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20 Mar 2024
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Description
We are a small privately own island off the coast of central Greece. For most of the year we run a small yoga retreat, as well as being a olive farm. We are completely off grid and pride ourselves at being a eco friendly establishment. During Spring (march/April) and Autumn (October/November) we look for workers whom can help with our olive farm.
For our retreat season, April to October, we are looking for couples, including friends only, who can do 5/6 week set dated slots . As well as serious applicants who are not afraid of a little hard work.
Types of help and learning opportunities
Help with Eco Projects
Gardening
DIY and building projects
Farmstay help
Help around the house
General Maintenance
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
We are a off grid location, on a private island, self sustaining, you would learn about off grid living, sustainability, customer care, running a successful yoga retreat.
Host offers payment in line with the minimum wage
This host offers accommodation and payment.
Host has indicated that they will pay at least the minimum hourly wage of their country for each hour worked and that accommodation will also be provided. They are asking for help with a business or business activity. Contact the host directly via the site messenger for more information and details about the wage provided. Any arrangements should be agreed in advance with your host.
Help
We are looking for two couples to work with us running our yoga retreat, you would be housekeeping. i.e. cleaning rooms, washing up after meal times, setting tables and general support where required.
We will be offering the greek minimum wage.
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
Accommodation
You would be provided with a newly built stone, self contained cottage, with two bedrooms with on suite bathrooms, self catered and amenities provided, including unlimited wifi.
What else ...
We are a private island, located in central Greece. Your time off can be spent swimming, snorkelling, reading, relaxing and walking the many beautiful paths of the island. We have kayaks and SUP boards to use too!
A little more information
Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
How many Workawayers can stay?
More than two
Hours expected
min hours 2- max hours 6
Host ref number: 868195848916
Feedback (10)
26 Apr 2023
Left by host for Workawayer (Ionara & Clayfson)
Ionia and Clayfson (Clay) were a pleasure and a joy to host. We asked them to do a large variety of work and they approached each task with dedication, care and efficiency. I could leave them to get on with whatever I asked, and would only need to do a final check, they always worked to their highest abilities, which is such an asset.
They are a… read more
They are a… read more
(Excellent
)
24 Apr 2023
Left by Workawayer (Ionara & Clayfson) for host
We stayed at Silver Island for a month and it was a fantastic experience. We were made very welcome by Lissa, Claire and Corner, everyone was welcoming, polite, kind and communicative. They made us feel very welcome.
Our activities were agricultural help, collecting wood, burning bushes cleaning and painting. And we had the opportunity to make a… read more
Our activities were agricultural help, collecting wood, burning bushes cleaning and painting. And we had the opportunity to make a… read more
8 Nov 2022
Left by host for Workawayer (Daniel)
Dan came to the island with his partner Grace. They originally were meant to stay for 5 weeks but ended up here for 3 months. And if it wasn’t for Bexit I would have wanted them to stay forever!
Dan always goes beyond what is asked of him. Fulfilling is duties to his absolute best.
He is very diligent, kind, great sense of humour and just a… read more
Dan always goes beyond what is asked of him. Fulfilling is duties to his absolute best.
He is very diligent, kind, great sense of humour and just a… read more
(Excellent
)
7 Nov 2022
Left by Workawayer (Daniel) for host
I can't thank Lissa and Corné enough for giving me such a great first Workaway experience. Me and my partner Grace stayed for 3 months, and from the first day we arrived we were warmly welcomed. Silver Island is a paradise to work and live on; our working hours were varied and fair, and in our spare time we were allowed to visit/use all of the… read more
7 Nov 2022
Left by Workawayer (Orsi & Zsófia) for host
We spent 5 weeks here on this beautiful island and it was a one in lifetime experience. We had the absolute best time there. We only worked for a few hours every day, and we had plenty of free time, when we could explore the hidden gems of the island. And there are plenty of them! We collected shells, visited the sea lion, went for a swim, laid in… read more
4 Nov 2022
Left by host for Workawayer (Orsi & Zsófia)
What can I say about these beautiful sisters. What an absolute joy it was to host, work with and get to know them.
