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Hello everybody!
We're a Greek-Italian couple (and our little one, 5 months old) that after living around Europe for several years, decided to move back to the South, close to the warm breeze of the dear Mediterranean sea. Come to help us and to enjoy our family farm!
We are located in the western part of Halkidiki (50 km South of Thessaloniki).
Check below the details!
Vanessa & Yiannis
Types of help and learning opportunities
Help with Eco Projects
Gardening
DIY and building projects
Farmstay help
Help around the house
Interests
Sustainability
Farming
DIY & crafts
Architecture
Animals
Camping
Nature
UN sustainability goals this host is trying to achieve
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
While you're here, there's a lot we can share and learn together. You might get a glimpse into eco-construction with natural materials, pick up some Greek words or songs, and get a feel for the local way of life. We love sharing homemade meals with seasonal ingredients, it's a great way to experience the flavours of this region.
More than anything, we enjoy exchanging ideas about simple living, sustainability, and the different ways people find balance and meaning in their lives. It's those everyday conversations around the table or in the garden that make this experience really special.
Help
We're cultivating a lifestyle rooted in nature and sustainability. On our land, we’ve planted different types of trees, started a small vineyard, and a vegetable garden. Everything we grow is for our own use, it's simply a part of our daily life and how we care for ourselves. You will get the beautiful chance to explore traditional, seasonal practices in the Greek countryside. Seasonal activities are part of our way of living and connecting with the land—things like light pruning, weeding, depending on the time of year. They're a lovely opportunity to get a feel for traditional rhythms of the countryside and learn by simply being involved in everyday life here.
Our house, built with a light clay technique, is mostly finished now. From time to time, we like to experiment with small natural building projects—using materials like cob, reeds, or stones—just for the joy of learning and creating with our hands. These are casual, creative activities rather than structured tasks, and if you’re curious about natural materials, you’re welcome to observe or chat with us about the process.
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Please note: these tasks can be physically repetitive and a bit messy at times—but they’re also rewarding and deeply grounding. Don’t forget to bring clothes you don’t mind getting dirty!
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We live simply and closely connected to the land. We love to share our way of life with open-minded people who are curious about alternative living, growing food, and traditional practices. We also enjoy learning from our guests—whether it's a new recipe, a story, or a fresh perspective.
We have a baby in the house, so things can be lively! No help is needed with the little one, but we do ask for a little extra mindfulness.
Languages spoken
Greek: Fluent
English: Fluent
French: Fluent
Italian: Fluent
Spanish: Intermediate
Accommodation
SLEEPING: You will be sleeping either in the house or on the field where the house is located (you can plant your tent - we can give you our tent & all necessary bedding as well if you prefer - or park your motor-home), depending on the availability.
WATER AND ENERGY: There is running water, a solar indoor shower and a compost toilet.
There is electricity (off grid with solar panels and batteries) to charge your devices, just during cloudy days we will have to be a bit careful with the consumption.
--> The data plan with the INTERNET provider is limited so wi-fi is not available.
For the laundry, you can hand wash your clothes in a bucket (we can provide washing product). We have a washing machine but we use it depending on the solar power available.
FOOD: We're going to share meals together—breakfast, lunch, and dinner—all homemade, seasonal, and vegetarian. No help is needed with cooking. On days off (usually the weekend), we take some time for ourselves as a family. You're welcome to stay at the house during that time, but we’ll be keeping things quiet and more to ourselves, so there won’t be much interaction.
Just a heads-up: the kitchen isn’t available for use on those days.
ANIMALS: We have a dog (Junam), she's very friendly and loves company. She gets along with humans but no with other dogs nor cats.
What else ...
The village is quite small, there are no shops/bars, but the bus stop is 5 minutes walking from our place.
There are direct busses (KTEL Halkidikis) from the village to Thessaloniki, to the first peninsula of Halkidiki (to Kallithea) and to villages and towns around (N. Triglia, N. Moudania, N. Kallikrateia...).
Thessaloniki is about 50 km away from the village, you can reach it by bus.
The closest airport is Thessaloniki airport (SKG).
