope to see you here again!
She is independent and thoughtful, a very interesting company.
Hope to see you here again!
(Excellent
)
23 Oct 2017
Left by Workawayer (Alina) for host
I spent a short, but still beautiful and valuable time in this place.
The farm is very peaceful and it was interesting to experience such a simple lifestyle so close to nature. Jon is an interesting, laid back and friendly guy who cares about his helpers and wants them to feel comfortable.
I would love to come back and stay longer!
The farm is very peaceful and it was interesting to experience such a simple lifestyle so close to nature. Jon is an interesting, laid back and friendly guy who cares about his helpers and wants them to feel comfortable.
I would love to come back and stay longer!
17 Oct 2017
Left by host for Workawayer (Katharina)
Katharina stayed here two weeks and did various tasks. All from hard physical digging to sowing seeds and cutting bamboo and making rafts she did with easyness and a smile:) and she has a good understanding of how to do many different things. She worked great both alone and with others.
She is a really nice and polite girl who went along very well… read more
She is a really nice and polite girl who went along very well… read more
(Excellent
)
15 Oct 2017
Left by Workawayer (Katharina) for host
I spend 2 lovely weeks at the farm in autumn and had a good time staying there with Jon and a couple of other workawayers. Jon is a very nice host, he's a funny and interesting guy who takes good care of the volunteers. The place is quiet and peaceful and has some beautiful views. :)
The working hours are pretty relaxed as there are no fixed… read more
The working hours are pretty relaxed as there are no fixed… read more
10 Sep 2017
Left by host for Workawayer (Samantha & Nicholas)
Sam and Nick are the perfect workawayers, both incredibly full of energy and combined with nicks muscle power they are able to do a great amount of hard work in no time:) They helped putting together a new chicken coop, did a lot of digging etc.
They are great fun company, very independent and they got along very well with me and other… read more
They are great fun company, very independent and they got along very well with me and other… read more
(Excellent
)
1 Sep 2017
Left by Workawayer (Samantha & Nicholas) for host
Nick and I had an excellent time at Jon's place. It was our first workaway experience and we learned a lot by talking with Jon and reading some of his books. During our two week stay, we helped build a chicken coop for some new arrivals, tilled some land, and expanded the pond. We loved staying in the yurt. The opening in the roof allowed for a… read more
31 Aug 2017
Left by host for Workawayer (Tory & Justin)
Tory and Justin were excellent help and company here!
A.o. they helped flattening out a space for a new chicken run by way of digging and building a stone wall, including wheelbarrowing loads of stone.
They were very enthusiastic about watching the bats by the pond at dawn:)
Thanks a lot for your help and all the best, jon
A.o. they helped flattening out a space for a new chicken run by way of digging and building a stone wall, including wheelbarrowing loads of stone.
They were very enthusiastic about watching the bats by the pond at dawn:)
Thanks a lot for your help and all the best, jon
(Excellent
)
20 Aug 2017
Left by Workawayer (Tory & Justin) for host
Our stay at Jon’s farm was picturesque, the beauty and sincere pleasure of waking up in an olive grove in Crete is a prize in and of itself.
And there are the wonderful pets
And the wonderful trees
Some very active and very helpful bats
And some long standing yurts erected by John and his friends.
There is a magnificent tavern that you may… read more
And there are the wonderful pets
And the wonderful trees
Some very active and very helpful bats
And some long standing yurts erected by John and his friends.
There is a magnificent tavern that you may… read more
30 Jul 2017
Left by host for Workawayer (Andreas)
Andreas came to my little farm on Crete to help me out for a couple of weeks during the summer.
He is really good company, helpful and easy-going. I definitely recommend to host or meet him if you have the chance.
Good luck on your travels and thanks for quality bookswapping:)
He is really good company, helpful and easy-going. I definitely recommend to host or meet him if you have the chance.
Good luck on your travels and thanks for quality bookswapping:)
(Excellent
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29 Jul 2017
Left by Workawayer (Andreas) for host
I spent 2 weeks with Jon and the dogs Rosa and Achoo! I had a great time. Jon is a sweet man who showed me a great lifestyle and living off the land. We had work and we had play, meeting Jon's many friends in Choudetsi. I learnt how Jon is repairing the land with the projects he has.
