This was certainly different than any place we've ever stayed. It has character, history, and we made friends. We had three family members (wife and I in one room, my brother in another) in the 500 year old stone farmhouse for 3 nights. We did have to share an external bathroom and there was some heat to deal with in a rural accommodation, but we would stay here again without a doubt. We loved George, Elaina and their family, especially Visali (sp?) who take good care of us. We took a cooking lesson and a dancing lesson, ate dinner here with fantastic homemade wine and food, and even attended a festival just up the street in the village. When we got to the festival, the Visali insisted we come to their table like we were old friends... and we were.

I was made to feel completely welcomed by George and Eleni. I learnt so much about Ikarian wisdom and cooking. I will definitely be back! Highly recommended!!!

We had a wonderful life experience George and Eleni are wonderful hosts. I would recommend the stay at the farm for everyone who wants to eat good healthy food and drink good organic wine which is made on the farm

Wir waren mit der ganzen Familie (9 Personen) auf dem Weingut und Bio Bauernhof von George und Eleni. Wir haben dort den 80. Geburtstag meiner Mutter gefeiert, da sie ein großer Griechenland Fan ist und von der Insel einen guten Bericht im Fernsehen gesehen hatte. Unsere Zimmer in den liebevoll restaurierten alten Häusern waren urig und einzigartig. Der Blick über die Weinberge hin zum Meer war toll.Überall blühte es und die reifen Zitronen und Orangen hingen an den Bäumen. Wir haben jeden Tag das Frühstück und das Abendbrot zusammen mit der Familie von George und anderen Gästen genossen. Die Teemischung wurde morgens frisch gepflückt und abends gab es Kostproben von Georges Wein. Fast das gesamte Essen wurde von Eleni selbst frisch zubereitet und war immer sehr lecker. Kurz gesagt unser Urlaub war ein einzigartiges Erlebnis und dank George und Eleni ein Urlaub bei Freunden.

Chez Eleni et Giorgio , vous aurez la satisfaction de vivre dans une grande ferme bio, qui inclue tous les critères indispensables pour une vie socialement et écologiquement compatible.Le lieu est idéalement situé sur les hauteurs du village de Pigi, avec une vue magnifique sur la mer et coucher de soleil. Les chambres sont simples et confortables, la literie impeccable. Mais plus encore, il règne dans cette grande propriété viticole, une harmonie propice à de grandes tablées qui rassemblent la plupart des vacanciers venus du monde entier pour savourer la cuisine icarienne , absolument délicieuse d’Eleni dont les talents de cuisinière, traversent les frontières puisqu’elle donne des cours de cuisine dans de nombreux pays. Toute sa gastronomie est faite à partir des produits de leur jardin ainsi que le vin. Nous y avons été très heureux, et cela vaut la peine d’y séjourner plusieurs jours. Giorgio est un hôte très présent toujours disponible pour décrire son île et son travail sans oublier la charmante Ilyena.

Enchanting place run by George and Eleni,two very special people that dedicate their life to promoting traditional Ikarian cooking, the healthy lifestyle of their beloved island of Ikaria and eco farming. Guests become part of the family and enjoy the best food, interesting coversation and if they want, the social activities that take place in the neighbourhood. A wonderful experience.

George and Eleni have created a beautiful guest experience at their home, a 500-year-old stone complex of buildings in which they live and operate their organic winery and farm. They have maintained the rustic charm, while fitting the rooms with electricity, modern plumbing, and Wi-Fi. For our visit, they welcomed us warmly and helped us live the Ikarian lifestyle. Their evening meal begins sometime after sundown (about 9:30 PM since it was early June), since that is when farmers stop working. Dinners during our stay often lasted until after midnight, with extended conversations, and singularly delicious Ikarian food and wine from their farm. Breakfast for us began between 9 and 10 AM. This included Eleni’s whole wheat sourdough bread baked daily in her wood oven, sour cherry preserves, feta cheese, a dynamite dark chocolate spread, and more. George and Eleni are both natural scientists and artists of their farm and winery, and Eleni a culinary wizard. We highly recommend a cooking class with Eleni. There are many opportunities for hiking and swimming, and there are other villages to see. Ikaria itself is notable for its rural, mountainous beauty, where fruits, herbs, and a hundred edible greens grow wild and are there for the picking. While this is all outstanding, the highlight of the trip was the experience of being at a working farm and winery with such generous, engaging, and kind hosts. They embody the lifestyle of Ikaria, now widely known as one of the five Blue Zones, where people live significantly longer than average, and with less age-related disability. The lifestyle involves a largely-plant-based diet, following the rhythms of nature and the body, moderate and regular physical activity as part of their daily life, deep social connections, and taking time for enjoyment of life itself. To have approximated this life for a week has been an inspiring gift.

We wanted to get a taste of the real Ikaria life style of real people, not just a tourest event. It was more than we hoped for with some of the best food we have ever tasted made by our host Eleni, probably the best cook on the island. Our other host , George taught us a lot about the local , history, culture and about his Wonderfull wine and olives. They both told us many things about this Island of Longevity. We hope to visit agin.

Nous avons passé 5 jours de rêve, choyés par Eleni et Giorgos ! Le cadre est magnifique, la cuisine délicieuse et les vins excellents ! Une adresse précieuse, nous reviendrons !