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A man stands beside an orange wood chipper, wearing a white t-shirt, gray pants, and a tan hat, with a pile of debris and trees in the background.
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The image depicts a man and woman working in a garden, digging with shovels and a rototiller in the background, surrounded by trees and a greenhouse.
The image depicts a woman standing in an olive grove, surrounded by trees and a large tarpaulin, with a serene and natural atmosphere.
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The image depicts a woman tending to a fire in a grassy area, surrounded by trees and debris, with a pile of branches in the foreground.
The image depicts a group of newly hatched chicks nestled among eggs in a gray and white plastic container. The chicks are pale yellow with fluffy feathers.

A unique insight into the rural lifestyle in Zacharo, Greece

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  • Description

    Description

    Charles, Ellie and 16 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 600 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, geese, 4 dogs and many cats.

  • Types of help and learning opportunities

    Types of help and learning opportunities

    Help with Eco Projects
    Gardening
    DIY and building projects
    Animal Care
    Farmstay help
    General Maintenance
  • Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

    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-help ) We mostly have only Greek friends so they can learn about the Greek way of life.

  • Projects involving children

    Projects involving children

    This project could involve children. For more information see our guidelines and tips here.

  • Help

    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

    Accommodation

    You will be living in a 3 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 ...

    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.

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    A little more information

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    • Limited internet access

      Limited internet access

    • We have pets

    • We are smokers

    • Can host families

  • Space for parking camper vans

    Space for parking camper vans

    This host can provide space for campervans.

  • How many Workawayers can stay?

    How many Workawayers can stay?

    More than two

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    My animals / pets

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The image shows a family of three posing for a selfie on a beach, with the ocean and sky visible behind them.
The image depicts a serene ocean scene with two kayakers and a paddleboarder, set against a backdrop of a blue sky with white clouds and distant mountains.
A man stands beside an orange wood chipper, wearing a white t-shirt, gray pants, and a tan hat, with a pile of debris and trees in the background.
The image depicts three turkeys standing in a row, facing left, with their distinctive red heads and iridescent feathers on display in a natural outdoor setting.
The image depicts three individuals standing in a yard, surrounded by various items, including a large metal bucket, a wooden structure, and a propane tank.
The image depicts a man and woman working in a garden, digging with shovels and a rototiller in the background, surrounded by trees and a greenhouse.
The image depicts a woman standing in an olive grove, surrounded by trees and a large tarpaulin, with a serene and natural atmosphere.
The image depicts a plate of raw sausages on a tiled table, with the sausages arranged in a pile and the plate bearing handwritten text.
The image depicts two turkeys in a field, with one facing forward and the other turned to the left. The turkeys have black feathers and red heads.
The image depicts a diverse group of animals, including chickens, sheep, and goats, congregating in a yard or pen, surrounded by trees and various objects.
The image depicts a woman tending to a fire in a grassy area, surrounded by trees and debris, with a pile of branches in the foreground.
The image depicts a group of newly hatched chicks nestled among eggs in a gray and white plastic container. The chicks are pale yellow with fluffy feathers.

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