It was lovely sleeping in the yurt and watching the stars… read more
It was lovely sleeping in the yurt and watching the stars… read more
6 Jun 2017
Left by host for Workawayer (Felix)
I really enjoyed the time with Felix! We had many really good conversations and he is a fantastic and inventive cook. He is always positive and curious about everything.
The work was not the most interesting, but he cut wood and grass etc. with eager enthusiasm and open for any small task.
I recommend any host to take him in!
Thanks for… read more
The work was not the most interesting, but he cut wood and grass etc. with eager enthusiasm and open for any small task.
I recommend any host to take him in!
Thanks for… read more
(Excellent
)
4 Jun 2017
Left by Workawayer (Felix) for host
The time with Jon was truly amazing. His farm is a beautiful welcoming place with lots to do and open for motivated and creative minds ! We worked in a very relaxed pace resting when it was to hot and never stressing about anything. Jon is a very cool and relaxed guy who enjoys good conversations and listening to music. I can only recomend staying… read more
31 May 2017
Left by host for Workawayer (Jed)
Info notice: Workawayer cancelled stay or there was a no show at the last minute
(No show)
11 May 2017
Left by host for Workawayer (Laura)
Laura is just a fabulous personality, you wouldn't want to miss a chance to meet her! She is very skillful and enthusiastic. She helped me a lot here with her skills, patience and goodnatured humour:) She got along perfectly with me and the other workawayers. Everything she did was very well done. She also makes amazing jewellery with stones and… read more
(Excellent
)
11 May 2017
Left by Workawayer (Laura) for host
I stayed at jon's place last year and it was a wonderful experience; he is definitely an interesting guy with a huge heart, full of knowledge and traveling stories. I really enjoyed my time with him, Rrrrrosa, Achoo, Tzitza, the chickens and other workawayers. He is the best ¨Boss¨ ever, I enjoyed a lot working with bamboo doing stuff, and using… read more
16 Apr 2017
Left by host for Workawayer (Garth)
(No show)
4 Apr 2017
Left by Workawayer (Heidi & Georgina) for host
We had an excellent two weeks staying with Jon on his organic "farm thing". Having a laid back nature, he made us feel comfortable and at home from the start which we appreciated. That also made the work relaxed and enjoyable because we could do it at our own pace, stress free. We had various odd jobs such as cutting the grass, pruning the trees,… read more
4 Apr 2017
Left by host for Workawayer (Heidi & Georgina)
Heidi and Georgie are wonderful girls, they did a lot of hard physical work and also being creative during the two weeks they stayed here. They helped me with pruning, cutting grass, digging the ground and sowing seeds, wheelbarrowing, weeding, etc...and they built a dog house and a bat house. Beside they are excellent company!
Thank you and all… read more
Thank you and all… read more
(Excellent
)
23 Feb 2017
Left by host for Workawayer (sarahrauchlynch)
Sarah was here in a quiet time and i had just various small tasks that we did together or she did alone. She did everything well and then asked if there is more she can do. She is systematic and always put the tools back in their place:)
She has had interesting environmental jobs before and we had many good conversations.
Thanks for your help… read more
She has had interesting environmental jobs before and we had many good conversations.
Thanks for your help… read more
(Excellent
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21 Feb 2017
Left by Workawayer (sarahrauchlynch) for host
Jon was very welcoming and hospitable. This was my first time away and I only stayed a short while and did a little planting, attempting to plug the leaky dam and trimming some wood. The dogs Atchoo - the troublesome talkative one :) and Rosa with the pink nose were so friendly. I hope to go back sometime when it's a bit busier as things are quiet… read more
6 Feb 2017
Left by host for Workawayer (Darío)
Dario stayed here for nearly two months and he did a lot of work like digging, fence repairing, olive picking etc. At first he seemed a bit reserved because of his relatively poor english, but after a few days he felt more comfortable and he is a real joker! He made so many jokes and songs, intentionally or not(?), that we were all laughing and… read more
(Excellent
)
12 Dec 2016
Left by Workawayer (Darío) for host
El primer día que pisé tierras griegas, Jon vino a recogerme al aeropuerto. Y entonces comenzamos una convivencia de dos meses que ha sido placentera, nunca ha tenido malos modales, nunca hemos discutido, y no se como agradecerle con palabras mi estancia en Choudetsi. He probado todas sus propuestas de trabajo y todas han sido buenas. Hemos salido… read more
5 Feb 2017
Left by host for Workawayer (Joel)
Joel was of great help here with digging, bamboo walls and olive picking etc. He was also a great contribution to the overall atmosphere, health and safety with his french style be carefulls!:)
Jokes aside...:D
Thank you for your be carefulls and all your help. I had a great time with you staying here and all the best for future travels!
