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Description
Couples preferred,
A week to 14 days would be about right for us.
Ditch clearing, pruning and general all round garden clearing. Depending on weather possibly painting garden walls.
Many other projects may be attempted depending on skills of helpers.
(we work up to five hours per day and will discuss before you agree what is acceptable for both parties.
Accommodation provided in log cabin (click on our website link for more details about the log cabin), one double and one twin room .Area available for camper-vans/ camping weather depending of course.
In return for approx 5 hours with rest of day to explore the local beaches or just relax.
All meals provided.
Free WiFi available in main house and cabin.
Own transport is ideal, but many helpers in the past have been just on foot using public transport ( public transport locally isn’t brilliant)
We are situated about in a rural setting 5/6 km from nearest town and there is no shop in our small village. No night life to speak of, but plenty of olive groves, Greek dogs barking, the Ionian sea is about 6 km away (60 km of unspoiled beach to explore and enjoy) and there is a mountain behind us, so plenty of walking areas to explore. We love to hear about travelers experiences and both have a good sense of humour. Life is about getting the most out of any situation and having some fun too.
We look forward to hearing from you.
Types of help and learning opportunities
Gardening
DIY and building projects
General Maintenance
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
We welcome helpers who are happy to work up to 5 hours a day (dep on number of days worked) (negotiable) we can discuss what suits us both. in return for accommodation and meals. usually Saturday s and Sundays free(or we check the forcast and arrange to suit us both if you want to do sightseeing) to explore & do your own thing. Internet available. We live approx 20 mins walk from local town (Kyparissia) and local beaches another 10 mins walk, 5 mins walk to local taverna in village. Very quiet location with lots of beautiful walks. The Ionian sea is our view and behind the house is a small mountain. The area is full of olive trees, so lots of local farmers. Its a quiet location with no night life..so if you are seeking clubs etc then this location is not for you.
Help
Garden clearing, pruning, painting, fencing, general outside help.
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
German: Beginner
Greek: Beginner
Accommodation
camping space available & space for motor-home
Double and twin room available in log cabin ( during summer months this is rented out to tourists but we only have helpers off season)
A little more information
Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
Space for parking camper vans
Accommodation is provided in our log cabin ( usually let out to tourists during the summer) But we can accommodate campers to park on flat ground and have access to water/sewage etc when needed.
How many Workawayers can stay?
More than two
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We met them while we were house-sitting in the neighborhood on another Workaway, and after a few chats, we offered to help them with the olive harvest in their garden. We worked altogether during 2 days, it was an amazing… read more
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The tasks they completed were so many …garden clearing, pruning and generally tidying of many areas in the garden. These tasks would of taken us days, but they ploughed through them… read more
We lived in a… read more
Clearing a very tangled mess of a… read more
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We met them while we were house-sitting in the neighborhood on another Workaway, and after a few chats, we offered to help them with the olive harvest in their garden. We worked altogether during 2 days, it was an amazing… read more
The work… read more
The tasks they completed were so many …garden clearing, pruning and generally tidying of many areas in the garden. These tasks would of taken us days, but they ploughed through them… read more
We lived in a… read more
Clearing a very tangled mess of a… read more
Both were fluent in English, polite, interesting and very companionable
We would have them back anytime.
Their work ethic is excellent and we… read more
Tasks completed were a mixture of garden clearing, tree pruning (including over 40 olive trees) and wood stacking, land clearing to create a… read more
We spent beautiful evenings with stimulating conversations about our lives… read more
we would welcome them back to us any… read more
They are a very thoughtful and hard working couple. We enjoyed their company and thought they were great fun to have around. We would recommend them as helpers… read more
The first week we managed to achieve plenty of jobs such as : weeding, painting, putting up above ground swimming pool and soil shiffting.
During the second week less was achieved, but maybe this was down to Yasmins very unfortunate hayfever bout which… read more
Eamon
Good luck… read more
The main job whilst with us was a mamoth task of concreting the driveway, setting up the forms for the concrete and putting in the… read more
We enjoyed their company and chatted about their travels. we recommend them for other hosts.