ACTIVITIES TO DO AROUND: you can enjoy the country side around the village, go to the sea (around 10km away), explore the bushy hill behind the village, visit the Petralona cave, hike on Holomontas mountain (~50km), go to the legendary Mount Olympus (150km away) or head East to the heart of the Halkidiki region (Sithonia, about 70km away).
A little more information
Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
Space for parking camper vans
There is space for any size of campervan.
How many Workawayers can stay?
More than two
Host ref number: 798966234863
Feedback (26)
30 May 2025
Left by host for Workawayer (Juliette & Aude)
Thanks Juliette for your stay, as well as for your tasty cookies! We will be very glad to see you again next year :)
(Excellent
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29 May 2025
Left by Workawayer (Juliette & Aude) for host
The experience of my first Workaway was magic. I spent three incredible weeks with Vanessa and Yannis. The all area is so calm that working and enjoying the nature around is relaxing. Both of them are so kind, I had really interesting conversations around grec and italien way of living, and way more. The project is really rewarding, working in the… read more
27 May 2025
Left by host for Workawayer (Karolina)
Thank you so much Karolina for the kind words and for all your help! Hosting you was a pleasure. Whether out in the olive fields, sharing stories over dinner, or just laughing at Junam, we enjoyed every moment, we really appreciated your motivation, willingness to share and good heart.
Just know that the door is always open and there's a plate of… read more
Just know that the door is always open and there's a plate of… read more
(Excellent
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26 May 2025
Left by Workawayer (Karolina) for host
Yannis & Vanessa (& baby Zaphiros) are the nicest people and Junam is the goodest girl in all Greece. From the first moment they made me feel like home and I had a truly wonderful time with them. The work might be a bit challenging sometimes but it's absolutely worth it as you work in beautiful surroundings and at good company. I helped to take… read more
27 May 2025
Left by host for Workawayer (Arthur)
What a joy it was to have you Arthur! You brought such a calm and steady energy to the house, always discreet, but at the same time fully present, attentive, and thoughtful. We truly appreciated that.
Your help was precious, your interest genuine, your presence added a quiet strength to our little team. Thank you for being so trustworthy, fun, and… read more
Your help was precious, your interest genuine, your presence added a quiet strength to our little team. Thank you for being so trustworthy, fun, and… read more
(Excellent
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22 May 2025
Left by Workawayer (Arthur) for host
What a wonderful month I spend at Vanessa and Yiannis place (and Zephiros)
It was my first step in Greece and I couldn't hope for better place and people. They are kind, curious about the world, funny and if you are interested in greek culture and language they will teach you really well !
The house is amazing (my favourite part is my bathroom)… read more
It was my first step in Greece and I couldn't hope for better place and people. They are kind, curious about the world, funny and if you are interested in greek culture and language they will teach you really well !
The house is amazing (my favourite part is my bathroom)… read more
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30 May 2025
Left by host for Workawayer (Juliette & Aude)
Thanks Juliette for your stay, as well as for your tasty cookies! We will be very glad to see you again next year :)
(Excellent)
29 May 2025
Left by Workawayer (Juliette & Aude) for host
The experience of my first Workaway was magic. I spent three incredible weeks with Vanessa and Yannis. The all area is so calm that working and enjoying the nature around is relaxing. Both of them are so kind, I had really interesting conversations around grec and italien way of living, and way more. The project is really rewarding, working in the… read more
27 May 2025
Left by host for Workawayer (Karolina)
Thank you so much Karolina for the kind words and for all your help! Hosting you was a pleasure. Whether out in the olive fields, sharing stories over dinner, or just laughing at Junam, we enjoyed every moment, we really appreciated your motivation, willingness to share and good heart.
Just know that the door is always open and there's a plate of… read more
Just know that the door is always open and there's a plate of… read more
(Excellent)
26 May 2025
Left by Workawayer (Karolina) for host
Yannis & Vanessa (& baby Zaphiros) are the nicest people and Junam is the goodest girl in all Greece. From the first moment they made me feel like home and I had a truly wonderful time with them. The work might be a bit challenging sometimes but it's absolutely worth it as you work in beautiful surroundings and at good company. I helped to take… read more
27 May 2025
Left by host for Workawayer (Arthur)
What a joy it was to have you Arthur! You brought such a calm and steady energy to the house, always discreet, but at the same time fully present, attentive, and thoughtful. We truly appreciated that.