Jokes aside...:D
Thank you for your be carefulls and all your help. I had a great time with you staying here and all the best for future travels!
(Excellent
)
27 Nov 2016
Left by Workawayer (Joel) for host
I spent a very good time with Jon and the other volunteers from the four corners of Europe. Create a water reserve for the summer, make bamboo walls, and of course pick up the olives. The place is very pleasant, the view is magnificent and there is plenty to do to continue to develop the place. The project is very interesting. Thank you very much… read more
5 Feb 2017
Left by host for Workawayer (Angelune & Johnny)
Angelune's first request here was:"can i make some sauerkraut?" ...and indeed she did:) not only did she make but she also taught us how and for sure we will continue. She has amazing knowledge and experience with useful bacteria and other useful organisms as well as food conservation, composting etc. She is very enthusiastic and full of energy.… read more
(Excellent
)
31 Jan 2017
Left by Workawayer (Angelune & Johnny) for host
I am so grateful for the time I spent at Jon's with the other two volunteers. There were no projects to work on, due to rainy winter season, but Jon was super easy going, opening his home with complete tolerance and trust ! It was interesting to discover the reality of homesteading in Crete and learn about the many ongoing projects on his land. I… read more
5 Feb 2017
Left by host for Workawayer (Haru)
There was not much work to do the time Haru was here, and it was quite cold and muddy after the biggest snowfall here in 50 years...nevertheless she did some woodcutting etc with great enthusiasm! Also she's a brave and interesting girl who will never bore you:) thanks a lot for coming and the best wishes for your future adventures and hope to see… read more
(Excellent
)
3 Feb 2017
Left by Workawayer (Haru) for host
i had really great time with Jon, other workawayers and lovely animals :) there were not much jobs to do in winter so we worked with wood mostly..which was fun! bcuz of very long strike of ferry and really bad weather i arrived there much later than i planned, just before leaving Crete... so i could stay only few days.. otherwise i would be there… read more
18 Dec 2016
Left by host for Workawayer (Leonardo)
Leonardo was a great supplement to the place here. I really enjoyed his company. He is easygoing as friend and works very well with any task. He's also an excellent cook if he doesn't burn the food:)
Hope to see you again here!
Hope to see you again here!
(Excellent
)
24 Nov 2016
Left by Workawayer (Leonardo) for host
Sharing some life with Jon, Darìo, joel, the animals and some locals was interesting and pleasant indeed. i recommend it specially to the laid back free spirits who feel good in the 'back to basics' mode. A project to support. I think it will be a great example to many in crete when it will be all up and running.
17 Dec 2016
Left by host for Workawayer (Mario)
Mario stayed for a short time. He helped me with digging and his cooking was excellent too!
(Very good
)
20 Nov 2016
Left by Workawayer (Mario) for host
I stayed for a week in August at Jon's place and enjoyed the different pace and lifestyle. Facilities were simple, but this was not a problem. The work was very hard, digging very early in the morning to escape the heat. But I didn't mind it.
It was cool sleeping in the yurt and the isolation was great, even though there were some nice cafès… read more
It was cool sleeping in the yurt and the isolation was great, even though there were some nice cafès… read more
17 Nov 2016
Left by host for Workawayer (Kinsey)
Kinsey did every task with easyness and enthusiasm. It was not a problem even to climb the highest trees to refill fly traps.
