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Right at the center of Crete, at the foot of the mountain lies the village of Prinias.
Me and my family live here, on 9 acres of sloping terrain where we homestead and run a small distillery.
In the last years we have been downscaling our production, built a house with natural materials, passive solar design and rainwater catchment.
This period we aim to adapt some free space in the distillery so as to open up for visitors as well as doing some small building projects. Parallel to this to implement the permaculture design for this place.
The land consists of olives grapes and fruit trees , vegetable garden, some wild vegetation and many oak trees. There are the chicken, the dog and the cats.
The communal kitchen has got a verandah with a view and the food is mainly organic, fresh and sometimes wild. It has an attic for sleepover and there is also a tiny house for overnight stay.
The place is situated in the beautiful heart of Crete, off the beaten tracks and the area is characterised as being of particular natural beauty.
The mountains are nearby as well as the beaches in the south and the town of Heraklion in the north.
If you wish to explore Crete this is a perfect place.
Types of help and learning opportunities
Help with Eco Projects
DIY and building projects
Farmstay help
General Maintenance
Interests
Photography
Sustainability
Self development
Farming
Hitchhiking
Drawing & painting
Carpentry
Cooking & food
Gardening
Plant care
Music
DIY & crafts
Books
Animals
Architecture
Art & design
Yoga / Wellness
Team sports
Nature
Camping
Dancing
Outdoor activities
Hiking
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
WITH US:
-Passive solar design, building physics/organic materials. Permaculture design and implementation.
-Distillation.
-Grafting.
- Cretan cuisine and homesteading, healing plants and tinctures
-We will be happy to help you with the cultural exchange you are interested in.
THE VILLAGE
Prinias is a 5 minute walk away. It is a picturesque traditional village with two ''cafes'' ,one taverna and a grocery store.
THE AREA / HISTORY:
-Ancient winepresses in the valley, carved out on the rocks
-The ancient town of Prinias from the late Minoan era. and the small church of Agios Panteleimon is on the opposite hill.
-Phaestos palace is a 25km drive and ancient Gortys 15km (bus connection going south)
-The Minoan Palace of Knossos at the outskirts of Heraklion and the archaeological museum hosts the many findings from Knossos as well as the excavations from our area (bus connection)
NATURE
-The surroundings is included in the protected natura geopark.
-Many trekking opportunities, of example to Agios Thomas, discovering the numerous hidden byzantine churches on your way.
- From the hilltop and the church of Agia Irini the view is to the Libyan sea in the south and the aegean to the north.
-Enjoy the silence with a walk to the foot of the mountain
-We are in a district with a plethora of wild herbs, orchids and other interesting vegetation.
THE BEACHES
There is a40 minute drive to both the north and the south beaches of the island and there are bus connections from the nearby village many times a day.
WINERIES:
We are in a wine district and wine roads of Crete and you can take small trips to the nearby wineries.
NATURE and TREKKING:
The village is situated near the foot of mount Psiloritis with interesting landscape and vegetation.
Depending on season you can admire the tiny orchids or pick oregano, thyme and other wild plants.
The E4 path leads up to Prions mountain shelter and on one of the hills you catch a view of both the north and south seas at the same time. There is a canyon that begins in the forest of Rouvas and ends near the lake of Zaros.
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Help
Help with structures and building. Plumbing PV Carpentry Concrete Masonry Paving etc.
Landscaping and preparing the area surrounding the distillery.
Languages
Languages spoken
Greek: Fluent
English: Fluent
Swedish: FluentThis host offers a language exchange
This host has indicated that they are interested in sharing their own language or learning a new language.
You can contact them directly for more information.
Accommodation
Accommodation is in the attic or the tiny house. Tents for camping. Camper-vans
The hot water shower is located outside and we use composting toilets.
We pay the minimum wage for all hours worked.
What else ...
LOCAL BUSES
The local bus passes Prinias twice a week and many times a day through the nearby village of Agia Varvara.
NEARBY VILLAGES
Agia Varvara is 3km away and has a Health Center, a Bank, Super Markets, a Post office etc
A little more information
Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
Can host digital nomads
Yes wired internet.
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
My animals / pets
Mira
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Their family has great loving hearts and their home is full of love and care. Annica's parents are also wonderful!
I was inspired by their way of life that thinks about the earth and the children. I am also very happy that Kristina and Haruta, who are the same age, had… read more
Well travelled and independent, fast in his work.
Highly skilled carpentry, even when trying out something for the first time, the result was beautiful, precise and craftsful.
Too late evenings for Kristina who had school during the day, but with Johannes… read more
With your calm presence you amazed us by the force you had, realising so many of our projects during your time here.
You know how to make things happen, fast and organised, earthworks/landscaping with the digger, masonry, piping,… read more
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Their family has great loving hearts and their home is full of love and care. Annica's parents are also wonderful!
I was inspired by their way of life that thinks about the earth and the children. I am also very happy that Kristina and Haruta, who are the same age, had… read more
Well travelled and independent, fast in his work.
Highly skilled carpentry, even when trying out something for the first time, the result was beautiful, precise and craftsful.
Too late evenings for Kristina who had school during the day, but with Johannes… read more
With your calm presence you amazed us by the force you had, realising so many of our projects during your time here.
You know how to make things happen, fast and organised, earthworks/landscaping with the digger, masonry, piping,… read more
