Organic olive grove, fig grove, and vine yard
Peloponnese
About Us
We are a family of organic farmers based in Trikorfo, Messinia, right next to the archaeological site of Ancient Messene. On our farms we cultivate olive trees for bio extra virgin olive oil and Kalamata table olives, as well as figs and vineyards.
We value community, sharing and respect for nature. As vegetarians ourselves, we especially appreciate volunteers who also follow a vegetarian lifestyle.
Type of Help
Olive harvesting (October - January, depending on the weather) - our main seasonal activity. While partly mechanized, it still requires many helping hands.
Seasonal farm work - caring for olive trees, vineyards and fig trees, with fig harvesting taking place in the summer.
Processing and packaging - assisting in our small-scale workshop where we process and package our own products.
Volunteer Qualities
We welcome people who:
• Have skills or experience in farming or practical tasks
• Enjoy teamwork and community living
• Love nature and working outdoors
• Are open to learning and sharing experiences
Accommodation
We provide very good living conditions in an indepedent, fully equipped house. Volunteers are encouraged to take part in preparing their own meals, especially dinner. We would highly appreciate this arrangement.
Work Schedule
Farm work takes place throughout the year, but the busiest period is autumn and winter. During the olive harvest, the working day is regularly longer. In such cases, we agree on a fair and mutually beneficial arrangement for the extra hours.
We also kindly ask that during the olive harvest season, volunteers stay for a minimum of two to four weeks rather than just a few days. This helps reduce frequent turnover and allows us to avoid repeated training for new arrivals, ensuring a smoother and more efficient experience for both sides.
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Learning opportunities
Fruit or nut farming
Viticulture
Vegetable or fruit preservation
Methods or systems
Biological pest control
Holistic management
Host type
Production farm
Certified organic
10
Hectares
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24.7
Acres
GIORGOS-SPIRIDOULA
Member since 2025
Languages spoken:
English, Greek
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Response rate: 100%
Response time: typically within 2 days
Peloponnese
Sterna and Messini bus station or Kalamata airport
Reviews
Ellen
Germany
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November 2025
Thank you so much for everything! I had an amazing stay with Stavors, Giorgios and Spiridoula. You are very kind and amazing people who are there for you. You welcomed me with open arms and I learned a lot not only about olive harvesting:) I would really recommend a stay. See you again!!
Reply from GIORGOS-SPIRIDOULA
See you again Ellen!!