Most of all she has an amazing personality! She is very thoughtful and reflected about the modern society and "alternative" ways of living. We had many good conversations and i learned much from her experiences. Last but… read more
Most of all she has an amazing personality! She is very thoughtful and reflected about the modern society and "alternative" ways of living. We had many good conversations and i learned much from her experiences. Last but… read more
(Excellent
)
29 Oct 2016
Left by Workawayer (Kinsey) for host
Thanks so much for having me Jon!
Jon was very welcoming and kind to me. On off days he took me to 2 different beach towns. His selflessness was evident on the first day I arrived. I would definitely recommend this experience t o anyone visiting Crete.
I love meeting people through this program. Jon and I will be lifelong friends and I hope… read more
Jon was very welcoming and kind to me. On off days he took me to 2 different beach towns. His selflessness was evident on the first day I arrived. I would definitely recommend this experience t o anyone visiting Crete.
I love meeting people through this program. Jon and I will be lifelong friends and I hope… read more
16 Nov 2016
Left by host for Workawayer (Kjartan)
Kjartan was working very hard here digging the pond!
He was also very passionate about all the music around here and sometimes got distracted:)
I'm very happy that he came to help me! Hope to see again!
He was also very passionate about all the music around here and sometimes got distracted:)
I'm very happy that he came to help me! Hope to see again!
(Excellent
)
28 Oct 2016
Left by Workawayer (Kjartan) for host
I have not left a message after my stay this summer
Think I should
You are a very good man with a very big heart
I went to Crete mainly to listen to music
I loved digging ( glad to see the pond is made ) and I like your project
It was both good and bad I stayed so short at your place
I had to listen to more music at Crete so the digging… read more
Think I should
You are a very good man with a very big heart
I went to Crete mainly to listen to music
I loved digging ( glad to see the pond is made ) and I like your project
It was both good and bad I stayed so short at your place
I had to listen to more music at Crete so the digging… read more
20 Oct 2016
Left by host for Workawayer (clintbetteridge)
Clint and Mitch stayed here only a week but did quite a share of digging in the pond:) Their help here was great! They would even go digging in their off-time just for the workout! (btw the pond is completed and we're waiting for rain)
I really enjoyed their company, cooking and stories from kiwiland and other places.
Enjoy your travels and… read more
I really enjoyed their company, cooking and stories from kiwiland and other places.
Enjoy your travels and… read more
(Excellent
)
13 Oct 2016
Left by Workawayer (clintbetteridge) for host
My girlfriend and I had a great time at our Workaway with Jon and his pets! The yurt accommodation was fantastic and Jon has done a great job at improving his farm. Jon is very friendly and certainly made our stay enjoyable. He also has a massive music collection and introduced us to loads of new stuff.
We enjoyed the work and were kept busy… read more
We enjoyed the work and were kept busy… read more
6 Oct 2016
Left by host for Workawayer (Emily)
Emily was here the same week as my sister with her family came to visit me. I didn't have any special projects going on and it was daily tasks and maintenance, maybe not the most interesting stuff... Anyway she did all very well and with enthusiasm.
She got along very well with me, my sisters family and other workawayers.
I would for sure… read more
She got along very well with me, my sisters family and other workawayers.
I would for sure… read more
(Excellent
)
8 Sep 2016
Left by Workawayer (Emily) for host
I had a wonderful time staying with Jon, Rosa, Achu and Tsitsan! It's an incredibly peaceful place to be, and I learnt a lot about permaculture - Jon has a great selection of books on the subject! Since I stayed in July, it was very hot and dry, so there wasn't a lot of gardening work to be done. It was mostly maintenance and infrastructure… read more
18 Jul 2016
Left by host for Workawayer (Linnea)
Linnea and her friend were oh so fun company! If you show her a bakery make sure you have enough time to let her look at everything!:D
They did quite a bit of work here, and being californian they didn't mind the heat and the sun at midday. Even the simple(boring) work like gathering branches into heaps was ok for them.
All the best and hope… read more
They did quite a bit of work here, and being californian they didn't mind the heat and the sun at midday. Even the simple(boring) work like gathering branches into heaps was ok for them.
