Welcome to Nectar information🌻

What to know before you come

Location: Nectar Cottages are located 15 minutes from Pylos (Pilos) and Methoni (Modon). They are a 50-minute drive from Kalamata Airport or a 3-hour drive from Athens Airport.

The cottages are accessible via a dirt track, which is safe to drive on slowly. Follow the signs for Nectar Cottages along the path, not Google Maps. Turn off the main road at this location and you will find Nectar Cottages.

On the map below you want to follow the purple route to the Nectar Rental Cottages

Arrival Instructions:

Arrival Time: Arrivals from 15:00-20:00. Let us know about the time of your arrival so we can welcome you and arrange a farm tour if you’re interested (Vaso: +306958471123).
Parking: There is a parking space just outside of the gate (on the left side) and outside the Jasmine House.

House Rules:

🐶Please DO NOT FEED the cats and dogs. Don't worry we feed them well. 

💦Be conscious of your water use in the dry months (May-October).

🚿To take a shower: 
1. Turn on the water heater for 15-20 min 
2. TURN OFF the water heater ALWAYS before showering for safety reasons and to save energy ! 

(-The Jasmine fuse box is next to the stairs. -The Lilac fuse box is in the hallway on the right, just before the kitchen. -The Yucca box is to the left when you come in, by the front door.)

⚡Please be mindful of your energy use. 
Remember to turn off the lights when not in use.

🚮Don't throw paper in the toilet! Please use the toilet bin.

🧼We strongly recommend using biodegradable soaps and toothpaste. You can find them in our Shop.
Contact us for availability. Our garden will thank you!

🌱Please collect your organic waste, such as food scraps and empty them in the compost bin behind the SHOP. Our chickens will be grateful!

🔥Please don't throw cigarette butts on the ground and avoid using barbeques due to the fire risk.

Departure instructions:

Departure time: 9:00 – 10:00 a.m.
Please turn off the light and the water heater switch.
Before you leave, please get in touch with us to arrange the collection of the house key.

Welcome to Nectar | Information Pack

If you're planning your stay in our rental cottages or have just arrived, please check out our Nectar Information Pack!

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What others think about us

Alyson Coles ★★★★★ a week 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!
Monica Vargas ★★★★★ 5 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 :)
Laura H ★★★★★ in the last week
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.
Soizic Brun ★★★★★ 9 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.
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
DELFINOS DELFINAKOS ★★★★★ a month ago
The Two Wells is a farm with happy and friendly people who welcome you from the beginning and make you feel welcome and comfortable.
They give you the … More space and time to discover your potential and to handle tools that you are using for the first time in your life, doing activities together in nature without rushing and living with all the farm animals around you.
A unique experience for all ages.
For me personally, what I feel is a big family with people from all over the planet.
Yasmeen Ishaq ★★★★★ 5 months ago
What a breath of fresh air! Fantastic community effort and the host, Jules has done amazing work in regenerative permaculture work, super cute friendly … More animals, dogs, cat, pony and even a donkey. The love and care is evident. Tiny little shop with yummy goodies and super cool accommodation for a real feel of a getaway. Off beaten track. I will be back! Well done Dio Pigadia team
Jessie van Hattum ★★★★★ 6 months ago
What a great place! We came across Dio Pegidda online and Jules took all the time to show us around and answer our questions. It’s a community based ecological … More farm that really takes care of the land. We visited more projects in and around Greece and at Dio Peggida they realized a lot in just 6 years. Thanks Jules for the inspiring afternoon and we’re curious to return in a couple of years to see the progress!
Marjal Sykora ★★★★★ a year ago
Dio Pigadia is a very beautiful place between olive trees. The month we was there was the best time of our trip through Greece and south europe. Jules … More is very friendly and he work at this project with all his possibilities and love. Also it was nice to known all the nice people and this way of life. I can tell recommend to go to this place and this people and see how life can work in a good way.
Thanks for this experience Jules
P. S. you should try the comfortable compost toilet ;) it's perfect.
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A Google User ★★★★★ 6 months ago
I spent 3 days as volunteer at Dio Pigadia and it was a memorable experience! It’s amazing how the community runs the farm, educate the newcomers and are … More able to sustain the landscape and all its beauty products in such a nurturing way. The people on the farm are super warm and welcoming, the space is clean, the homemade meals are amazing and everybody is kind in educating about how the farm is operating. Can’t wait to come back!