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Description
Hi!
I am Henrik and i started my dream of running this beautiful, non-profit animal sanctuary in October 2022. I am currently running this project together with my girlfriend.
This project is based in the small village of Varvasaina, Greece near ancient Olympia on this gorgeous 3 acres property.
The Idea behind this venture is to create a safe space for negleted and /or abused animals and have them live the rest of their life loved and in dignity. We are at the very start of this project, so there is a lot of room DIY projects and repairs. While i do not have a workshop at the moment we are good connected and are able to provide materials for most projects, such as woodworking, gardening etc. As this project needs to be financed and we just rarely get donations, we often have to work a lot of time, so travellers are expected to be able to work independently and without much supervision. Every guest is happily invited to contribute their skill to this project, to make this place grow and flourish.
Currently we need help with:
- Animal care (21 dogs, 2 horses and 4 pigs and a cat)
→ this is the big one. Keep in mind that most of the animals here were severely abused or neglected and need special kind of attention.
- social media content creation (very important!)
- Gardening / weeding
- fencing
- building a new storage area
- fixing the pig pen
- etc...
This is not my job but my life, so i am really passionate about this project. I want to create a loving and thriving community, so i will not tolerate any racist / sexist behaviour, but otherwise everybody is more than welcome to join me on my journey. -
Types of help and learning opportunities
Art Projects
Light gardening
Creative DIY projects
Animal Care
Farmstay help
Creating/ Cooking family meals
Help around the house
Light maintenance
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Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
Here you can experience and enjoy country and village life of West Peloponnese.
Varvasaina is a small village near the City of Pyrgos. In the immediate area you wil find beaches, mountains for long hikes and even historical places like ancient olympia. We are widely connected to the local animal welfare scene, even more oppertunitys to make friends for life ! -
Help
Currently we need help with:
- social media content creation
- Animal care (21 dogs, 2 horse and 4 pigs atm)
- Gardening / weeding
- fencing
- building a new storage area
- etc...
People with experience regarding water, gas, or fencing are more than welcome, on a property like this there is always something to do, fix or renovate. -
Languages
Languages spoken
German: Fluent
English: FluentThis host offers a language exchange
This host has indicated that they are interested in sharing their own language or learning a new language.
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Accommodation
For this year i do not have any type of guest house . I can provide a safe, fenced in area for your camper to stay and running water and electricity . You can also stay in our camper!
We offer unlimited Wi-Fi.
You have to feel comfortable around dogs. While thankfully none of our animals are overly aggressive you should not be intimitated by some barking :) -
What else ...
It would be great if you could stay for about 2 weeks, longer stays will be discussed during the stay.
Please let me know beforehand what kind of work you imagine for your stay so we try to organize necessary equipment and materials.
I provide vegan food -at least breakfast + one cooked meal per day. Also there is a small kitchen in the camper.
In order to get around places you can borrow the car.
To get here from bigger cities and back you have to take a public bus to Pyrgos, the bus company is called KTEL. -
A little more information
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Internet access
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Limited internet access
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We have pets
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We are smokers
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Can host families
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Can host digital nomads
Very good, unlimited Wi-Fi connection.
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Space for parking camper vans
Wide camping space with water connection and waste water disposal.
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Can possibly accept pets
Normally not. Please keep in mind that we have a ton of free-running dogs on our property.
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How many Workawayers can stay?
More than two
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My animals / pets
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From the moment they arrived, they became an integral part of our daily rhythm—always attentive, proactive, and incredibly kind-hearted.
Both of them quickly understood the needs of the sanctuary and … read more
Both have an extensive Background on workaway and similar projects and it shows. With very little instructions both were very fast in picking up the usual tasks that are required to perform every day and did them perfectly.
Tomer loves to work with wood or other materials, so if you provide … read more
While he has no Problem doing any physical labour and did everything super satisfactory, he truly shines in the creative aspects.
Regardless of sculpturing with an angle grinder, photo - or videography (just take a look at our Page!) he contributed greatly to our cause.
Furthermore he has been just a good hang … read more
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From the moment they arrived, they became an integral part of our daily rhythm—always attentive, proactive, and incredibly kind-hearted.
Both of them quickly understood the needs of the sanctuary and … read more
Both have an extensive Background on workaway and similar projects and it shows. With very little instructions both were very fast in picking up the usual tasks that are required to perform every day and did them perfectly.
Tomer loves to work with wood or other materials, so if you provide … read more
While he has no Problem doing any physical labour and did everything super satisfactory, he truly shines in the creative aspects.
Regardless of sculpturing with an angle grinder, photo - or videography (just take a look at our Page!) he contributed greatly to our cause.
Furthermore he has been just a good hang … read more
Both work in a structured and results-oriented manner and have already integrated themselves wonderfully into everyday life on the farm after a short time.
Steffen has mainly excelled in manual work while Kaja has taken care of the animals.
Both are absolutely able to organize themselves, need … read more
Wir haben von der Erstversorgung von Straßenhunden bis zu alltäglichen Aufgaben rund um den Hof und die Tiere und kleineren Bauprojekten verschiedene Erfahrungen sammeln können. Es gibt … read more
Absolutely lovely in every regard of their personalities they are also absurdly hard workers, never complain and always have open eyes for things to fix, improve or work on.
If they show any kind of interest in your project, do … read more
Easy communication, awesome to chat with and hard working an all around good experience.
Thank you for sharing our space 5/5 in every regard <3
It was just the two of us and Henrik … read more
On the very first day it was quite obvious that it was not her first time working with animals. Absolutely unfazed by barking, loud noises and a lot of energy she had everything under control in no time - even the troublemakers ;)
Besides this it was so much fun sitting by the fireplace, laughing and … read more
Modest, easy going and hardworking. Regardless of cooking, caring for the animals or shoveling shit, she did everything diligent and quickly. Also an awesome person to have fun with. Thank you for your help Clara!
What would we have done without you? During a really tough phase of sickness and tons of work we will be forever greatful for your help. When times are rough you can always rely on her. Calm and collected and a beautiful sense of sensitivity she is more than capable of handling animals and on the other hand is not afraid to get her … read more
We discussed at the beginning what kind of projects they Invision for our place and they planned and build everything with a great eye for detail
(the shower and fireplace came out absolutely gorgeous!). Of course they also helped out … read more
10/10 we would host him 365 days a year if possible!
We miss you greatly!
