Welcome to Dio Pigadia

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Nectar Rental Cottages

Book your holidays in our rental cottages next to our sustainable farm! Relax in nature, enjoy the Mediterranean lifestyle, try our organic vegetables, homemade products, and olive oil. Nectar is ideal for those who love exploration and are looking for a family atmosphere on their holidays.

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The Jasmin House

6 people

2 floors

2 bathrooms

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The Lilac House

5 people

2 floors

3 bedrooms

Yucca

The Yucca House

2 people

1 floor

1 bedroom

By renting our cottages, you support our NGO and the environment!


Get Involved-Volunteer

The mission of the ‘Dio Pigadia’ Permaculture Project is to foster a symbiotic relationship between humans and nature. 🌍

Feel the need for change? Want to learn about permaculture? Want to live an alternative experience you will never forget? Join our community!


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What is Dio Pigadia?

Dio Pigadia is a non-profit eco-farm/eco-village established in 2018 in southern Greece, inspired by the philosophy of permaculture.

Many think that permaculture is a type of agriculture. It goes much beyond this: it is about finding a sustainable way of living, a more balanced cooperation between humans and nature.

Considering today’s systematic destruction of so-called “resources”, it is necessary to explore alternative lifestyles more respectful of nature.

The first step is aiming at being as autonomous as we can from the destructive system so we can live more harmoniously with nature.

The way humanity today produces/consumes food is significant. Industrial production of meat and intensive agriculture leads to huge environmental issues and low quality -if not toxic- products – disconnected from the natural world.


What is our goal?

At Dio Pigadia we seek to regenerate the soil destroyed by conventional agriculture. The soil is the base of the ecosystem and deserves care. Biodiversity in the soil is necessary for quality food production – it translates into healthy plants which produces healthy people.

Unfortunately, it is not only the soil that is in need of healing, we also need to regenerate the human substrate, the connection between people.

Dio Pigadia is an experimental space for people with a common dream for a better future, where we learn how to live and work together. We exchange knowledge. We think and fight for an alternative.

We want to dream, laugh, work, and hope together!

You could come as a guest on your vacations or get involved and participate in our activities in a variety of ways.

Disconnect from the stress and pollution, from the noise and the disillusions, and come regenerate yourself with positive energy!

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Interested in supporting us? Become a member of Dio Pigadia and join our sustainable family to unlock many benefits. Or make a one-off donation to help our permaculture farm!

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Our Products

Our Animals

Large Pan Focaccia

Louise’s farm focaccia

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Lemon Cake Recipe

Louise’s lemon cake

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feta peppers tart

Dio’s whole grain tart with peppers, yogurt & cheese

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Our Lovely Peppers and how to eat them

Dio’s stuffed peppers with feta cheese grilled in the oven

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imam

Dio’s Imam Biyaldi

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Homemade Vegetable Dumplings

Dumplings in the Dio

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jar sterilization

Annabelle’s food preservation and sterilization methods

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Sauerkraut DuckDuckGo

Alsacienne sauerkraut

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lentils-salad

Marion’s lentil salad

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Zucchini Brownies

Lucie’s zucchini brownies

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What others think about us

  • Avatar Alyson Coles ★★★★★ 2 months ago
    I stayed at Dio Pagadia for a month as an active volunteer over the olive harvest. It was such a special learning experience, it really helped me to learn … More about myself and opened my eyes to community living. A huge family made from people of the universe 💞 The animals are super cute too and I especially loved skordo and Vouno the donkey. I'm very sad to be leaving now, and miss the farm and the people so much. We share not only meals, but goals, values and connection. If you want an unforgettable, valuable experience then don't hesitate to give Dio Pagadia a visit!
  • Avatar We learn as we wander ★★★★★ a year ago
    My daughter and I only wanted to visit Dio Pigadia for one afternoon but we ended up staying three weeks. It was a truly great experience for us and we … More both enjoyed taking care of the animals, gardens and veggies on the farm and fell in love with this little paradise. We ate daily together with the other volunteers amazing fresh meals with very tasty vegetables from the garden, helped out at a beach clean up event and even went sailing together.
    Saying goodbye was a hard one here but we both know for sure we want to come back, so it's only bye for now and thank you for everything Jules.
    Lia, Jenny and Tito
  • Avatar Foteini Vervelidou ★★★★★ 2 weeks ago
    What can I say…how to put into word what being with you all has been for me…At various moments I had to pinch myself to convince me I am not dreaming…Surrounded … More by such natural beauty, walking among the olive and orange trees, cuddling with the dogs and cats who add to the serenity and the magic of this place and this community. A community with a clear vision of how life on Earth can be like when we tune into ourselves and realize what feeds our souls. I leave recharged by spending my day in the sunlight, working with my hands and living in community. I leave inspired by the amazing people I had the chance to get to know here. And more importantly I leave hopeful that a better future is not only possible, but it is already being built and offered to the ones who care to choose it.
  • Avatar Soizic Brun ★★★★★ 11 months ago
    Amazing place where you can explore sustainable practices including composting, mulching, wood work, lacto-fermentation, low-technologies... in an interacting … More community. Jules is very willing to share his knowledge with you and explore shared governance. Don't miss this opportunity to live an off-grid experience.
  • Avatar Monica Vargas ★★★★★ 8 months ago
    Fantastic place and lovely community, it is really nice to have had the experience to join it for a bit and be I touch with nature, organic food and beautiful … More people. cannot recommend it enough :)
  • Avatar Laura H ★★★★★ 2 months ago
    Dio Pigada is a very special place. I spent 8 weeks there during the olive harvest season which is special in itself because the farm works differently, … More there is an olive harvest schedule and there were way more volunteers than usually live at the farm. I really enjoyed the harvesting which is not the easiest work but really satisfiying. Every volunteer also harvested only for 3-5 hours/3 times a week. Apart from the harvesting we were able to work at the house extension and help with other tasks around the farm. There were two meals shared every day and everybody could take care of their own breakfast. I really appreciated the weekly feedback meetings where we would share how our week has been and how farm and community life could possibly improve. Every person could share their thoughts and the feedback was treated with much respect. I really loved my time there and already miss it. I loved the community life, forming connections, being confronted with new ideas and perspectives, taking part in great workshops and presentations, singing, dancing, playing games, going on trips, watching the stars and so much more! Thank you for everything! I will definitely come back.