Your help was precious, your interest genuine, your presence added a quiet strength to our little team. Thank you for being so trustworthy, fun, and… read more
Your help was precious, your interest genuine, your presence added a quiet strength to our little team. Thank you for being so trustworthy, fun, and… read more
(Excellent)
22 May 2025
Left by Workawayer (Arthur) for host
What a wonderful month I spend at Vanessa and Yiannis place (and Zephiros)
It was my first step in Greece and I couldn't hope for better place and people. They are kind, curious about the world, funny and if you are interested in greek culture and language they will teach you really well !
The house is amazing (my favourite part is my bathroom)… read more
It was my first step in Greece and I couldn't hope for better place and people. They are kind, curious about the world, funny and if you are interested in greek culture and language they will teach you really well !
The house is amazing (my favourite part is my bathroom)… read more
21 Feb 2025
Left by host for Workawayer (Jasmina)
Thank you, Jasmina! It was a pleasure having you stay with us. You were a great help, we really appreciated your enthusiasm and willingness to learn! You were a lovely person to have around, always interested in learning new things. You're always welcome back anytime! Wishing you many more wonderful Workaway experiences ahead!
(Excellent)
18 Jan 2025
Left by Workawayer (Jasmina) for host
I stayed with Yiannis and Vanessa for most of October. I helped with finishing the chicken house, some weeding, and picking olives and they very patiently explained/showed me how to do everything. They gave me great recommendations for my time off and Vanessa cooked amazing food. It was a great first Workaway experience!
1 Apr 2024
Left by host for Workawayer (Theresa)
Dear Theresa, it was a real pleasure to have you over. Thank you for your help with the olive trees, the garden, and the construction. And thank you for your constant good mood! Knowing that you felt at home each time you returned to Elaiochoria means everything to us. Wishing you all the best with your adventures, and we sincerely hope to have… read more
(Excellent)
14 Aug 2023
Left by Workawayer (Theresa) for host
It was a special time with Vanessa and Yiannis. I helped with some construction, with the olive trees and in the garden. For me it was very inspiring to get to know this way of construction.
During my stay I had to work some days and it was not a problem at all. Thank you again for all your help and for the feeling of coming home all the times I… read more
During my stay I had to work some days and it was not a problem at all. Thank you again for all your help and for the feeling of coming home all the times I… read more
4 Nov 2023
Left by host for Workawayer (VivianeKrt)
Vivianne and Leon stayed with us for a while giving a hand with some building and olive work. They were very interested in natural construction and simple countryside lifestyle. They helped us with natural plastering, pruning the fresh branches in the olive trees and other tasks and despite their slow pace they seemed to enjoyed it. They were… read more
(Excellent)
7 Aug 2023
Left by Workawayer (VivianeKrt) for host
It was my first workaway experience and I couldn't have imagine a better one!! Vanessa & Yiannis are very passionated about their farm work and explain everything. They're patient and show/explain everything a few times more if needed :) they're always down for a good laugh and we had a lot of fun. The food was always incredibly delicious and we… read more
25 Feb 2023
Left by host for Workawayer (Coralie)
Coralie helped us both with some construction tasks and some works around the field. She is very easy-going and always in a good mood, it's really a pleasure to have her around! She has a very positive energy and can appreciate the small details. Also, she is very eager to learn, to help and to enjoy time together.
And she carries with her a very… read more
And she carries with her a very… read more
(Excellent)
18 Feb 2023
Left by Workawayer (Coralie) for host
What a wonderful week with Vanessa, Yiannis and Junaaaam !
Yiannis is very patient, and always ready to share his knowledge. He has so much experience in natural construction, I was able to practice and learn a lot ! And Vanessa always has the smile, and cooks DELICIOUS traditional Greek and Italian dishes. And Junam, always up for a walk at the… read more
Yiannis is very patient, and always ready to share his knowledge. He has so much experience in natural construction, I was able to practice and learn a lot ! And Vanessa always has the smile, and cooks DELICIOUS traditional Greek and Italian dishes. And Junam, always up for a walk at the… read more
4 Nov 2022
Left by host for Workawayer (Sarah & Zino)
Sarah and Zino are a really nice couple, they were of great help, during their stay we worked on the draining system and on a big internal wall of the house. They make up a great team, they are hard worker, flexible and independent and they are a very funny company, always ready to have a good laugh.