We have already planned for them to join us again in 2023, so I guess that says it all....
You can not find two more lovely, kind, generous and hardworking people.
They are also amazing bakers... beware! ; )
I would highly… read more
We have already planned for them to join us again in 2023, so I guess that says it all....
You can not find two more lovely, kind, generous and hardworking people.
They are also amazing bakers... beware! ; )
I would highly… read more
(Excellent
)
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26 Apr 2023
Left by host for Workawayer (Ionara & Clayfson)
Ionia and Clayfson (Clay) were a pleasure and a joy to host. We asked them to do a large variety of work and they approached each task with dedication, care and efficiency. I could leave them to get on with whatever I asked, and would only need to do a final check, they always worked to their highest abilities, which is such an asset.
They are a… read more
They are a… read more
(Excellent
)
24 Apr 2023
Left by Workawayer (Ionara & Clayfson) for host
We stayed at Silver Island for a month and it was a fantastic experience. We were made very welcome by Lissa, Claire and Corner, everyone was welcoming, polite, kind and communicative. They made us feel very welcome.
Our activities were agricultural help, collecting wood, burning bushes cleaning and painting. And we had the opportunity to make a… read more
Our activities were agricultural help, collecting wood, burning bushes cleaning and painting. And we had the opportunity to make a… read more
8 Nov 2022
Left by host for Workawayer (Daniel)
Dan came to the island with his partner Grace. They originally were meant to stay for 5 weeks but ended up here for 3 months. And if it wasn’t for Bexit I would have wanted them to stay forever!
Dan always goes beyond what is asked of him. Fulfilling is duties to his absolute best.
He is very diligent, kind, great sense of humour and just a… read more
Dan always goes beyond what is asked of him. Fulfilling is duties to his absolute best.
He is very diligent, kind, great sense of humour and just a… read more
(Excellent
)
7 Nov 2022
Left by Workawayer (Daniel) for host
I can't thank Lissa and Corné enough for giving me such a great first Workaway experience. Me and my partner Grace stayed for 3 months, and from the first day we arrived we were warmly welcomed. Silver Island is a paradise to work and live on; our working hours were varied and fair, and in our spare time we were allowed to visit/use all of the… read more
7 Nov 2022
Left by Workawayer (Orsi & Zsófia) for host
We spent 5 weeks here on this beautiful island and it was a one in lifetime experience. We had the absolute best time there. We only worked for a few hours every day, and we had plenty of free time, when we could explore the hidden gems of the island. And there are plenty of them! We collected shells, visited the sea lion, went for a swim, laid in… read more
4 Nov 2022
Left by host for Workawayer (Orsi & Zsófia)
What can I say about these beautiful sisters. What an absolute joy it was to host, work with and get to know them.
We have already planned for them to join us again in 2023, so I guess that says it all....
You can not find two more lovely, kind, generous and hardworking people.
They are also amazing bakers... beware! ; )
I would highly… read more
We have already planned for them to join us again in 2023, so I guess that says it all....
You can not find two more lovely, kind, generous and hardworking people.
They are also amazing bakers... beware! ; )
I would highly… read more
(Excellent
)
7 Nov 2022
Left by Workawayer (Grace) for host
Three months on Silver Island and it still wasn’t long enough!
Lissa and Corne are the kindest people with the most beautiful family of pets. During our three months we learnt so much, from cleaning hacks, how to build a South African Braai, to the names of every insect on the island! They are a fascinating couple that have a lot of time for… read more
Lissa and Corne are the kindest people with the most beautiful family of pets. During our three months we learnt so much, from cleaning hacks, how to build a South African Braai, to the names of every insect on the island! They are a fascinating couple that have a lot of time for… read more
4 Nov 2022
Left by host for Workawayer (Grace)
Grace joined us with her partner Dan. They were meant to be with us working as our housekeeper for 5 weeks. We asked them to stay on for 3 months!
