🌿Off-Grid Experience at Eco Permaculture Olive Farm & Homestead

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The experience

Come and immerse yourself in a truly unique lifestyle on a remote, abandoned village homestead in Cyprus. Here, there are no local services or transport within walking distance — it’s a place to disconnect from the rush of modern life and reconnect with nature. 🌍✨

We live completely off-grid, growing our own food using the Hugelkultur method, building creatively with salvaged materials, and living sustainably with minimal costs.

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What you offer

15 hours of help per week

Building & Repairing: Help with a wide range of repairs or building.

Farming: Plant crops, sow seeds and help in outside tasks.

Gardening: Help grow plants and cultivate gardens

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What you get

2 days off per week

Private Room: You will have a bed in a private room. In other words, a room just for you.

Permaculture Course: Take part in our Permaculture course for free.

Basic Internet Access: Basic speed internet for you to work remotely

Dedicated Workspace: Specific space for you to work remotely

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Requirements

Fluent English or Intermediate Greek

Between 20 and 60 years old

Welcomes solo volunteers, couples, and partners of volunteers

Travel insurance

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What's not included

Flights, Travel Insurance, Internal Transportation and Visa

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Program Details

Our goal is to share this way of life with others who are curious about self-sufficiency and eco-living.

⚠️ Volunteers must arrange their own transport to apply.
🚭 Smoking and vaping are strictly not allowed.

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Activities & Shift

Depending on the season, volunteers may support us with:

🌳 Gardening projects (planting, watering, pruning)
🌿 Olive picking and tree care
🛠️ Eco-building projects (using natural and salvaged materials)

We ask for just 3 hours of help per day, usually in the morning when it’s cooler — leaving you the rest of the day free to explore Cyprus. Your free time can be as social or as quiet as you like: join us in our chill-out area with stunning views, or simply relax in nature.


Seasonal farm work & eco-builds

Learn how to grow food in hot climates ☀️
Gain hands-on experience in off-grid living & permaculture
No previous experience required — just a positive attitude and willingness to learn!

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Rules

🚭 No smoking or vaping anywhere on the property.
🔥 Fire safety: no barbecues, candles, or similar (we’re in a high fire-risk zone).
🐐 Always close the gates — roaming goats love our produce!
📹 By volunteering here, you agree that you may appear in our YouTube channel (which shares volunteering experiences). You’re also welcome to film, as long as you credit our links.
🚁 If using drones, please ask first — we are close to a military base and can advise safe areas.
⚠️ Volunteers must arrange their own transport to apply.