Come and help us at the horse farm in Chrani, Greece

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We are a German family that lives since more than 20 years in Greece. Our son Alexander was born here in 2004. Since 1997 we run a riding school in the quiet hills, close to the village Chrani, surrounded by olive groves, overlooking the sea and the mountains of the Mani. We are about 1km from the beach and the next village.
We live here in the middle of nature, growing organic vegetables and having a big interest in permaculture.
My job, Iris, are the horses and the gardening, Bernhard, my husband, is the craftsman always busy building or repairing something. The big passion of "my 2 men" are the motorcycles.
Types of help and learning opportunities
Gardening
DIY and building projects
Animal Care
Farmstay help
Help around the house
General Maintenance
Help with Computers/ Internet
UN sustainablity goals this host is trying to achieve
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Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
We are a German family and you will hear a lot of German. If you want to practice German in Greece - you are right at our farm! In the evening a hot meal is offered, the rest of the day you have to provide food yourself.
Projects involving children
This project could involve children. For more information see our guidelines and tips here.
Help
Actually we plan to trim bushes all over our land this winter and to create a paddock trail for our horses. People who know to work with their hands are welcome to help! November/December we'll harvest olives for a few days. And I would like to have help to optimize my site.
These are our plans for 2019/2020, but plans also can change!
Most days we work in the mornings and the afternoons are free.
Languages spoken
German: Fluent
Greek: Fluent
English: Fluent
French: Beginner
Accommodation
We have a separate room with kitchenette and terrace. Because it has a doublebed, it is also suitable for 2 people
What else ...
During your time off you can explore the beautiful surroundings by foot or by bike. We can lend you one of our mountain bikes. The sea is nearby and most years the water is warm until November. The bus from Koroni - a marvellous touristic village - to Kalamata - the town nearby for shopping - goes through our village.
Our Internet connection (a bit slow) can be shared.
A little more information
- Internet access
- Limited internet access
- We have pets
- We are smokers
- Can host families
Space for parking camper vans
Vans up to 6m length can easily drive to us, longer ones may have problems with the dirt road leading to our farm.
How many Workawayers can stay?
Two
Hours expected
25 hours maximum

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30/04/2021

Left by host for Workawayer (Elisa & Lucas)

We had a wonderful and busy week together with Elisa and Lucas. They are very pleasant and also hard and independent workers. We all enjoyed the chats in 3 languages (English, German, French). The week passed really fast and we hope to meet them again.

(Excellent )

29/04/2021

Left by Workawayer (Elisa & Lucas) for host

We stayed one week at Iris's home. Work the morning with wood and spring's vegetation (perfect breack with frappé), and quiet afternoon at this little paradise. We really enjoyed the evening meal with Iris, Bernhardt and Alexander, talking in english and german (sorry for our language mistakes ^^). Good experience for us to learn cooking… read more

(Excellent )

19/02/2020

Left by host for Workawayer (Arianna)

It was a big pleasure for us to know Arianna and to host her at our farm for 3 weeks. She really helped me by taking wonderful photos and arranging my homepage. I learned a lot! We all enjoyed the interesting exchange and wish her all the best for her plans.
See you again on one of your tours!? We hope so, Iris

(Excellent )

11/02/2020

Left by Workawayer (Arianna) for host

I stayed with Iris and her family for 3 weeks in December, and it has been a really nice experience. So many things learned, so many things shared, I hope my future workaday experiences will be as pleasant as this one. I helped Iris with their website, and did some work outside with Alexander and Bernhardt.
The nicest memory? Petros the Donkey <3

(Excellent )

07/04/2019

Left by host for Workawayer (Oskar )

We enjoyed very much to have Oskar at our farm! He is really a good and responsible worker, we had interesting talks and exchange and he was a good companion for our son. Thank you so much, Oskar, and we wish you the best for the future.

(Excellent )

04/04/2019

Left by Workawayer (Oskar ) for host

First workaway experience and it was wonderful! Warm welcome from start, great food and very helpful with everything:)

Truly happy with the experience!

(Excellent )

22/09/2017

Left by host for Workawayer (Thea Toft)

Thank you so much, Thea, for giving us a hand the last 4 weeks!! You were very helpful and you know what needs to be done on a farm. I really enjoyed our exchange about different subjects like running a farm and making small videos. A special thank from Alexander for whom you were like his big sister!

(Excellent )

21/09/2017

Left by Workawayer (Thea Toft) for host

I stayed here for almost a month and I had a great time. Iris is like the horse whisperer and gave me a new perspecive on horseriding that im eager to try when I get back home. This family was very welcoming and I want to thank Alexander for all our endless hours of chatting and hanging out.
I absolutely reccomend this place.
Thank you for… read more

(Excellent )

26/09/2016

Left by Workawayer (Daniela) for host

Peripetia is a great place to stay.Rural with amazing views , close to the sea and a perfect destination to spent the wintertime! I worked there for 6 weeks, mostly with horse training and health treatments and bring the horses to their winter retreat in the Mountains First time in my life I make olives harvester, Iris and Bernhard are great host,… read more

(Excellent )

27/02/2016

Left by Workawayer (Juliane & Bartosz) for host

We spend two weeks with Iris and her family. From cutting bushes to picking up delicious oranges we enjoyed our time, the easy going company of Bernhard and his nice food. The accommodation was really comfortable and the nature around is beautiful. Unfortunately the horses were on 'holidays' ;).

(Excellent )

16/06/2015

Left by host for Workawayer (Perrine & jessica)

Hi Perrine and Jessica,
mon réponse est tard, mais elle viens de la coeur!!
C'étaient des magnifiques semaines avec vous. Merci beaucoup pour toute la chose!
Iris, Bernhard et Alexander

(Excellent )

19/05/2015

Left by Workawayer (Perrine & jessica) for host

We spent 3 weeks with Iris and her family and it was a very good experience for us. We learned a lot about wild nature, and discover beautiful places. We really recommend this welcoming host.
Thank you for all what you did and hope everything is ok for you !

(Excellent )

10/10/2014

Left by host for Workawayer (Emmanuelle)

We also enjoyed this month very much. The laughing and playing with Alexander, discussions about horses and saddles, your help with ill Dschingis Khan, your cooking, of course your help with all the works,....
Thank you very much for all you gave us and good luck with your travelling. Seeyou next year in Paris!
Iris

(Excellent )

09/10/2014

Left by Workawayer (Emmanuelle) for host

I have been with Iris and her family for a month, and it was really a great experience, I learned a lot of things, about horses for sure, but much more. This place is a wonderful mix of culture, languages, ideas... My little house was cosy and really nice, Bernhardt is a great cook, and Iris can learn you a lot about nature, garden, plants, and of… read more

(Excellent )

18/03/2011

Left by Workawayer (Elaine) for host

We spent 3 months with Iris and her family in the winter of 2010/2011, and it was an all-round positive and enjoyable experience. We would definitely recommend this host.
The work at this time of year was really varied and interesting (gardening, olive harvest, work with horses etc), and Iris, Bernhard and Alexander were great hosts. We learned a… read more

(Excellent )

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