All the best and hope… read more
(Excellent
)
17 Jul 2016
Left by Workawayer (Linnea) for host
Our stay with Jon was really one of a kind! It was such an amazing experience living in the yurt and seeing how he set everything up. His pets are awesome and he has some great ideas for future projects. We had a very good time upkeeping his farm and cooking!
You get to watch beautiful sunsets while living very minimalistically. He really has… read more
You get to watch beautiful sunsets while living very minimalistically. He really has… read more
30 Jun 2016
Left by host for Workawayer (Carla)
When i was to pick up Carla i was looking for a girl with a backpack and a huge cat but i couldn't see anyone like that. When i found her she had a tiny daytrip backpack that looked nearly empty and a small carrying bag with the cat inside! I have never met anyone travelling so lightly, and with a big cat as handluggage!!! I was… read more
(Excellent
)
26 Jun 2016
Left by Workawayer (Carla) for host
No words can describe my experience of this place! Jon is an awesome host and Rrrrooosa, Atttjhooo and Titsa just made me want to move in and stay forever.
The atmosphere was so amazing that it feels like I/we got really good friendship with both Jon and the other workawayers.
I could go on forever but lets just say that me and my cat Cezar… read more
The atmosphere was so amazing that it feels like I/we got really good friendship with both Jon and the other workawayers.
I could go on forever but lets just say that me and my cat Cezar… read more
5 May 2016
Left by host for Workawayer (singinghelper)
Lisa was great company and very eager to work as long as the tasks are not too physically hard. She learned very quickly pruning the trees and to cut grass with a sickle, picking ticks out of the dogs(:)) etc. She also has a lot of life experience and is very interesting to converse with.
Thanks for all the help and great company, I really… read more
Thanks for all the help and great company, I really… read more
(Excellent
)
30 Apr 2016
Left by Workawayer (singinghelper) for host
Also a first time Workawayer, and visiting Jon and Houdetsi was as good as it could have been :) I didn't work as hard as a lot of Workaway folk, I arrived not very fit, but have returned to the UK happier and healthier due to Jon, Rosa, Achoo and Tzi-tza (I bet I've not spelt the animals names correctly!).
The view is amazing, life is slower… read more
The view is amazing, life is slower… read more
12 Mar 2016
Left by host for Workawayer (Nienke & Jeroen)
I loved the time when Nienke and Jeroen stayed here! They are full of energy and hunger for both knowledge and food:) They work very hard and all the time. My only problem was to find enough work for them! Luckily they also have enough creativity to think out their own projects and make them real! Nienke is really unbelievable, she even made me a… read more
(Excellent
)
6 Mar 2016
Left by Workawayer (Nienke & Jeroen) for host
hello jon
It whas very nice to meet you.
You are a good bonanza player and a nice story teller!
Thank you for a nice time and thanks to the vollenteers how were there one the moment.
We didn't learn a lot about self-sustainability, but we feel like we helped with changing the place and building up the farm, which is a good thing!
We felt… read more
It whas very nice to meet you.
You are a good bonanza player and a nice story teller!
Thank you for a nice time and thanks to the vollenteers how were there one the moment.
We didn't learn a lot about self-sustainability, but we feel like we helped with changing the place and building up the farm, which is a good thing!
We felt… read more
3 Mar 2016
Left by host for Workawayer (Alexis & Cécile)
Alexis & Cécile were not only great to work, but also great company and fun. I really liked the time they stayed here. They were easy-going and very relaxed about the basic conditions here. I wish you all the best in your further travels and please drop in if you pass by here again!
(Excellent
)
2 Mar 2016
Left by Workawayer (Alexis & Cécile) for host
We spent 2 weeks at Jon’s place and it was such a great experience! We loved helping there with the other volunteers: building terraces, a chicken run, trying to catch the rooster that escaped and finally catch it☺ and spending time all together, having fun. So thanks’ Jon and we wish you all the best for the future!
1 Mar 2016
Left by host for Workawayer (Mathu)
Mathu was great help here, she knows a lot about plants, soil and gardening and she's way more organised than myself...and she even likes cleaning! I'm really happy that you came and stayed a while and wish you all the luck you can have in your further travels. Thanks a lot for all your help and inspiration!
