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Description
We run a massage retreat centre located on the beautiful island Evia - one of the few places the Greeks have kept a secret from foreign tourist intervention. It is the second largest of the Greek islands and has an abundance of mountains, pine forests, beaches, waterfalls and hot springs.
We have a spacious, old country home with a large shady garden which boasts mulberry, almond, eucalyptus, fig, lemon and orange trees with hammocks attached to and a tree house built on them. Medicinal herbs, flowers and vegetables are growing alongside our wooden cabins.
We offer massage seminars, yoga trainings, meditation retreats, nutrition courses and other therapeutic bodywork classes. We live with animals and children, have a plantbased / vegetarian kitchen, we respect silence in the mornings and nights, also during siesta times.
We are situated in a small village close to the island’s capital which can be easily reached by bus, train or car as there is a bridge connecting us to the mainland. The sea and the mountains are both in biking distance.
Types of help and learning opportunities
Gardening
Animal Care
Farmstay help
Babysitting and creative play
Creating/ Cooking family meals
Help around the house
General Maintenance
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
We enjoy the exchange that volunteers bring into our house as there is always so much to learn and even more to be done, especially when we are running courses. You will meet colourful people from around the world who follow the path of self-development and practice some kind of bodywork and meditation.
Sometimes volunteers get the chance to exchange massages, learn to fly with acro yogis or join devotional meditation chants in the morning. You will definitely dive into our hearty vegetarian greek cuisine and help preparing delicious meals.
We have two playful dogs that love to be taken for a walk to the beach - they reward you with love and kisses!
Help
The work can vary from cleaning, decluttering, planting, seeding, weeding, watering, harvesting, composting, building to painting, decorating, cleaning, cooking and washing.
During the seminars the work is based on keeping the space tidy and friendly. That means daily checking and cleaning every toilet and shower on the property, washing dishes and cups that were left behind by students, assisting our magician in the kitchen, watering the garden. In the summer it may include some creative activities like crafts, drawing, music or aquatic fun with a 5 yrs old.
Languages spoken
Greek: Fluent
English: Fluent
Spanish: Beginner
French: Beginner
Portuguese: Beginner
Accommodation
stay in our volunteer hut in the winter. for more privacy bring your own tent - or ask if there is a tent available.
What else ...
non-vaccinated brothers and sisters whole heartedly welcome ♡
A little more information
Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
Can host digital nomads
We offer WiFi but the connection is not so stable.
Space for parking camper vans
You are welcome to stay in your van and use our bathroom and showers.
How many Workawayers can stay?
More than two
Hours expected
5 hours a day, 5 days a week
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The place itself feels and looks like a dream and helped me a lot to get more into the Yogic Lifestyle. The people (and dogs) that are part of the family are all super… read more
I had an amazing stay at the place, thank you so much for hosting me :) I stayed there for 3 weeks in summer 2022. Work consisted mostly in helping with the accomodation for a acro yoga teacher course (in my case), gardening and helping in… read more
I started by preparing for the course to start with cleaning and beautifying the place (including whipping cushions whilst trampolining!) - there were other… read more
Quite and timide at the beginning...but very hard working and willing to help in any aspects of the house...soon they adapted with our environment and felt like they were part of the house for years!! Coming from a simple, rural… read more
I visited for 2 weeks in June 2016 and this stay has been a turning point in my life.
The artistic and welcoming atmosphere, thanks to the staff, the food, the presence of the volunteers and the students, invite you to explore life in the most beautiful and… read more
She is very responsible with her tasks...she does not count the hours of work, but instead, she cares… read more
"May the wind always be at your back...and the sun upon your face,
and may the wings of destiny carry u aloft to dance with the stars"
This place is amaizing, I really enjoyed myself and the volunteering work was easy. I am not a vegetarian or a yoga student, on any level however, the whole team from the family to Pav Lis and even the guests made me feel at home.
The only part I was worried about was the… read more
Always smiling and willing to take over any task!! Hard worker, listener and discreet presence made everybody feel comfortable and loving around her! Caring mama and talented artist, a precious person to work with! Hopefully hosting her again in the future!!
Sunshine team
I felt welcomed and valued and had a very good time in such a really special place.
Thanks a lot to all the Family, guests and volunteers for this wonderful experience.
A… read more
The experience itself was something I will never forget and I made some amazing connections and friendships.
I learned a lot here about myself and how amazing life really is when you are open to the… read more
