A unique insight into the lifestyle of rural Greece.

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Charles, Ellie and 11 year old Alexandra (Lexi)An English family live on an olive farm on the edge of the Ionian Sea in the Western Peloponnese, 20km west of Ancient Olympia. We have 400 olive trees, which produce approximately 2 tons of olive oil annually. We also produce a large amount of our own food from an extensive vegetable garden. Animals include chickens,,turkeys,sheep,pigs, 4 dogs and many cats.
Types of help and learning opportunities
Gardening
DIY and building projects
General Maintenance
Farmstay help
Help with Eco Projects
Animal Care
Projects involving children
This project could involve children. For more information see our guidelines and tips here.
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
Our visitors could learn about animal husbandry and gardening among many other projects we always have on the go ( cider-making, wood-working ) We mostly have only Greek friends so they can learn about the Greek way of life.
Help
We are looking for help with the olive harvest, from roughly mid-November through until Christmas.
After Christmas is the time for general maintenance, cleaning land, rebuilding terraces etc. In return for your exertions, we hope to offer you a unique insight into the lifestyle of rural Greece, the traditional methods of olive husbandry, and especially the food, wine and culture of the Peloponnese.We are sorry to say that we would prefer that you were not vegan or vegetarian (during the olive harvest it is hard to cater for different diets)
Languages spoken
Greek: Fluent
English: Fluent
Accommodation
You will be living in a 2 bedroom wooden cabin just 50m from the main house. All meals will be eaten at the house, but you will have your own space should you need it.
What else ...
On the weekends we are happy to take you to see some sights such as Ancient Olympia. We have paddleboards and a beautiful lake nearby, happy to take you out.
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
No more than 5 hours, 5 days a week(more hours for the olive harvest 8.30-5.00 with a long lunch)

Photos

Ellie preparing Christmas lunch!

Much digging with Edu and Ana

The olive harvest

Olive smoked bacon.

Home-made sausages.

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Ellie planting up the wicking beds.

Tired Mum and her 10 piglets.

Some of our livestock.

Burning the olive branches after the harvest, most years we chip them

Charlie and Lexi making a rocket stove.

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22/02/2021

Left by host for Workawayer (Simon & Emy)

Simon and Emy are real gems of volunteers, warm-hearted, full of life and always smiling. From the moment they arrived they fitted into our family and work life with ease.
Any job we threw at them they did efficiently and worked on their own initiative which is a fabulous thing especially whilst harvesting many tons of olives!
We miss them… read more

(Excellent )

09/02/2021

Left by Workawayer (Simon & Emy) for host

Ellie and Charlie were our first Workaway and an excellent experience for us.

The communication beforehand was super easy and friendly. With Greece going into the Corona Lockdown, we could even arrive a little early. Charlie, Ellie and their daughter Lexi greeted us warmly and we felt at home on their beautiful farm from day one.

We stayed in a… read more

(Excellent )

20/12/2019

Left by host for Workawayer (Arine)

Arine was a joy to host, from the moment she entered our home she helped with what ever she saw needed doing and that was especially true during the olive harvest where she jumped in on what ever needed doing and was very organized.
The olive harvest involves much hard work and long days which Arine did with a smile throughout. She took all the… read more

(Excellent )

15/12/2019

Left by Workawayer (Arine) for host

I spent about a month and a half at Charles & Ellie (&Lexi). They were absolutely incredible hosts, I couldn't have dreamed better for my first Workaway experience.
The olive harvest was very physical and very demanding (the days off depend on the weather) but it was a pure joy to work with them and helping them for their farm. With them, the… read more

(Excellent )

20/12/2019

Left by host for Workawayer (Robert)

Rob has stayed with us for nearly 2 months and has fitted into our family perfectly.He was here mainly for our olive harvest but also other farm work either side of the harvest and he has proved himself a very hard worker who tackles any job with enthusiasm. Rob is quiet and polite and we were very fortunate to have him here, we miss him greatly… read more

(Excellent )

19/12/2019

Left by Workawayer (Robert) for host

Charles,Ellie&Lexi

My first WorkAway couldn’t have been more perfect than spending my time with Charles,Ellie&Lexi. I was lucky enough to be part of their family for almost 2 months. I had the opportunity to take part with their olive harvest, which was an amazing experience and new skill to have learnt. The lovely family truly are the most… read more

(Excellent )

30/03/2013

Left by host for Workawayer (pete & jess)

If this couple ask to stay take them without hesitation.Pete and Jess are brilliant! We read previous reviews which made the reference to the fact that they used all jobs as a work out. It is not a joke they will take on the hardest jobs with a big smile. They worked like troopers - we had them digging most days and they loved it!

Pete and… read more

(Excellent )

26/03/2013

Left by Workawayer (pete & jess) for host

Charles, Ellie and Lexie... What can we say, you were great hosts and we had the most amazing stay with you guys! As soon as we arrived they made us feel right at home and it was a pleasure working along side them on their beautiful olive farm! We always did the work as a team which made it enjoyable and the time seemed to fly by which was great… read more

(Excellent )

22/02/2013

Left by Workawayer (eduardo) for host

being our first experience with workaway we couldn't be more lucky. from the very first moment we felt better than at home, charles elli and of course lexi treated us like we couldn't imagine, that experience was far from volunteering, thanks for letting us learn so many things from you, thanks as well for the way you shared everything with us and… read more

(Excellent )

14/02/2013

Left by host for Workawayer (eduardo)

Brilliant, brilliant, brilliant! One of the best volunteer experiences we've had in 4 years. This Galician couple were very positive and eager to do all the jobs we could throw at them. Digging, planting, more digging, stacking tons of logs,'processing' chickens, pruning, filling the car and trailer with tons of compost and digging up tree roots,… read more

(Excellent )

29/01/2013

Left by Workawayer (John & Meggan) for host

Ellie and Charles were great hosts! Within a day or two we felt like we were part of the family. Their daughter Lexi is an absolute gem and will be your friend within minutes. They were happy to teach us knew skills and were usually working along side us, which was really nice. They are full of good knowledge and tips on how to start your own… read more

(Excellent )

28/01/2013

Left by host for Workawayer (John & Meggan)

John and meggan from the moment they turned up slotted into our family and work life beautifully. They helped with cooking,cleaning and whatever they saw that needed doing.We could easily leave them alone to do any jobs we asked of them. You could not wish for better helpers. Snap them up if they ask to visit.

(Excellent )

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