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Our family lives on the island of Amorgos, one of the most beautiful islands in the south east Cyclades. We have been living here for the last 25 years and we take care of the orchard of our great grand father, which is situated in KATAPOLA, the main port of Amorgos.
We are located 70 meters away from the sea, near the port of Katapola. Our land is an organic farm that you can call home while you are here - where you can connect with us, our animals, the organic way of growing food and to learn behind the scenes of local island living. We also have a nursery for herbs, trees, flowers etc. As well as a fruit tree orchard and vegetable garden. We are also involved in helping animals - especially horses and donkeys, of the local animal shelter.
It will be useful for you to bring: 1) a hat for your time outdoors 2) some warm clothes in case the evenings become chilly 3) your personal toiletries 4) a sleeping bag in case you are sensitive to cold (nice to have but not essential)
Types of help and learning opportunities
Gardening
DIY and building projects
General Maintenance
Creating/ Cooking family meals
Farmstay help
Help with Eco Projects
Help around the house
Animal Care
Language practice
Art Projects
Teaching
UN sustainability goals this host is trying to achieve
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
Our volunteers will have the chance to experience life on a remote Greek island, while at the same time, they will be learning all sorts of things concerning organic farming, including tasting the very same products of their own efforts. Our farm is a lively place, and during the summer months a lot of people are coming and going, making this the ideal place to make new acquaintances.
Projects involving children
This project could involve children. For more information see our guidelines and tips here.
Help
We will need help with: Harvesting organic eggs, fruits & vegetables, helping out with the animals, watering the garden, dishwashing, some cooking, hanging and retrieving of our solar lanterns, weeding and some odd jobs when they come up, totalling about 5 hours of work daily. Duties will be shared with any other work-awayers present. The schedule is work 5 days on, take 2 days off.
Languages spoken
Greek: Fluent
English: Fluent
Accommodation
We provide: Sheltered tents, mattresses, bed sheets, pillow, towels, a hot shower in a shared bathroom, some toiletries, meals, a place for you to do your laundry. We provide food provisions, strictly organic, and the volunteers will participate in the cooking routine. When you arrive to Amorgos, we can also pick you up from Katapola port - Please provide your number or request for our contact upon confirmation so we can find each other when you arrive on the ferry.
What else ...
On your off days there is plenty to do around the island and buses running from Katapola to the central town of Hora from where you can travel north or south of Amorgos. AMORGOS is situated in the south eastern Cyclades and it is world famous for its hiking trails, its crystal clear waters and its diving opportunities. Due to the fact it is less accessible than other islands ( there are two ports but no airport), most of its nature remains unspoiled. During the summer months there is adequate bus transportation as well as car rentals to move around. Our village, KATAPOLA, is right in the middle of the island, making it easier to see the most significant places.
A little more information
Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
How many Workawayers can stay?
More than two
Hours expected
5 hours per day / 5 days a week
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The work was varied and consisted largely of watering and pulling weeds, but that was perfectly fine.
Adonis, Angeliki and Stephanos are just wonderful people. They are so incredibly helpful.… read more
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The work was varied and consisted largely of watering and pulling weeds, but that was perfectly fine.
Adonis, Angeliki and Stephanos are just wonderful people. They are so incredibly helpful.… read more
We love you Roopaki!!!
Not only is this place an absolute paradise, but the kindness and humanity of them both is something incredible. What I thought was going to be a month worth of farm-work, turned out to be an amazing, almost a… read more
They are attentive and know how to appreciate calmness and silence.
They have been patiens with me, to understand me, my level of English is very low.
They live a beautiful place.
The island is very beautiful and their farm is a place soothing and sweet.
We do not have tension when we are there.
They… read more
We will miss her!
Anthony and Angeliki
I stayed 10 days in Anthony & Angeliki's farm, and I would have stay much longer if I could!
This place is like an oasis of nature, on a peaceful island.
The farm is beautiful, with so many flowers, fruit trees, 2 nice dogs, many cats, chickens and a horse (Casiopy).
I did many kind of work on the farm, like taking care of the animals,… read more
Anthony et Angeleki sont très accueillants et très gentils!
Nous avons passés un super séjour dans leur propriété.
The farm is absolutely beautiful, they have done an great job creating such an amazing space. The whole farm is completely organic - growing plenty of… read more
*****