(Excellent
)
29 Feb 2016
Left by Workawayer (Mathu) for host
What a relaxed place to be. The super cozy yurts, many people to play games, sunny days, time to do my yoga in the morning, space to pick up any project you like to do and a very laugh-easy host. I super-duper liked my time at Jon's place.
In the three weeks I've been here the family got extended with five chickens a cat and another cute dog and… read more
In the three weeks I've been here the family got extended with five chickens a cat and another cute dog and… read more
25 Feb 2016
Left by host for Workawayer (Jeanne & Jean)
Jean and Jeanne were good company and liked working too. Apart from the little name confusion it was all good:) They made a chicken coop, cleared a lot of bramble down by the brook and many more things. I really enjoyed their staying here.
Thanks for all your help and hope to see you again!
Thanks for all your help and hope to see you again!
(Excellent
)
17 Feb 2016
Left by Workawayer (Jeanne & Jean) for host
We had a very good experience in Jon's place and with all the others volunteers !!
There is many things to do in this place and the work was always in good spirits.
We spend more than two weeks and it was very difficult to leave...
Jon is very flexible. We really enjoyed playing games the evenings.
Thanks Jon for your hospitality, all your… read more
There is many things to do in this place and the work was always in good spirits.
We spend more than two weeks and it was very difficult to leave...
Jon is very flexible. We really enjoyed playing games the evenings.
Thanks Jon for your hospitality, all your… read more
31 Jan 2016
Left by host for Workawayer (Dylan)
Dylan and Auriane did incredibly much, in just ten days they made so many nice pieces of furniture that they changed the yurt completely! From a limited amount of material they designed and made a.o. a kitchen bench, two cupboards, a toilet box and a beautiful round table! And that's not all, Auriane is very good at drawing and painting and left… read more
(Excellent
)
31 Jan 2016
Left by Workawayer (Dylan) for host
We spend 10 nice days with jon, rosa ans the others volounters!
Every kind of work is possible! So we build a lot of things in wood for the Yurt!
It is a good place to creat and live slowly!!
In winter it is no easy to talk a shower, you need to be courageous! But the yurt is really warm nice place to cook with the wood hoven!
Nice too meet… read more
Every kind of work is possible! So we build a lot of things in wood for the Yurt!
It is a good place to creat and live slowly!!
In winter it is no easy to talk a shower, you need to be courageous! But the yurt is really warm nice place to cook with the wood hoven!
Nice too meet… read more
29 Jan 2016
Left by host for Workawayer (Felipe)
Felipe was really great company and help around the place. He cleaned the yurts and helped with many things. He is a really practical and energetic guy and great company always with a smile on his face.
Thanks for helping me out and i wish you all the best in your travels!
Thanks for helping me out and i wish you all the best in your travels!
(Excellent
)
22 Jan 2016
Left by Workawayer (Felipe) for host
It was my first workaway experience and It couldn't be better. I spent 10 great days with Jon and Rosa. During my stay at the place I did small things around the farm like cutting wood, bamboo and cleaning the yourts. If you are looking for a beautiful and quiet place you got it. Jon is a nice guy and will tell good stories about his experience of… read more
20 Jan 2016
Left by host for Workawayer (Sam)
Sam and his friends helped me a lot during my first olive harvest season. They were very effective and made the work fun by singing and joking:)
Because of them i realised that picking manually is almost as fast as with machines and much more pleasant(it was during my first olive picking season and i was trying out different methods)
They are… read more
Because of them i realised that picking manually is almost as fast as with machines and much more pleasant(it was during my first olive picking season and i was trying out different methods)
They are… read more
(Excellent
)
8 Jan 2016
Left by Workawayer (Sam) for host
Jon was indeed a very good host to Laura, Mathis and I. He was friendly and had many stories to tell — he's well traveled and has had some fascinating experiences in fascinating places (I must say I now have a much greater desire to explore Eastern Europe!). No regrets to have been able to do the olive season, it was very enriching for us all I… read more
26 Dec 2015
Left by host for Workawayer (Laura)
Laura, Mathis and Sam helped me a lot during my first olive harvest season. They were very effective and made the work fun by singing and joking:)
Because of them i realised that picking manually is almost as fast as with machines and much more pleasant. That also made me relax because renting the machines was just trouble.