We definitely had a good time together making… read more
We definitely had a good time together making… read more
(Excellent)
24 Oct 2022
Left by Workawayer (Sarah & Zino) for host
We cannot describe what u huge experience staying with Vanessa and Yiannis (and Junam ofcourse) was for us.
It was our first real Workaway experience, and it couldn't be a better one. We learned so much and we're stunned by the way they're building their house. The techniques, so interesting!
They thaught us so much, and especially about their… read more
It was our first real Workaway experience, and it couldn't be a better one. We learned so much and we're stunned by the way they're building their house. The techniques, so interesting!
They thaught us so much, and especially about their… read more
23 Sep 2022
Left by host for Workawayer (Baptiste & Yann )
Yann, Flo and Baptiste gave us a good hand with the house and the olive fields, they are a motivated team that is always happy to give a hand. During their stay we worked a lot with cob to make adobes, the house floor and a build-in wardrobe, also we took care of the olive trees' new branches. Their friendship is tangible and it's nice to have… read more
(Excellent)
5 Sep 2022
Left by Workawayer (Baptiste & Yann ) for host
We spent a great time in Yannis and Vannessa's place! The construction of the straw and clay house is really interesting and Yannis shares a lot his knowledge! They are really openminded and kind people who made us discover the local culture and food!
Thank you very much and all the best for your project!
Yann, Flo and Baptiste
Thank you very much and all the best for your project!
Yann, Flo and Baptiste
19 Aug 2022
Left by host for Workawayer (Ayana & Kenei)
Ayana and Kenei helped us with the olives fields and the house construction. They are meticulous workers and a pleasant company.
It was an amazing opportunity for us to learn about a new culture: they are great ambassadors of Japan!
Thanks for your help, hope to see you again and best of luck with your adventures! Kitanena!
It was an amazing opportunity for us to learn about a new culture: they are great ambassadors of Japan!
Thanks for your help, hope to see you again and best of luck with your adventures! Kitanena!
(Excellent)
7 Aug 2022
Left by Workawayer (Ayana & Kenei) for host
This is very awesome experience !!!!
Yiannis and Vanessa are very friendly ,helpful ,kindly person.
Vanessa made the Greece's dishes for us , it was very nice.We love them.
We help to pruning the olives and making the new house's floor.
Actually our English is not well but they use the very easy word and sentence.
So we can communicate each other… read more
Yiannis and Vanessa are very friendly ,helpful ,kindly person.
Vanessa made the Greece's dishes for us , it was very nice.We love them.
We help to pruning the olives and making the new house's floor.
Actually our English is not well but they use the very easy word and sentence.
So we can communicate each other… read more
13 Jun 2022
Left by host for Workawayer (Zeno)
Zeno helped us out for almost two months, he saw the house developing through different phases: he's tireless, curious, always ready to dive into new things, easily adaptable, patient, dedicated and he has a hidden talent for sculpturing statues with clay! Thanks for all your help, Geno, buone nuove avventure! A presto!
(Excellent)
6 Jun 2022
Left by Workawayer (Zeno) for host
First experience with workaway and I was very lucky. I spent almost two really wonderful months with two super nice and welcoming people ready to teach you everything they know with patience and a smile on their face, it was great to be able to help them build their home by doing all kinds of jobs. Abundant food, excellent and varied. if the other… read more
3 Jun 2022
Left by host for Workawayer (Alberto)
Alberto stayed over our place during the month of May and helped us with a wide variety of tasks, from building walls to clean up plants from weeds. He's very easy going, funny, interested, happy to give a hand and an excellent team player!
We really had a great time together! Grazie wajooo, a presto!
We really had a great time together! Grazie wajooo, a presto!
(Excellent)
30 May 2022
Left by Workawayer (Alberto) for host
Without any doubt one of my best experiences with Workaway.