They are just wonderful, and I asked if I could adopt them more then once ; ) What can I say, they are the kindest, most diligent, gorgeous humans who put 110% in everything they do.
Grace would give… read more
They are just wonderful, and I asked if I could adopt them more then once ; ) What can I say, they are the kindest, most diligent, gorgeous humans who put 110% in everything they do.
Grace would give… read more
(Excellent
)
4 Nov 2022
Left by host for Workawayer (Rhian)
Rhian is extremely diligent, hardworking and was an amazing asset to our retreat staff and then a champion olive picker . She is very thoughtful, helpful and does not need direction after the first training has been done. It is hard to be able to trust people with all the small details that we implement on our retreats, but I knew that I could… read more
(Excellent
)
4 Nov 2022
Left by host for Workawayer (Eva & Lucca )
Eva and Lucca are fantastic, I absolutely loved having them here with us for 5 weeks do our housekeeping.
They are very fast learners, are happy to receive feedback if necessary. They are fun, funny, and bring a good energy to work. They too have a very mature outlook on life. They have already had a lot of work experiences which shows in their… read more
They are very fast learners, are happy to receive feedback if necessary. They are fun, funny, and bring a good energy to work. They too have a very mature outlook on life. They have already had a lot of work experiences which shows in their… read more
(Excellent
)
4 Nov 2022
Left by host for Workawayer (Henrietta)
Henriette is a such a lovely person, she is hard working, puts her all into the tasks at hand, and is extremely trustworthy.
We spent a lot of time together picking olives all day, she was almost more dedicated them me in making sure there was not one olive left behind. ; ) she has so much to offer any Workaway, and I know she will put all she has… read more
We spent a lot of time together picking olives all day, she was almost more dedicated them me in making sure there was not one olive left behind. ; ) she has so much to offer any Workaway, and I know she will put all she has… read more
(Excellent
)
4 Nov 2022
Left by host for Workawayer (Joshua Floyd & Emma Luise)
Emma and Joshua are lovely young people who are very open to learning, and will put every effort into what is asked of them.
They were here olive picking, in unseasonal heat, and I did not hear them complain, they just got on with it. Even so much as putting some extra hours in as they felt they hadn't picked enough that day. I really appreciated… read more
They were here olive picking, in unseasonal heat, and I did not hear them complain, they just got on with it. Even so much as putting some extra hours in as they felt they hadn't picked enough that day. I really appreciated… read more
(Excellent
)
4 Nov 2022
Left by Workawayer (Joshua Floyd & Emma Luise) for host
Our time with Lissa and Corne was wonderful.
Silver Island was our first workaway experience and we hit the jackpot right away. We couldn't have imagined anything better.
First of all, we want to say something about the work/assignments, which were more than appropriate. You never had the feeling that you were only there for the work, but it… read more
Silver Island was our first workaway experience and we hit the jackpot right away. We couldn't have imagined anything better.
First of all, we want to say something about the work/assignments, which were more than appropriate. You never had the feeling that you were only there for the work, but it… read more
4 Nov 2022
Left by host for Workawayer (Rich)
If Rich apply for any Workaway... just say YES! He is an absolute superstar. Always thinking ahead, never have to tell him twice, gets what needs to be done done, and to its highest quality. He take pride is all that he gets asked to do, whatever that maybe.
Rich is in a nutshell an absolute asset to any placement. And I would have kept him… read more
Rich is in a nutshell an absolute asset to any placement. And I would have kept him… read more
(Excellent
)
27 Oct 2022
Left by Workawayer (Rich) for host
This isn't just a Workaway, this is an opportunity to be part of something really special. Lissa and Corne, with the help of Katerina run a luxury retreat for their guests and at the same time allow you to become part of the small family feel team.