They are really nice… read more
Because of them i realised that picking manually is almost as fast as with machines and much more pleasant. That also made me relax because renting the machines was just trouble.
They are really nice… read more
(Excellent
)
19 Dec 2015
Left by Workawayer (Laura) for host
During my stay at Jon's for a few days in December I helped pick olives with my two friends. We spent about four or five days there, and although we only did olive picking, the work was enjoyable and varied. We had to hit the olives off the trees but also collect and sort them from the leaves, put them all in bags, and also go to the olive press,… read more
17 Dec 2015
Left by host for Workawayer (Stefanel)
Stepa and Emma were great company and worked really well with all tasks. They put together a bamboo shade wall, helped me with the yurt roofs and, lastly we picked lots of olives together:) hope you enjoy the oil!
Thanks a lot for all the help and hope to see you here again.
Thanks a lot for all the help and hope to see you here again.
(Excellent
)
14 Dec 2015
Left by Workawayer (Stefanel) for host
We spent a week at Jon´s place picking olives, helping with some maintenance of the yurts and toilet walls. Half of the week was rainy which was a shame since some of the tasks couldnt be done during bad weather. But Jon is a happy-go-lucky person and takes every day as it comes so we had a pretty calm and relaxed week . We also fell in love with… read more
22 Nov 2015
Left by host for Workawayer (David)
David and his brother are not only hardworking and independent, they are also well-read, intelligent and really good company in the evenings.
They are the kind of happy-with-little and keep-it-simple people like myself:)
Thanks a lot for all your help and welcome back any time!
They are the kind of happy-with-little and keep-it-simple people like myself:)
Thanks a lot for all your help and welcome back any time!
(Excellent
)
16 Nov 2015
Left by Workawayer (David) for host
My brother and I spent 2 enjoyable weeks with Jon back in September helping with the maintenance of his land and working on constructions such as a raised garden bed and a solar cooker (hope it's working for you!). The land is large and dynamic set on the side of a hill that overlooks a stunning valley of olive gardens and slopes down to a small… read more
12 Nov 2015
Left by host for Workawayer (Jean-Michel & Julie)
It was a short stay but left me with a very good impression, I'd be happy if they could've stayed longer.
Thanks for your help and welcome back!
Thanks for your help and welcome back!
(Excellent
)
7 Nov 2015
Left by Workawayer (Jean-Michel & Julie) for host
We had a great time with Jon and other workawayers Graham and Stephen. Despite the rain, we very much appreciated the experience of living in a yurt surrounded by olive trees, away from the stressfull urban life, working and troubleshooting things.
Jon is a very good person and his musical taste will surprise you!
We are sorry we had to leave… read more
Jon is a very good person and his musical taste will surprise you!
We are sorry we had to leave… read more
10 Nov 2015
Left by host for Workawayer (Stefan)
I'm really happy Stefan stopped here a while. He's very eager to work and does everything well. He's very much in line with a simple lifestyle and an intelligent and interesting traveller. The photos he made here are amazing, thanks a lot!
I wish you a bunch of more memorable experiences in your further travels and welcome back!
I wish you a bunch of more memorable experiences in your further travels and welcome back!
(Excellent
)
4 Nov 2015
Left by Workawayer (Stefan) for host
I stayed with Jon for 3 weeks helping around the olive farm. I immediately felt welcome and part of the family. I stayed in cool yurt, and was always surrounded by the loving dogs. I would consider Jon a good friend and I plan on coming back.
10 Nov 2015
Left by host for Workawayer (Graham)
Graham is full of energy and ideas in everything he does. He worked much more than expected and he made the yurt a more cosy by his own ideas. He was great with the other volunteers and we all did trips together. He's an excellent cook and he loves to cook, a big advantage:)
Thanks for all your help and company, and welcome back!
Thanks for all your help and company, and welcome back!
(Excellent
)
4 Nov 2015
Left by Workawayer (Graham) for host
thanks jon, had a wonderful time, even the flooding was an experience in its own right. enjoyed the work and play and the friendship. living a different lifestyle even for a brief period was a unique experience. i certainly hope to make it back to houdetsi one day.
