Ya sas!
The calendar is open again!
We are looking for wwoofers with some horse experience. Someone who can spend time with our two horses. They’re calm but a bit stubborn, and after a very relaxed winter, they need regular walking and time being led to get back into routine.
Please message us if interested.
We are thinking if you alone spend like 2 hours a day with the horses. And 2-4 hours a day with us pruning olivetrees and some other tasks.
Hugs
Manos and Marina
About us:
We are a family of four who produce our own olive oil & olive products in the south of Crete (Heraklion prefecture). We live in a mountain village, 50 minutes away from Heraklion city and 20 minutes from the nearest beaches.
We will teach about the procedures regarding olive harvesting as well as olive oil production. Our days will be spent in our olive groves, which are placed in different locations and with beautiful scenery close to the beach, as well as in the high mountains.
The days of harvesting will be spent in the olive fields together with the family. The preparations will have been made the day before. We will start together in the morning, and there we will have picnics around 10 and 13 o'clock on the field. Marina has been preparing both of the meals we eat outdoors. Breakfast and dinner, we eat at home.
If the weather is rainy, we will take a day off.
No experience is needed for olive harvesting.
The climate in the south of Crete in the winter is 10 °C to 20 °C. Mostly sunny, with some clouds. Hardly ever snows.
Since our farms are on different altitudes from sea level to 600 m above sea level, it's good to come prepared. Take with you your hiking boots, a windproof jacket, and a selection of both long and short-sleeved shirts. Generally, bring along clothes that can be worn in harsh environments.
Our family owns two horses and loves bareback riding. Marina likes hiking, and Manos is the coach of the local football team. We have 6 cats, but not indoors.
The location is splendid for exploring the wild side of Crete with beautiful scenery and plenty of hiking trails. South Crete is known for its unmatched pristine beaches. There is a football field in the area where you can go jogging, play football, and other sports. There are some cafes and tavernas in the village where the locals frequently watch football games.
The Wwoofers will have a guestroom 16 m2 (double bed), and 1 sleeping room 14 m2 (single bed) with a balcony in our villa.
The Wi-Fi connection is good, both outdoors and in the village.
We will pick you up and drop you off at the airport in Heraklion.
During the winter, there are only flights through Athens to international airports.
We welcome you! :)
Read more
Learning opportunities
Fruit or nut farming
Vegetable or fruit preservation
Methods or systems
Biodynamic agriculture
No-till farming
Permaculture
Host type
Production farm
Certified organic
10
Hectares
|
24.7
Acres