I worked with Iannis and Vanessa for three weeks and felt fulfilled by their energy all the time. What they are doing is great and inspiring. They know a lot about natural construction and they can teach about the topic. Each day of work was interesting and most of all funny. I felt… read more
I worked with Iannis and Vanessa for three weeks and felt fulfilled by their energy all the time. What they are doing is great and inspiring. They know a lot about natural construction and they can teach about the topic. Each day of work was interesting and most of all funny. I felt… read more
5 May 2022
Left by host for Workawayer (Claire & Vincent )
Claire helped us with different works in the interior of the house, she's very smiley, willing to help and to try out new tasks.
She's a very pleasant person to have around: always ready to give a hand and able to see the positive side of things.
Thanks for your help! Hope to see your again soon! Grazie!
She's a very pleasant person to have around: always ready to give a hand and able to see the positive side of things.
Thanks for your help! Hope to see your again soon! Grazie!
(Excellent)
1 May 2022
Left by Workawayer (Claire & Vincent ) for host
Yiannis and Vanessa are two lovely persons. I had such a great time staying three weeks with them, on a beautiful land, it was hard to leave! Their project is super interesting, very organised, they always try to vary the tasks given so that you can learn as much as possible according to the evolution of the house. It is the right place for people… read more
17 Dec 2021
Left by host for Workawayer (Clara)
Clara and Iris gave us a big hand with the internal plastering of the house during last October.
They are good team players, proactive, tough, fun and hard working. During their stay, they were able to see a few different phases of the costruction, they were always very interested and willing to learn more.
We enjoyed having them over and we were… read more
They are good team players, proactive, tough, fun and hard working. During their stay, they were able to see a few different phases of the costruction, they were always very interested and willing to learn more.
We enjoyed having them over and we were… read more
(Excellent)
17 Dec 2021
Left by host for Workawayer (Stephanie)
Stephanie helped us with the internal plastering of the house last October for a few weeks.
We had a really good time together, she's a pleasant person to be around, she's very sociable and easy going.
The weather was not the best during her stay but her motivation never went down: she's very determinate, engaged, smart and eager to learn.… read more
We had a really good time together, she's a pleasant person to be around, she's very sociable and easy going.
The weather was not the best during her stay but her motivation never went down: she's very determinate, engaged, smart and eager to learn.… read more
(Excellent)
16 Dec 2021
Left by host for Workawayer (Coline)
Coline started her Greek adventure at our place, she stayed over our for three weeks and helped us with many different jobs beside the main one, plastering the internal walls of the house.
She's a very sweet and determinate girl: she's always happy to try out new things and to take on new challenges, whether is a new dish or undertake a whole new… read more
She's a very sweet and determinate girl: she's always happy to try out new things and to take on new challenges, whether is a new dish or undertake a whole new… read more
(Excellent)
28 Nov 2021
Left by Workawayer (Coline) for host
I stayed at Ο Πρίνος, Ελαιοχώριa, 3 weeks until mid-november. It was my first workaway and first time travelling alone, and everything went very well. You can feel at first approach that Vanessa and Yiannis are good, kind and trusted people. I was the only volunteer, which I feel lucky for because I could ask all my questions to Yiannis and… read more
2 Oct 2021
Left by Workawayer (Lucas) for host
This place is amazing!!!!
That's the first thought that comes to my head when I think about my stay at Yiannis and Vanessas project. I stayed for about two weeks, and it went by wayyyy too quickly!
Be prepared for delicious food, good insights and information about building techniques and for never-ending cuddles from Junam, the cutest doggie… read more
That's the first thought that comes to my head when I think about my stay at Yiannis and Vanessas project. I stayed for about two weeks, and it went by wayyyy too quickly!
Be prepared for delicious food, good insights and information about building techniques and for never-ending cuddles from Junam, the cutest doggie… read more
1 Oct 2021
Left by host for Workawayer (Lucas)
Lucas started his Greek adventure by helping us building the walls of the tower-external chimney of the house. He is a very easy-going guy: he is laid-back, kind, affable and happy to help. He is also very eager to explore, he does not miss a chance to check out new paths and to try out new things.