10 Oct 2015
Left by host for Workawayer (Alex)
Alex and his brother are not only hardworking and independent, they are also well-read, intelligent and really good company in the evenings.
They are the kind of happy-with-little and keep-it-simple people like myself:)
Thanks a lot for all your help and welcome back any time!
They are the kind of happy-with-little and keep-it-simple people like myself:)
Thanks a lot for all your help and welcome back any time!
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6 Oct 2015
Left by Workawayer (Alex) for host
I volunteered at Jon’s for 2 weeks in September. He lives on a hilly plot of land just outside of Choudetsi, a picturesque village well known locally for the August music festival. Jon lives in a caravan and has two pretty lavish, recently built yurts to sleep in. There is also plenty of room to camp, if you can find the requisite flat land.… read more
21 Sep 2015
Left by host for Workawayer (James & Jaz)
Jaz and James were really good volunteers! James is a genius with wood, give him some pallets and the right tools and i think he can make you anything you wish! The toilet seat is brilliant (i sanded and oiled it).
Jaz is an excellent cook and James' assistant:)
I really enjoyed their company and kiwi music.
Sorry if my motivation was low… read more
Jaz is an excellent cook and James' assistant:)
I really enjoyed their company and kiwi music.
Sorry if my motivation was low… read more
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20 Sep 2015
Left by Workawayer (James & Jaz) for host
We had an interesting time here at Jon's place, we really didn't know what to expect.
We stayed in a newly made yurt, which was really nice, that overlooked a beautiful vista of Crete!
There is a lot of work to do on Jon's property. But, there is somewhat a lack of motivation on Jon's behalf, which is not ideal.
During our one week stay… read more
We stayed in a newly made yurt, which was really nice, that overlooked a beautiful vista of Crete!
There is a lot of work to do on Jon's property. But, there is somewhat a lack of motivation on Jon's behalf, which is not ideal.
During our one week stay… read more
30 Aug 2015
Left by host for Workawayer (Vinicius)
Vini is a hard worker and great company for both people and animals:) he could even work outside during midday when its too hot for me or anyone else to work.
He is really always in a good mood and he has sometimes very good ideas!
I am really happy you came Vini!
He is really always in a good mood and he has sometimes very good ideas!
I am really happy you came Vini!
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24 Aug 2015
Left by Workawayer (Vinicius) for host
My first WorkAway Volunteer work was amazing! The farm is big, you have always something to do and the best part is the freedom that Jon give you to choose how you want help. He bought the land not long time ago so you can be useful in many different ways!
The sunset behind the mountains is gorgeous and there a nice place to hikking close to… read more
The sunset behind the mountains is gorgeous and there a nice place to hikking close to… read more
7 Jul 2015
Left by host for Workawayer (Nicolas & Pauline)
Ahah:) yes, Linda is her same old self;) a silly dog:), but in full vigour!
I had a great time with you, and your timing to come here was perfect, i really needed help with the water hose, it was a f***ing job but we did it together:) thanks a lot:)
I had a great time with you, and your timing to come here was perfect, i really needed help with the water hose, it was a f***ing job but we did it together:) thanks a lot:)
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7 Jul 2015
Left by Workawayer (Nicolas & Pauline) for host
It was short but we keep anyway really good memories in your place Jon. We liked your humour, your project and your dogs. It was really nice to meet you, thanks again for this few days and finally we regret to having left your place for see the northern coast of Crete... I hope Linden is ok now ???
28 Jun 2015
Left by host for Workawayer (Vit)
The dogs loved him from the moment he arrived!!! Vit was great company and excellent help when he was staying here. He is fun and clever and very eager to work and learn new stuff. Thanks for the help and I wish you a bright future!
(Excellent
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27 Jun 2015
Left by Workawayer (Vit) for host
Hello Hello :)
I spent amazing time here constructing platforms for yurts, connecting water and having fun with the boss :D :D Jon and his two perfect dogs !!! I wish the best to Crete!!!
I spent amazing time here constructing platforms for yurts, connecting water and having fun with the boss :D :D Jon and his two perfect dogs !!! I wish the best to Crete!!!