At all times it was clear the work that needed to be done, the hosts have been doing this for a… read more
At all times it was clear the work that needed to be done, the hosts have been doing this for a… read more
27 Jul 2022
Left by Workawayer (Sophia) for host
Lissa, Corne and Katerina run an absolutely beautiful retreat, with so much love, care, and attention to detail. This was such a special place to get to call home for 5 weeks. I enjoyed my time immensely, exploring the different coves of the island, swimming everyday, watching sunrises/sunsets, playing with all the adorable pets, and cooking… read more
27 Jul 2022
Left by host for Workawayer (Sophia)
Sophie was a lovely addition to our team. Very open in her communication skills, willing to learn and has a lot to offer.
Her support in the kitchen and wanting to learn about our food prep, cooking the team a meal, and always loving and caring for the many pets on the island was a caring presence on the island. She is fun and full of laughter… read more
Her support in the kitchen and wanting to learn about our food prep, cooking the team a meal, and always loving and caring for the many pets on the island was a caring presence on the island. She is fun and full of laughter… read more
(Excellent
)
27 Jul 2022
Left by Workawayer (Wojciech ) for host
From the beginning the communication was reliable. I took away a lot from their kitchen, not to mention the high housekeeping and maintenance standards. On my time off, I did a lot of swimming at their many locations around the island. The hosts took care of me with fabulous accommodations and access to food. I never felt neglected. Oh, and the… read more
27 Jul 2022
Left by host for Workawayer (Wojciech )
Wojciech was a wonderful addition to our team. He is very hard working, always open to feedback, and goes the extra mile to be helpful.
He has a very positive attitude, and in the 3 months he was with us never showed up to work without a smile and a can do approach. I never heard him complain. He is always wanting to learn, and be a part of every… read more
He has a very positive attitude, and in the 3 months he was with us never showed up to work without a smile and a can do approach. I never heard him complain. He is always wanting to learn, and be a part of every… read more
(Excellent
)
9 Mar 2022
Left by host for Workawayer (Ashley)
Ashley is wise beyond his years. He is always willing to learn, puts effort and energy into any task you put him too.
He is a great cook, and is very enthusiastic about food. We were very fortunate to have him share his skills with us on a number of occasions.
Ashley is funny and full of life, he would be a wonderful asset to any workaway.
He is a great cook, and is very enthusiastic about food. We were very fortunate to have him share his skills with us on a number of occasions.
Ashley is funny and full of life, he would be a wonderful asset to any workaway.
(Excellent
)
9 Mar 2022
Left by host for Workawayer (Marina & Joaquín)
These two wonderful people are just the best! Very laid back, but certainly not lazy, are happy to help whenever its needed, are hard working, kind and fun. They are very self sufficient, and are just a wonderful asset to any workaway.
I would highly recommend them!
I would highly recommend them!
(Excellent
)
9 Mar 2022
Left by host for Workawayer (Joana & Guilherme)
Joana and Guilherme are a lovely couple, willing to learn, help wherever necessary, and are very open to hearing feedback.
They are both quiet, mindful and were a pleasure to have work with us for 6 weeks.
I would highly recommend them for any Workaway.
They are both quiet, mindful and were a pleasure to have work with us for 6 weeks.
I would highly recommend them for any Workaway.
(Excellent
)
6 Aug 2019
Left by Workawayer (Tayla & Ali) for host
Silver Island is an absolute dream. We spent 5 weeks there and loved every minute. The island is beautiful and quiet, with stunning little beaches for snorkelling, paddle boarding and kayaking.
Lissa and Corne were amazing hosts, and Katerina was great to work with too. We knew exactly where and when we needed to be places and the work was very… read more
Lissa and Corne were amazing hosts, and Katerina was great to work with too. We knew exactly where and when we needed to be places and the work was very… read more
27 Jun 2019
Left by host for Workawayer (Kate & Tommi )
Tommi and Kate are a wonderful, mature, very capable couple, and are ready to help whenever necessary. I would not hesitate to recommend them both for your Workaway.
We loved having them here with us, and wish them both well on all their future adventures!
We loved having them here with us, and wish them both well on all their future adventures!
(Excellent
)