He definitely got some acrobatic skills during… read more
He definitely got some acrobatic skills during… read more
(Excellent)
1 Oct 2021
Left by host for Workawayer (Eszter)
Zsuzsi and Eszter stayed over and helped us out for about 10 days. They are both very kind and grateful for anything that occurs to them: they never miss a chance to address nice words to anybody that surrounds them. As for the work, they are not the most independent but willing to learn new skills. Together we worked on the walls of the… read more
(Excellent)
1 Oct 2021
Left by host for Workawayer (Pauline)
Pauline came to Elaiochoria as the first stop of the big adventure trip!
She is hard worker, eager to explore and to try out new things. She found out very fast about the joy of dipping bread into olive oil! She gave us a good hand with the plastering and the walls preparation for the house external chimney. She is also very communicative, she has… read more
She is hard worker, eager to explore and to try out new things. She found out very fast about the joy of dipping bread into olive oil! She gave us a good hand with the plastering and the walls preparation for the house external chimney. She is also very communicative, she has… read more
(Excellent)
13 Sep 2021
Left by Workawayer (Pauline) for host
My first experience in Workaway and certainly one of my best experiences in life and sharing !
In terms of the work to be done, the tasks are interesting from all points of view when the return to basics is in line with our values.
Iannis and Vanessa explain and share their knowledge by adapting to each other's skills.
Nothing complicated,… read more
In terms of the work to be done, the tasks are interesting from all points of view when the return to basics is in line with our values.
Iannis and Vanessa explain and share their knowledge by adapting to each other's skills.
Nothing complicated,… read more
1 Oct 2021
Left by host for Workawayer (Pierre)
Pierre is such a bomb of good vibes! His presence lights up the environment around him. We enjoyed having him over our place: he is motivated, kind, helpful, flexible and always in a good mood! He is always willing to put his best in everything he does. During his stay, he helped us finishing up the first cob layer of the plastering and preparing… read more
(Excellent)
13 Sep 2021
Left by Workawayer (Pierre) for host
Well, what is there else to say except that this has been an AMAZING experience. Now, staying objective, everything worked out perfectly, so that at the end of my 10-day stay I felt I got a small family in Elochoria!
The work itself is not hard and in my opinion quite interesting. There are some days where it gets a bit repetitive, but Iannis… read more
The work itself is not hard and in my opinion quite interesting. There are some days where it gets a bit repetitive, but Iannis… read more
1 Oct 2021
Left by host for Workawayer (Pilar & Manuel)
Pilar is the smiley soul of the team: she always finds a way to make everyone around her cheerful and part of the team. She spreads happiness!
During her stay, she helped us with the first layer of the external plastering of the house and with few other side jobs. She is always glad to help and to join in. Beside this, she is a great traveller,… read more
During her stay, she helped us with the first layer of the external plastering of the house and with few other side jobs. She is always glad to help and to join in. Beside this, she is a great traveller,… read more
(Excellent)
1 Oct 2021
Left by host for Workawayer (Noé)
Noé is a very smart guy, he has a deep interest in what he does. It was a pleasure to have him over for almost three weeks: he is discreet, motivated and a good team player. Together we worked on the first layer of the external plastering of the house: he is precise, meticulous and keen on achieving a good result in everything he does. Also, he… read more
(Excellent)
1 Oct 2021
Left by host for Workawayer (Yasmine)
Yasmine spent a month over our place. She is a pleasant person to be around, very sociable, indeed, as many people have said of her, her smile is contagious: she has a lot of self-irony and she is always in a mood for a genuine laugh. During her stay, we worked on the cob preparation and on the external plastering of the house. She is not the… read more
(Excellent)
10 Sep 2021
Left by Workawayer (Zoé) for host
I went to Yannis and Vanessa's place in the middle of July.
I did really spend a good moment with them, they are just cool and its easy to get used to the organisation of the life in general .
The location of the house they build is so beautiful, what a pleasure
I think the only thing someone need to know is that the work is physical, nothing to… read more
I did really spend a good moment with them, they are just cool and its easy to get used to the organisation of the life in general .
The location of the house they build is so beautiful, what a pleasure
I think the only thing someone need to know is that the work is physical, nothing to… read more
20 Aug 2021
Left by host for Workawayer (Zoé)
Noé came all the way up to us, in the north of Greece, from a Cycladic island. During her stay, we mainly worked on getting the worksite ready for the plastering phase by sieving the soil and preparing the straw.
