Greetings,

Yes, organic farming “holidays” or volunteerships are not for everyone…that’s true. But there are dozens of options out there now to visit farms, work a little or a lot with local farmers. The experience can be extremely enriching…we’re talking major cultural immersion here. And when you are in the fields you can learn so much about your local hosts…the people, the country, the festivals revolving around the harvest and cuisine. That’s more than you’ll see from the Hilton lobby in Athens or Paris.

Besides that, you are directly helping local communities…not necessarily by picking a few grapes…but by being there and supporting their own hard work.

So I hope you won’t rule out visiting organic farms just because this WWOOF program was too rigorous for a particular volunteer. Clearly, many others have enjoyed such experiences or WWOOF would not be so well-known today. Just google “organic holidays” or agritourism and see the diverse options out there.

Best regards,
Nikki Rose
Founder & Director of Crete’s Culinary Sanctuaries
Eco-Agritourism Programs

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