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Eumelia Organic Agrotourism Farm

Peloponnese, Greece

Greece / Peloponnese / Eumelia Organic Agrotourism Farm

An oasis of sustainability and understated luxury at a working eco-farm in the heart of Laconia

A delightful, regenerative working farm turned boutique-chic hotel sits smack dab in the middle of ancient olive groves, overgrown vineyards, and chattering farm animals. Don't expect bellhops, manicured grounds, and lush-watered lawns; Eumelia is all about regenerative farming and all things eco.

The dusty rose-colored eco-houses are all tastefully decorated and linked by wooden boardwalks to the farm’s communal hub, suitably dubbed the “Womb Lodge.” Weathered and beautiful, Eumelia epitomizes low-key luxe that’s delightfully far from the fray.

“Our organic farm stay is designed along the principles of biodynamic farming & permaculture, and our hotel facilities use entirely eco-friendly materials and eco-technologies, making Eumelia the most ecological and green farm and hotel in Greece. We recycle, create compost, use geothermal heating, solar water heating, and recycle water with the natural root method.”

—Eumelia

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the look.

In a nod to traditional farmhouse architecture, the five stucco cabins blend raw with natural—vaulted ceilings here, brushed concrete walls there, and rooms awash in creamy hues, handwoven kilims, and quirky antiques.

Guests will delight in eyeing up locally sourced furnishings and thoughtful accents, bringing nature into the space with hand-picked flowers, woven baskets, and a scattering of natural soaps throughout. Cozy coco-mat mattresses are fitted on low-lying platform beds framed with oversized pillows and draped in clean white linens.

the experience.

farmlife

Roll up your sleeves and participate in farm chores with owners Frangiskos and Marilena. You'll delight in traipsing through Eumelia's vineyards and learning all about the grape varieties and the wine culture of Greece. And if you are lucky enough to be there at harvest time, enjoy partaking in pressing and making wines from the farm's organic grapes.

savory local treats

Savor tasty breakfast basket treats like home-baked bread, creamy Greek yogurts, fresh fig marmalade, and cheese pies. And if you’re up to the task, forage through gardens with the farm’s chefs to help prepare their tasty Greek dishes.

immersive tours + hiking

Join an immersive tour of the mountain village of Kosmos with its tree-covered squares, ceramic workshops, and bakeries. Or enroll in a soap-making class and learn all about the cold method of making soaps from organic olive oil and wild herbs. And for those seeking more of a workout, venture out mountain biking, hiking, or horse-riding. Hikes up Mount Parnonas and Mount Taygetos are well worth the effort.

sustainability

Partake in Eumelia's environment and sustainable training and learn all about environmental technologies, sustainability practices, bio-dynamic farming methods, and eco-tourism initiatives.

the impact.

Designated as one of the five best farm stays in Greece by National Geographic.

Eco-design

Each unit was built and designed with environmentally-friendly materials and designed using bioclimatic architecture. Plaster color was made from natural minerals, and the paints are derived from natural pigments and essential oils.

Conservation-focused

Committed to protecting nature through regenerative and permaculture practices.

Community-driven

Food and products are sourced locally to support local farmers. Hoteliers collaborate with farmers and artisans on workshops and seminars that encourage sustainability practices.

Awareness-building

The farm places special emphasis on training its employees and raising awareness of the importance of biodynamic farming, and maintaining high sustainability standards. Eumelia also mentors small local businesses in their sustainability practices.

Culinary sustainability

Farm-to-table meals are made from free-range, local ingredients alongside vegetables and herbs grown in the nearby gardens.

Waste, water, and energy management

Ecological water-efficient faucets. Wastewater conversion through a reprocessing plant for reuse to water plants. Organic waste is used as fertilizer or animal feed. Heating is generated through geothermal energy with the ultimate goal of creating all electricity through solar and wind power.