She has a very positive attitude and approach towards everything that surrounds her. She is always grateful and willing to try out new… read more
She has a very positive attitude and approach towards everything that surrounds her. She is always grateful and willing to try out new… read more
(Excellent)
20 Aug 2021
Left by host for Workawayer (Vincent)
Vincent and Julian are two golden boys, they stayed over our place for almost two months and they definitely became part of our family. They're tireless and always full of enthusiasm.
Julian has a fantastic humour that makes everybody laugh and feeling cheerful. He has great endurance and patience. Vincent is a sweetheart, hard worker, always… read more
Julian has a fantastic humour that makes everybody laugh and feeling cheerful. He has great endurance and patience. Vincent is a sweetheart, hard worker, always… read more
(Excellent)
20 Aug 2021
Left by host for Workawayer (Marie & Maxime)
Marie and Maxime stayed over our place for a month. They helped us filling the walls of our house with straw and clay, we also worked on a variety of side tasks like cutting the young olives' branches and preparing the worksite for the cob plastering phase.
Maxime is very energetic and has spirit of initiative. Marie is a good listener and is the… read more
Maxime is very energetic and has spirit of initiative. Marie is a good listener and is the… read more
(Very good)
11 Aug 2021
Left by host for Workawayer (Premysl)
Premysl came over our place by bike, all the way from Czech Republic!
He helped us building the traditional "sachnisi" structure for one of our windows.
We really appreciated his help: he is creative, respectful, precise and knows well how to work independently.
He's also very talented, both his drawings and his wood work are really… read more
He helped us building the traditional "sachnisi" structure for one of our windows.
We really appreciated his help: he is creative, respectful, precise and knows well how to work independently.
He's also very talented, both his drawings and his wood work are really… read more
(Excellent)
11 Aug 2021
Left by host for Workawayer (Román)
Roman stayed over our place as the last part of his Greek trip, we're really happy he decided to come all the way to us and give us hand!
It was a pleasure spending time with him: he's deeply interested in what he does, he's proactive, hardworking and always eager to learn something new. We worked together on the first layer of cob plaster of our… read more
It was a pleasure spending time with him: he's deeply interested in what he does, he's proactive, hardworking and always eager to learn something new. We worked together on the first layer of cob plaster of our… read more
(Excellent)
10 Aug 2021
Left by Workawayer (Román) for host
I spent 10 days in Yiannis and Vanessa's house, and I must say that it was too short! They are a lovely young couple always smiling and very interesting. I really enjoyed working with Yiannis and the other volunteers every day, as I felt that our help was really valuable. We also had a lot of time to discuss natural building and Yiannis shared a… read more
8 Jul 2021
Left by Workawayer (Riekert) for host
Yiannis and Vanessa are a cool young couple with a unique authentic way of living. We were lucky enough to be part of their project for a week during our travels in Greece, a week which was without a doubt the most memorable of the whole trip. It was quite hard physical work, which was in our case a nice change of pace from our usual life and very… read more
23 Jun 2021
Left by host for Workawayer (Riekert)
Riekert and Vera stayed over a week and help us filling the walls with straw and clay.
They are a very easy going couple, very communicative and outgoing. It was fun to share time and meals with them! They are also independent and have a genuine interest for the culture and the environment they are in.
We hope to see you again! We'll not forget… read more
They are a very easy going couple, very communicative and outgoing. It was fun to share time and meals with them! They are also independent and have a genuine interest for the culture and the environment they are in.
We hope to see you again! We'll not forget… read more
(Excellent)
30 Jun 2021
Left by host for Workawayer (Naghmeh)
Naghmeh gave us a big hand with the progress of our project.
She's determined, resourceful and has always an eye making sure that everyone is doing ok. She gave us a big support not only physically but also emotionally. We enjoyed listening to her life experiences and felt inspired by them.
We're grateful for your thoughtful and tireless… read more
She's determined, resourceful and has always an eye making sure that everyone is doing ok. She gave us a big support not only physically but also emotionally. We enjoyed listening to her life experiences and felt inspired by them.
