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We have moved to The Ionian Islands Greece.
I am a surfer, recreational pilot, freediver and have sailed all over the world with my wife and son.
We now live on the shores of the Ambracian Gulf in Greece
This region is fantastic . The property is 9000 square metres and sits 50 metres from the sea.
Perfect for sailing, windsurfing, swimming, paddleboarding. 10 minutes by car is one of the top kiteboarding beaches.
Our long term vision is to create a sustainable organic, low carbon footprint retreat. Being self sufficient after some years. Living a simple but meaningful existence. I would like to move towards our own 12 volt electricity supply from solar wind and water. You can learn to pick olives and watch processing into Extra Virgin Olive oil from our own grove.(Sep to Nov)
We have a Corsair F27 trimaran. A Drascombe Dabber and a Lune Whammel and plan to get several more smaller dinghies,kayaks paddleboards etc
The slipway is 50 m from our gate and we have a small tractor to launch boats.
We don't drink, dont smoke, definitely don't do drugs. And dont want that on our place. I love nature and peace and quiet. The area around our property abounds in walking routes, mountain bike routes and there are multiple lovely little Greek Ports to sail to in protected waters.
For 2025 we are going to focus on establishing more fruit trees, Enlarging the Vegetable gardens and Chicken house incorporating a free range area.
The property we own has many fruit trees. It is truly a wonderful peaceful location. Now that we have cleared much of the property it has become more usable. We have several hammocks and a swing located on the property so you can get away from things and just chill. We are not activists for any cause arent interested in heated debates and just try to live a happy healthy sustainable lifestyle. We do eat meat but cater to all diet types. We do not have wifi for workaways. But there is excellent phone coverage.
We throw frisbee, make jam, have dinners and Braai. skateboard, hike and bike. I am old fashioned and only want people around me who have been well brought up with excellent table manners who are fastidious about their hygiene, friendly, courteous , polite but above all else must have really good sense of humour. Having a good sense of humour is a prerequisite for coming here. If you are unaware of what is appropriate behaviour when sharing living space with other people rather seek somewhere else.
Because Greece has no SPCA and there so many abandoned animals, we have acquired quite a few stray cats that need love and food.
We do not currently have usable accomodation. But are trying to acquire several caravans for the property.
So would give preference to workaways travelling in vans.
Enlarge the vegetable garden. Expand the herb garden.
It is our intention as stated to establish a retreat on the property (totally non profit) .And care for the animals we have acquired.
We are hoping to import some good like minded conversation and company. I can't give you pieces of paper to say you are a good sailor, but I can teach you to sail, having sailed the world and always been a waterman.
Types of help and learning opportunities
Language practice
Help with Eco Projects
Gardening
DIY and building projects
Animal Care
Farmstay help
Creating/ Cooking family meals
Help around the house
General Maintenance
Help with Computers/ Internet
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
I have many years of sailing experience having surfed and sailed all over the world. I am more than happy to help people to sail or learn to sail and fit the work in around the sailing and exploring. I will purchase most of the food but would want travellers to prepare the food and wash up etc. The project of restoring the property is going to be such a wide ranging experience. The property is very rustic now but is just metres from the gorgeous Ambracian gulf and has numerous fruit trees. We may need to stop work to make jam from the fruit when it is ripe! And will always stop work if the conditions are good for sailing. The surrounding area is full of cultural relics and archaeological sites.
Help
I am looking for people with a good work ethic. Polite, Courteous, Non drinkers Non smokers. With established sense of good old fashioned manners. Work we are doing is Brush clearing, mowing grass. Tiling, building, Gardening skills. Cooking skills. Concreting skills, Or just hard workers with great attitudes who like sailing and are super polite. with a great sense of humour.
Languages
Languages spoken
Afrikaans: Fluent
English: Fluent
Dutch: Fluent
Spanish: Intermediate
Zulu: IntermediateThis 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
Your own campervan or tent. I do have usable toilet and shower. Renovations are ongoing, when the house is habitable there will be better accomodation.
I am in the process of purchasing several caravans. I will buy most of the food for normal basic meals, but want the workaways to prepare it all and do washing up etc. Alcohol/ beverages are not included. Snacks are not included. If we go out to eat at a restaurant you are expected to pay for what you order. We do however take the workaways out to eat at a restaurant when we have had a good weeks work.
What else ...
We are 10 km from the nearest town.
Only 5 km from Aktio Airport. Nightlife is zero unless you have a car. There are no buses. We are not walking distance to town, but very close to the water. You will need your own wetsuit and sleeping bag!
If you are looking for adventure in the outdoors. This is for you.
A little more information
Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
Space for parking camper vans
We have established several sites on our property for people travelling in campervans. Due to the shortage in usable accomodation workaways in campervans are easier to host and we welcome them.
How many Workawayers can stay?
More than two
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She was always smiling and has a great sense of humour.
She worked hard and was always ready… read more
good laugh together especially with their son Joseph who is a really nice person.
Every days there were… read more
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She was always smiling and has a great sense of humour.
She worked hard and was always ready… read more
good laugh together especially with their son Joseph who is a really nice person.
Every days there were… read more
workaways we have ever had. She relished learning new skills and had boundless energy and enthusiasm. She has green fingers and can grow anything. She delighted in nurturing and growing plants and they thrived under her care. She loved to walk and cycle and explored the… read more
It is simply wonderful to be part of what is going on in their life for some time....
A young man riding across Europe alone on his bicycle earned my respect.
He worked hard , picked up surfing skills quickly and always helped with cleaning up.
We would welcome him back at any time and wish him well in his travels.
The work is engaging and Hyde is a great teacher and excellent communicator. The valley and local residents are lovely, and the surf is great!
Its hard to… read more
I cannot recommend them more highly. They stayed for 3 weeks and I wish they could have stayed longer. I… read more
I cannot recommend them more highly. They stayed for 3 weeks and I wish they could have stayed longer. I… read more
Phoebe was fun and chatty. We wish her all the best in her travels. It was great having her here.
The work was physically hard sometimes, but never too much.
The combination of… read more
She was a hard worker and pleasant person to have around.
She is definitely an adventurous traveller.
Always polite and courteous.
I hope to see her here again in the future.
She performed all her tasks well even on the physically demanding days.
Her surfing, egg catching and frisbee skills were definitely improving by the time she left.
I would recommend her to anyone and welcome her back in the future. Her… read more
His passion for surfing fitted in so well with ours.
He has multiple skills. But his work ethic and work attitude are his strongest attributes.
I cannot recommend him highly… read more
They enthusiastically set about turning the empty barn into a liveable space. Eva is very creative and quickly changed the barn into a cozy space. Her recommendation of a couch and chairs was a good one.
She is obviously very proficient at… read more
Hyde is an awesome person, good storyteller, surf guide and… read more