We're grateful for your thoughtful and tireless… read more
(Excellent)
14 Jun 2021
Left by Workawayer (Naghmeh) for host
Being part of Vanessa and Yiannis' project was my first workaway experience and what a marvelous experience it was. I felt at home from the first moment and things just kept getting better and better by the minute.
I was inspired by Vanessa and Yiannis' genuine love and respect for everyone, every creature and our mother earth.
What they are… read more
I was inspired by Vanessa and Yiannis' genuine love and respect for everyone, every creature and our mother earth.
What they are… read more
8 Jun 2021
Left by Workawayer (Cora) for host
I spent a month in the small village eleochoria with Yiannis and Vanessa. During my stay I met many of Yiannis' family members and after a month i really felt like integrated into a more or less traditional greek family which was a great and interesting and very new experience for me. Yiannis and Vanessa are both multilingual and impressed me with… read more
7 Jun 2021
Left by host for Workawayer (Cora)
Cora stayed over our place for a month, she's very motivated and hard working. She helped us with a wide variety of tasks: from the more delicate ones that require patience to the heavier ones that require strength. She's always willing to give a hand and eager to learn. We had many interesting chats about a broad range of topics, she's very… read more
(Excellent)
17 Apr 2021
Left by host for Workawayer (Valentine & Philippe)
We loved having Philippe and Valentine over!
They're hard workers and a great company.
It was really nice to share with them the progress of our project and to learn about their lives. They're motivated, descreet and always in the mood for a good laugh. Their trip is a real adventure! It was interesting to listen to stories about Switzerland and… read more
They're hard workers and a great company.
It was really nice to share with them the progress of our project and to learn about their lives. They're motivated, descreet and always in the mood for a good laugh. Their trip is a real adventure! It was interesting to listen to stories about Switzerland and… read more
(Excellent)
16 Apr 2021
Left by Workawayer (Valentine & Philippe) for host
What an experience as it was a first one for us! We were so very well welcomed. Vanessa and Yiannis are interesting people, who dare to try and who like to share their knowledge and culture. Regarding work, they're determined but easy going at the same time and always let us the opportunity to choose. After a day outside, we would be talking about… read more
28 Jun 2020
Left by Workawayer (Ruaridh) for host
I stayed with Yannis for about two weeks at some time around March and had a really nice stay in Elaiochoria. We made a LOT of adobe bricks, dug swales, and while there was no progress made with making the foundations of the house, we had a good time. He has a very beautiful meadow that will hopefully become a full permaculture project at some… read more
30 Dec 2019
Left by Workawayer (Claudia) for host
Γεια σου, Yiannis! Thanks for hosting and taking care of me during that sunny week in October! I felt like home :)
For you, workawayer, if you are reading this, join Yiannis and Vanessa's project and help them building their house from scratch!! You won't regret it! Is there anything better than helping somebody build the place where they'll… read more
For you, workawayer, if you are reading this, join Yiannis and Vanessa's project and help them building their house from scratch!! You won't regret it! Is there anything better than helping somebody build the place where they'll… read more
7 Nov 2019
Left by host for Workawayer (Claudia)
Claudia is a very easy going girl, eager to learn more stuff and even willing to try physical/laborious work. We advanced fast doing the adobe bricks and tried to learn from each other. She could already improve a bit her entry-level Greek within a week! And it was good for me to ''shake'' my rusty Spanish, by chatting in mixed English and Spanish… read more
(Excellent)
2 Nov 2019
Left by host for Workawayer (David)
Hosting and working with David was a real pleasure! Was the very begging of a project so we started from the scratch to set up a little worksite and start making adobe bricks. His skills and his positive energy made it a joyful experience. We had a nice cultural exchange and i learned a lot about Israel. Communication and working/living together… read more
(Excellent)
20 Oct 2019
Left by Workawayer (David) for host
If you want work with your hands and legs, expirience a real cultural exchange and to get inspiration for your own house.. then Yiannis's and Venessa's project is where you should definitely go to!
It was my honor to be the first volunteer at Yiannis's special project. As a volunteer I felt like a family in Yiannis's house, I found a warm host… read more
It was my honor to be the first volunteer at Yiannis's special project. As a volunteer I felt like a family in Yiannis's house, I found a warm host… read more
